I was mentally tired today when I woke up and didn't feel like working out. Which doesn't happen often. I felt a little burnt out. I forced myself out the door and did my weight training session. I focused on my legs and really gave them a good workout. Maybe too good.When I got home I puttered around and finally pushed myself outside for my 55 minute tempo run. This is the first run in a long time that I did not want to do. Even after the first 100 meters I thought of turning around and going home, but I pushed through to finish the year strong.
About 12 minutes into the run my left lower hamstring started bothering me again. It was the same sensation that I got at the end of my long run on Tuesday. I almost turned around and went home. I kept running and about 5 minutes later it got really sore and I decided to stop.
I stretched a little and it didn't help. Then I started walking back home and it was still tender but workable. I was going to call Alice to pick me up but I didn't want to put her out. I need to ration my "come get me" calls.
I was also listening to IM Talk podcast and they had Bobby McGee on talking about the run walk theory. So I figured I'd walk and try and keep my cadence high. I finally got home and it wasn't easy. I was fighting the urge to call Alice and I was mentally spent by the time I got home.
The first thing I did when I got home was a light stretch of the hamstring, take a prescription anti inflammatory, ice my leg with a frozen bag of corn and ask Alice to grab me a beer. It wasn't the best way to finish the year, although it could have been much worse.
I got an email from John Barclay today. His Dad passed away early this morning from complications of his cancer treatments. It was unexpected. I felt so bad for him. I can't imagine what it must feel like to lose a parent. My deepest condolences go out to John and his family.
Weights - 50 minutes
Run - 18:10 / 3.93 km / 4:37 pace / 138 avg hr
Walk - 29:00 / 3.12 km / 6:46 pace
184.6 lbs 22.0% BMI
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B: All the best to you in 2010. Continued success on the training front. Thanks for keeping your blog - it's offered me a few "kick in the pants" moments that got me back into the mindset of training. Was sorry to read about John's dad... he can dedicate his Mantracker victory to his father when that day comes. Cheers.
M, thanks. I wish you and your family a great 2010. I too also really enjoy reading your blog. You've got a great writing style.
Hiya, I am really glad I found your blog, you are very inspiring and a pretty funny dude (I'm 44 and I actually said 'dude'). I really appreciate all the advice you have given me and will be reading daily as you prep for China!
I'm really sorry to hear about your friend's dad, such sad news. I don't know him but I send my condolences.
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoy it. Good luck in 2010, I'm following your blog as well and looking forward to hearing more about your spreadsheets. haha.
I am really sorry to hear about John's father. Please send him our condolences! I lost my father a few years ago and I can imagine how John must feel now.
Bryan, I want to wish you and your family and awesome 2010 and I'd like to thank you for sharing your blog with us. As others have said, you blog is very inspirational and funny to read, which is a great combination. Happy New Year!
D, I'll pass that along to John.
I hope you and your family have a great 2010 as well. We'll definitely have to get together for some long ride. Thanks for the props on the blog. Enjoy your beer tonight, I'm gonna.
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Seems if your 2009 didn't end as planned but on the bright side 2010can only be better.
Good luck with that injury, not pleasant to train if you're hurt.
Best of 2010 for you and your family, may you have an awesome hear.
My deepest condolences to John.
It is so sad, specialy this time of year.
J
John, I don't know you personally, but I want to give you my and my family's condolences, thoughts and prayers on the passing of your father. Were very sorry and we will be thinking of you and your family today. God bless.
J, onward and upward. Getting injured has just strengthened my resolve to lose weight. The less I carry the better and easier on the legs. I'll pass your message on to John. Thanks.
B, kind words, I'll pass them along.Hope you have a great 2010.
Hey B! Best of the new Year to you and your family! Keep pushing on the training, a minor set back will only make you stronger in the end! Please pass my condolences along to John and his family!
J, thanks. I'm sure it will all work out. Sounds like your in heaven in that snow. To you and Trish, have a great 2010.
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