OK, I am pretty computer dumb, so this might not work but here is my attempt at posting a picture.
Fantastic run this gorgeous morning. Focused on push off and lifting my knees more. And it worked. I ran faster. So if I were to use one of my easy runs to focus on this every week, would it still be an easy run?
DutchieRun the day, or the day runs you.
Imminent Catastrophe
Today's a rest/travel day, and I need it.
"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"
"To obtain the air that angels breathe you must come to Tahoe"--Mark Twain
"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.
√ Javelina Jundred Jalloween 2015
Cruel Jewel 50 mile May 2016
Western States 100 June 2016
6 miles yesterday
3 today - 11:30m/m easy pace - feeling really easy
Recalculating...
swimming is really good for loosening up tight hamstrings, calves and ankles. I hope I remember how to do it!
Ankles, yes. Calves, I don't think so. Mine would get horrific cramps when swimming. As in: "HELP, I'm drowning!!!". Hamstrings, I don't know. Never noticed it.
BTW, I mostly did freestyle.
For a study in contrast: when this picture was taken it was 45: Hmmmm...Picture not there today so I guess there's a problem with the link.
New Orleans Marathon - 2/24/2013 4:16:32
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon - 4/27/2013 4:09:56 PR!
Honolulu Marathon - 12/8/2013
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San Francisco - 7/29/12
Warrior Dash Ohio II - 8/26/12
Chicago - 10/7/12
10 miles this evening. I soaked every thread I was wearing from sweat - I've never completely drenched shorts before. Hard run, hillier than normal route and overall faster pace (HM pace or so). Did a few 100m - 200m strides at miles 8 - 9.
Get used to it. It's going to be a really hot week here in the SE. Heat indices in the 105-110 range the rest of the week.
OK, you Left Coast and Alaska peeps can stop gloating now.
MTA: And Netherlands, you too.
Yeah - hope this means I'll be lightning fast in San Francisco.
It's going to be tough sticking with Pfitz with this heat and my travels. I was dripping with sweat just standing outside!
Dog-Love
You guys are amazing running in the heat. I remember when i was in school at UC Davis, I could run in the 80s but more than that...yech! I have become a big hot weather wuss...unless of course it is associated with beaches and margaritas
BTW every run around here is hillwork, you can't avoid it. You'd think I would be better at it!
I've got a fever...
On your deathbed, you won't wish that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will wish that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.