I Don’t Wanna Stop
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| Back to the Grind |
| September 25, 2006 |
Monday
Just hearing the word sends shivers up my spine. No really, but Mondays seem to come around faster than every 7 days.
This week is a major buildup week for running. I need to step up the pace to be ready for the Rim Rock Run. This morning I did hillwork again. I ran about 6 miles uphill and then 6 miles downhill. I kept up a good pace and felt real good till the last 2 miles downhill. My L hip started hurting for some reason. Downhill running is just so much harder on the body.
I use to think that running downhill would be great. Wow, let gravity do the job and just push hard. But I am finding out that running downhill takes it's toll on the joints and body. I really feel like I am punishing myself when I run downhill. That is why I need to practice it more. The Rim Rock Run will be 10 miles of downhill, and not just a taper but a real steep downhill at times.
Tomorrow I will be back at Skyline drive for more hill training. I will not get in much swimming and biking this week. The weather in the mornings is getting downright frigid. I wore long sleeves this morning. I should have worn gloves too. Well until tomorrow, Ciao! |
posted by Mondo @ 4:26 PM   |
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Name: John Maynard
Home: Canon City, Colorado, United States
About Me: In 2008 I completed a full Ironman. Since that time I have continued to keep myself in a decent shape with running and hiking. As the years have rolled on so has my midsection. With my 50th birthday behind me I have embarked on another journey in life. This journey will take me into my next decade in the best shape of my entire life. It's time to kick life into overdrive.
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