Training Log Archive: W

Well, definitely not pleased with how things are proceeding with my foot. Running today was pretty bothersome, I think it was the combination of the firm-ness of inov-8 and the instability of the trail resulted in some twisting and strain. Rare to actually experience twinges of pain, but there was a few times, though those times actually felt more like just a twisted ankle than PF-itis. Not that I know what PF-itis normally feels like.

Found a new stretch to add to the morning routine, and will research more things. If this doesn't turn around, I expect my logs will become progressively angrier as this wears on.

C • 1w, 5d to Sprint Camp 7

Did the "best aerobic" workout on skis, 56 minutes worth. I did the climb-y bit, wood cutters and 50th street while striding, and then double poled the lake, which simply emphasized how brutally week my arms are these days. It was tragic. Clearly that means I should do this workout more often. And maybe some more push-ups. Was going to cool down some more then looked at my watch and noticed the shop opens in one minute ago, so oh crap, time to stop. Its for the best because I saw through the trees that some idiots were walking the wrong way down the trail with their off-leash dogs. I'm wearing my Fast Trax gear so I can't lip them off (who am I kidding, I wouldn't have anyway, but HOLY CRAP it ticks me off). People suck.

I've hit a snag on my scholarly blogging project, namely the library access log-in I was using has now been blocked, so I have to find a new university student to use their log-in to get access. I've got some targets, we'll see if they're cool with it. Then its back in business.

I devised a new multi-peak route, which had a total of 6 climbs out of the river valley. I kind of improvised after number 5, didn't realize this workout would take as long as it did, but I'm not complaining. Ironically it turns out that 6 climbs out of the river valley only amounted to 160m on my GPS (which is of questionable accuracy), but its still not all that much. Not that the RV is all that steep.

I've thought up a new route which I think would be fun and would involve 13 different climbs out of either Whitemud creek or the River Valley. Some are steep, some are more gentle, some are stairs, it could be fine. I predict it would take me an hour and a half or so, so, I'll just need to find a day to do it.

Hit up some 6 x 7 minute intervals at the Goldbar. Conditions were not terrible, a little icy in spots, but considering the amount of snow we have, it could be worse. Sadly, not good ski worthy, but I shan't complain. I know, one day without complaining.

Still, though, if I may moan briefly, my Fischer boots are really doing a number of my arches. I think the pain is unrelated to the PF-itis, but its in the same foot, so I can only assume that there will be some sort of connection in the long run. Unfortunately it means I'll probably need to get yet another pair of skate boots. Hopefully Madshus is the charm, after Atomic = terrible, Alpina = foot destruction, and Fischer = arch destruction. Its funny because I really don't have any problem with classic boots. Have lots of them, they're all great.

Went for a run, which turned out to be a tad slower and a tad longer than anticipated. Was going to do my 5 peaks run, but there appeared to be at least one or possibly more coyotes on my trail. Yeah, probably nothing would happen, but they give me space most of the time, might as well let them do their thing in peace sometimes too. So, I went a different way.

Was actually a 1:40 run, but took a lot of pee breaks, oddly enough. I think its the FRS.

Also, a new blog entry! A bit of a diversion, but still [mostly] on topic!

Scienteering

Well, I think I've narrowed down the Plantar Fasciitis cause to indoor soccer. Its the non-stop two hour toe-running of sprinting up and down the pitch. I had initially thought the heel pain was just the impact of stopping (i.e. bruising), and my fairly minimal soccer shoes, but as the pain has migrated forward and medially, I'm pretty sure its quite clearly the cause. Which is a shame, because they are really, really good shoes. Great touch, low to the ground, comfy, real leather, and PINK. Awesome.

Nike Elastico Pro

So, the way I see it, my choices are two fold to improve the ol' PF:

1) Stop with the soccer, go skiing instead.

2) Buy more cushioned soccer shoes: Lunar Gato, anyone?

Hopped on the bike pre-office for a nice sweat. That's... pretty much it.

Went for an evening run with a buddy. I got home and looked at my watch thinking it was about an hour 15 run, turned out to be an hour and a half. Not that I'm complaining about the time, just surprised that loop took so... long.