Since I posted in January about my goals, I’ve done some running.
-No races (which I thought I’d have done one by now, but there’s one on the sched for Mar).
-Despite being crazy busy at work I’ve made it a point to get in at least 2 runs a week (albeit sometimes they’re only 3-5miles), though most weeks I’ve been sticking to my 4 run schedule.
-No races (which I thought I’d have done one by now, but there’s one on the sched for Mar).
-Despite being crazy busy at work I’ve made it a point to get in at least 2 runs a week (albeit sometimes they’re only 3-5miles), though most weeks I’ve been sticking to my 4 run schedule.
-Also, as part of trying to be committed, I've taken to spending less time on Dailymile (which I know sounds backwards, but...). The way I see it, if I have time to dick around on the internet, then I have time to go out for another run, and I've been trying to use all my down time more wisely.-I’ve latched onto a small running group which is formed out of a locally owned running store, Tri State Running. I really like running with them, I’m not much of a talker while running, but I do like the “being around others” and I really like the water stops (I hate planting water, and hate carrying it even more). Though on longer runs I’m usually by myself, either no one likes me, or no one is my pace (not that I’m fast or anything, it’s usually 9:30-10:00 min/mile).
-Got me some sweet tights.
-Got me some Merrell Trail Gloves, love them, but when running the other morning in the rain I was being incredibly cautious down hill and it affected my stride. I was landing hard on my heel with my knee locked out?! and now my left knee feels a little...not right. So I’ve taken the past few days off of working out. I’m going to go at it tomorrow for a light run, then some bike work.
Preparing for this half marathon is confirming my concerns that there is no way I can train for a full marathon during the school year. I’m glad I decided to go with the half this Spring, and can then use the summer to prep for my Fall marathon, and the first few weeks of school will be taper anyway.
-Got me some sweet tights.
-Got me some Merrell Trail Gloves, love them, but when running the other morning in the rain I was being incredibly cautious down hill and it affected my stride. I was landing hard on my heel with my knee locked out?! and now my left knee feels a little...not right. So I’ve taken the past few days off of working out. I’m going to go at it tomorrow for a light run, then some bike work.
Preparing for this half marathon is confirming my concerns that there is no way I can train for a full marathon during the school year. I’m glad I decided to go with the half this Spring, and can then use the summer to prep for my Fall marathon, and the first few weeks of school will be taper anyway.
What kind of runs have you been doing in the trail gloves? I just got a pair of pace gloves and I'm a little apprehensive about pounding the pavement for 15+ miles.
ReplyDeleteI've really only used them on easy short runs until my calves and joint can fully acclimate to them. I feel pretty good in them, though I do attribute my over-cautiousness in the downhill rain combined with the no cushioning whatsoever to my sprained knee.
DeleteI will say, if you do any off-road running, they feel amazing, the ground provides all the cushioning you need, they provide the protection, and you feel like you're flying.