Friday, February 27, 2009

2/27/09 Friday

9 miles brisk
64:37 • 7:08 av. pace
1:00 PM
75 degrees, sunny
Brooks Ghosts
Audubon Park

This run felt easy. I was never straining or laboring. I was a little stiff at first because of the legs workout in the weight room on Wed. Otherwise, I was comfortable the entire time. I felt good. My toes don't tingle any more.

2/26/09 Thursday

8 miles easy
62:32 • 7:46 av. pace
4:30 PM
70 degrees, cloudy
Adidas Boston
Audubon Park


Easy run on the dirt trail. I think maybe my hamstring feels a little better. It's still there. But it's no longer a constant nag. Maybe my getting rid of the tingly toes, thanks to George, is changing my gait just enough to correct some of what had me tweaked. Who knows?

Weight room • arms
60 minutes

2/25/09 Wednesday

8.5 miles cruising
59:04 • 6:47 av. pace
9:00 AM
70 degrees, sunny
NB 826
Reily to Audubon

I felt really good today for the first time in awhile. I felt strong as I crept the pace up. I ran on the dirt trail for a couple of laps, and on the asphalt for one lap.

George's alternate "Lydiard" lacing system seems to be working really well. I've used it now on my 826's, my Bostons, and my Ghosts. I have no more tingling toes. George is a genius!

Weight room • legs
60 minutes

2/24/09 Tuesday

OFF — Mardi Gras

2/23/09 Monday

6 miles easy
no watch
11:00 AM
65 degrees, cloudy
Brooks Ghost
Audubon Park

Easy tool around the park. I felt pretty good.

Weight room • chest
60 minutes

Weekly Total • 2/16 - 2/22

39.5 miles

2/22/09 Sunday

8.5 miles easy
no watch
10:00 AM
60 degrees, cloudy
NB 826
Audubon Park

I ran on the dirt trail today and felt smooth. I wasn't nearly 100% — my hamstring is still pulling on me. I've figured out now that it hurts right at the tendon at the highest, lateral connection point. The pain seems to originate in my ass. Also, George showed me a "Lydiard" lacing pattern that he thinks may eliminate my toes on my right foot falling asleep after ten to twenty minutes of running. I'll see how well that works. I'll try it.

Mardi Gras is beating me down. I keep taking naps. But I'm still groggy.