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Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - September

guest — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:13:43 GMT

Ribs - I believe it was you who called me out last month for posting in the wrong monthly thread. So, ditto.

Take it easy up there in the frozen north. Smart to take week off from working out.

Now get to the right month; will ya?

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - September

guest — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:52:21 GMT

I'm in Chicago all week and haven't run a step. Truth is, I am beat at the end of the day. I am on my feet the whole time and it takes a lot out of me. I brought my running stuff but I think I will pass on running this week and run here next week. I am also freezing to death because it's in the 50's here and I am used to 90's. Spareribs

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - September

guest — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:02:56 GMT

Euph, it's tough running with a cain, but I'm gaining... Actually, the swelling and redness are about gone, I've been doing the ice and NSAIDs treatment the last few days and it's working.

Tuesday,

5 miles easy. I've been experimenting with the breathing sequences discussed here in the past. Breathing in for 3 steps and out for 3 while running at an easy pace is a great exercise for your lungs. For me at least, I breathe a lot deeper. You'd think over time it'd have to increase your lung capacity.

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - September

guest — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:15:30 GMT

70 minutes in my new Etonics this morning. They feel as if they were made for my feet.

Roch, the wheels get addictive, don't they? I think I maintain a higher heart rate for a longer period of time because there is no stopping once you start to climb. I also think we need to be careful about being mile junkies. I don't know how far I ran this morning, but I know it was enough.

Rich, hope the foot is improving.

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - September

guest — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:07:04 GMT

8 miles at an easy pace in cool, cloudy conditions here to finish out the month. Not that many miles for the month, but my longest of the year as recovery continues. I probably would have put in some more except for my increased emphasis on cycling lately.

Will be back tomorrow, expecting a fresh thread.

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - September

guest — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:40:26 GMT

Ribs, the kids here would say, "You did AWESOME!". I'd have to agree. Happy trails this week.

I went for a ride as the sun came up this morning. I told myself I'd have time to climb to the gap if I reached the base before 0800. I came in 3 minutes ahead of schedule and did the climb and back in under 30 minutes. Total ride time was 90 minutes. Later this afternoon I taught a 90 minute session of pool running to an injured XC runner. More on her injury later.

Someone needs to remind Fred that the month is about to end.

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - September

guest — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:53:44 GMT

Hey Jim, good luck in your upcoming races...

I've backed off lately trying to get rid of the Achilles Bursitis I've had in my right foot for a while now. It's not painful, but I'd like to get rid of it if I can. I'm still running, just taking it easy.

Monday,

5 miles easy...

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - September

guest — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:31:59 GMT

4 mile walk today, Monday, then flying to Chicago for a week of work there. About time! Day off tomorrow as I have a long day of work.

Jim, that is a great plan, and you have the base now to handle it. Good luck to you in all of them and let us know how you did. Spareribs

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - September

guest — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:09:06 GMT

Way to go Ribs. I was wondering when you would bust out and run some distance. Hope today finds you doing well after the run.

Hey Jim - looks like a grueling race schedule.

5.75 ez thismorning. Will run under 50 this week. First time in a long time.

Good days to ya.

Go Ribs.

Re: 50 Plus Training and Racing - September

guest — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:00:31 GMT

"There were about 60 runners and I beat six of them! Final time was 32:49. I felt super then and now."

Way to go, Ribs. Another big step.

Hi Fred, KS, Tigger, Rich, Roch, Euphie. It's been a while.

Training has been pretty decent here as I get ready for a series of long races. Sunday is 1/2 marathon followed by another on 19th. After that comes 30k (Nov 9), and probably marathon on Dec 7.