11-28-06

I am a bit frustrated that my legs are not cooperating with what my spirit wants to do. My hip pain has not let up and now my ankles and knees are screaming at me. I can't justify getting out to run, but not being able to walk around the house for the rest of the day. I'm taking many doses of Advil and prescription strength Motrin. There is some relief with that, but it never seems to truly be relieved. I have felt better after my runs, but by a few hours later, I can't walk up the stairs or carry the baby. I've decided to listen to the legs for today and maybe tomorrow.

I will attempt some cross-training, especially some core work. Perhaps a stronger core will help me with a better posture during my runs. I suppose this is all just a guessing game right now.

11/27/06

Weight: 143.5

Conditions: cloudy, wet, humid 65 degrees

Distance: 3 miles

Speed drills, 5 - 6 per run.

Avg HR: 176

Time: 25:34 total - 8.31 min/mile

Notes: hip, knee pain on R; bilateral ankle pain

11/27/06

You can read about the weekend here, but suffice it to say that I will be trying to keep the running part of my life here.

Goal this week (following the coolrunning plan for now)

M 3 miles
T 4 miles
W 4 miles
Th Cross train/rest
F 3 miles
S 6 miles (not sure about this one...)

I am setting my sights on Marathon 2007. Need to find a short term goal for the time being. Right now I'll keep doing the RTW 5Ks.