Training Log Archive: hkleaf

The Flying Pig Marathon - fulfilling my coaching duties. Started and ran the first mile with the 3:10 guys in the group. Than detoured over to the end of the CWB bridge and waited for them to complete the Newport-Covington portion. Since Ryan was pacing them and running strong, I picked up the 3:20 group through the downtown portion all the way up to the Eden Park overlook. I stopped there to cheer on the rest, helped run a few of them up the hill pass Krohn. After everyone came through, I got a ride with JoeB and other coaches to Eastern, near mile 22. My ankle was fine starting out, but has stiffened up and quite painful now from all the standing and waiting around. I slowly made my way around the course detour and positioned at my designated spot of mile 23. I cheered on the 3:10 guys, who were still on pace but starting to fade. Then for the next 2+ hours just ran/walked up and down Eastern between 23 and 24.5 numerous times but various group members. I passed out pills, sweets, gus, whatever the runners needed. The sun was out the whole time, zapping my energy by the minute. Cathy and I finally made it across the finish line at ~6:15!!! I was so tired - feet felt swollen, ankle hurting every step - and hungry. Very surprised to have covered 19 miles! I was planning on ~10. Really regretting the decision now with my ankle killing me! However, I'm very happy to see most in the group do well.

Time to rest up, and hope for the best with the ankle!

Event: West Point A-Meet
 

Spents a few hours walking around the Pig expo. It's definitely one of the best ones I've been to. Got a chance to listen to Dick Beardsley talk about his marathoning experience, particularly his 1982 Boston. He even signed my bib afterwards!

Despite all the walking around, ankle felt ok. Received a less than unfavorable diagnosis at the injury screening booth. The guy said it may be a stress fracture and recommended x-ray. I'm hoping he's just overly cautious.

Added the Derby race report finally.
Spent the mid-afternoon to evening hours working at the expo. Standing on my feet probably wasn't best for my achy ankle, but it's feeling better today.

72F, overcast, windy (20mph+) - Rode over to get grocery and also a hair cut. Stiff wind on the way back.

Swelling around the ankle is mostly gone, but the pain still remains. Ugh!

Pig training group run from Sawyer Point. Just an easy out-n-back to Friendship Park. For most, this was the last run before the race. Lots of folks out and about with Party in the Park and a hockey playoff game nearby.

My legs felt fine. A little stiff, perhaps from the inactivity the last few days. L-ankle is still painful and bothersome on every foot strike. Hopefully a few more days of rest will take care of it.

Another rest day...
I am antsy to go do something, but L-ankle is still a bit swollen and painful to walk on.

Legs feel good, but not much progress on the ankle. The swelling and blackness has traveled upwards a little.