I have run in a lot of great running shoes this year, but none have brought the smile to my face the way the 361 Flames did this morning. The last time I had this kind of smile was when Sam W. let me try out his Nike VaporFly 4% back in May 2018. You can read about it here if you like. The Flame … Continue reading 361 Degree Flame — First Run — September 3, 2021
I went into Augusta and ran my Cony-Piggery 10K course in Fall-like conditions. It was glorious! I didn’t hurry and ran comfortably most of the run until I got over on Piggery Road, then I picked it up to see if I could better my Strava segment there. It didn’t happen, and I had to visit one of those blue boxes towards the last part … Continue reading A Nice 10K — August 28, 2021
What am I thinking about this morning? It is kind of overcast/foggy outside – a gloomy start to the day. I am still debating on whether to go to the track to do today’s challenge or do it here. The leg is feeling pretty good, but at the same time if it acts up, I will shut it down to preserve the gains I have … Continue reading Track & Trail Tuesday – August 10, 2021
How am I feeling today? Kind of tired, that working on the brush pile got both my upper body and legs more than I thought it would, so I am not really looking forward to my long run with an already tired body. Oh well, it is just part of the deal, the work in the back 40 work needs to be done and if … Continue reading Bond Brook Trails – Tuesday – July 6, 2021
Today’s Focus Run efficiently Planned Workout Description: Workout: 30:00 Minute Recovery Run Purpose: To recover from the harder effort in yesterday’s run. It will be hotter and muggier than yesterday, so I need to run slow this morning, and I also will focus on running tall and landing quietly instead of slouching or slapping my feet. “Know what specific skills you are aiming to improve … Continue reading Re-Emerging – Tuesday – June 8, 2021
Today’s Focus Be Safe Planned Workout Description: Workout: Today, I will take what the weather will give me. It is supposed to be very hot, and the AQI already has an alert out about how poor it will be. I originally planned to do this workout on the Rail Trail in Augusta, but I am unsure what I will actually do based on today’s forecast. Safety … Continue reading Monday – June 7, 2021
During this latest Achilles injury, I have had time to think about my relationship with running shoes, writing reviews and I asked myself: Do I want to review running shoes on my blog? Should I run in as many different brands/styles of running shoes in the future? What brand has worked the best for me? What kind of running shoes do I run most comfortably … Continue reading Moving Away from Running Shoe Reviews
Planned Workout Description: Do an easy 1-mile run to warm up and to see how the Achilles is progressing today. If the Achilles isn’t too grumpy, do 10 x 2:00 minutes running, with 2:00 minutes walking, with a 5:00 minute walking cool-down—easy effort level on the run portions. Warm-up: My minimum warm-up is the leg swing routine x 20, 40 air squats, 100-ups before running, and … Continue reading RunLog – Thursday – May 13, 2021
Today was my first run in quite a while. I ran for almost 25:00 consecutive minutes with just a short pause at the top of Stevens Hill to catch a breath before finishing where the tar starts about 200 yards from the upper gate. Which is progress! The leg is coming along slowly but surely, and I think that the ASICS Evoride 2s that I … Continue reading A Little Progress is Good News – RunLog 5/10/21
The winds keep coming pretty steady around 20 mph, with gusts just a tad higher at times. I braved them to get out and do my 16 x 1:00 with 2:00 recoveries rehab workout this morning. I was looking forward to this run, so a bit of wind wouldn’t stop me from getting out the door, especially with the sun shining. However, I was happy … Continue reading Run #2 in the Rehab Cycle – RunLog 4/26/21
My first run in the New Balance 1080 v10 was this morning. So how did it go? Good is what I will say, just good. I am still recovering from the after-affects of the COVID-19 vaccination from Thursday and not back to 100% yet, but feeling a lot better than I did yesterday. So I was not 100% ready to run, but I couldn’t wait … Continue reading First Run New Balance 1080 v10 – RunLog 3/13/21
After getting rid of my white Meraki v1’s because I wore through to the midsole in the front of the shoe, it is time to get the blue ones out of storage. Now I want to see if I wear through the toe-off area of the outsole on this pair of v1’s the same way as I did with the white ones. Also I do … Continue reading 361* Meraki v1 (Blue) First Run – RunLog 3/3/21
