Fatigue with a capital PH

June 4 – June 10

Total Mileage – 15.2

Weight – 211.25         

So it’s not the same as Mike Singletary’s “We are going to be physical with a capital F” but I think it gets the point across.  This week hit me like a ton of bricks.  I moved the majority of the runs to the afternoon (except for early in the week where I went on afternoon run followed by a morning run less than 12 hours later…poor choice). 

Not much to write home about this week.  It was a taper week so the long run was only 5 miles.  The issue with that though was I moved it up this week since the weekend was going to be hectic and I ended up trying it as a speed workout.  I survived, barely.  In retrospect it probably was not the smartest thing to do since my other speed workouts have only been 5k’s.  I finished with a 9:17 average for the 5 miles which is totally not sustainable right now out on the street, but hopefully I can work my way closer to that number.

Being down in the bay this weekend, gave me another chance to run Johnston Rd. before my mother in law sells her property.  It’s an old farm type road and while it is really dry, it still provides some cool views.

Things start to pick back up again next week. Week 2 and 3 is where I hit major fatigue the first time around.  I only hope that my body adjusts quickly this time compared to last.  I will likely wait a few more weeks before I make my decision on CIM.  The thought of doubling my ½ marathon is terrifying.  That and I’ll still need to drop 12 lbs prior to December.  I don’t want to take all of the extra pounding, although I wonder of you get a special prize for finishing in the Clydesdale division (+200lbs.).  I don’t think that an extra prize would be worth it.

I tried taping my ankle, which only led to a blister.  I had underwrapping, tape, and a sock on and still got a blister.  What gives?  I’m going sans tape with a light ankle brace on to see if it helps. 

On a side note, the leather KSO’s are amazing.  It is what I imagine walking in butter feels like.  On another, another side note, my brother hit another REI garage sale and he and I now have matching KSO’s.  I am used to the KSO Treks, so these are a little odd.  The toes are less stiff because there is no texturing to the soles.  I‘ll be using them in sand and water.  Pretty soon I’ll ditch all my shoes and just go VFF (probably not since my wife would probably stop going out in public with me, but cool to kick the idea around).