After two days of easy cross training, I went out last night for an easy five miler. I was really hoping that it would feel OK. However, there was nothing good coming from the hamstring or any other part of my right leg. My groin, calf, shins, quads, butt, and hamstring all ached at some [...]
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Wanted – Runner in need of new leg
Posted in Uncategorized on November 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Injury Analysis
Posted in Uncategorized on November 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My body and mind just can not live in harmony. When it comes to injuries, my mind is my worse enemy. I think my mind is less flexible than my body. Sure, I had some goals for this fall season and I indeed signed up for a few races. But, when will I learn that [...]
Not the Hamstring Again
Posted in Uncategorized on November 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m so tired about the hamstring. My recovery was going along very well. In fact Friday, I felt great. I had a terrific bridge workout and a good doctor’s visit. Saturday was going to be a long run in downtown. The started off good. We ran from the Heights to Memorial Park. The weather was [...]
Houston Half Marathon
Posted in Uncategorized on October 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
October 25, 2009 – Koala Houston Half Marathon – Houston
I’m very happy with my race results. I finished under 1:37, which is an official PR for me. But, I struggled some early on. However, I hit the middle miles well and ran OK at the end. The weather was a little warm with temps in [...]
Quiet
Posted in Uncategorized on October 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s been a quiet week. I missed the Tuesday track ritual. My son had a band concert. The played some Beach Boys tunes which was pretty cool. I’ve been puttin in some 6 to 7 mile runs in the past few days. One of the runs sort of felt like a tempo run, but without [...]
Running Easy
Posted in Uncategorized on October 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With a week to go to another target race, I’ve enjoyed two easy days of running. The weather has been ideal. Yesterday, I was at the trails for a 6:30 morning run. It was still dark, so Lisa, Dotie and myself took off to the bridge. When we got back to the trails, it was [...]
USA 10 Miler
Posted in Uncategorized on October 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Considering everything, I’m pretty happy with today’s performance. I finished just over 73 minutes. The hamstring hurt most of the way, but it was manageable. Very positive that for the last 2 miles, I was able to run at a 72 minute pace. In summary, I was too fast early, too slow in the middle, [...]
All revved up but no place to go….
Posted in Uncategorized on October 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I spent a good deal of Tuesday night and Wednesday morning wallowing in self-pity. However, it’s time to get back on track. It was nice hanging out with some BARC folks on Wednesday night. I went in to see the Doctor for some treatmnet yesterday. Nothng new, poor muscle balance, ITB is tight, quads and [...]
And the beatings will continue
Posted in Uncategorized on October 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
After feeling sorry for myslef for half a day, I took the Stick out and began beating my right leg. Yes, the hamstring is tight and hurts, but the quad has some major knots in it. I worked on the hamstring, the ITB and the quad. Working the quad certainly hurt the most. I really [...]
Ouch
Posted in Uncategorized on October 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tonight’s plan was for 8X800 meters at the track. WIth the 10 mile race, my plan was to run the 800s fairly easy. I got thrrough the first 4 with no problems. I was running them at 3:30-3:32. Halfway through the fifth interval, something let loose in my right hamstring. Very disappointed that once again [...]
