April 11th, 2008
Woke up yesterday and the foot was still tender. Figured out that switching between the two pairs of new shoes aggravated my peroneal tendon, which is a tendon you don’t want to mess with, so I took yesterday off, iced twice, ibuprofened twice, even took a rolling-pin to my calves since that’s where the trigger points are, and last but not least, I wore my ole reliable 2120s all day.
Wonder of wonders, woke up this morning and nary a twinge. Nothing! So I decided to go with my planned speed session since it wasn’t going to be short fast intervals, but my favorite interval length in the world (cough, cough), the mile. Or, as I say around these parts, the goddamn mile seeing as how I hate them so.
My reason for tackling the dreaded mile today was for a better clue of whether I can break 23:00 for my 5K on the 19th, and while my 1/2 mile intervals have been at faster than race pace, they don’t tell me much since they’re relatively short with full recoveries between.
Granted, I also took full recoveries today (1/2 mile jogs), but longer intervals mean longer work periods (aka extended discomfort – my fave!) and I’ve noticed a lot of arm tension in my last two races, so I wanted to deal with that if it arose, but most importantly, I wanted to get acquainted with running my projected goal pace.
Now, looking back at my logs, I’m embarrassed to admit I have never even completed four mile intervals – I always wimped out 3! So today’s workout was satisfying on a couple levels.
Splits were 7:15 (too fast), 7:26, 7:21 and 7:27 for an avg. of 7:22. And this was on the first warmish day of the season, so if I want to be really anal, I can go to the Runango calculator which makes that 70-degree 7:22 a 60-degree 7:16. But that’s just for shits and giggles.
One icebath later, all extremities are feeling fine and dandy, as are the mental meanderings. The windows are open and Spring is all over the house. Going to wallow in this beautiful day since it won’t be long till every day is a sweatfest. And as Nick always says about Springtime in Philly…blink and you might miss it.
Hope you’re all feeling Springy wherever you are, too. Enjoy your Friday, folks!
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Wow! Wow! Wow! Excellent speed intervals! You are super! I’m glad your foot issue got worked out and that you were able to continue training. Because I’ve had IT band problems, I’ve been slacking on the speedwork. (Actually been a bit scared of it, as I want to get to the starting line of the marathon healthy and without any twinges).
And, just so’s ya know, Spring ’round these parts means rain, cold, rain, a teaser of a nice day, cold rain and then cold. And then it’s 90! So, you’re pretty lucky with your weather there!
That’s a cool pic, but I miss seeing your face.
–Pokey, Mistress of LSD
Thanks Mistress Pokey! You are very right not to push it with a Marathon waiting in the wings. No comparison as far as physical stress, so be good to yourself. Hope you’re icing and massaging, do you have a foam roller or the Stick?
About the pic, I was tired of looking at my blonde self now that I’m brunette again and I had a couple photos from the mile time-trial (this is from one of them), but the feet were the best part about them.
Flo-
I’ve been going to p/t for about a month now; they’ve been doing ultrasound therapy at the insertion points (hip and knee) and then they massage the area. They’ve also given me exercises to do with a band and a ball, and I do feel better. No foam roller or stick, but after 20 years, I’ve decided to put the husband to good use…and I’ll say no more!
Excellent!! Sounds like you’re doing all the right things, including incorporating the ole hubby into the game…good for you, girl. Here’s hoping it dwindles to nothing very, very soon!