Training Log Archive: Sandy

Pakim Pond?

Test run of the Fair Hill Marathon

Tom's O marathon course at Fair Hill as rogaine training.
(Not sure about the distance we covered; Valerie will have it on her Forerunner. I think I remember correctly what she said though.)

This is a GREAT course. The first half was tougher - more hills and more off the straight line and more detailed navigation and route choice. The second half was a bit easier, less climb, more legs where you just went straight and didn't have to think too hard - we did it in an hour less time than the first half. I really hope a lot of people sign up for this; it was a lot of fun.

My knees are sore but not too bad. I'm going to lose one toenail (blood blister under the nail) but no other foot problems. Valerie had some blister problems but toughed it out. The trails were quite muddy in spots and the slipping and sliding took its toll. We carried packs to simulate a rogaine and I had plenty of water. It was a gorgeous day but 10 or 20 degrees cooler would probably have been better for this.

C • great job! 3

Knee got a little worse Thursday but was good all day today. Just in time to trash it tomorrow!

The MoboGoGlobo thing sounds fun but it conflicts with Hickory Run. And since some St. Joe's kids are coming to Hickory Run that wins out. I'm trying to get the kids to challenge some faculty but so far no takers.

C • some local phone-O 3

Knee improving. Have iced it and stayed off it for the most part. Quite relieved.

My knee is hurting in a very different way making going up stairs quite painful. It's always been down that was a problem, never up. Hopefully it is just something temporary. But it's making me reluctant to do much.

C • knee 2

It's Dennis's 21st birthday today. My kids are all grown up...

C • growing up 1

TNT - Sandy and I elected to work out in the relative warmth and safety of the basement while Greg and Karl braved the cold and ice of the Wissahickon.

Added on some Power Yoga afterwards - just the vinyasas.