2 months til Disney

Anatomy of a Runner's Foot

I know, it's disgusting, but as our favorite running shirt says, "Toenails are for Sissies!" I finally got my nail off last night. It has been wiggling since the half marathon last weekend. Today we did a 14.4 (approximately, didn't charge the Garmin... again!) in 2 hours, 4 minutes and 32 seconds. For the most part it felt great. Jason said he only hurt from the belly button down. :-) Our 12th and 14th miles were the fastest (interestingly). Jason really kicked it in on the last mile. I was so proud of him! :-) Afterward, we jumped in the pool (we can still do that down here it was 83 today!)

Average Pace: 8.39 per mile (not too shabby)
Number of Intervals: 2x4.2mi 2x3.00 mi
Aches and Pains: My legs hurt to move afterward, but a soak in the cold pool water really helped.
Breakthroughs:
Age of Shoes: 5 weeks
Calories Burned: somewhere between 1300 and 1400 (Awesome)

Didn't Go The Distance
Saturday, November 7, 2009

We were supposed to run 7 miles today, but Jason's leg did that weird cramping thing again and we only ran 4.39. He thinks it is because he didn't stretch enough beforehand. This was not a problem during the half marathon, which was much longer than 7 miles. We will have to see. I think he should go to the doctor if that does not work.

Average Pace: 8.29 per mile
Number of Intervals: 4 mile loop backwards (missed a turn so it was a little longer)
Aches and Pains:
Breakthroughs:
Age of Shoes: 4 weeks
Calories Burned: 362

Major Running
Thursday, November 5, 2009

Went for a run with Jason's boss (a Major - hence the title) tonight. We felt great! It is always nice to have a new person running with us. She is just starting her training for the Princess Half Marathon in March (Disney World of course).

As a result we had to slow down from our normal pace. We ran 5.22 miles in 47:02.42.

Average Pace: 9.00 per mile
Number of Intervals: 5.22 miles
Aches and Pains:
Breakthroughs:
Age of Shoes: 4 weeks
Calories Burned: 432