Tuesday, May 17, 2011

On a mini-roll

Wish it was a cinna-mini roll . . . covered in delicious icing . . . hahahahhaha oh I'm a jokester :)

Yesterday's nice, cool (75-80*) weather prompted me to bike to class.  Even though that was about it for the day (I came home, napped, went to a therapy appointment, came home, ate, napped, watched a movie), it was "BTN" - better than nothing.

Today, not only did I bike to class and back, I took my beloved pooch out for a lil' walk/jog!  Little more/little better, day by day.  Here's the breakdown from today:

(Warmup: biked home from class, about 10 minutes, walk until the doggy did her "duties").
Run: 11 minutes
Walk: 3 minutes
Run: 6 minutes
Walk: 6 minutes
Run: 8 minutes
Walk: 5 minutes (cooldown)

Sure, it was approximately 39 minutes or so and we did a 2.5 mile jaunt.  No records broken, no all out exhaustive efforts.  But - I/we (doggy likes attention!) did it!

Feet are still a little funny-feeling.  I'm not sure how to describe what they feel like.  Not "normal".  Again, did the mid-foot run as best I could adapt with my Asics :)  Although the particular brand of Asics that I have purchased since 2001 have served me well, I'm eager to try my vibram five fingers in Minnesota!!  I really hope that the change of footwear will contribute to less pain and more miles.

A couple of links to information about midfoot running:
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=15751
http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/5BarefootRunning&TrainingTips.html

Special little note to my motivators, whether they know or acknowledge their roles or not: MOM, stepma, RoRo, Kerry, TK, KS, Coralitabonita, and SS.  Wonderful, strong, educated women who move their bodies!!

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