Journal Review - July 08

Ran in my 2nd 5k. It was the Insight Edgewood Independence 5K. My feet were in bad shape. I had spend a weekend 2 weeks before without my orthotics. Had to wear dress shoes to an out of town wedding all day. Orthotics didn't fit. Then played golf the next day and forgot to bring them. At the last minute, I called my Podiatrist friend, Brian Fallis. He snuck me in and gave me a shot to bring the swelling down in the band that connects the ball of my foot to my heel.

My pace was 8:23. I think I beat my first one by about a minute and a half. Pretty happy, but I should have gotten the shot a few days earlier at least.

I got the Nike Plus system that syncs up with my Ipod. Without reviewing my previous posts, I assume I've talked about it before. If not, it's great. If you already have an Ipod, you can go to Best Buy, Dicks, etc and get the Nike Plus for around $30. Love it.

July ended up being my highest mileage of the year. I believe I racked up 90 miles for the month. Wanted to keep it going, but with the hours at the restaurant, I was just too sore/fatigued. Backed it down in August.

End of July 08 Review



I ran the Mini Heart Marathon (15k) this morning. Let's start with the conditions; 35-40 degrees, windy with gusts up to 35 mph, and rain 80% of the race. Ok, now on to me. I didn't train. I did 8 miles once in February, and never did more than 3 after that. I wouldn't say I was totally unprepared, but I certainly could have been better.
Suprisingly, my pace was a minute better than I thought it would be. I ran a 9:40 pace. My best friend Kevin Holt is the reason I ran the race. It was his first. We stayed together till about mile 6. I ended up about 2 minutes ahead of him. He made his goal pace, but the hills got him...treadmill legs.
My legs quit on me at mile 7. It was on the last hill...my right knee said, "Yep that's it. I've had enough." Kinda limping the last 2 miles, my right leg wanted a piece of the action too. Decent amount of pain and soreness just a handful of hours later.

Best part, I love it. Gotta stick to the flatter races, but it's so great to see a few thousand people go out together. If you haven't done it, you need to at least once. Even if you just walk a 5K, do it at least once.