Feb. 14 through Feb. 20

Monday Feb. 14: Lifted weights in AM: Did 3 sets of 20 of deep squats at 95 lbs.  Did 3 sets of 20 of standing elevated calf raises at 115 lbs.  Did 3 sets of 20 of leg extensions at 40 lbs.  Did 3 sets of 20 of hamstring curls at 40 lbs. Did 3 sets of 20 of seated calf raises at 25 lbs. Did 4 sets of 20 of inclined set-tups. Took two scoops of Recoverite in 8 oz. of water approximately 35 mins. after workout finished.

Ran approximately three miles in a nearby park in 25 minutes.

Tues. Feb. 15: Ran my 1-mile "sprint" at the track this morning. Ran it in 6:36. Calves are fairly sore today, and hamstrings are slightly less so.

Wed. Feb. 16: Ran just over three miles in 25:57. My hamstrings were very tender for the first half a mile or so. Otherwise, I felt good.

Thurs. Feb. 17: Hill workout day. Did "laps" of hiking up steep nearby hill, running down slightly less steep road back to beginning. Each lap was around 1/3 of a mile. Did 8 laps. Total time 34:24.

Friday Feb. 18: Off day. My hamstrings were very sore yesterday and, after my hill workout yesterday, I assumed my hamstrings (and probably calves too) would be quite sore today. However, although they feel somewhat fatigued, neither muscle group is sore.

Sat. Feb. 19: Ran 14.25 miles in 2:47. Felt good until around mile 10--then I hit a wall. Had to dig deep for the miles 10, 11, and 12. But I survived. Used Perpetuem Solids for the first time today.  They will take some getting used to. Used on every 20 minutes. I think I will try one every 15 minutes next long-run, as I felt somewhat under-nourished at the 10-mile mark. I also took an Endurolyte capsule every 20 minutes. Water is going to be an issue in training w/ the Perpetuem Solids. They require a fair amount of H2O to wash down the PS. This is good, as it keeps you hydrated; but not so good if mule-ing water is a problem.  I also took an ice-bath (still painful!) for 10 minutes just after finishing running, and took Recoverite about 45 mins. after finishing. Sunday--my legs were only sore at the bottom of my calves, and my feet/ankles were tender.  For more details on my run, click here.