Been rep’ing CA on my rides this week…
Training Journal – 7/11/13:
Gonna have to think about the blender option at the end!
Training Journal – 7/10/13:
Well, my doctor called today with the results from my knee MRI:
He said it’s not enough to merit any medical procedure and recommended that I research some stretches, etc. to address it – as well as being smart about exercise. He liked the fact that I’m bicycling more and taking it easy when I run.
So, I’m researching…
Training Journal – 7/5/13:
May was quite a month…
The intent was to leverage my Big Sur Marathon training and run the Horseshoe Lake 50K – which were separated by three weeks. That started out fine, but a tweaked knee on a 5/12 trail run and then getting a stomach virus that knocked me out of commission for fours days cut into my training/mileage. Still, it was a decent month, as you can see below. Since the 50K was on trails, road running dipped to 23%, trail running ended up at 49%, and bicycling at 28%.
After the 50K, I really dropped training and rested a bit more than I usually do – though that mostly had to do with my knee flaring up, visiting the doctor, and then being put on 10-days of complete rest from running and cycling. I did have one “first” this month: I did a “brick” workout: 8.25-mile ride + 3.43-mile run. It was interesting and, once I return to better conditioning, I may work those in occasionally. No business travel this month, so that was nice.
As far as new equipment, one this month:
With that, here are the stats for the month that was May 2013:
This was a different week:
‘Training’ Journal – 6/2/13:
Not the selfie I wanted to take today; but, after much thought, remembering this article I read last week, limping around after yesterday’s ride/previous day’s run (it was hard to disguise), and talking with my wife: I went to see the doctor today about my right knee. He’s a cyclist, so I figure he would be the best place to start opposed to an urgent care place. [After hearing my story, he said, “50K!?!” and edited his notes to read “avid” runner… :)]
So, no running (or riding) for ten days. I’m bummed, but glad it appears to be just a strain and know that resting is the best thing.
I’m working on alternatives to keep active…
Training Journal – 5/28/13:
No, not the quirky character from ABC’s “the middle” [head bow & whisper “middle”]
The one that involves the two pairs of shoes shown below:
Bike – Run – ICK!
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I felt like trying (not tri-ing) something a little different this morning…
My workout (the distances of which (8 & 3) were planned to fit in my one-hour workout time):
It was fun and did feel “bricky” when I started my run. I’m a runner first, so I’m not sure this will become a regular workout. Oh, and maybe someday I’ll “tri”…
Have a great weekend!
Training Journal – 5/20/13:
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