Another day with another run. Cold out, snow on the ground. Ankle felt better than yesterday, but still semi-tight/full. The pain/tension comes when I'm flat footed and lean forward. It's behind the ankle, but above it. Think it's a tendon.
Some slipping in the huaraches on Juniper Hill where it get's snowy. Tried to keep the slipping to a minimum. Did an okay job. Not sure how it's going to go once the roads get really snowy...
Barefoot for 1.4 felt pretty good. Wore pants and pulled them up to my knees once I got warmed up. There was a little water on the roads, pretty sure it was the salt melting the snow which I should avoid, but my feet didn't really feel it. Might be getting a blister from the sock on the thong...
Where: J-Hill+
Who: Me
When: 3:00 PM
Weather: 24, cold.
Total Mileage: 5.9
Total Time: 41:08
Average Pace: 6:58
Weekly Mileage: 10.4
Mileage To Go:
Average Mileage Needed:
Shoe Mileage
R2s: 742.62
HMH: 565.65
A.Bull: 291.1
R3s: 255.55
Barefoot: 242.55
Huraches: 124.95
KK: 88.21
Training Days Until:
NYD Fun Run: January 1st - 32 days
HMRCC Winter Marathon: February 17th - 78 days
Shires of Vermont: May 19th - 170 days
Covered Bridges Half Marathon: June 2nd - 183 days
Mad Marathon: July 7th - 218 days
Swanzey Covered Bridges Half: September
Harpoon Octoberfest: October 13th - 316 days
Troy Turkey Trot: November 28th - 362 days
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
J-Hill 11/29
First run in a few days. Felt pretty good. Ankle a little sore going downhill. Really not sure what's up with it. Also not sure to call it dull pain or sharp pain. It's nothing that says I should stop, but it's kind of niggling and therefore makes me think I should stop... Also, not sure if it's because I haven't run in four days...
Where: J-Hill
Who: Me
When: 3:30 PM
Weather: 37, cold, windy.
Total Mileage: 4.5
Total Time: 31:13
Average Pace: 6:57
Weekly Mileage: 4.5
Mileage To Go:
Average Mileage Needed:
Shoe Mileage
R2s: 742.62
HMH: 561.15
A.Bull: 291.1
R3s: 255.55
Barefoot: 241.15
Huraches: 124.95
KK: 88.21
Training Days Until:
NYD Fun Run: January 1st - 33 days
HMRCC Winter Marathon: February 17th - 79 days
Shires of Vermont: May 19th - 171 days
Covered Bridges Half Marathon: June 2nd - 184 days
Mad Marathon: July 7th - 219 days
Swanzey Covered Bridges Half: September
Harpoon Octoberfest: October 13th - 317 days
Troy Turkey Trot: November 28th - 363 days
Where: J-Hill
Who: Me
When: 3:30 PM
Weather: 37, cold, windy.
Total Mileage: 4.5
Total Time: 31:13
Average Pace: 6:57
Weekly Mileage: 4.5
Mileage To Go:
Average Mileage Needed:
Shoe Mileage
R2s: 742.62
HMH: 561.15
A.Bull: 291.1
R3s: 255.55
Barefoot: 241.15
Huraches: 124.95
KK: 88.21
Training Days Until:
NYD Fun Run: January 1st - 33 days
HMRCC Winter Marathon: February 17th - 79 days
Shires of Vermont: May 19th - 171 days
Covered Bridges Half Marathon: June 2nd - 184 days
Mad Marathon: July 7th - 219 days
Swanzey Covered Bridges Half: September
Harpoon Octoberfest: October 13th - 317 days
Troy Turkey Trot: November 28th - 363 days
Saturday, November 24, 2012
2013 Goals
I did this last year, but it got lost on my old blog. I know I met some of my goals, but not sure which, and not sure which I didn't even come close. Going to do it again this year. Last year were pretty much all time oriented race results; this year I'm hoping to incorporate some other types of goals.
Mileage
Two years ago I went over 2000 miles for the year rather easily; this past year, for whatever reason, I'm going to just barely hit 1800. For 2013 I want to do 2000 miles. That's an average of 5.48 miles a day which should be doable. Of my 2000 mile goal, I'd like to do about 600 miles barefoot. I think it is a reachable goal, especially considering I'm doing around 13 miles a week barefoot now and it's winter.
Streaks
Longest streak this past year was 130 days with an average 7.16 miles per day. I'd love to go longer than 130 days, maybe a full half a year. Not really big on the miles per day though so...
Long Runs
I want to keep my weekly long runs around the 12+ range, and anytime I can get more I will. That said, I'd like to do at least one twenty miler every month (though this might be ambitious) and a couple of 30+ runs as well.
Injuries
Not much I can do about crazy wonky injuries like broken toes or car accidents, etc. I would like to keep the overuse injuries to a minimum. This shouldn't be a goal, but at the same time, I need to listen more and pay more attention to aches and pains. If I need to take a day off, or slack up on training, that's okay. I'd rather lose a day than a month.
Dead Skunk Goals
I'd like to meet another person or two in Windsor, or at least the Windsor area to do some training with. I've seen a couple people running who look like they could be faster. We'd need four to compete at the Harpoon Octoberfest, and with Justin and I, we'd only need two more.
Distance Specific Goals
I only have a few races I'll be able to compete in, and a few time trials. I have to be selective so... Some goals will be attainable, others are more of a two-five year plan.
1600
While I didn't race any 1600s in 2012, I did do two time trials. Both ended in 4:52s. Not bad. I think breaking 5:00 was one of my goals from last year. This year I'd like to get at least one race in. Probably end up running it at one of the Summer meets up in Hannover. Unfortunately, they meet on Thursdays so... Either way, I'd like to go sub-4:45. Pretty sure I could do it in a race, however just a time trial might lead to some difficulties...
5k
Don't think I ran any true 5ks this year. There were a couple on the list, but... The closest I'll come to racing a 5k is probably Harpoon Octoberfest. Kind of tough to put a goal on that one but I'd like to go under 19:45 - at least go through the 5k in sub-17:00. I also want to place in the top three and tally up some free beer.
10k
Another race I probably won't run many of. Probably one or two. Either the Troy Turkey Trot - which I'd rather - or the Hanover Turkey Trot. Ideally I could do the TTT and go 34:45. If I were to do the HTT I'd want to place in the top 3 and go sub 35:00. TTT is much flatter than the HTT.
Half Marathon
I think this is a big race for me this year. Performed quite well at CBHM in 2012 and like crap thanks to a vicious side stitch at CHaD. CBHM will be a trick because I'm not yet sure if I'm going to do the Shires which is two weeks before. Not sure how I'll fair if I run a marathon and then a half... Ideally this year I'd like to go under 1:15 at CBHM, though sub 1:16 would be decent. CHaD is a much tougher course, but all the same a 1:16:xx would be nice.
Marathon
Last time I ran a marathon was in 2011. Broke 3:00, but ran some awful splits. Think I might get two in this year. One in February and one in May. Have to double check but I think both are BQs. I'd love to get under 2:55 and qualify for Boston for 2014. Pretty positive I can run faster than a 2:55, just need to keep my splits about me, and do some training before hand...
Mileage
Two years ago I went over 2000 miles for the year rather easily; this past year, for whatever reason, I'm going to just barely hit 1800. For 2013 I want to do 2000 miles. That's an average of 5.48 miles a day which should be doable. Of my 2000 mile goal, I'd like to do about 600 miles barefoot. I think it is a reachable goal, especially considering I'm doing around 13 miles a week barefoot now and it's winter.
Streaks
Longest streak this past year was 130 days with an average 7.16 miles per day. I'd love to go longer than 130 days, maybe a full half a year. Not really big on the miles per day though so...
Long Runs
I want to keep my weekly long runs around the 12+ range, and anytime I can get more I will. That said, I'd like to do at least one twenty miler every month (though this might be ambitious) and a couple of 30+ runs as well.
Injuries
Not much I can do about crazy wonky injuries like broken toes or car accidents, etc. I would like to keep the overuse injuries to a minimum. This shouldn't be a goal, but at the same time, I need to listen more and pay more attention to aches and pains. If I need to take a day off, or slack up on training, that's okay. I'd rather lose a day than a month.
Dead Skunk Goals
I'd like to meet another person or two in Windsor, or at least the Windsor area to do some training with. I've seen a couple people running who look like they could be faster. We'd need four to compete at the Harpoon Octoberfest, and with Justin and I, we'd only need two more.
Distance Specific Goals
I only have a few races I'll be able to compete in, and a few time trials. I have to be selective so... Some goals will be attainable, others are more of a two-five year plan.
1600
While I didn't race any 1600s in 2012, I did do two time trials. Both ended in 4:52s. Not bad. I think breaking 5:00 was one of my goals from last year. This year I'd like to get at least one race in. Probably end up running it at one of the Summer meets up in Hannover. Unfortunately, they meet on Thursdays so... Either way, I'd like to go sub-4:45. Pretty sure I could do it in a race, however just a time trial might lead to some difficulties...
5k
Don't think I ran any true 5ks this year. There were a couple on the list, but... The closest I'll come to racing a 5k is probably Harpoon Octoberfest. Kind of tough to put a goal on that one but I'd like to go under 19:45 - at least go through the 5k in sub-17:00. I also want to place in the top three and tally up some free beer.
10k
Another race I probably won't run many of. Probably one or two. Either the Troy Turkey Trot - which I'd rather - or the Hanover Turkey Trot. Ideally I could do the TTT and go 34:45. If I were to do the HTT I'd want to place in the top 3 and go sub 35:00. TTT is much flatter than the HTT.
Half Marathon
I think this is a big race for me this year. Performed quite well at CBHM in 2012 and like crap thanks to a vicious side stitch at CHaD. CBHM will be a trick because I'm not yet sure if I'm going to do the Shires which is two weeks before. Not sure how I'll fair if I run a marathon and then a half... Ideally this year I'd like to go under 1:15 at CBHM, though sub 1:16 would be decent. CHaD is a much tougher course, but all the same a 1:16:xx would be nice.
Marathon
Last time I ran a marathon was in 2011. Broke 3:00, but ran some awful splits. Think I might get two in this year. One in February and one in May. Have to double check but I think both are BQs. I'd love to get under 2:55 and qualify for Boston for 2014. Pretty positive I can run faster than a 2:55, just need to keep my splits about me, and do some training before hand...
Weekly Review 11/18-11/24
Days Running: 24
Days Run: 7
Miles Run: 40.85
Miles Per Day: 5.84
Long Run: 12.7
Long Day: 12.7
Total Time: 4:45:05
Average Pace: 6:59
Mileage Goal:
Actual Mileage:
Mileage Above/Below:
Mileage Change:
________________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
Good race. Went out way too fast, but still decent time. Ankle was a bit wonky afterwards, though I'm not sure if it's too much mileage, too much with the stroller, wearing funny sandals for a bit. Got to keep it in check.
________________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
________________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
Easy: 21.8 - 53.36%
Long: 12.7 - 31.08%
T-Pace:
I-Pace:
R-Pace:
Race: 6.2 - 15.17%
Barefoot: 14.95 - 36.59%
Hurache: 25.9 - 63.4%
Days Run: 7
Miles Run: 40.85
Miles Per Day: 5.84
Long Run: 12.7
Long Day: 12.7
Total Time: 4:45:05
Average Pace: 6:59
Mileage Goal:
Actual Mileage:
Mileage Above/Below:
Mileage Change:
________________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
Good race. Went out way too fast, but still decent time. Ankle was a bit wonky afterwards, though I'm not sure if it's too much mileage, too much with the stroller, wearing funny sandals for a bit. Got to keep it in check.
________________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
________________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
Easy: 21.8 - 53.36%
Long: 12.7 - 31.08%
T-Pace:
I-Pace:
R-Pace:
Race: 6.2 - 15.17%
Barefoot: 14.95 - 36.59%
Hurache: 25.9 - 63.4%
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
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
Friday, November 23, 2012
Easy Barefoot 11/23
Short, easy run. Barefoot. Nice day out so it was a bit warmer this evening. Ankle pretty tight today when I started running. Most of the tightness/tenseness came when I was running downhill.
Where: Around Town
Who: Me
When: 7:00 PM
Weather: 45, warm.
Total Mileage: 2.65
Total Time: 20:13
Average Pace: 7:38
Weekly Mileage: 37.85
Mileage To Go:
Average Mileage Needed:
Shoe Mileage
R2s: 742.62
HMH: 556.65
A.Bull: 291.1
R3s: 255.55
Barefoot: 238.15
Huraches: 124.95
KK: 88.21
Training Days Until:
NYD Fun Run: January 1st - 39 days
HMRCC Winter Marathon: February 17th - 85 days
Shires of Vermont: May 19th - 177 days
Covered Bridges Half Marathon: June 2nd - 190 days
Mad Marathon: July 7th - 225 days
Swanzey Covered Bridges Half: September
Harpoon Octoberfest: October 13th - 323 days
Troy Turkey Trot: November 28th - 369 days
Where: Around Town
Who: Me
When: 7:00 PM
Weather: 45, warm.
Total Mileage: 2.65
Total Time: 20:13
Average Pace: 7:38
Weekly Mileage: 37.85
Mileage To Go:
Average Mileage Needed:
Shoe Mileage
R2s: 742.62
HMH: 556.65
A.Bull: 291.1
R3s: 255.55
Barefoot: 238.15
Huraches: 124.95
KK: 88.21
Training Days Until:
NYD Fun Run: January 1st - 39 days
HMRCC Winter Marathon: February 17th - 85 days
Shires of Vermont: May 19th - 177 days
Covered Bridges Half Marathon: June 2nd - 190 days
Mad Marathon: July 7th - 225 days
Swanzey Covered Bridges Half: September
Harpoon Octoberfest: October 13th - 323 days
Troy Turkey Trot: November 28th - 369 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.
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.
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