Sunday October 26th

Did half mile warm up with Mike around the track at Borah. It was cold and there was frost on the ground. Had some breakfast this morning before the run. I took my layers off as I warmed up. Did new drills that Mike presented. It felt excellent to do these on the track and I could feel my legs working hard. The moving of the arms in place helped me focus on pushing forward and back. I ran 90 percent for about 40 meters(5) at the end. Mike and I ended the session with a light jog and then a walk back to our starting point.

Mike and I were talking "trash" about racing each other in the future. I feel pretty good this morning no aches or pains. Will incorporate my new drills with my strength program today.

Saturday October 25th

Ran a warm up with Mike and Madi at the prison break. Then ran with Mike in the parking lot some strides. Ran with Monica and Scott to bring in Madi at the race. I think we ran about 3 miles there and back. Only had a rice cake this morning. Runs were not that difficult but fun. My hip feels ok this morning.

Looking to run at Borah track this morning.

Thursday October 23rd

Ran with mike to the track today, but it was occupied with football players. Ran back to Shu's and then continued a jog to the foothills park, stretched and then jogged back. Pretty easy workout.

I ate before I went.

This morning I have a dull ache in my right hip again. Will stretch and such and use the tennis ball to try to work it out.

October 21 Tuesday

Great day to run at Julia Davis. I had something to eat today before running. I also had 2 powerbars at 5:00 pm. Did the warm up with Mike and then did my hill repeats under the bridge at Broadway. I did 22 of those buggers. Had a little twitch on the 20th one one the inner quad down by my kneecap. I concentrated on my arms today and also a quick start. I ran 50% after 3 quick steps on the start.

This morning I am sore in my quads and my right hip is a little tender.

Looking forward to Thursday.

Sunday October 19th

Was a great day to be on the track!! Ran I think 6 or so 100 meters out of the blocks after warming up. I did not have breakfast this morning. My hip(right) still let me know it was there. I was a little tight in the thighs, but considering it was my first time in the blocks in 6 months it was expected. Looking forward to my first race. Green means go!!!!

Monday morning my legs feel a little tired. My hip is feeling better.

Saturday October 18th

Ate breakfast and then the Veteran's Park loop of 3 miles with Angela. It was an easy run and the weather was great. I still was a little tight in the hip(right) that morning.

Thursday October 16th

Nice weather to run. It was about 63 degrees and the sun was out. I ran on the track today. I ran 4 X 600 meters with a cool down between each 1 1/2 times around the track. Had something to eat before I ran. Had a massage for my hip(right side) this afternoon. My running seemed to be very laboring. It felt like I was dragging a brick on my right side. It was sore from the run on Tuesday. This morning(Friday) I have a dull pain in my hip area on the right side. I will stretch and do the tennis ball roll over my hip.

Looking forward to Saturday run and health fair.

Tuesday October 14th

Nice day to run on this Tuesday. Warmed up with two little loops and then jogged to the bridge that goes under Broadway. Ran 8 100 meters at 70percent and then jogged back to the parking lot. Ran and met the group and then ran to the green bridge and back. I ate before I ran. I was not really all that tired.

This morning(Wednesday)my right hip was clicking as I was walking. This evening after doing my exercises the only times it clicks is when I sweep my leg across my body. It is only the right side. My right hip is a little sore today. Do not know if it was because of my run or just slept wrong.

Saturday October 11

I forgot to mention I had 1 pound of chicken last night with pasta and vegetables around 5pm. This morning I had a banana and cereal at 7:30 am.

Saturday October 11th

My my second 5K of my career today ran a 21:42. It was faster than my race at Eagle, by over a minute, but I was looking to do 21:00. I had two guys about 50 or so meters away, but unlike my last race at Eagle, had nothing left in the tank. I asked my body to go, but nothing was there. I did not really warm up that long(about 1 or 2 minutes). It was really cold, I guess 35 degrees, but I ran in just my shorts and my long sleeve black top to keep my upper torso warm and wore a warm hat.

I know I was just walking 3 months ago, but felt I could have done better. I just did not have any air left at the end.

Thanks to Monica and Dave with meeting me at the bridge to encourage me on. I also want to thank Liz who was at the finish line.

Thursday October 9th

It was a nice day to run. I walked the normal loop around the foothills with Mari. We took it jogged slow from Shu's to the foothills. We walked the foothills loop. I felt that after the jog to the foothills and Mari felt her legs hurting below her calf that we should walk.

We jogged from the foothills back to Shu's. All was better. This was to be my easy day anyway, so it all worked out. I ran pretty hard last Saturday with Dave, so this balanced it out.

Thursday Run

I am pretty tired this morning. Don't know if it is from the run or what. It was a nice partly cloudy day yesterday with the temps cool. I ran the "dots" 1,2,3 then 3,2,1. It seemed short, but it was a good workout. Ate a spinach salad.

Saturday October 4th

My legs felt like concrete blocks as I ran with Dave on a cloudy day. I ate breakfast this morning which consisted of yogurt, almonds and banana. We ran the loop for the race on the 11th of this month. After the 2 mile mark I had no air left. Struggled to breathe. I need to find a way to breathe easier. I did roll my ankle coming to the main street bridge and held my breath for a minute. Yes Mike it was my bad left ankle. It rolled all the way over. Luckily I have been doing my ankle exercise routine and I feel this saved my bacon.

Sunday
My body felt tired this morning. My ankle feels out of place in the sense not hurting, but like a splinter in your finger that is just there. I ate my usual yogurt, almonds and banana.

Ran my 3 mile easy today at the track by my home. It seemed to take forever. I ran around noon. It felt really good to be on the track. I thought I saw and heard Mike say, "grasshopper take the pebble from my hand" as Mike was standing 100 meters away. Mike you are always challenging me.

Thursday Run

Ran the Camels Back Loop with Mari. The run was smooth except for all those nuts laying on the sidewalk. Felt pretty strong today. Ate before I ran. I felt that gliding feeling about 3/4 around the loop. You know, not even pushing hard and your body just floating. I wish the whole workout was that smooth.
Got back and waited for Dave and Liz. Dave said we are going to do some winders. I thought that was a drink or something. Dave explained and I said "like sprinting". We did this in the parking lot. A comment from a guy standing about 40 meters ahead said "that was a cool race between you two." Getting over that speed bump was a challenge, but I really enjoyed the "top speed".
Ankle is not hurting this morning, just feels different. Thought I would be more sore from sprinting with Dave, but all ok. Ran my shoulder into the corner of my car door today, so a little sore there.

Tuesday Run

Ran with Mari for the green bridge to orange bridge loop. Felt pretty good. She keeps me an honest runner. Picked it up a little at the end and felt good.

Felt really sore this morning. My whole body felt like someone beat me up while I was sleeping.

Ate and drank before the run and was hydrated and such.