Akron

September

My back was still hurt but improving, so I got a few runs in and headed to Akron, Ohio to meet with Cardiac Athletes Forum and run 1/2 marathon. Got in late, got number and shirt, went to bed and up early to race. Did run/walk. Very hilly, and finished in baseball stadium. Met up with CA and spent afternoon with them. Left for home after dinner, sore.
Cheered for everyone at Brooksie way 1/2 marathon Oct. 2.

End of August

After several visits to my chiropractor, my back is better and I'm back training. 2 weeks ago I ran/walked twice, pain free, and last week on vacation, I ran 4 times on trails in Wisconsin.
Key race - 1/2 marathon in Akron, Sept. 24.

Volkslaufe

My family came in for the weekend, we had a birthday party for Kyla, and had chicken and saw fireworks in Frankenmuth. In the morning, Sean ran the 20k in 1:54, Jerry the 10k in 41 - first in age group, and I ran 5k with Kyla - her first race! We were thrilled.Jerry got a big beer stein, the most coveted trophy in Michigan racing. Great fun!

Down Brewster

I ran 3 miles, my back was slightly out and I couldn't get it in until I got home.

Paint Creek

I took Sunday off to work around the house, ran 4 miles at the Park Monday, and Friday ran 6 on Trail. Lungs are better, foot goes numb.

Paint Creek

Run/walk 6 miles on trail. 61, cloudy. Left foot got numb.

Paint Creek

My hamstrings are healed, so I did a run/walk Tues, Wen. and Sat. for 6 miles on the trail. Getting better each day.

Paint Creek

Run/walk 3 miles. Left hamstring tight. 70 and sun.

MSO Racewalk

Update

My son in law got hurt, so they couldn't come in for Easter. We went to Wisconsin the following week and I ran 4 miles with Jerry on Glacier-Drumlin Trail. Later I played wiffleball with granddaughters and my back went out, I went down like I was shot, and both hamstrings were strained.
No running since then.
May 22 I did a 5k racewalk in Senior Olympics and got gold. Hamstrings were tender so I didn't blast it. I was signed up for 10k, but didn't run. If you're hurt, stay home.
Talked to 100 year old man who walked 1500 meters. My Hero!

Paint Creek

Run/ racewalk for 3 miles on the trail. Immediately upon starting, I had shooting pains down the back of my legs. Since I hadn't run in 2 weeks, it wasn't caused by running, but the back is out. I stopped and did a squat stretch and got 2 cracks, and felt a little less pain.
Running on the trail means I meet all my friends. Talked 18 minutes with Laura, mostly about Davila finishing second at Boston. Also met people with 2 standard poodle puppies. Cute as can be.

Paint Creek

I ran 6 miles with Jim today. Saw Cathy and Marv and a number from the club. Better than last week. 40's and fog.

Stoney Creek

Ran/ racewalked 6 miles at the park. @40, windy.

Bill Roney 5k

I travelled to Utica for the first race of the year and saw lots of friends. Started race and was joined by Jackie Brown, who I've known for years and joined my in Harrisburg last fall.Time 36:30, ran entire course, cold and sunny and wind.

Stoney Creek

Ran/racewalked 6 miles today, 30 degrees, sun, wind. Saw lots of folks from club, and leaves popping out of the ground.

Stoney Creek

I ran/racewalked 6 miles in 29 degrees, sun, and wind. Met Joe, and gave him tips and invited him to join the club.

Stoney Creek

Saturday I did 6 miles, run/walk in mid 30'sand stiff wind.
Sunday I did 6.25 in mid 30's, winy, run/racewalk.

Stoney Creek

I did a 4 mile run/walk today - 20, sun, wind.

Treadmill

It was 34 and pouring outside so I ran on the treadmill and did some weights. Frankly, I'd prefer to run outside.
Last Sunday I went to the park, xc ski for 2 miles, and ran for 1 mile.

Back in Training

After a long rest period, I got out to the park today. I needed the rest in December, and it was too cold to run in January. I ran once on the treadmill in jan. I've had a nasty cold, the last 2 1/2 weeks and I'm better now. I met the club in the boathouse, first. Then I did a run/waly out to the 2 mile mark and returned. It was 27, but the wind was stiff. I had on my goretex suit, but my face froze the first 1/2 mile into the wind by the lake. Coming back was a slight downhill with the wind at my back and I was practicly floating. Sunny and nice out of the wind.

New Year

I ran/walked 3.71 miles Saturday in 48 degrees across Tienken and down Brewster. Look forward to better year.

End of the year

I ran a 5k on Dec. 3 in downtown Rochester with my club because it was for my favorite charity - Paint a Miracle.They teach handicapped people how to paint. After, my calf was extremely sore, so I took 4 weeks off and ran/walked 3 miles Dec. 31 in 48 degrees. Just beat the rain. I look forward to a better training year, as I only got in 438 miles.