Your toughness is made up of equal parts persistence and experience. You don't so much outrun your opponents as outlast and outsmart them, and the toughest opponent of all is the one inside your head." - Joe Henderson
Bugs
Dave
I ran a mile and I liked it, liked it, liked it. dgb2n@yahoo.com
Oh Mighty Wing
Forced 3 miles yesterday on the TM. .
Just lacing up my shoes yesterday was "forcing" it. I ran it at an easy pace but was struggling with some knee pain and just plain old weak legs. Running slower isn't always easier for me, especially mentally. Its easier down to about a 9:15 pace and then I really have to focus on going slower. Its not that I'm trying to run faster because of the garmin, just that I naturally tend to run faster than a recovery pace. My AHR on my long run was 144 on Sunday. AHR on my long runs last fall was around 150. Big difference in terms of effort (AHR on my last marathon was 167, ouch). Bottom line, I've slowed down. Some. Not sure slowing down more would be less stress on my body or more stress due to the extra time on my feet.
I would like to start doing more recovery workouts in the pool. I think the cool water on the muscles is very refreshing. I need to find my googles.
That is a GREAT idea Bugs!
Lou, (aka Mr. predawnrunner), MD, USA | Lou's Brews | lking@pobox.com
Just lacing up my shoes yesterday was "forcing" it.