Marton8 1/11

Where: Marton8
Who: Me
When: 10:00AM
Weather: 10-15, cold blustery.
Legs: Feeling good, cold. Achilles good.

Total Mileage: 8
Total Time: 60:12
Average Pace: 7:32

Weekly Mileage: 8
Mileage To Go:
Average Mileage Needed:

Shoe Mileage
Barefoot: 348.65
Sams: 128.0

Marton 5/29

Not a whole lot to say. Crappy week of really low miles. Working on the bathroom did me in. Kept the streak alive... AT kind of acting up and causing some discomfort. Going to race CBHM and take it way easy before VT100. Who knows if I'll even do it at this point. Need to stay healthy.

VT100 Week VII Day V

Where: Marton
Who: Me
When: 7:45 PM
Weather: 55, cool.
Legs: Legs feeling good, 0/1. Left AT started to get sore on the downhills 3/4. Felt okay afterwards, then massage, sore now 5/6.

Total Mileage: 8.0
Total Time: 59:45
Average Pace: 7:29

Weekly Mileage: 21.95
Mileage To Go: 0.0
Average Mileage Needed: 0.0

Yearly Mileage: 1195.9
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 23.35
Yearly Mileage To Go: 804.1-1304.1-1804.1

Treadmill Miles: 326.5

Shoe Mileage
AI: 1091.9
Flo-Jay: 638.6
Barefoot: 348.65
Drill Masters: 298.2
KK: 165.08
Sams: 128.0
Blue Goat: 83.45

Training Days Until:
CBHM: June 1st - 2 days
Vermont 100: July 19th - 51 days

Easy AT Recovery Day 3 5/16

AT felt better during the day. Another easy day. Did 4.2. 2x400 at 78 and 77. Felt like a 3/4 while I was running. A little tender to massage later, worse than yesterday, but better than before.

VT100 Week V Day VI

Where: WHT
Who: Me
When: 8:30 PM
Weather: 65, nice, warm.
Legs: Legs felt good, 0. Left AT noticeable but better, 3/4 while running, 1/2 after, stiffness following morning 3.

Total Mileage: 4.2
Total Time: 30:58
Average Pace: 7:21

Weekly Mileage: 37.25
Mileage To Go: 12.75-17.75
Average Mileage Needed: 12.7-17.75

Yearly Mileage: 1118.95
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 23.35
Yearly Mileage To Go: 881.05-1381.05-1881.05

Treadmill Miles: 326.5

Shoe Mileage
AI: 1091.9
Flo-Jay: 642.8
Barefoot: 348.65
Drill Masters: 298.2
KK: 165.08
Sams: 128.0
Blue Goat: 3.2

Training Days Until:
CBHM: June 1st - 15 days
Vermont 100: July 19th - 64 days
VT50 2014: September 28th - 137 days

Easy AT Recovery Day 2 5/15

Easy day trying to rehab the AT a bit. Felt fine on the run. Noticed it for sure, but not painful. Did some light stretching before a cool-down - might have helped. AT not nearly as stiff as has been the following morning. Mileage for the week is shot to hell. Another easy week next week might be in store as well. Need to focus on VT100 and CBHM, not yearly mileage - or streaking...

VT100 Week V Day V

Where: WHT
Who: Me
When: 8:30 PM
Weather: 65, nice, warm.
Legs: Legs felt good, 1/2. Left AT noticeable but better, 3/4.

Total Mileage: 3.2
Total Time: 24:01
Average Pace: 7:31

Weekly Mileage: 33.05
Mileage To Go: 16.95-21.95
Average Mileage Needed: 8.47-10.97

Yearly Mileage: 1114.75
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 23.35
Yearly Mileage To Go: 885.25-1385.25-1885.25

Treadmill Miles: 326.5

Shoe Mileage
AI: 1091.9
Flo-Jay: 638.6
Barefoot: 348.65
Drill Masters: 298.2
KK: 165.08
Sams: 128.0
Blue Goat: 3.2

Training Days Until:
CBHM: June 1st - 16 days
Vermont 100: July 19th - 65 days
VT50 2014: September 28th - 138 days

Estey+ 1/6

Nice warm day into the 40s. Unfortunately, I didn't get out until late afternoon when the cold front was coming in and temperatures started to dip. Ended up running home in 28 on icy roads. Had to stay in the slush to get any traction.

Noticed I have some oedemia going on in my lower right shin. Not sure if it's break up from the knot in my calf, maybe bruising because I tore the calf, or just half way normal. Need to keep an eye on it. Big toe has some redness and the wide parts of my feet are sort of tender.

Where: Estey+
Who: Me
When: 4:30 PM
Weather: 35-28, cold, icy, slushy.

Total Mileage: 9.05
Total Time: 61:05
Average Pace: 6:45

Weekly Mileage: 17.45
Mileage To Go: 37.55
Average Mileage Needed: 7.51

Yearly Mileage: 53.6
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 0.0
Yearly Mileage To Go: 1946.4-2446.4-2946.4

Bike Time: 48:44
Treadmill Miles: 112.65

Shoe Mileage
AI: 699.25
Barefoot: 321.8
R4s: 234.0
KK: 165.08
Samson: 128.0

Training Days Until:
HMRRC Winter Marathon: February 16th - 40 days
DSR Twin State 50: April 6th - 89 days
CBHM: June 1st - 145 days
Vermont 100: July 19th - 193 days
VT50 2014: September 28th - 266 days

Treadmill 5.8 1/2

Easy treadmill run today. Just some mileage to help loosen things up. Lots of stretching on the calf. Feels okay. Definitely tight. Stretch some more, and nothing too serious for a bit. Bummer.

Where: Treadmill
Who: Me
When: 10:30 AM
Weather: 61, stuffy.

Total Mileage: 5.8
Total Time: 44:51
Average Pace: 7:44

Weekly Mileage: 36.45
Mileage To Go: 13.55 - 18.55
Average Mileage Needed: 6.77 - 9.27

Yearly Mileage: 17.45
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 0.0
Yearly Mileage To Go: 1982.55-2482.55-2982.55

Bike Time: 48:44
Treadmill Miles: 102.65

Shoe Mileage
AI: 663.1
Barefoot: 321.8
R4s: 234.0
KK: 165.08
Samson: 128.0

Training Days Until:
HMRRC Winter Marathon: February 16th - 44 days
DSR Twin State 50: April 6th - 93 days
CBHM: June 1st - 149 days
Vermont 100: July 19th - 197 days
VT50 2014: September 28th - 270 days

SSSB+ 12/9

Easy run out SSSB. Felt pretty good in terms of calf knots and such.

Where: SSSB+
Who: Me
When: 3:30 PM
Weather: 25, cold.

Total Mileage: 6.95
Total Time: 49:11
Average Pace: 7:05

Weekly Mileage: 13.45
Mileage To Go: 41.55
Average Mileage Needed: 8.31

Yearly Mileage: 2096.3
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 71.45
Yearly Mileage To Go: 0
Yearly Barefoot Mileage To Go: 528.55

Bike Time: 48:44
Treadmill Miles: 67.95

Shoe Mileage
AI: 546.65
Barefoot: 321.8
R4s: 234.0
KK: 165.08
Samson: 70.05

Training Days Until:
HMRRC Winter Marathon: February 16th - 68 days
DSR Twin State 50: April 6th - 117 days
Vermont 100: July 19th - 221 days
VT50 2014: September 28th - 294 days

Condo Trails 12/8

Easy run out the back of the condos. Felt pretty good. Calf a little sore now, but could be just some bruising. Definitely not ready for anything serious, but should be able to do some miles by Thursday/Friday.

Where: Condo Trails
Who: Me
When: 12:00 PM
Weather: 25, cold.

Total Mileage: 6.5
Total Time: 49:02
Average Pace: 7:33

Weekly Mileage: 6.5
Mileage To Go: 48.5
Average Mileage Needed: 8.08

Yearly Mileage: 2089.35
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 71.45
Yearly Mileage To Go: 0
Yearly Barefoot Mileage To Go: 528.55

Bike Time: 48:44
Treadmill Miles: 67.95

Shoe Mileage
AI: 546.65
Barefoot: 321.8
R4s: 234.0
KK: 165.08
Samson: 63.1

Training Days Until:
HMRRC Winter Marathon: February 16th - 69 days
DSR Twin State 50: April 6th - 118 days
Vermont 100: July 19th - 222 days
VT50 2014: September 28th - 295 days

Treadmill 2.0 12/7

Easy treadmill lope today. Early in the morning, lots to do today. Not such a bad thing as it gives me a chance to let the calf have a break. Definitely noticed it on the treadmill, but not anything that really concerned me. Going to try and stretch through out the day. Rolled yesterday, roll tomorrow.

Where: Treadmill
Who: Me
When: 8:15 AM
Weather: 62, stuffy.

Total Mileage: 2.0
Total Time: 15:08
Average Pace: 7:34

Weekly Mileage: 52.95
Mileage To Go: 7.05
Average Mileage Needed: 7.05

Yearly Mileage: 2082.85
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 71.45
Yearly Mileage To Go: 0
Yearly Barefoot Mileage To Go: 528.55

Bike Time: 48:44
Treadmill Miles: 67.95

Shoe Mileage
AI: 546.65
Barefoot: 321.8
R4s: 234.0
KK: 165.08
Samson: 56.6

Training Days Until:
HMRRC Winter Marathon: February 16th - 70 days
DSR Twin State 50: April 6th - 119 days
Vermont 100: July 19th - 223 days
VT50 2014: September 28th - 296 days

J-Hill+ 12/6

Easy, light run after a tight calf episode last night. Felt decent. Walked a little bit at the bottom of Juniper Hill. Probably pushed it a bit too far, but can't fix it now. Just gotta keep taking it easy and rolling things out every other day. See if I can't make it go away. Wish I knew what caused it.

Where: J-Hill
Who: Me
When: 7:45 PM
Weather: 35, cool.

Total Mileage: 5.4
Total Time: 40:38
Average Pace: 7:32

Weekly Mileage: 50.95
Mileage To Go: 9.05
Average Mileage Needed: 9.05

Yearly Mileage: 2080.85
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 71.45
Yearly Mileage To Go: 0
Yearly Barefoot Mileage To Go: 528.55

Bike Time: 48:44
Treadmill Miles: 65.95

Shoe Mileage
AI: 544.65
Barefoot: 321.8
R4s: 234.0
KK: 165.08
Samson: 56.6

Training Days Until:
HMRRC Winter Marathon: February 16th - 71 days
DSR Twin State 50: April 6th - 120 days
Vermont 100: July 19th - 224 days
VT50 2014: September 28th - 297 days

4x2000@T 12/5

Well... I was going to do 6x2000. Only did 4 plus an extra 800. At the start of my second lap both calves started to cramp up. Mostly the right. Not really sure why. Shoes were kind of slippy on the wet track. I guess this sort of comes at an okay time. I'll have sometime to get things together, take it easy. Too soon to really start cooking.

Little concerned about the calves though. Cramping is never a good thing. Also went a little too fast, but not enough to make me think that's what it was. Did a good job stopping though.

Not sure mileage goal is going to happen. Again, not a massive concern, but a little bit of a let down.

Where: WHT
Who: Me
When: 7:45 PM
Weather: 38, cool, humid.

5:44/7:11
5:46/7:12
5:47/7:12
5:45/7:12
2:51

Total Mileage: 7.95
Total Time: 47:49
Average Pace: 6:00

Weekly Mileage: 45.55
Mileage To Go: 14.45
Average Mileage Needed: 7.22

Yearly Mileage: 2075.45
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 71.45
Yearly Mileage To Go: 0
Yearly Barefoot Mileage To Go: 528.55

Bike Time: 48:44
Treadmill Miles: 65.95

Shoe Mileage
AI: 539.25
Barefoot: 321.8
R4s: 234.0
KK: 165.08
Samson: 56.6

Training Days Until:
HMRRC Winter Marathon: February 16th - 72 days
DSR Twin State 50: April 6th - 121 days
Vermont 100: July 19th - 225 days
VT50 2014: September 28th - 298 days

Stroller 5 10/5

Easy enough run. Hamstring still sort of tight/sore. Probably not doing a long run tomorrow morning. Another day easy and I should be good. Don't want to stress it too much though...

Where: In-Town
Who: Me and the Kids
When: 1:00 PM
Weather: 60, cool.

Total Mileage: 5.0
Total Time: 40:35
Average Pace: 8:07

Weekly Mileage: 57.4
Mileage To Go: 0
Average Mileage Needed: 0

Yearly Mileage: 1523.1
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 65.65
Yearly Mileage To Go: 476.9
Yearly Barefoot Mileage To Go: 534.35

Bike Time: 48:44

Shoe Mileage
R2s: 1074.65
R3s: 733.0
HMH: 587.1
Barefoot: 316.0
A.Bull: 281.1
R4s: 226.75
Drill Masters: 205.1
KK: 157.83
AI: 157.65

Training Days Until:
Harpoon Octoberfest: October 13th - 7 days
CHaD Half: October 20th - 14 days
Troy Turkey Trot: November 28th - 53 days
HMRRC Winter Marathon: February 16th - 133 days
DSR Twin State 50: March 30th - 176 days
VT50 2014: September 28th - 357 days

J-Hill+ 10/4

Kind of pissed. Legs were definitely tired from yesterdays workout, but as the day went on I noticed my left hamstring was a bit tight when I'd go to sit down. Doing my best to listen, I went out for an easy run and noticed it was definitely sore beyond just a sore muscle. Opted to do a short easy run and really tried to slow it down. Don't think it will impact Octoberfest or CHaD, just have to make sure to really take it easy. Hopefully it will be fine by Sunday.

Where: J-Hill
Who: Me
When: 8:00 PM
Weather: 55, dark.

Total Mileage: 5.15
Total Time: 38:27
Average Pace: 7:28

Weekly Mileage: 52.4
Mileage To Go: 0
Average Mileage Needed: 0

Yearly Mileage: 1518.1
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 65.65
Yearly Mileage To Go: 481.9
Yearly Barefoot Mileage To Go: 534.35

Bike Time: 48:44

Shoe Mileage
R2s: 1074.65
R3s: 733.0
HMH: 587.1
Barefoot: 316.0
A.Bull: 281.1
R4s: 226.75
Drill Masters: 200.1
KK: 157.83
AI: 157.65

Training Days Until:
Harpoon Octoberfest: October 13th - 8 days
CHaD Half: October 20th - 15 days
Troy Turkey Trot: November 28th - 54 days
HMRRC Winter Marathon: February 16th - 134 days
DSR Twin State 50: March 30th - 177 days
VT50 2014: September 28th - 358 days

Easy 3 5/24

Took yesterday off. Stressed my quads a bit by accident and figured taking a day off was probably the best idea... Did three miles pretty easy this morning. Legs felt okay, little sore. Kind of worried I buggered myself up for CBHM... Kind of pissed too. Nothing I can do though.

Where: Condo Out and Back
Who: Me
When: 5:30 AM
Weather: 60, drizzly, humid.

Total Mileage: 3.0
Total Time: 22:00
Average Pace: 7:20

Weekly Mileage: 37.4
Mileage To Go: 7.6
Average Mileage Needed: 7.6

Yearly Mileage: 844.0
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 37.35
Yearly Mileage To Go: 1156.0
Yearly Barefoot Mileage To Go: 562.65

Bike Time: 48:44

Shoe Mileage
R2s: 1074.65
HMH: 587.1
R3s: 577.25
A.Bull: 291.1
Barefoot: 288.0
KK: 131.61
R4s: 67.85
Drill Masters: 34.8
AI: 31.45

Training Days Until:
Covered Bridges Half Marathon: June 2nd - 1 weeks, 1 days
Shaker Seven: June 23rd - 4 weeks, 1 days
Swanzey Covered Bridges Half: September 1st - 14 weeks, 1 days
Harpoon Octoberfest: October 13th - 20 weeks, 1 days
CHaD Half: October 20th - 21 weeks, 1 days
Troy Turkey Trot: November 28th - 22 weeks, 5 days

Big Loop x2 1/12

Easy loop today. Ankle/leg felt pretty good. Did the first loop shod in R2s. Felt fine. Went barefoot for the second loop and definitely felt the ankle. Really tried to change form, but just couldn't figure it out. Felt it in the back of the ankle. Also a bit cold on the feet which I don't think really helped. Did my exercises. Need to stretch some more. Hopped on the bike afterwards and did a 2 minute warm-up then 2x5 mins fast and hard with 2 mins rest and a short cool down for 15:30. Not bad.

Where: Big Loop X2
Who: Me
When: 1:00 PM
Weather: Nice, 35.

Total Mileage: 2.4
Total Time: 16:18
Average Pace: 6:48

Weekly Mileage: 25.35
Mileage To Go:
Average Mileage Needed:

Yearly Mileage: 29.85
Yearly Barefoot Mileage: 1.2
Yearly Mileage To Go: 1970.15
Yearly Barefoot Mileage To Go: 598.8
Bike Time: 15:30

Shoe Mileage
R2s: 771.27
HMH: 587.1
A.Bull: 291.1
R3s: 255.55
Barefoot: 253.9
Huraches: 124.95
KK: 88.21
Drill Masters: 34.8

Training Days Until:
Shires of Vermont: May 19th - 126 days
Covered Bridges Half Marathon: June 2nd - 140 days
Swanzey Covered Bridges Half: September
Harpoon Octoberfest: October 13th - 273 days
Troy Turkey Trot: November 28th - 319 days

J-Hill 12/5

Day off yesterday. Another day at work on my feet all day. Ankle felt okay. Little sore on the run today, but not until I got to Juniper Inn. Did 1.75 barefoot. Toes got kind of numb towards the end. Not sure what's going to happen with it. Going to keep going light and easy and see how things work. More stretching.

Where: J-Hill
Who: Me
When: 3:45 PM
Weather: 37, cold, light snow.

Total Mileage: 4.5
Total Time: 30:51
Average Pace: 6:51

Weekly Mileage: 13.5
Mileage To Go:
Average Mileage Needed:

Shoe Mileage
R2s: 742.62
HMH: 571.4
A.Bull: 291.1
R3s: 255.55
Barefoot: 250.3
Huraches: 124.95
KK: 88.21

Training Days Until:
NYD Fun Run: January 1st - 26 days
HMRCC Winter Marathon: February 17th - 73 days
Shires of Vermont: May 19th - 164 days
Covered Bridges Half Marathon: June 2nd - 178 days
Mad Marathon: July 7th - 213 days
Swanzey Covered Bridges Half: September
Harpoon Octoberfest: October 13th - 311 days
Troy Turkey Trot: November 28th - 357 days

Barefoot Stroller 3.0 11/24

Another easy stroller run. Felt okay. Ankle was tight, but not as tight. I think it was worse pushing the stroller. I find I lean more, and I think that buggers up the ankle angle. I also think some of it might have to do with the part of my foot hitting the ground first. If I lift the outside of my foot and land more on the ball of my foot my ankle tweaks more. But I feel like my foot normally lands too much on the outside so...


Where: Around Town
Who: Me and the Little Guy
When: 7:30 AM
Weather: 37, cold, windy.

Total Mileage: 3.0
Total Time: 24:03
Average Pace: 8:01

Weekly Mileage: 40.85
Mileage To Go:
Average Mileage Needed:

Shoe Mileage
R2s: 742.62
HMH: 556.65
A.Bull: 291.1
R3s: 255.55
Barefoot: 241.15
Huraches: 124.95
KK: 88.21

Training Days Until:
NYD Fun Run: January 1st - 38 days
HMRCC Winter Marathon: February 17th - 84 days
Shires of Vermont: May 19th - 176 days
Covered Bridges Half Marathon: June 2nd - 189 days
Mad Marathon: July 7th - 224 days
Swanzey Covered Bridges Half: September
Harpoon Octoberfest: October 13th - 322 days
Troy Turkey Trot: November 28th - 368 days

Ankle Tweeeeaking 11/23

Don't really post just injury related, but figured as this is something ongoing, I would. There is some tweaking going on above my left ankle, sort of towards the back. I've self diagnosed as peroneal tendonitis, but that's a self diagnosis so who knows... It didn't really show up until after I dealt with my PFPS knee crap and that seemed to just go away with some minor stretching.

The Injury: The ankle has gotten better, and just recently in the last couple of days seems to have gotten tighter, or more painful. For the most part, it's  kind of a dull pain, or a fullness leaving my ankle feeling like it has a lack of flexibility. I've also noticed recently that it only seems to bother me when I'm going down hill... Not sure what it means, but something to think about.

The Plan: Since finishing training for the CHaD, no real important races coming up, a new baby almost here, and impending cold weather, I want to keep my miles low and give myself a break. The last three weeks have seen a mileage increase and this week will hit forty. I know it's not a lot, but I need to throttle back and let my stuff heal. I still want to do at least one long run of 12+ miles a week, a couple 5+ mile days, and as much barefoot mileage as I can. My weekly mileage is not a goal. Hopefully this helps and I can update this in a couple of weeks.

WTF 10/28

Was going to do an easy run, did some easy to the town forest, then my right calf started getting tight again. Stopped and did a bit of jogging (mushroom picking) then ran home. Probably 3 miles or so. Really slow. Not sure what's going on. Pissed.

Where: WTF
Who: Me
When: 5:15 PM
Weather: 60, warm, cooling down.

Total Mileage: 3.0
Total Time: 23:00
Average Pace: 7:40

Weekly Mileage:
Mileage To Go:
Average Mileage Needed:

Shoe Mileage
R2s: 742.62
HMH: 481.9
A.Bull: 291.1
R3s: 255.55
Barefoot: 199.12
Huraches: 124.95
KK: 88.21

Training Days Until:

4x1200@I

Was going to do a 5x1200, but my stupid calf started getting a little tight again. No need to push it so I stopped. Thinking I might have to nix my 4/3/2/1 later. Need to keep hydrated and make sure I'm getting the right foods. The four I did felt pretty good. They were tough, but not impossible. Thought I did enough mileage for 8.0, but apparently it was only 7.5. Kind of a bummer...

Where: WHT
Who: Me
When: 7:15 PM
Weather: 70, cooling down, clear.

4:00/3:58/3:56/3:58

Total Mileage: 7.5
Total Time: 51:59
Average Pace: 6:57

Weekly Mileage: 30.9
Mileage To Go: 19.1
Average Mileage Needed: 6.36

Shoe Mileage
R2s: 742.62
HMH: 331.4
A.Bull: 291.1
R3s: 255.55
Barefoot: 197.97
Huraches: 124.95
KK: 88.21

Training Days Until:
Harpoon Octoberfest: October 7th - 24 days
CHaD Half Marathon: October 21st - 38 days
Troy Turkey Trot: November 22nd - 70 days