Took a longer break than anticipated, but happy to report I have new running shoes, Brooks PureConnects. They are a hideous neon yellow/green, but they have a flexible sole, minimal padding (4 mm), and a wide enough toe box to feel comfy, but not like my toes are shifting around.
I had my semiannual fitness test on Friday, I haven't run since August, because of the injury primarily, although I had wanted to re-start back in Oct. My 1.5 mile run was fine, but it was in normal padded running shoes complete with a normal stride that included a heel strike. I kept thinking the entire run that this was bad for my joints, and resolved to get back to the minimalist running plan.
One of my problems with my last attempt was the dreaded TMTS. I didn't feel like I was pushing too fast, but I had a targeted a 10k (6.2 miles) race and gave myself 5 months to get there from zero (I was walking 1 - 4.5 miles a couple times a week then). As the race date got closer, I was less inclined to ease up when I clearly needed to do so. I do have another fitness test in about 6 months, but because of my injury I haven't been running at all, and have been walking 1 - 2 miles once or twice a week. So REALLY starting from zero this time. IF I am up to 1.5 miles by the next test, I'll give it a shot in my Brooks, but if I'm not, will run that in traditional sneakers. AND, I won't look for another race until I'm up to the 5k mark (3.1 miles) naturally. See? No pressure, just...dare I say it? Babysteps...
Wish me luck, and please take a moment today to thank the men and women you know who serve, or have served in the military. Because...
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- 1.5 miles - 14'37 (9'45 per mile pace)
One of my problems with my last attempt was the dreaded TMTS. I didn't feel like I was pushing too fast, but I had a targeted a 10k (6.2 miles) race and gave myself 5 months to get there from zero (I was walking 1 - 4.5 miles a couple times a week then). As the race date got closer, I was less inclined to ease up when I clearly needed to do so. I do have another fitness test in about 6 months, but because of my injury I haven't been running at all, and have been walking 1 - 2 miles once or twice a week. So REALLY starting from zero this time. IF I am up to 1.5 miles by the next test, I'll give it a shot in my Brooks, but if I'm not, will run that in traditional sneakers. AND, I won't look for another race until I'm up to the 5k mark (3.1 miles) naturally. See? No pressure, just...dare I say it? Babysteps...
Wish me luck, and please take a moment today to thank the men and women you know who serve, or have served in the military. Because...
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