When we stepped out of the church around 1pm last Sunday to drive over to Mayberry Park, and I felt that roaring wind, I thought we were going to be in for one of those long "gut check" runs.
As it turned out, the wind really didn't bother us much (except for the last couple of miles that Sue and I ran, it did seem to stand us up straight a few times). I don't know if any of you other guys experienced that.
All in all--I thought it was a really relaxing run. The sun even came out and the freezing rain held off until we were all done.
Helen, Becky, Bryan, Jessica L, Sue and I all started together alongside the Truckee as it passes through Mayberry Park. We headed out to Mayberry Dr. and across McCarren all the way over to Idlewild park, where Becky and Helen turned around and headed back to the start (a good 6 mile round trip--congratulations!)
Then the rest of us kept running along the Truckee for another mile until it was time for Jessica and Bryan to head back (8 miles round trip for them). By the way... I enjoyed the "looks" that our barefooted Masai runner (Bryan) was getting by the people we passed by on the way. Say what you will...there's no doubt that he has the best mid-sole running form of any of us.
Then Susanne and I wound our way by the Truckee all the way downtown to Bennett park (named after a relative of one of Hillside's famous marathoners). We took a little break there and headed back, trying to focus more on our running form. I must have been terrible running company because I kind of "zoned out" on our way back, thinking about "straight column, lean from the ankles, pick up your feet, keep your cadence consistent"--those kinds of things. Strangely, we ended up running the last 6 miles much faster than the first (it's something that automatically happens when your form is better).
I hope that you all recovered well and that you're feeling stong today! I also hope that those that missed our Mayberry run can join us this weekend after church. Halfers will be stepping up a mile this weekend while the Marathoners will be dropping back to eight miles, giving our legs a little vacation.
Also...this week we will move up to 8-minute intervals in our runs!
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11 comments:
Had so much fun running with you all yesterday. The scenery was awesome & the weather was perfect (I guess I missed the late afternoon wind)
I feel great, except for the last 2 miles yesterday, my toes & frong part of my foot ached. My new shoes are a size 9 1/2 and my regular size is 8 1/2...they may be too big...any thoughts? suggestions?
Looking forward to kicking it up a notch next week!
I really know how to spell "front" as in the front part of my foot....
yeah, I know what you mean with feeling awkward from wearing a different size shoe that you normally do. I too was wearing new shoes on Sunday, and they are a size 9, I normally wear an 8.5. I think these are also wide, and I don't wear wide shoes. All in all, I felt my foot sliding, but the guy at Eclipse picked these out as the best ones for how I landed on my foot, the whole pressure thing... anyhew, I am open to suggestions if anyone has any. I am not sore, but the whole shoe thing was my only discomfort. I am considering exchanging the shoes for different ones, if they allow that... I look forward to running next Sunday with the bunch; it sounds beautiful, oh yeah, and flat :)
i will be back next sunday. please tell me we're not back on mccarran . . .
Jess A...the guys at Eclipse are good about exchanging shoes if you don't like them...I've done it.
One thing is for sure...only YOU know what shoes feel best for you. If they're slipping I would consider returning them.
Helen...do you mean the "ball" of your foot hurt?...also did all your toes hurt, or just the tips of your toes?
Everyone has GOT to be happy with their shoes...'cause we're gonna be in them a lot longer from here on in...
DigaP...you don't love Diablo?
btw...I'm open to alternate suggestions about running routes...let me know.
Yes, the ball of my foot and all my toes....when I ran they hurt less, it was more when I stopped to walk.
Helen...Your foot soreness sounds like it could most likely be a slight form problem...either over-striding, or pushing off with your feet. There are some specific exercises you can do to prevent this. I will try and post a blog on this in a day or two (you're not the only one with hurting toes).
In the meantime...focus on shortening your stride a bit (think baby steps) and make sure you're hitting mid-sole on your feet, and see if that helps.
Helen- In my experience, when my toes or balls of my feet hurt, I knew I had a possible issue/problem in the following areas: 1) running/landing on the balls of my feet, 2) excessive pushing from my toes/ball of feet, 3) too much movement in front compartment of shoe.
Possible solutions for each:
1) Make conscious effort to land on forefoot/midfoot (has a feeling of landing flat-footed). Sprinters are taught to run on their toes/balls of their feet. Not good for distance runners.
2) This is often caused by over-striding (going too fast, too early). You see this often when someone is trying to keep-up with a running partner that's faster than them. Solution: slow down, reduce stride length, and run your own pace (according to your fitness level).
3) Tighten up laces, get shoes that fit better, and sometimes it's caused by terrain that is uneven and the shoe/laces stretch while running (consider assessing your shoe fit/feel when you do your 1 mt. walk or turn-around spot).
Hope that helps. -- Jason
Thank you so much for all your help. Being that I have been running for 2 years now, and have never had this happen before (and I have new shoes that are a whole size bigger) I think it may be that there is too much room in the front part of my shoe. I will go to Eclipse this week and get a 1/2 size smaller & also take the 'form' advice as well. Thanks again, I appreciate you guys :)
My first comment deleted on me...dang...I was glad I ran with Brian because around 6 1/2 to 7 miles my knee (my bad one, and in the same spot) went from great to terrible (like in 10 seconds). I was so frustrated. I went to Brian's gym this week and worked with him. I'm going back tomorrow. I will not be running this weekend, I am still limping today (it's Wednesday), although it's not as painful as it was yesterday. You guys can pray for me. I REALLLLY want to run the full marathon. Anyway, that's my week so far...not fun.
MissJ...You're in good hands with Bryan the Barefoot Masai runner!
It's OK to miss this weekend...it is a little break--short run anyway, just to give us all a little time to heal up... DON'T WORRY...Not only do we run with one another...but we PRAY FOR one another as well! You'll make it.
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