Hope To Run Again Before End Of The Year

Week starting May 31, 2009

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Location:

South Hill,VA,United States

Member Since:

Oct 23, 1983

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

1 Mile - 4:54 (16 yrs.) - 1986

2 Mile - 10:49 (16 yrs.) - 1986

5K - 16:44 (16 yrs.) - 1986

8K - 30:32 (16 yrs.) - 1986

5K - 19:36 (37 yrs.) - 2008

8K - 33:29 (36 yrs.) - 2006

10K - 42:38 (38 yrs.) - 2008

13.1 - 1:38:53 (38 yrs.) - 2008

26.2 - 3:31:26 (38 yrs.) - 2008

Short-Term Running Goals:

Train consistently and smart. Run some local races and hope to lower PR's every once in awhile.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I would love to see a 5:XX for a mile just one more time. ~~Go under 20 in a 5K~~. And a sub 40 for a 10K.

Personal:

Born in 1970. Grew up in Richmond, Virginia. Ran high school track and cross country. Also lived in the Outer Banks of North Carolina for a few years. Now living in South Hill, Virginia. Married since 1995 and have two children. Have been a police officer since 1994.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Asics Gel - Fortitude 3 Lifetime Miles:						422.92
Saucony Grid Shadow 11 Lifetime Miles:						357.21

Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	36.28	36.28

Weight: 178.00

Tue, Jun 02, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.57	10.57

Hello Blog ! I'm Back !

So I guess I will begin where I left off. On March 3rd I went for a run and my right calf got very tight. I cut the run short and walked home. The next day I worked out on the elliptical because the calf was still sore. That night at work we got a call and I "ran" from the front door of the police department to my car. On about the 3rd step I took something bad happened to my calf. It felt like it ripped in half. It burned too. I was still able to walk, but it hurt. It never swelled or became discolored. After a couple days walking was fine. But anything more strenuous than that hurt. I waited 3 weeks and the pain seemed to be completely gone. I tried to run a few steps in my house to test it out. Again after just a couple of steps it hurt again. But thankfully nowhere near as bad as the 1st time. Weeks passed with no twinges or pain at all. Then I would be playing with the kids in the back yard, take a quick step, or jump over a water puddle. The pain came back each time. This cycle has continued since March. I was so bummed. Every time I start to feel good about my fitness I end up with a setback. I quit working out all together. Gained about 16 pounds too. Had to get clothes out of the attic I thought I would never have to wear again because they were from my "fat" days.

Finally a couple weeks ago I saw an orthopedic. He said what I already knew, severe calf strain. Told me to go to physical therapy. I have had 2 appointments so far. They pointed out how my hips and back are a little misaligned. Also my hamstrings are so tight they may be putting added pressure on my calves. Gave me some exercises to loosen up the muscles and realign me. They also said I should get back to exercising too. So I went to the gym after my 1st appointment. Swam and rode the air resistance bike. Felt good to sweat and breath hard again.

Swim - 1000 yards - free/breast mix - alternate every 100 yards - 19:51.09

Air Resistance Bike - 10 miles - 38:14.52

That darn bike. No freewheelin' or downhills like a real bike. It is like climbing a slight incline the entire ride.

Weight: 178.00

Wed, Jun 03, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.57	10.57

No soreness from yesterday. But my arms were tired when I swam.

Swim - 1000 yards - free/breast mix - alternate every 100 yards - 19:53.54

Air Resistance Bike - 10 miles - 38:15.06

Weight: 0.00

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.57	0.57

My daughter had an orthodontist appointment out of town in the morning and then I worked that night. So only time for a swim today.

Took it easy.

Swim - 1000 yards - free/breast mix - alternate every 100 yards - 20:52.63

Weight: 0.00

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.00	4.00

My son had an awards ceremony at school in the morning. The plan was go workout afterwards. I thought it would only last for 30 minutes. It turned out to go on for an 1hr. 40 min.

So no workout.

Went to physical therapy. Stretched and moved. Got my back and hips popped and adjusted. Then they let me ride a stationary bike for 15 minutes. I made the most out of my only workout for the day. Pushed it since it was for only 15 minutes.

Weight: 0.00

Sat, Jun 06, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.57	10.57

Swim - 1000 yards - free/breast mix - alternate every 100 yards - 20:03.31

Air Resistance Bike - 10 miles - 34:20.83

I just realized as I typed this that I rode 4 minutes faster than my previous 2 rides. I know I pushed more but that does not seem right. I guess the watch is right. It always has been before.

Weight: 0.00

Totals

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	36.28	36.28

Weight: 178.00

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