Week of 9/20/2010

9/21/10
3 miles in 30:19/Split 10:06
West Loch Shoreline Park. My GPS died so I ran the 1.5 mile loop twice. There is a steep hill connecting the park to the surface streets (had to climb twice). My calf was still sore, afterwards, but not as bad (iced it at home).

9/23/10
3 miles in 29:33/Split 9:51
Pearl City Bike Path. Ran an up-and-back from Waipio Point Access Road to Lehua Ave. Nice and shady on the UP but the sun was in my eyes coming BACK. The starting point is just down the road from my Thursday worksite :)

9/26/10
2 miles in 28:52/Split 14:26
Manana Trail (see pic below). Boy this was a mistake! I did more hiking than running. Up & down terrain, along with lots of exposed roots, made running difficult. I died on the first hill!

Week of 9/13/2010

9/16/10
3.5 miles in 33:57/Split 9:42
Pearl City Bike Path. Followed another runner before turning around at the 2 mile point. I died at 3 miles but suffered for another half-mile.

9/19/10
3 miles in 30:47/Split 9:54
Pearl City Bike Path. My left calf was still sore so I didn't wear my knee strap. I tried to run an easy 4 miles but gave up after 3 miles. I wasn't tired, cardio-wise, but my energy level was E=0! Hmm...maybe energy drinks and NO water is a bad combo. Also, with only 2 runs a week, for the last month, I shouldn't be increasing the length of my workouts.

Week of 9/6/2010

Okay, this was whimp out week! First, I didn't want to run until I was completely over my cold (though I've run sick before). With both of my runs, I quit earlier than intended.

9/9/10
2.5 miles in 25:04/Split 10:02
Pearl City Bike Path. Started out of too fast (passed a slower runner and kept on at too fast of a pace) & died at 1.5 miles. Needed 3 walk breaks (not included in the time :-) to finish 2 miles.

9/12/10
2.5 miles in 24:43/Split 9:54
Ewa Beach near the former Barber Point Naval Air Station. I didn't care for this route at all. It was hot, dry and consisted of dirt, rocks, coral along the side of Geiger Rd/Roosevelt Ave. I don't know if it was the coral but my feet were killing me by the end of the run.

Week of 8/30/2010

8/31/10
2.5 miles in 25:04/Split 10:02
West Loch Shoreline Park. This is the third time I've run this course and I still got lost! I think my midfoot strike & shin wrap are not compatible. The midfoot strike puts stress on my calves. The shin wrap is covering part of my left calf. The result is a sore calf. Next run I will tape up my lower leg but keep it below my calf.

9/2/10
3 miles in 30:35/Split 10:12
West Loch Shoreline Park. I finally ran the course correctly (found the access road I missed on the 1st try). Turn left for a 1.5 mile loop...then go right for a 1.25 mile up-and-back). My calf is still a little sore so...no tape for the next run!

Note:
Started getting a sore throat on Saturday so I skipped my weekend run.

Week of 8/23/2010

8/25/10
2 miles in 19:19/Split 9:38
Ala Moana Beach Park. I forgot my dang socks but that wasn't going to stop me! It actually felt good running sockless but then I felt a small pebble underneath my foot. I wanted to go 3 miles but by 2 miles and 2800 steps, my left foot was killing me. At 2am, I woke up and thought, "Why didn't I just stop and take the damn pebble out?!?! Duh!!!

8/29/10
3 miles in 31:10/Split 10:23
Pear City Bike Path. Wore socks this time :-| Ran slow but really concentrated on my foot strike (mid-foot). When I tire or lose focus, I tend to land more flat footed and my foot strike becomes more of a FOOT STOMP!

Week of 8/16/2010

8/18/10
3 miles in 30:45/Split 10:13
Pearl City Bike Path. Ran 3 miles at a slow pace. There was a runner in front of me but I didn't speed up (like usual...just stayed behind). I was gasping during the end of mile 3 (failed the talk test!).

Note:
During my last two runs, I've noticed a dull pain just above my left knee cap. Could this be related to wrapping my shin?

8/20/10
2 miles in 19:20/Split 9:41
Kalihi St Loop. Ran a little faster, than intended, but the pace felt comfortable. I tried out new inserts in my shoes (memory foam) and a knee strap (to relieve the knee pain). Everything went well though my left calf was sore for some reason.

8/22/10
2 miles in 20:09/Split 10:05
Pearl City Bike Path. I work only 3 hours on Sundays so a run is a perfect activity for afterwards (and the bike path is nearby). Easy pain-free run :)

Week of 8/9/2010

8/9/10
2 miles in 19:33/Split 9:48
Pearl City Bike Path. Ran an easy 2 miles concentrating on my foot strike. Felt no pain in my lower left leg. I need to stretch plenty before running and ice down my leg afterwards. I think I will buy an Ace bandage to wrap around my shin during my runs.

8/11/10
2 miles in 20:18/Split 10:10
Pearl City Bike Path. Ran on egg shells without a care about time. Used self-grip athletic tape on my lower left leg. Iced down my leg...but not until 6 hours later. Bottom line: no pain!

8/15/10
3 miles in 31:30/Split 10:30
Pearl City Bike Path. Slow, easy 3 mile run. My GPS watch died so time and distance are only an estimate (used music on iPod for time). After the fact, I checked my route on Gmaps & it measured out to 3.0155 miles! The route: Start at Neal Blaisdell Park near the play structure (going west), continue past Lehua Ave, turn around at the bridge over the stream & go back to the park.