It has been 11 days since I last posted a running update, mostly because of being on vacation last week in Myrtle Beach. I’m not intending to provide a day-by-day breakdown, but simply an overview of the last 11 days of my “Return to Running” program.
Week 8
I was able to get in 4 days of running while at Myrtle Beach, but the heat and humidity caused me to cut several of the runs short. However, I got in at least 35-minutes of uninterrupted running on each of the 4-days, which is the primary goal in the “Return to Running” program. My longest running segment increases by 5-minutes each week. Last Friday I ended up getting in the entire run, and felt very good. In total I got in just under 23-miles for the week.
The only pair of shoes I took with me were the adidas Energy Boost, and I’m pretty sure that I’m done with these as training shoes. I’ve never had achilles / ankle / calf problems as a runner, but have been struggling mightily with these things since starting with the Boost. I’m not sure if it is the increase in heel-to-toe drop over my Kinvara, or something else, but I know that they are not working.
Week 9
I was dealing with some stomach issues earlier this week, so I did not get in my run on Monday. However, I got in a fairly hard 40 minute run late last night, and then another good 7.8-mile effort with Nathan this morning through the streets of Belle Meade (40 / 15 / 10-minute intervals). My body is longing to be done with the “Return to Running” program and be back doing speed and hill work. Once this week is finished, I’ve got one more week to go. Beast Mode is ready to engage!
