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Today I participated our test run by running (only) a 5k loop. Now my left achilles tells me that it was a mistake, but I don't believe that. It was slippery, but I managed to run sub-18 (17:42) which has been my ultimate limit. Today's run showed me that I have improved my time over 30 sec in three weeks.
I'm really looking forward to better conditions.
On Thursday we drove down to Kotka and back to get our car which was shipped from the US (already in mid Nov...!). That meant no running for me. Friday started at 5:45 since we had to run before heading to the Customs. Tomorrow there is time for long run followed by skiing and Ravens game (this time it is not live).
Today I was forced to try something new. At least something new since returning from the US. Yes, it's been awhile since I have run any type of tempo on slippery snow. Today, after an exhausting day at work, I faced myself in front of cul-de-sac. Clock was already ticking close to 8 PM when I had an opportunity to start the workout from dad's hospital.
Since the weather is - as mentioned earlier - less runable, I gave a chance for Adidas Adizero XT shoes. They helped me many times at Mt. Nasty, so why not on the slippery snow. Honestly, they weren't bad at all, since I fell down only once. Evening's workout was 9 miles (@ 6.39/mile). I'm happy, but.... tired.
The temperature changed almost dramatically from freezing to this annoying 30F. The annoying part is explained by the slippery snow and soon-to-be sleet and ice. Both of the latter suck and that's it. Yesterday I thought that I felt tired and so I ran only once. Today I was even more tired, and thus, I punished this body twice (with a core workout).
For tomorrow I have planned a tempo run, but after the micro-level climate change I'm not so willing to hit the slippery roads. Fortunately, there is always the treadmill (dislike), which also might might ease the hiding injury on my left achilles/ankle/heel.
Sunday's longish run (13 miles with Jukka and Markku) was followed by extremely exhausting (Nordic) skiing trip (1.5 hrs).
Now I'm quite tired, but luckily this evening I have a chance to watch Ravens' game live on TV. One of my running buddies, Mr. Z, has secretly developed an amazing interest and knowhow in American football. Now he has bought some channels which provide the pleasure to get involved with game day. On my way to his place I gotta visit "America Shelf" in a grocery store close by. Weekly mileage: 63.
Indoor track: 3x2000m ' 3 min. jog (6.41, 6.38, 6.30) + 3x200m (34.2-32.8). The nicest thing was that grip was good. Hamstrings were quiet. Now, dinner.
This morning I chose not to run, but instead found myself skiing. It felt colder than expected. Yesterday I ran 6 miler with strides. Strides felt rather cold, because it was windy. Afternoon, in few hours, I'll head to indoor track for some tempo repeats. Maybe 3x2000m + 3-5x200m is enough.
Yeah man! It's still pretty cold, but running feels ok. On Tuesday I missed stairs routine, but surely didn't miss the core workout. Even today I'm still hurting. Yesterday it was too cold to run fast, so I shorthened and moderate the pace accordingly. Tempo part was only 3.1 miles but that's better than nothing, I think.
Today morning my legs were pretty sore, so no double for me today. In other words this is the deceptive tenderness of running without a specific schedule. Later this year, I will start to follow some sort of plan. Berlin Marathon 2010 is approaching - slowly.
Once again the temp is dropping. It's getting close to 0F, but it doesn't matter. At least the grip is better now. Yesterday I ran only once, but today I have enough time to double. Next up.... stairs and core workout.
Today I had guts to meet guys at the indoor track. I ran with Jukka 3x2000m (6.43, 6.45, 6.36) and 3x200m (34.9, 34.5, 34.2). I'm happy with that. Running was way easier than I expected. It actually felt pretty "rendo". Maybe taking easy has helped???
Instead of running any faster pace today, I had to keep it easy. I ran for an hour with Jukka and Sweetie before complete freezing. When the temperature hits -6F, it's too cold to run fast. Nowadays that is. Back in the day things were different.
Yesterday I didn't run at all. I spent some time on skies. When the temperature is enough low, skiing is as boring as I remembered. Believe me - It sucks.
Tomorrow I will find my way to indoor track.
