My training pace has been consistently faster these days. I think it's because I've cut back on my mileage to adjust to my new minimalist shoes. I ran a decent 5 miler in the heat this morning. However, I slowed down as it got warmer.
The challenge is not the Nike Frees, it's the new Vibrams. I've run 9 miles in them so far. I've also been wearing them as I go about my daily business from time to time. I can really feel the difference in my calves and feet. I believe that, if I'm patient and maintain my training, I will benefit from these new shoes.
Tomorrow morning, I'm planning to go to the track and running six 400 meter repeats at 8:30 to 9 minute pace. I'm currently running 5k distance at a 9:20 race pace. I'm going to try to get it down to 9 minute pace be September. I think the speed work will help me set a PR in the Covington Fuzz Run this fall.
Hopefully the Macon Labor Day Road race will afford me the opportunity to break an hour in the 10k thanks to my training this summer.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Silver comet 10K: Finally Kicking it in My Nike Frees This Week!!
Ran a great 10K this morning in Mableton, GA. The Silver Comet. I had a time of 1:01:39. While this wasn't a PR, It was run at the end of a good week of running!
I think I've finally adjusted to my new Nike Frees. They are a minimalist shoe which have been working my leg and feet muscles in such a way that I've had to reduce my mileage. This week, however, I was able to run 5 out of the last seven days without ill effects. Next week I will attempt to run my normal schedule and attempty a 26 mile training run on St Patrick's Day. The coming week should tell me if I can safely sign up for the Louisville Marathon. I hope so, but if not, I will just continue to train in my minimalist shoes because the benefits seem to be coming as my legs feel stronger and my ankles and feet appear to be contributing to better balance!
I've had a good start to my running this year. I've set course PRs in the Red Nose Half 2:27, the Warner Robins Half 2:24 and most recently the Covington, Run for Hope 29:30!
I ran the Berry Half in Rome in a 2:34. I think the hills and my new shoes combined to slow me down, but thankfully, this week I may have had a real breakthrough with the shoes.
I'm ready to forge ahead and make 2012 my best running year ever!!
I think I've finally adjusted to my new Nike Frees. They are a minimalist shoe which have been working my leg and feet muscles in such a way that I've had to reduce my mileage. This week, however, I was able to run 5 out of the last seven days without ill effects. Next week I will attempt to run my normal schedule and attempty a 26 mile training run on St Patrick's Day. The coming week should tell me if I can safely sign up for the Louisville Marathon. I hope so, but if not, I will just continue to train in my minimalist shoes because the benefits seem to be coming as my legs feel stronger and my ankles and feet appear to be contributing to better balance!
I've had a good start to my running this year. I've set course PRs in the Red Nose Half 2:27, the Warner Robins Half 2:24 and most recently the Covington, Run for Hope 29:30!
I ran the Berry Half in Rome in a 2:34. I think the hills and my new shoes combined to slow me down, but thankfully, this week I may have had a real breakthrough with the shoes.
I'm ready to forge ahead and make 2012 my best running year ever!!
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