heffa47

posted: 5/26/2011 at 6:04 AM

Quote from PerfesserR on 5/25/2011 at 6:08 PM:

...Well?

Went for a little 3 miler this morning with my DS trainers, just trying to take it easy on my sore foot. Everything felt fine with the cushy shoes so I decided to try out the new Inov-8 155's. I love them! They are exactly what I have been looking for. It's like running in my slippers but with laces on the top. Almostly completely flat, extremely flexible sole. Compared to the 195's the whole sole is lower and flatter, the toe box is a little wider and they are noticeably lighter. And of course they come in a really cool flourescent yellow.

VIFL 14K 9 Feb - 58:31 (PR)

Boston Marathon 15 Apr

PerfesserR

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 5/26/2011 at 8:07 AM

Quote from heffa47 on 5/26/2011 at 6:04 AM:

Compared to the 195's the whole sole is lower and flatter, the toe box is a little wider and they are noticeably lighter.

Wow!

"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

"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.

"They just couldn't believe that somebody would do all that running for no reason."--Forrest Gump

√ Boston Marathon 15 April

√ Big Sur Marathon 28 April

√ Bighorn 50 Mile 15 June

Tahoe Rim Trail 100M 20/21 July

PerfesserR

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 5/27/2011 at 6:39 PM

Nice 10.3 on muddy trails in cool, rainy Portland. It was a good hard trail run but the last few days I've been having serious PF issues in my left foot and a pain in my right ankle, strange because these problems just started after a couple weeks of rest. The left heel was really hurting at the end of the run. My "comfortably hard" pace continues to get faster, I just hope these foot/ankle issues don't get serious.

"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

"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.

"They just couldn't believe that somebody would do all that running for no reason."--Forrest Gump

√ Boston Marathon 15 April

√ Big Sur Marathon 28 April

√ Bighorn 50 Mile 15 June

Tahoe Rim Trail 100M 20/21 July

heffa47

posted: 5/27/2011 at 10:46 PM

My annual frustration 10K is in the morning. It's the only 10K I have raced and I can just never seem to hit it right. I'll be running after 12 hour work night this time. I will still be very disappointed if I don't PR since my 10K PR is so weak.

Minimum goal - PR (44:00)

Goal - 41:30

Stretch - sub 40:00

VIFL 14K 9 Feb - 58:31 (PR)

Boston Marathon 15 Apr

HappyFeat

posted: 5/28/2011 at 12:12 AM

Good luck, Jeff! You know you have it in you - just bad timing in terms of your work schedule - I'm sending you some extra energy for your effort. Hope it helps!

Use your momentum...keep going. You know you can make it.

heffa47

posted: 5/28/2011 at 8:44 AM

41:30 Bedtime!

VIFL 14K 9 Feb - 58:31 (PR)

Boston Marathon 15 Apr

HappyFeat

posted: 5/28/2011 at 9:09 AM

Quote from heffa47 on 5/28/2011 at 8:44 AM:

41:30 Bedtime!

(and the crowd goes wild!)

Thrilled you met your goal!

Use your momentum...keep going. You know you can make it.

drphibes66

posted: 5/28/2011 at 9:20 AM

Quote from heffa47 on 5/28/2011 at 8:44 AM:

41:30 Bedtime!

Way to nail that goal time Jeff!

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

HappyFeat

posted: 5/28/2011 at 1:48 PM
modified: 5/28/2011 at 1:49 PM

10 mile LR for me today on my rolling-hills-route. My legs still feel tired from last Sunday's race, so I took it easy. Even so, the last 3 miles were faster than the first 3 and I managed the final one at 10 mpm. Rest Day tomorrow - whew!

We've been having our share of rainy gray days lately, but TODAY we have SUN, patchy BLUE sky, temp about 50. IRC!

Use your momentum...keep going. You know you can make it.

PerfesserR

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 5/30/2011 at 1:46 PM
modified: 5/31/2011 at 10:56 AM

Tried an easy treadmill today, that right ankle is still bad, I think I've strained the tendon. This could take some time to heal, I guess my 50k next weekend is out. Buh.

Anyway I got 30 minutes on the TM elliptical.

MTA: Elliptical, not TM. Oops.

"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

"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.

"They just couldn't believe that somebody would do all that running for no reason."--Forrest Gump

√ Boston Marathon 15 April

√ Big Sur Marathon 28 April

√ Bighorn 50 Mile 15 June

Tahoe Rim Trail 100M 20/21 July

HappyFeat

posted: 5/30/2011 at 2:46 PM
modified: 5/30/2011 at 2:47 PM

Quote from PerfesserR on 5/30/2011 at 1:46 PM:

Tried an easy treadmill today, that right ankle is still bad, I think I've strained the tendon. This could take some time to heal, I guess my 50k next weekend is out. Buh.

Anyway I got 30 minutes on the TM.

whoa! what a huge bummer! You're wise to heal up before tackling another challenge. I know of someone who didn't heed the warning signs and just tore her soleus during a trail race. Now she's out of the game for 6 weeks!

I went on a 5-mile RT hike yesterday to the top of Striped Peak overlooking the Strait, followed by a lovely picnic and walk along the bluffs. It was a beautiful sunny day and one of the most pleasant outings we've had in quite some time. Today I have a 6-miler on tap and wanted to take my camera and try and get some scenic shots of my bike trail - but NO sun today. boo!

ps: I have absolutely no idea where the blue text comes from. It happened once before too...one of life's little mysteries...

Use your momentum...keep going. You know you can make it.

ayola

posted: 5/31/2011 at 6:04 AM

I can check in now that I have something positive to write (thanks for putting up with my ranting). Beautiful 4.5 miler in sunny 12*C, simply perfect after a month of rain. I took a rest week while the in-laws were visiting and now I'm getting into a mini cross training schedule for June. Spin class used lots of different muscles yesterday!

Perfesser - take care of that tendon. You've accomplished so much this year with more to come!

See you in June, A

Nature is unable to make a really first-class job of anything if she is hustled...

Valley Harvest (Nova Scotia) HM October 2013

Toronto Waterfront HM October 2014

PerfesserR

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 6/1/2011 at 8:10 PM

Have you seen that slogan, "Running is my Prozac"?

Well, I'm off my meds! Angry

"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

"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.

"They just couldn't believe that somebody would do all that running for no reason."--Forrest Gump

√ Boston Marathon 15 April

√ Big Sur Marathon 28 April

√ Bighorn 50 Mile 15 June

Tahoe Rim Trail 100M 20/21 July

HappyFeat

posted: 6/2/2011 at 9:30 PM

Quote from PerfesserR on 6/1/2011 at 8:10 PM:

Have you seen that slogan, "Running is my Prozac"?

Well, I'm off my meds!

I hear ya! Sad I assume you're trying all the usual solutions? ice, NSAIDs, massage, whatever works...? Any improvement at all yet?

Use your momentum...keep going. You know you can make it.

2000Km-1243 mile club

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whoa! what a huge bummer! You're wise to heal up before tackling another challenge. I know of someone who didn't heed the warning signs and just tore her soleus during a trail race. Now she's out of the game for 6 weeks!