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Training Log, Post-Marathon Runs

I haven’t been running very hard lately. I have been running so I figured I better post my runs before I forget and they are lost and gone forever. I am still trying to figure out what my next race will be. One I have that all set then thebiomethod.com will be a little more [...]

A Week of Rest After a Half Marathon

The day after the half-marathon was a tough one for me. I was sore everywhere below my waist. This was particularly true for my feet, my damaged toe and my knees. I thought I was going to be able to hobble into work but I decided to stay home instead.
Time off
Taking a week off [...]

PF Chang’s 2009 Half-Marathon – Race Report

PF Chang’s 2009 Half-Marathon – Race Report

I did not break 2 hours, it will remain something to achieve another day. Despite a broken pinky toe, a great excuse for being slow, I don’t think anything under two (2) hours was “in the cards” for me.
Marathon Preparations
I started out the night before by gathering all my necessities and laying out [...]

Training Day Twenty Eight – 5 Mile Toe Test

Training Day Twenty Eight – 5 Mile Toe Test

Went to the gym today to run five miles, injured toe and all. Although I had no expectations, I was concerned that running might make things worse. Sometimes I think the anticipation of the pain is worse than the actual pain, liking getting shots.
Getting ready
I taped my injured pinky toe to its nearest [...]