I've been having issues with my vastus medialis (interior quad muscle group) where they will knot up and prevent me from running. It's really inhibited training for this event, and training at the same intensity that I had been for my next "A" race (GR 70.3). I've been rolling these out with a golf ball and tennis ball and training at a slower pace with some success. What has also helped immensely was some ART (Active Release Technique) from Dr. Ronda at Dynamic Chiropractic. Great to have that resource available to me.
Given the issues I've been dealing with, it was a no-brainer decision to run with my friend Steve rather than attempt to race. We ended up averaging 8:46/mi, I finished with no pain, and we had a lot of fun. For nutrition, I took a PowerBar gel pre-race and at mile 6. Given the light pace (my avg HR was only 133), I didn't feel the need for any more nutrition. Strange feeling, but the gels work well. No stomach issues at all.
Given the issues I've been dealing with, it was a no-brainer decision to run with my friend Steve rather than attempt to race. We ended up averaging 8:46/mi, I finished with no pain, and we had a lot of fun. For nutrition, I took a PowerBar gel pre-race and at mile 6. Given the light pace (my avg HR was only 133), I didn't feel the need for any more nutrition. Strange feeling, but the gels work well. No stomach issues at all.
The strava file for the run is here: http://app.strava.com/runs/8392897
Also wanted to give my buddy Tim, and his dad Tim, some props on their races. Their story was told in the local press. Pretty cool. Young Tim set a PR at a blazing fast 1:43 and change. His dad ran his first 25k since 1987 (where he still can one up young Tim with a PR of 1:39). Twenty five years later, Tim's return to distance running was a success, running a 2:23. Nice job guys! And not to forget to mention my mom, who ran a PR 2:49! Great runs!
Also wanted to give my buddy Tim, and his dad Tim, some props on their races. Their story was told in the local press. Pretty cool. Young Tim set a PR at a blazing fast 1:43 and change. His dad ran his first 25k since 1987 (where he still can one up young Tim with a PR of 1:39). Twenty five years later, Tim's return to distance running was a success, running a 2:23. Nice job guys! And not to forget to mention my mom, who ran a PR 2:49! Great runs!
So after a successful long and easy race, I'm happy and looking forward to making a decent push towards GR 70.3 on June 10. I'll be sure to update on my training.
Now for a laugh:
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