Running

Yesterday I wrapped up my recent up week with a 30-mile effort, with 26 and 28-mile weeks leading in. The weather continues to cooperate, since it's been really nice during the days. It wasn't a true hill workout, but I  included a few hills on my most recent Wednesday run, which began at noon, after a morning of hitting golf balls at the driving range with a friend.

The long run yesterday was a nine-miler. I drove to another part of town for some new scenery, and got a good workout. Terrain was a little more challenging, traffic was about the same, in terms of amount I had to deal with, but there was also a nice long stretch of asphalt that ran parallel to the road.

I splurged on a new 22-ounce water bottle, with the hope of keeping my heart rate down (letting my body work less on keeping me cool), but it still climbs as I go, and doesn't seem to ever come back down. Still more to look at in that regard.

I also noticed a slight twinge in my left hamstring at about eight miles. It went away for the next half mile or so, then reappeared with less than a quarter mile to go. I shut it down immediately. The hammie feels better today, and will feel better after a second day of rest tomorrow.

This makes me wonder about my running-- I may have pushed things a bit too far. I took two weeks off after Birmingham, and two more weeks in March because of the pain in my foot. The foot feels fine, but the off and on nature of things, and some weight work Monday, plus a little more uphill work may have damaged things a bit. I don't worry about it yet. One day's rest helped a lot.

It's a lighter week of running, so the rest eliminates the chance of a double run Monday. The only item on the agenda is the Mayor's Cup 5K, for which I will represent the racing team. I'd hoped to put a great number on the board, possibly beating my 5K PR of 23:08, but obviously things have changed, at least for now. Runs of 5-5-5 this week, then we see how things feel ahead of the race.