Running in Life's Slow Lane

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Location:

Lawton,OK,United States

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Got off the couch and started running

5K PR : 30:25
8K PR : 58:53
7.2mi PR: 01:21:53
HM PR: 02:49:06

2010 Results --
Dallas RnR Half Marathon: 02:49:06

States --
AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL*, KS*, MO*, NC, OK*, TX*, VA*
Countries --
CA*

Short-Term Running Goals:

Build up to a 30 mpw routine.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Establish and maintain a program of cardiovascular fitness.
Participate in one of the Ragnar Relays.
Manage to place within the top 3 in my age group in a race. Any race.

Personal:

My wife, Teresa, has stayed by my side for over 21 years and I am a much better person as a result. Kristoffer, our only child, is now 15 and continues to exceed all my expectations. If you look in the dictionary under the word luck you will see my smiling face.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Nike BRS 1000 Lifetime Miles:						95.25
Asics Gel 1130 Lifetime Miles:						370.74
Asics Gel 1140 Lifetime Miles:						456.73
Asics Gel 1150 Lifetime Miles:						278.94
Asics Gel 1150 Lifetime Miles:						290.95
Asics Gel Kayano 16 Lifetime Miles:						152.32

Sat, May 03, 2008

Total Distance

3.86

0.86 in 10:06 (11:45/mi)
walk and stretch
0.84 in 10:01 (11:56/mi)
walk and stretch
0.79 in 10:01 (12:41/mi)
look at sore toe
0.81 in 10:08 (12:31/mi)
walk home in sock feet

Going back to the run/walk pattern initially to help relieve the stiffness in my calves. Then at the end of my third interval I could tell my left pinky toe was rubbing a blister against my shoe or sock. I took off my shoe and found nothing inside that should have been a problem. Did notice that the seam on my sock could be a problem though I have worn these same style of socks many many time. Turned the sock inside out thinking it might help. Ran another interval and I had to stop there. I wanted to go one more 10:00 interval but no way I wanted to risk a nasty blister. To relieve the irritation I took off my shoes and walked the last 0.50+ mile to the hotel in my sock feet.

I have some "running" socks with me so I will try a pair of those tomorrow and hope for the best.

Hot and sweaty today.

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia

Night Sleep Time: 6.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.50

Comments

From Christi on Mon, May 05, 2008 at 11:48:29

Thanks for the feedback on my race! You're doing great with your training. Good socks can be so hard to find, I end up with thin "wicking" athletic socks that I just pick up at Target. I've tried the "running ones" and they didn't work too well. Good luck! For the calves have you heard of "The Stick" our fellow bloggers swear by it, its a massage tool you can use yourself to loosen the calves. I don't have one yet, but I've had it demo-ed om me at an expo and it was great! Here's a link if you're interested: http://www.thestick.com/index.cfm?AID=A13M1

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