Paint Creek Trail

I joined Disco at the Duck Pond to run 6 miles but my hip was sore so I cut it to 4 miles. I'm mystified - I was fine after the marathon and the hip started Thursday to hurt and now it hurts to walk. I'll take a week off so it can heal.

Paint Creek Trail

I met Disco at the duck pond for a 5 mile run on the trail. 37 and cloudy, we met several people we knew and caught up on latest news. It's definately more pleasant to run with a partner.

Stoney Creek

Ran 6 miles at the park. Talked to Shirley. Legs tired from yesterday. Lost 4 lbs. this week. Time to rake leaves.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 6 miles in mist and 46 degrees. Right ankle tight so stretched twice.
Two younger women passed me and invited me to join them but I said I wanted to run slower.

Down Brewster

Ran 4 miles in 47 degrees and cloudy. Took 1 1/2 weeks off for sore achilles after race. Rest cures most things.

Cardboard Classic

I ran the Cardboard Classic this morning - 8k at independence Oaks. It's 2 loops around the lake with the first loop up a 200 foot climb and the second loop around the shore. I ran well and finished in52 minutes, 33/40. 10 minute pace with 12 min.pace for the hill, which I racewalked. Temps in the 50's and sun, a beautiful day. A young boy touched my shoulder as he passed, a nice gesture. My feet and ankles felt sore until the last mile.

New York Marathon

I was sore from running the trails yesterday, so I took the day off and watched the New York Marathon on my computer this morning. The resolution is not as good as tv but I get to watch the race and strategy unfold, rather than watch the edited version in the afternoon. Seeing an American win is exciting. Distance running is back and healthy in the US after a long hiatus. The Hanson brothers are responsible for putting their own money into a team and inspiring other teams around the country to form and train young runners in the marathon. Team training is highly successful.
I'm on the Cardiac Forum for heart patients who are athletes and some of them marvel at how I take rest periods. They think they will be detrained if they miss a day. They also get too injured to run! Isn't that telling them something?