Hurdle the Dead, Trample the Weak

10:17 am: 4 miles

Overall analysis:

Was feeling pretty good throughout the run until the end of the 3rd mile. Really felt myself crashing, but was able to finish the run out strong. Averaged 7:27 pace. Been doing a lot of pre and post running stretches and massages and I think that it's really helping my shins out.

Running thoughts:

It's getting to be pretty hot. I'm gonna have to reinstate the early morning runs. Also I feel like I need to hydrate more. Gonna have to start carrying a water around with me again.

1:31 pm: 2 mile walk with the dogs

6:25pm: 2 mile run with the GF

Overall Analysis:

Shins were feeling a bit achy during the run, but I was able to keep it under control and after some post run stretching they felt fine. Pace was nice and slow so that was nice

Running Thoughts:

Glad to be running with someone again, even if it is slow. Miles are miles and it should be good for my body to be doing some slow miles
 

5:50 pm: 4 miles

Overall analysis:

Shins were definetly aching today, but there were no sharp pains so I'm taking that as a good sign. I ran the first 3 miles with the GF, but then exploded into a hard last mile by myself. Averaged 8:28 per mile, but my last mile was 6:22. Felt really good during the last mile. Only major concern right now is the heat

Running thoughts:

I've really been enjoying my lacross ball massages right before bed. Part of me wonders if I should just always have a ball on my so that I can massage whenever I have a free moment. I also need to find a waterbottle that I will remember to take with me everywhere so that I can stay hydrated before and after my runs.

4 miles

4 miles

2:47 pm: 4 miles

Overall anaylsis:

This was a great run near the mouth of AF canyon. I didn't perform as well as I would have liked to, however I still enjoyed it. The mixture of heat and uphill switchbacks really got to me (according to strava some of them were graded above 20%) which made for a really slow run. By the end my muscles and lungs were pretty beat so I went and layed in the river for a while before driving home. On the flip side no concerning aches or pains. Still riding that pain free high!!

Running thoughts:

Today was a bad running day. I know that it was hot and had some big hills, but I still expected more from myself. I will definetly be cominig back to log some better stats. The river afterwards felt amazing though. I think I'm going to make ice baths a regular thing. I've been reading up on the positive effects cold plunges can have on your body and it seems pretty appealing.

9:53 pm: 2.27 mile walk

6:06 pm: 4 miles

Overall analysis:

I think my legs are finally healing. Was able to run pain and ache free!! Felt good all the way through, I just need to get used to the heat. Was feeling some slight tightness in the shins driving home so I'll have to watch that and stretch it out. Other than that, I'm feeling really hopeful.

Running thoughts:

I gotta get used to the heat. I'm not sure why I struggle with it so much, but I'm hoping that as I continue to run I'll get more used to it. It may be time to cut the hair to help get some extra ventilation.

4:47 pm: 3 miles

Overall anaylsis:

Body is spent. I was aerating all day and was able to fit this run in during my break, so everything was already tired. I was able to push through however and get in a quick 3 before going back to aerating. Legs and lungs where tired, but feeling stronger.

Running thoughts:

I can feel myself getting stronger and stronger every day and it's making my excited. I need to remind myself to keep it controlled so I don't undo any of my healing, but all I want to do is run. I can't wait until I can run longer miles.

3 mile walk

10:56 am: 4 miles + 1 mile walk/jog cooldown

Overall anaylsis:

Today I was able to run comfortably in the heat. I can tell that I'm getting used to it and improving my physical and mental strength. Purposefully watched my pace to keep it slow, especially while running downhill so I didn't burn myself out too quickly. After the 4 miles did a real slow 1 mile walk/jog as my cool down. Shins had a couple of very small complaints, but they subsided very quickly. Lots of stretching and massages tonight.

Running thoughts:

Today I was in the zone. I was really focused on how my body felt as well as my breathing. Ended up missing my turn around point which left me 1 mile from where I started, so I used that extra mile as my cool down. Took a very very cold shower when I got home, and it felt amazing. Going to be doing some cold plunges in the future. I also want some more hills in my run, but I'm scared that the downhill will undo all the work I've done on my shins, so hopefully I can find something that won't be too bad.

9:18 pm: 2.45 mile walk