Since I last posted I've run in Tahoe, Coronado, Victoria, BC, and now New Orleans. Needless to say I've been busy.
I've managed to keep up with at least 2 maintenance runs, cross training (walks, hiking) and one long run a week, but the speed work has been getting the shrift.
My 10 miles in Victoria was slow, but easy and very comfortable. Monday I completed 11 miles in an average time of 10:04/min miles. I ran/walked and my running segments were about a 9:30 sec pace for 10 min and then walk for 1. My knees were feeling funky and I"m sore after a run for the first time ever. I ran in the late evening so I slammed a vanilla gu pre-run and an espresso-gu mid run. I like the Hammer gel much better (less sugary). I think I ran too fast at some points and need to stretch more.
I'm learning a lot, and learning to love, the long runs. I'm also thrilled that my shorter runs are getting faster now that the temps are dropping. And I consistently run faster outside than on a TM. How's that for conventional wisdom.
Here's where I'm having problems :
1. Some IT band funkiness (yes I need a roller, I've been using a tennis ball)
2. lactic acid build up/knots in my legs. I get these tight painful knots behind my left knee and in other random parts of my legs, mainly the hamstrings. It feels like the muscle is knotted and contracted and can't open or stretch. I can generally massage it out, but it's consistent enough for me to know that there is something up.
Maybe not enough sodium?
I'm back on a semi-normal running schedule this week. Did 11 miles on Monday, XT Tuesday, walk today, run Th and Fri, long hike on Sat, hopefully time for a quick run on Sunday.
Next Monday is my last long run- 12 miles! - before tapering.
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