REST

As of today, I will be taking a 3-week break from running. I need to try to focus my attention on getting rid of the tendinitis that I am still struggling with. I had thought that it was getting better, but after Monday's run I realized that it may be getting worse. Somehow I must have started training a little too hard to soon. That being said, I am still hopeful that I can get back to training in 3 weeks.

Monday/December 28

4.2 mi(run)/36:43/Nice run on a very cold and windy morning. I took my time and had very little discomfort in the adductor. Did a good bit of stretching after the run and I also iced for 15 minutes.

Saturday/December 26

10.2 mi(run)/1:31:26/Nice long run. I iced the adductor several times and the night before. I think it felt better, but still got pretty sore near the end of the run. It was a very cold morning run.

December 25/Merry Christmas!

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace!

Merry Christmas
AvidRnr

Thursday/December 24

4.3 mi(run)/38:27/Ran solo today and really took my time. Felt pretty good considering I ran harder than I wanted to on Wednesday. I iced my adductor before the run and it felt much better. Gotta get in the habit of icing as that seems to make a huge difference.

Wednesday/December 23

6 mi(run)/51:31/Nice run with my brother(BJ). He picked it up a good bit coming in and I wasn't very happy about that as I am supposed to be taking it easy. Nevertheless, I kept up with him. I felt a little sore afterwards, but still a good run with lot's of hills.

Monday/December 21

4 mi(run)/35:22/Whew, another very cold morning run! Felt great and just ran from home since I am on Christmas break from school. Took my time and felt pretty good!

Saturday/December 19

10.2 mi(run)/1:35:29/Well, my first long run in awhile. Wow, I actually felt pretty darn good! I was running solo and saw my buddy Stager at mile 5 and he decided to run home with me as he was doing a 12 mile run. I guess my working out is helping out!

Thursday/December 17

5 mi(run)/46:05/Great run from home where I took my time once again and felt great!

Tuesday/December 15

4.2 mi(run)/36:22/Another easy run where I probably ran too fast. I did not even realize that I was running that fast. Felt great afterwards and had a good workout!

Monday/December 14

4.2 mi(run)/37:12/Nice, easy run after taking the weekend off from running. I also had a good weight workout after the run, working on strengthening the adductor muscles.

Thursday/December 10

4.4 mi(39:34)/Nice, restful run after a whole week off from running. I ran some good hills again and felt very comfortable with no pain.

Thursday/December 3

4.1 mi(run)/36:12/A nice, easy run in the afternoon. Whew! It was a bit chilly and windy, but I really enjoyed my run and once again, a pain-free run! I did start out a bit too fast, but I slowed down before finishing.

Tuesday/December 1

4.1 mi(run)/36:05/Whew! A chilly Tuesday morning run. I felt great and ran a little faster than Monday's run, but I took my time as usual. I had a harder workout after my run.

Monday/November 30

4.2 mi(run)/36:43/An easy run to start my week back to school! Nice run where I once again took my time and felt well rested after not running on Sunday.

Saturday/November 28

8 mi(run)/1:14:03/Nice, easy run with my brother(BJ) and Allen. Took my time and ran several nice hills. Almost decided to push myself to catch up with my brother, but chose not to. (good idea!)

Wednesday/November 25

4.2 mi(run)/35:25/So much for taking it easy. I thought I was running at a fairly comfortable pace, but I ran a whole minute faster than Tuesday's run. Oh well, I felt pretty good after-wards. I was supposed to take the day off and SPIN, but chose not to.

Tuesday/November 24

4.2 mi(run)/36:27/Very nice, easy morning run. I probably pushed myself a little bit more than Monday, but I still took it easy. Felt pretty good with no discomfort in the adductor.

Monday/November 23

4.2 mi(run)/36:57/Nice, easy run in the rain. It wasn't raining bad, just a small mist. I took my time and felt really good. I also had a really good workout/stretch after the run.