I’m still on week 5 of my “Return to Running” program, which includes:
- 3 to 5-minute walking warmup
- 20-minute run /1-minute walk
- 15-minute run / 1-minute walk
- 10-minute run / 1-minute walk
- 3 to 5+ minute walking cooldown
Thursday’s Run (Day 32)
I joined Nathan at the Edwin Warner Park Nature Center on a slightly cooler, but still humid morning. We ended up running the same route as Tuesday morning, but this time in reverse. As has been the norm lately, my ankles were quite stiff/sore for the first mile, but felt much better as the run went along. I’m not sure if this is because of my coming back to running after the injury, or if it might be related to the new adidas Energy Boost shoes. Anyway, my legs were pretty fatigued after the tough leg workout on Wednesday night, but it was still good to run with Nathan. In total I finished 45 minutes of running and just over 9 minutes of walking for a total of 5.75 miles completed.
- Miles: 5.75
- Time: 54:20
- Pace: 9:27
- Shoes: adidas Energy Boost (#1)
- Route: Nature Center Loop
No running on Friday (Day 33), as I just didn’t have enough time in the day.
Today’s Run (Day 34)
I joined my running group for their run down Old Natchez Trace this morning. The conditions were absolutely awesome with clear skies, low humidity and temps around 50°. Brian had again agreed to run with me this morning, and we were able to stay with the group through the first 20-minute running interval before stopping to take my 1-minute walk break. We turned around mid-way during the second running interval and headed back towards the cars. I actually lost track of where we were time-wise, and ended up turning around a bit too late, which left us with almost a mile walk at the end.
It was all good though. The conversation was great, and my legs felt fantastic. This was the first run this week where I really wanted to keep going after the last interval. My ankle soreness was not quite as bad this morning, and I hope it will continue to get better. In total we finished 45-minutes of running and just over 23 minutes of walking for a total of 6.48 miles completed.
- Miles: 6.48
- Time: 1:08:18
- Pace: 10:33
- Shoes: Saucony Kinvara 3 (#7)
- Route: Old Natchez
Cross-Training (Day 32)
- Aqua Jogging >> 1 hour – I have now decided that the Water Aerobics ladies not only own the pool, but are downright mean. Some little kid jumped into the middle of them, and they let him have it. I hate the pool.
Cross-Training (Day 33)
- None
Cross-Training (Day 34)
- Elliptical >> 1-hour
- Aqua Jogging >> 1-hour
