Still none of the white stuff, thus no crazy salt and chemicals on the trails and roads, runners bliss.
Haha, Winter Challenge, barely squeezed in a qualifying run-commute today at 42 F WC. Felt a little colder than that because of the light drizzle and wet pavement. Now I'm hoping for some windchill this afternoon to make my mezzo run in high 40s temps qualify. It's so perverse to wish for colder conditions, but that's the Winter Challenge for you. When it begins to get cold in earnest, I'll have to start avoiding routes with sidewalks, and I may lose my river routes when they start salting them. But I guess I would've done that anyway, because I hate running with shoes! Don't I? Man, I guess it would be nice not to deal with pointy rocks jabbing my mets for a while . . .
Yesterday, besides the usual run-commutes, I did my Back ST. My cooties were making a comeback (thanks again Sced!), so I just did pulldowns--neutral grip, straight bar, and chin-ups. Good pump. This is turning out to be a strange week, strengthtraining-wise, where I just focus on a few exercises and do a lot of extra sets. Good to change things up once in a while I guess.
Yesterday, really tight lower leg and achy feet. Took several rolling/massaging/stretching sessions to work out the kinks. Even had to break out the electric massager for a thorough going-over. It's a constant battle to stay proactive, and not slip into a reactive stance. Last week during my Sced-inspired, cootie-induced break from running, I didn't do much of anything as far as maintenance goes.
Quite happy, and my feet are holding it real good ! Just passed the 1600km/1000mi for the year !!! Currently on target to reach 2000km. I think I have never run that much, not to say without serious injury, and still happy to get out there !!!
Great Mileage Andy, congratulations! I'm hoping to squeeze by the 1000-mile mark this year, for the first time. After a slow start the first six months, things have been humming along lately, so it should be possible. My original goal was 2013 kilometers, but that won't be happening. The ITBS ogre kept grabbing my shorts from behind, impeding progress, until he finally lost his grip some time around spring.
Hey, I forgot to mention, Pete Kemme has an excellent listing of functional fitness exercises you might want to check out:
http://kemmefitness.com/exercises/