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.