Today was a good day. Pending a few bloopers. I was able to visit with the Schramms which was a lot of fun. The workout was fine, though my choice of 'when' was poor. I was unable to decide whether to run early morning or late morning, so out the door I went at 11:15 and sensed that I had made an error. By the end of the workout the heat was approaching 100, and by the time I was back in the house I was pretty sick. It seems that I must relearn this lesson every year.
Anyway, the workout was a 400 time trial and 3x200, all with adequate jog recovery. Warmed-up 2 miles in 7:06 (turf), 6:15 (track), changed into flats, 3 laps of speed changes, then ran the 400 in 60 sec (29, 31). The 2-3 sec positive split is about right for me in the 400m.
This was my first time trial of the season, and I was quite nervous, which is a good sign. Last year at this stage I had run 4 TT's (400/600's), so overall I was pleased today. I have only been training for the sprints for 2.5 weeks now because I was initially planning to do the track 5000.
Anyway, so jogged 6 min., then 28 for my first 200. However, I experienced a sudden sharp pain in my 2nd little toe (I have no idea what to call it) as I was entering the straightaway. It worsened as I finished the interval. I took off my shoe and sock, massaged it a bit, and it seemed fine. I decided to test it with another 200. The exact same pattern followed, except more intense pain, so I stopped immediately. I believe my toe was being pinched in some amazingly painful manner, perhaps from the increased heat/friction.(?) Gosh it was probably a Godsend though, considering the onset of heat sickness later. I changed into my light trainers and put in another 5 miles. Toe was ok. Tomorrow I will attempt a few strides in my new flats (same model), with several toes taped. Little Toe what's going on??
Right shin no pain today. All other connective tissues feeling very healthy. Weight dropped to 158 (I'm 6'3") which raised a flag, anything below 156 is red zone. Ate a good dinner despite feeling sick. | 