I was able to make it through

For the first time in a while, I was able to make it through an interval workout intact. Admittedly, the workout wasn't that taxing, bit it was enough to bolster my confidence that I am on the right path. I warmed up 1.25 miles, stretch pretty well, did some light drills, then proceeded to do my 6 200s in 30 with a 200 walk (3 minutes), then cooled down 1 mile. My 200s were 28-low, 28-high, 29-low, 29-low, 28-high, and 28-low. This is the first 200 meter workout I've done in ages, and it felt pretty good, despite the fact that I was unable to run these as relaxed as I would've liked.

This afternoon I also did a mile or so warming up with my kids, who were about to do a 5K. My 10-year old daughter ran 26:14, and my son ran 19:55; he was greatly disappointed, to say the least. Then again, he really hasn't gotten himself into appropriate shape.

Tomorrow I will likely run to Penn Oaks to lift.

These are the times that try men's souls.

I wound up having to take it very easy this week on account of my calf. I did 4.4 miles on each of Wednesday and Thursday. Yesterday, I did only 2.2 miles. I had planned to get in much more distance and two solid interval workouts on these days. I am hoping to hit the track momentarily for what I hope will be a good, injury free workout. I was thinking of some 200s or a couple of 450s followed by a few 200s. I find that I am afraid to run fast or far for risk of further injury. These are the times that try men's souls.

tipping the scale

Took off again. Calf is rather sore still. I feel like time is ticking away and I'm tipping the scale...in any number of ways. Hoping to be able to run tomorrow. All blog and no run makes for a dull Delvin.

Maybe the track workout did me in.

I can feel it. My calf muscle is being a pain once again...literally. I am trying to be patient. Maybe I did overdo it last week running a week straight. Maybe it was too much too fast. Maybe the track workout did me in.

Hoping for the best.

It's Monday morning, and I took the morning off. I'm sitting here doing hot/cold therapy on my leg. It feels a bit sore again. What a bummer. Hoping for the best.

I'll be okay.

Today, I wound up doing an easy 4.4 (in 34:00), as I felt my calf and hamstring tighten a little. I stretched well afterwards. I'll be okay.

Trying to get myself back together

It's been another week since I last posted. Coming back from a calf injury, here's my quick and dirty run-down for the last seven days:
Today--I've yet to run, but I plan to do 6.6.
Yesterday (Saturday)--warm-up 1 mile; stretch; workout: run 400, then walk to 150 mark in 45 sec or so, then run 150, then jog 1200; cool down 1000. I did 4 sets and not the usual five and did a shorter cool down because I was running short on time. I've definitely need to get my leg turnover back, as I did not feel sharp or remotely fast. It was one of those workouts where you feel you're going faster than you actually are...until you look at the watch and realize that you were well off pace. Anyway, my runs were: 67,25; 66,25; 65,24; 64,23. The last set was the only one that met the standard.
Friday--6.3 miles in 47 minutes in Baltimore (Inner Harbor). Then, lifted in fitness center in hotel.
Thursday--6.0 miles in 45 minutes near St. Mary's City in MD.
Wednesday--5.9 miles around Rustin. 2 full loops. Cut left just before mile mark into third loop. Crossed grass driveway and up main road to Shiloh and back home.
Tuesday--warm-up mile. 5x.5 mi on treadmill. Lift in-between repeats. Cool down mile.
Monday--2.2 miles

As one can see, I am trying to get myself back together.

I am inspired by the magical performances of my Greater Phila Track Club teammates: Kevin, Chuck, Nick, Scott, Bob, and Cheryl, just to name a few. They are amazing. Their 800s: Kevin (46)--2:04; Chuck (50)--2:17; Nick (41)--1:56; Scott (45)--2:02; Bob (43)--2:00; Cheryl (50)--2:33. Who wouldn't be amazed? Great work!