Two Weeks

I had one heck of a week, running wise. It actually started last weekend, if you recall just prior to my 20-miler, my allergies flared and I actually deferred it for a day. I was able to run on Sunday instead, but boy, did I pay.

On Monday, once again I was miserable. At least I didn't have to run, but on Tuesday I was still suffering.

Monday's run was intervals, which I did, but of course my heart rate was elevated and my breathing was just terrible.

I had decided to avoid the gym all week to allow for more healing in my legs, where the calf pain was. Thursday was a 6-mile run, but rather quickly, I realized my calves were in tremendous pain. I ended up walking quite a bit just because they hurt so bad.

I made sure to ice my calves when I got back to my office. I also iced that night and used the stick to massage them. On Friday I did more of the same, along with some evening foam rolling.

Saturday I spent the day with my family, so I got a full two days of rest on my legs. That made a big difference today, when I ran 13 miles.


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Type:	Run - General
Duration:	2:21:24
Distance:	12.99 mi

Splits
Mile 1: 9:56
Mile 2: 9:52
Mile 3: 10:24
Mile 4: 10:41
Mile 5: 10:29
Mile 6: 10:21
Mile 7: 11:19
Mile 8: 10:41
Mile 9: 11:02
Mile 10: 11:31
Mile 11: 12:01
Mile 12: 12:18
Mile 13: 10:43

13 miles, 2:21:24, 10:52/mi average, 1408 calories burned

Of course, tonight I'm paying the price for the run. My calves are having as much problems as I had last week, so I've been icing off and on this evening. More foam roller use.

The happy news is that Week 1 of the taper is completed. Two weeks until the Avenue of the Giants Marathon. TWO WEEKS!

From Twitter 04-17-2010

• 03:02:24: New post on my blog: From Twitter 04-16-2010: 06:04:55: Wt: 172.4, RHR: 49, BF: 17.2% #myhealthstats #fb08:38:53: ... http://bit.ly/9406sM
  
• 03:02:25: New post on my blog: From Twitter 04-15-2010: 03:02:28: New post on my blog: From Twitter 04-14-2010: 03:02:44: Ne... http://bit.ly/apj5hp
  
• 07:35:14: Wy: 173.8, RHR: 52, BF: 17% #myhealthstats #fb
  
• 09:01:39: I'm at Dancing Tomato Caffe (990 North Walton Ave., Colusa Hwy, Yuba City). http://4sq.com/cpwGym
  
• 11:55:12: http://twitpic.com/1gc3e6 - What accoincidence... so do I!
  
• 13:45:06: I'm at Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds (442 Franklin Ave., Yuba City). http://4sq.com/aT4DSl
  
• 14:27:43: http://twitpic.com/1gda7y - Jenny, Joy, & Alyssa Chansler got their faces painted!
  
• 15:48:59: I'm at Michael's Arts & Crafts (1120 Harter Rd., Yuba City). http://4sq.com/5fI2tu
  
• 16:05:23: I'm at Janyo Frozen Yogurt (1520 Butte House Rd., Yuba City). http://4sq.com/7Bs8g9
  
• 17:29:08: I'm at Bel Air (1286 Stabler Ln., Yuba City). http://4sq.com/6HHODH
  
• 21:07:55: Wow, Amy Pond is hot. Quite enjoying the new Doctor Who.
  

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From Twitter 04-16-2010

• 06:04:55: Wt: 172.4, RHR: 49, BF: 17.2% #myhealthstats #fb
  
• 08:38:53: RT @sactreasurehunt: SuperSwarm attempt today - 4pm @1801LStreet #4sqday. Courtyard area... Please RT, for we need 250 peeps!
  
• 10:10:09: Heh... presale Rush tickets have the same face value, BUT by buying in the presale I saved about $8 in LiveNation fees.
  
• 10:10:38: Or should I say, Ticketmaster fees. I'll call them what they are. :P
  
• 11:02:22: Last night my wife told me she felt like she "ran a marathon". She weed eated the lawn earlier in the day.
  
• 13:49:32: I just unlocked the "4sq Day 2010" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/c4mqy1
  
• 14:59:23: http://twitpic.com/1g39kh - @REI_CoOp I keep this one as my phone backdrop. Army Pass @ Mt. Whitney.
  
• 15:21:27: D'oh. My wife just posted to Facebook that she planted a "tomatoe" plant.
  

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From Twitter 04-15-2010

• 03:02:28: New post on my blog: From Twitter 04-14-2010: 03:02:44: New post on my blog: From Twitter 04-13-2010: 03:05:42: Ne... http://bit.ly/duP2ij
  
• 06:19:40: Wt: 172.2, RHR: 50, BF: 17.9% #myhealthstats #fb
  
• 08:33:42: RT @alyankovic: Wow - who’s that sexy, sexy tambourine player in the new Hanson video? http://bit.ly/d0vQlh
  
• 09:06:54: So come to find out, after I left my Garmin HR strap on the table on Sunday, nobody seems to know where they moved it to. It's now missing.
  
• 09:53:21: For @cyktrussell, @just_finish, & @dirtdawg50k... "River on Fire" ♫ http://blip.fm/~opik9
  
• 11:01:59: What's this crazy thing called, love?
  
• 11:02:24: What's that up in the road? A head?
  
• 11:30:45: Alright, got my Pre all sync'ed up, time for a run. Run, run awayyyy.
  
• 13:17:19: Still dealing with allergies and now my calves hurt. Ran 6 miles in 1:05:29 (10:53/mi average) - http://bit.ly/bJ5irp
  
• 13:22:37: MapMyRun.com: Updated 2010/04/15 . 675 (kcal). 6.21 mi.. 01:09:43
  
• 13:30:39: Ran 6.02 miles in 1 hour and 5 mins and 29 secs and felt blah. Still suffering from allergies today, although they'r... http://bit.ly/b020Xw
  
• 18:02:05: I'm at Heritage Theatre (561 G St., Lincoln). http://4sq.com/bsa0r9
  
• 18:05:02: I'm at Tower Mart (671 G St., Lincoln). http://4sq.com/64wSyI
  
• 21:17:09: http://twitpic.com/1fx5z4 - Ice, ice baby...
  
• 21:20:33: My calfs were giving me fits today, so I needed to do something. Wondering if I should have foam-rolled firs... http://dailymile.com/e/6HEy
  

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