Go everyone who is racing today!

Back home after two days in Vancouver.  No running for me for the last week.  Right leg is very sore from knee to ankle.  Not sure why, but I think it's related to those power walks on the TM.  I may try a short run on the track this morning.   Meanwhile.........

DD ran 18:31 (New PR) today on a 5k course in Hamilton, to take second

place overall. She was beaten by 7 seconds by a former alumnus and

captain of Guelph XC team, who has moved into post grad studies at

McMaster University.

DD's plan was to go out and hold 3:35 per

k for the race, but she followed the lead girl and they went thru the

first k in 3:31. Knowing she could not sustain that she slowed down and

let the lead girl go, allowing her to build up a lead of a hundred

meters or so. With about a k left she put on a final surge to close the

gap to a few meters, but with about a hundred meters left, the lead girl

did a shoulder check and realized she was in danger of losing her

place, so she put on a sprint to the finish to win by 7 seconds. Jen

feels with slightly better pacing she could have gone 5 to 10 seconds

faster. These last few races are good training to dial in on pace and

feeling for her goal race late this month.

Next up is the OTFA XC championships in two weeks, then the Canadian Jr XC championships on Nov 29.

Fred - I'd like to see your progression runs.  Tigger - congrats to your daughter.  Have fun at the Whiterock Ribs and Saint.  I have come to admit my bark was much worse than my bite today.  Just flat, tired, and sorry A$$ runner today.  18:41 is just 5 Secs off last years pr on same course but thought I had race in me.   Back to the drawing board.

Let me ask you guys a ?   Are you all stiff in the ankles in the mornings or is it just me?   It has to be the running because it eventually goes away when I take time off.   How do I eliminate the early morning stiffness at a nights rest?

Whoopee for Euphie! I'll bet they'll have a hard time convincing you that cycling doesn't help your running . Very good news.

Tigger, that daughter of yours keeps gettin better and better. That's sub-6 pace she just ran (heck with that "per k" stuff). She should be primed for XC championships. Hope that leg of yours feels better real soon.

Good Monday morning!  I was hoping there would be some info on Bob's race to start the day.  I hope you all know I was being facetious with my "stealing thunder" comment.

Rich, I know how difficult it is to rest and resist.  I hope this resolves quickly.

Tigger, here's a common response when you search the net for NSAID warnings... http://www.aolhealth.com/drugs/ibuprofen?sem=1&ncid=AOLHTH00170000000024&otim=1225713137&spid=28171701

Apparently these medications aren't as harmless as once thought and as you can see, Advil's just another brand name for Ibuprofen. I take what I read on the net with a grain of salt, but still, these warnings are something everyone should be aware of.

Euph, each day my heel's a little less swollen, sore and red. Hopefully I'll be running again in a week or so. I appreciate your concern and you're right, sitting on the sidelines isn't fun at all...

I am so clueless, I have been posting on the October thread for three days!  Couldn't figure out why no one posted.

I'm back in Chicago this week, nice weather here today, like Dallas.

Tigger, this is great to see her learning pace and tactics. Every one of these races is a lesson in itself, no matter where she finishes.  I hope she is sucking up this experience and seeing how valuable it is.

Euphie, I am so happy for you!  Thanks for writing that.  Let's see some more.  I saw a guy after the half marathon Sunday who ran a 1:26.  He told me it was on far fewer miles than he used to run and it was a 3 minute PR for him.  He said, "it's all that tri training I have been doing in the pool and on the bike."  Well, it's no wonder. You get to cross train, recover from all your runs and not get fatigued or hurt.  Good for him, and for you too.

That lady I posted about, the 80 year old?  She ran a 6:05 and won her AG.  They had her on the Today show.

I never really got sold on the ibuprofen stuff although I have taken it.  Back when I was running in the 70's and 80's we always took aspirin, and I have never seen a reason to change.  For some people it upsets their stomach but it doesn't bother me too much.  My right foot still has lingering soreness from last year.  It bothers me when I wake up in the morning or sit for a long time, but two minutes of walking around and it's fine.

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