Let's do this!

6 miles this morning. Ran from my house to the Sports Park (1.5 mile) and ran 3.5 miles on the soft grass. Then 2 more back home and around the hood.  The grass running is quite hard to do, but feels good on the joints. It's a little hard to explain. It's almost like running in sand. I tried not to look at pace at all today because 1) I was really slow, legs are sore from Saturday's race.  2) I was running on grass, which just slows you down period. Good run though. I think it was wise to hit the grass today.  Shin and calf from what I can tell didn't hurt at all today either. Good sign.

I really really hope and pray that I have no more shin and calf issues this year. It ruined any races for me last year. I want to race this year. 

Strength training for 20 minutes

40 minutes elliptical

Ran 6.80 still running slow, legs are a little sore and fatigued. Felt a little achiness in my calf and shin. Noooo!  The slow runs are a little demoralizing.

I kept spooking myself out on this run. Thinking I see someone when there is nobody there. Being back in the dark sucks! I did see something strange but funny. I guy ran past me smoking a cigarette. LOL 

Dude! I am having the weirdest day. I ran 4 miles this morning and every single mile hurt! Calf hurts. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY GAIT or landing.... or whatever.

So I cut the run short. I came home and put on my new Saucony Mirage's. I haven't run in them yet.  Went to Gold's and worked on the elliptical for 42 more minutes. Good effort. A little strength training after. Went to Walmart (and you know that's entertaining). Back home yada yada yada.

 After I put my groceries away I decided to do a short jaunt to test my new shoes. They felt good so I just wanted to see what they were like. Well I ran like half a mile and NO PAIN. What?!?!?!? I do not understand! Either the mirage is a REALLY awesome shoe, or a miracle has happened. Or maybe neither and it's a fluke. Well I went out again and I still feel no pain in my calf. But this morning the 4 miles was torture and I even ran some of that on grass. For the love of Pete!

2 miles on the treadmill and I was in pain. I have to take time off

1 hour on elliptical. Hard effort. 

Strength training. 

1 hour on elliptical on a really high level. Sweat. Injuries suck.

1 hr 20 minutes elliptical. Hard effort. Sweating like no other.

I probably should just copy and paste this for the next 2 weeks because this is what it's going to say on my blog-o for 15 more days. I am positive I will be better by then. I hope I don't lose much running fitness. :(