Browsing Archive: December, 2008
Yes -- I actually ran today. Slowly, painfully: I'm still not ready to get back to my half training schedule. Fortunately, I have plenty of time before the end of April, but unless I heal soon I'll be lucky to make it. My main concern now is whether I'll be OK to run a 5K in a month's time. I suppose I can always walk it, if need be, but somehow for a 5K that seems pretty pathetic. If I had not committed to run with my daughter, I'd be inclined to scratch and just prepare for my 10K in Mar... Continue reading ...
 More like staggering, really, but at least I got out today! After the first five minutes or so, I started enjoying it. At about ten minutes, I began to remember why I do this ;-) I took it really easy and very slow, and as soon as I started to feel pain (running uphill) I shortened my stride until the pain went away. It felt really good to be back running again, however slowly. In fact, I barely even broke a sweat! Tomorrow Ill rest, then maybe the next day I'll try a long, slow run. I'll ... Continue reading ...
I'm still not running. The weather hasn't been kind, which I guess is just as well, because it means I've been taking a good rest break. Today, however, was a pleasant day, and guess what? I didn't want to run :-( The worst thing about laying off for a while is that I get to the stage when I just don't feel like running. I know I'll get back to it, but I've been working hard on the web site and found excuses not to run. Then, when I do get back to it, the first few runs will be tough until I ... Continue reading ...
My training has really suffered a setback lately. A couple of weeks ago I managed to strain a hip flexor due to some pretty intense hill training. I thought it would be better after a layoff during which all I did was cross train on my bike, but it hasn't worked out that way. A couple of days ago it seemed to be better, so I went for an easy 30-minute jog. Felt fine at the time, but a little pain came back the next day. Then today I went out and was really suffering: not the hip especial... Continue reading ...
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About Me
| Alan Jenkin |
| Huntsville, Tx |
A runner, undistinguished but persevering, I am more concerned with keeping fit and healthy than with setting records (even PRs).
So I plod on, enjoying the journey with not too much concern about the destination. But I must admit to getting excited when I run faster or longer than the previous time!
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My Scheduled Events:
January 30, 2010: Bill Crews Remission Run 5K, Conroe, TX
April 11, 2010: Capitol 10K, Austin, TX
April 24, 2010: Country Music Half Marathon, Nashville, TN
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