Computer is back
I finally got my computer up and running. My power supply from Beach Computers arrived today and it worked perfectly. Ok, I had a little scare when it first booted up because it said “no operating system found”. Plugging a power plug into the hard drive seemed to fix that.
So I was finally able to download my splits from New Haven, and although its kinda old news, I’ll still put them here anyway for the record.
mile 1 - 8:35
mile 2 - 8:20
mile 3 - 8:11
mile 4 - 8:13 (this is the sum of two recorded laps)
mile 5 - 8:11
mile 6 - 8:36
mile 7 - 8:25 (running w/ Dianna now)
mile 8 - 8:35
mile 9 - 8:12
mile 10 - 8:24 (the HILL)
mile 11 - 8:08 (trying to catch up to Dianna)
mile 12 - 7:46 (running w/ April Anne)
last bit - 3:14 (Forerunner says it was .427 miles)
Thanks for all the helpful advice and encouragement about my heel. I have an appointment Wednesday to see a specialist in Active Release Therapy to deal with my achilles tendonitis. My shin splints on that same leg are most likely involved with the whole mess as well. I’m hoping she’ll have a good treatment that will help me continue training. I’m not sure what to do tomorrow for a work out, but I know this evening I’m still very sore and its hard to walk without a limp. Not so very good.
After finally updating my running log I realized that both pairs of shoes are nearing the end of their useful life. Pair 1 has 283 miles (10 months old) and Pair 2 has 243 miles (6 months old). Still a little early mileage-wise but I think maybe with the rain on them and their age, that 300 miles may be it for them still doing well. And an oddly compressed shoe might cause other issues. I think I will pull out the new pair of Mizuno’s and look into getting the racing flats. I’m not sure the flats will be the best thing for the marathon at this point, but I want to work myself into them now.
Just noticed that August 10th I hit my 1000th mile lifetime milepost. :)
September 20th, 2005 07:10
1000. Man oh man. That *is* a milestone. I hope the specialist is helpful…keep us posted on that.
Those were some amazing splits, Jon. And you were smiling when you finished.That’s even more amazing:)
September 20th, 2005 08:51
hey….we started running together towards the end of mile 5 I think…remember, we crossed the 6.2 mat together and we’d already been together for a bit???
It looks like I slowed you down!! Oh no!
September 20th, 2005 09:31
Thousand miles! Man, you look good for a guy with high mileage…
September 20th, 2005 09:31
Oh, and I’m pretty sure my splits all went the other way.
September 20th, 2005 10:12
good news all around!
congrats on the 1000! that’s grand! get it? 1,000 - grand…oh, i kill myself!
September 20th, 2005 10:17
I’ve had A.R.T.
yup I did
OUCH! I had it for shin splints…and well…it feels good when they’re done pulling your muscle OFF your bone…mother of all things good it hurt more than labour at one point.
Have fun! :)
September 20th, 2005 10:18
oh and congrats on 1000…should we trade you in now?
September 20th, 2005 11:30
Woohoo! Congrats on the 1000th, Jon! Awesome!
Hope the heel is feeling a bit better. And very nice splits on that 20K!
September 20th, 2005 13:44
Wow! lots of mileage. If you were a car, someone would be thinking about trading you in.
September 20th, 2005 14:14
1000 wow,,, and you think you shouldnt complain or whine, !!!! Congrats,, thats a heck of a long way. Oh and the toenail thingg, geezzz I am left out,, seems like all the “good top” runners lose a toenail……I broke a toe falling down the steps once,,,,does that count!
Heather
September 20th, 2005 14:27
hmmm if all good runners lose tonails, does that mean I am a good runner. :-)
Way to go on the 1000miles. You still look to good to trade in so ignore those guys. ;-)
September 20th, 2005 14:52
bad john bad. Always have spiffy shoes.
September 20th, 2005 17:11
Congrats on the 1000 miles. That’s pretty awesome.
September 20th, 2005 17:50
Your times were great! And congrats on the 1000. I’ve got a pair of shoes that need replacing after only three months — they were crap and everytime I wear them, my feet hurt afterward.
September 20th, 2005 21:01
Don’t procrastinate on shoes … tsk, tsk, tsk. :) Congrats on the milestone!
September 21st, 2005 20:56
Wow - go you with flats! I’m still too chicken for those - I’m sure you’ll ease into them with no problem. And congrats on the 1000th mile! Holy cow!!!
September 21st, 2005 22:09
BIG HURRAH for the 1000! That is great stuff. Go for the flats! You won’t regret the purchase. Be well. i want to hear all about the A.R.T. session.
September 22nd, 2005 20:53
Nice work on your 1000th. Did you celebrate with some fine chocolate? Hope so!
September 24th, 2005 14:58
Did I understand you to say you are going to wear racing flats for a marathon??? Eeek! Are you trying out to replace Mark?? Run Good!