Simon
Summer is here! I forgot how inspiring it is to run in the sun but how hard it is to run in the heat. I had a long day yesterday and I was dragging. I was out of energy and lacked spring because I ... read more
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- http://www.sponsorthefool.com
- Miles:
- 632 total / 104 in 2012
- Goal:
Run a half marathon and control asthma!
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RUN
alright Humboldt Park 2.58 mi 00:23 08:54 pace
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A pre-wedding run on Sponsor The Fool. http://sponsorthefool.blogspot.com/2012/05/pre-wedding-run.html
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What an awesome memory that will be! Congrats to Miles!
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FIT
good 2.5 mi 00:30 12:00 pace
Giving the delicate flower of a body a break by cross training instead of running.
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Good job!
4 days ago • Like
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LOL....yes, you are so delicate Simon. Nice work on the CT.
4 days ago • Like
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Smart move, Simon!
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RUN
blah Humboldt Park 2.8 mi 00:26 09:11 pace
Easy pace to loosen up. It dropped down to 60's—perfect warm sun and cold shade. The wind seemed to be against me the whole way but I was sluggish as all hell. Right leg felt all sorts of shitty. A... read more
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I hope the right leg starts improving soon
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That's good advice. I am taking a day or two off until my leg feels good before heading out again. Feels pretty good this AM. Achilles is a little sore. Goodness knows what I did to this calf. The good news is that the 6 weeks seemed to cure the main issue. That was a very long 6 weeks I can tell you.
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Hang in there, Simon. Slow and easy is definitely the key in coming back ... learned that with my shin splints.
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RUN
good Humboldt Park 2.51 mi 00:21 08:24 pace
Gave my calf another go. My first run in real heat - hard going but I was happy with my pace considering how off my conditioning is. My calf doesn't feel right but running doesn't seem to be aggrav... read more
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Good to see you back out there, Simon!
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good to see you're back!! topical analgesics are AMAZING, i got to know them when i blew my knee last year, highly recommended (if you are in a country where you can get them)
7 days ago • Like
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Thanks everyone. This is what I miss about DM when I have no miles to log! I'm going to get my mother to bring home some of the topical schizzle when she comes next month.
6 days ago • Like
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RUN
good The Block 0.26 mi 00:03:20 12:46 pace
Very short run with Charlie. He felt the heat and said hell no.
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RUN
great Humboldt Park 2.25 mi 00:20 08:57 pace
Trial run to see how my calf is doing. Not happy with it. Feels like a sore knot in it.
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RUN
great Canal in Cwbran, Wales 3 mi
Went for a pre-wedding run with my younger brother Miles (the groom) and my 14 year old nephew. We ran along the old canal in Cwmbran. It was awesome. I'd love to run it all one day.
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Yes, I am still injured. Hope you are all healthy and well. This Sponsor The Fool post is late coming. It's my long weekend to Starved Rock.
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Let me give you context... I really don't like the way my calf is feeling. I have decided it needs rest to cure whatever is going on with it. I am going to St... read more-
It sounds like you want to choose A, as you already know the smarter move! I say you choose A... as long as you don't overdo it and it and make it far worse.
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Anyway, I say RUN!... but when you get back home set yourself up with an active healing routine of some sort because it'll probably be messed up even more.
about 1 month ago • Like
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RUN! :)
about 1 month ago • Like
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Just a quick RIP for Caballo Blanco on Sponsor The Fool
http://sponsorthefool.blogspot.com/2012/04/rip-caballo-blanco.html1 person liked what Simon said -
RUN
good Treadmill Run 2 mi 00:18 08:46 pace
2 easy miles @ #1 incline for real World compensation. Did some bi's and tri's too. The lower legs were OK but the sore right calf was playing up. I'm trying to keep an eye on it. I really want to ... read more
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Gotta love that TM.
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Nice Job:
You can always tell who is in good running shape when they say things like "2 easy miles" and have a sub-9:00 minute pace!
about 1 month ago
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If you go back 2 years ago, it would have been in the 12's :) Pace is all relative and my treadmill pace is much harder to do in real life.
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RUN
good Treadmill Repeats 2 mi 00:16 08:09 pace
My lower legs are still having trouble recovering and my right calf is sore so... I didn't go crazy and I shortened my distance. I am trying to be smart. It doesn't come naturally :) I feel really ... read more
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Are you taking some Advil before your run? Helpful at times.
about 1 month ago • Like
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Nice Job:
That is a good pace. I quite fancy a set of sleeves. What are the benefits? Any Sponsor the Fool updates?!
about 1 month ago
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Thanks MIles. I have been working a lot, so no time for the blog. A publisher sent me a book about running and meditation to review, so I'll get on that. We are also going to Starved Rock National Park for a long weekend, so I can share my trail runs there. As for the sleeves, it basically improves circulation and blood flow. I find them great for sore leg recover post run. The only time I run in them is if it is a very long run for me. Some people like to run in them all the time. Whatever works I guess.
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RUN
good Grand Ave to Humboldt Park 5.06 mi 00:47 09:22 pace
I had a slight calf strain, so I ran slow enough to be super efficient and avoid bothering it. I am glad I did. It was so enjoyable to run at this pace. I always try to push it and forget how much ... read more
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Nice run Simon!
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Nice Job:
Nice miles! Keep it up!
about 1 month ago
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Sounds great!
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RUN
tired Treadmill Run 2 mi 00:18 08:57 pace
I shouldn't have done that cross training routine and a more aggressive run yesterday with a follow-up easy run today. It was clearly too much. I need to remind myself that I am still recovering! A... read more
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Several weeks ago, my shin splints felt so much better and I ran 5 days that week. Big mistake. Too much, too soon. It set me back a week ... maybe even 2. It's been 5-1/2 weeks for me (4-1/2 if you count that set-back where I practically started over with recovering). I needed to read your post because I've been fighting with myself all day that "I will NOT run this evening when I go to the gym". Hope you're feeling better soon! (Have you tried KT Tape?)
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That's no fun. Rest up and feel better!!
2 months ago • Like
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We get better with age. I feel like I am 20 so who cares what age we are. Sorry to hear your having leg troubles but consistency will make that disappear.
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RUN
good Treadmill Repeats 2 mi 00:16 07:57 pace
I shortened my run because I did my cross training circuit routine first and I didn't want to overdo things at this recovery stage. I needed to make up for getting off schedule yesterday. The run f... read more
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Way to go!
2 months ago • Like
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Reviewing the New Balance NBx Prism Short Sleeve Technical Shirt on Sponsor The Fool.
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RUN
good Humboldt Park Loop 3.64 mi 00:30 08:23 pace
Pushed myself a little harder today. My pace was good considering how hard my cross training has been this week. My body is tired and my ass is killing me! I started at a 8'57" mile, opened up... read more
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great Humboldt Park 3.25 mi
Nice slow run with Charlie. The boy impresses me. We took a break at the 2 mile mark and he ran the rest without stopping.
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alright Humboldt Park 3.5 mi 00:32 09:02 pace
Easy pace run. Nice to have 70 degree weather at 5:30am. I haven't been up to watch the sun come out for a while. It always feels like a great start to the day. My legs haven't recovered from the f... read more
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Nice run, Simon! And there's no problem with gaining a couple pounds once in a while!
3 days ago • Like
I eat like a fool all the time. I really need to make some changes too.
2 days ago • Like
Nice run Simon! Way to burn those calories! I feel that same desire to get back out there and run more!
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