4 miler

We have had about a foot of lake effect snow in the past 24 hours. So back inside we go. Dave and I ran 4 miles in the high school today. The bridge to the middle school was closed so we were limited to running in one building. We did some intervals in the halls plus ran some stairs. I will either cross train or run lightly tomorrow.

Rest

Took today off...I will run again tomorrow.

3 yesterday and 6 1/2 today

Last night I ventured outside and ran 3 miles around our school campus. The roads were a little snow covered, but they were clear. I felt fine today and decided to run again. Dave and I ran inside because of the snow storm. School closed at 12:30, but we ran 6 1/2 miles inside . We again ran between the middle school and the high school.

5 miler

Dave and I picked up the pace a little more today. We started at the high school and took the bridge over to the middle school to run the halls. Running from school to school is a little more enjoyable than one school. I will slowly get back to where I was before I was injured. I will cross train tomorrow.

6 miles

I ran the halls and at school today. I also ran some stairs to work on strengthening my legs. Part of my workout today was speed as well. I sprinted a hall and jogged back on the return. Stretched and iced after working out.

Another run in the halls

Dave and I ran another 4 miles. Shins are a little sore but I think they are getting better. We even picked up the tempo and sprinted a few times. I am not going to over do it though. I will run about a 7 miler on the weekend if the weather holds up. We have a lake effect snow watch for Sat. and Sun. Bowden is going to kick my butt in VT!

Rest

Today I will rest my legs. Yesterday we did the 4 miles inside school. We ran the halls and climbed a few stairs. My legs really got a work out from the stairs. However, my shin splints hardly hurt at all. When I got home I iced them for a bout 20 min a leg. They hurt very little today. Now I don't know if they were sore from running in the snow or my shoes, or both! Actually, I don't care....they feel fine.

4 miler

Dave and I ran 4 miles tonight. We took it nice and easy. Used my new shoes and with some luck I wont need to take a week off.

New Shoes

Just purchased Saucony Roadsters to see if they help my shin splints. I'll ride the bike again tonight but run either tomorrow or Wednesday.

The Bike

I rode 40 minutes on the bike followed by some strength and stretching exercises. My shins are a little sore.... but better. I have narrowed it down to either running in the snow or my new shoes. My new shoes arrived the same time that the heavy snow did.

Rest

I am going to take a couple of days off to get get my shins back. I will ride the BORING bike instead.

Wednesday's run in the school

Dave and I ran in the halls at the high school. We ran for a total of 30 min. and then headed to the gym to work out. We again planned on another run tonight, but for 60 minutes. That never materialized because my shin splints SUCK! IceIceIceIceIce

5 miles through Thompson Park

Dave and I finished a sluggish slippery 5 Miles. Most of the sidewalks were shoveled, or at least padded down. Weather was nice ...in the 20's.

9 Miler

Dave's friend's house caught on fire. He was helping him so I ran by myself today. I ran 9 miles on city streets. I had to alternate from the streets to the sidewalks to avoid traffic. I wish people would SHOVEL their side walks! However, it was a nice run.

Gym Work Today

Worked out with weights for upper and lower body. Spoke to a runner about my shin splits. He advised me that I am heel striking and I should run with more of my foot flat to the ground allowing my toes to hit more. I feel (and look) funny, but I'll give it a shot.

Easy Run

Dave and I ran a nice and easy 3 1/2 miles. My shin splints are acting up, but I will run through it. A friend at work also signed up for the marathon. So far it's Bowden, Eric, Myself, and hopefully my brother-in-law Eric. XT tomorrow.

Signed up

I signed up for the 21st Annual KeyBank Vermont City Marathon. My goal is to finish it uder 4 hrs.

4 Miler

Ran 4 miles yesterday! Went to the cemetery and ran some hills. Weather was nice.

6 Miler

Dave and I went out for a nice run today. It was around 25 degrees with a slight wind. It was a bit cold but not bad at all! I felt a little sluggish, but kept on pushing. Tomorrow we plan on running hills!