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Training Day Eleven – Revenge of Squeaky Knee

Training Day Eleven – Revenge of Squeaky Knee

Yesterday was by far the most difficult day I have had so far. All I had to do was a simple and short two miles but my knees were on fire! I had trouble moving my legs due to the stiffness and pain. Lifting my legs was a concentrated effort that was followed by [...]

Training Day Ten – First Five Miles

Yesterday I ran five miles, my first longish run ( 5miles, 48 minutes). I did struggle a little mentally as my knees plagued me with nagging aching pain for about four of the five miles. A little weight training the day prior ensured maximum soreness throughout my body.
I don’t normally workout on Saturdays but this [...]

Training Day Nine – Pump Up The Mileage

I am reaching the point in my training where the 2 mile runs are starting to go bye-bye. This Sunday I am supposed to run 4 miles but Wendy has 5 miles set on her calendar. She is trying to convince me to do the same.
I felt good yesterday and actually pumped up the [...]