Monthly Archives: September 2008

Races I’ve Run

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Thomas Powell

From:  http://monarch.tamu.edu/~maps2/us.htm Related Posts Back to physical therapy #twit2fit I went back for a little physical therapy today, after logging slightly more miles this January than last January. I’ve run two strong races (including a personal record in a 5k) … Continue reading →

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Blistered.

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Thomas Powell

I have a nickel-sized blister on my foot this morning that is stillsoft. It developed at mile 9 of my 16 miler yesterday. I also have mostly bruising-type pain on my right hip, probably fromthe Camelbak, and some ankle soreness … Continue reading →

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Tough long run today.

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Thomas Powell

This one really hurt. Blisters, exhaustion, back, ankle, hip, the works. Total breakdown. Total Time (h:m:s) 2:45:42 10:19 paceMoving Time (h:m:s) 2:36:06 9:43 paceDistance (mi ) 16.04Elevation Gain (ft) +1,077 / -1,084 I think from 1 and 2, it’s obvious … Continue reading →

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Last day of physical therapy today

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Roughly a month after starting physical therapy, I'm done. I have a nice little set of exercises and stretches…  3×10 reps q day on the exercises (4 seconds between reps, 1 minute rest between sets) 1×3 reps on the stretches, … Continue reading →

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Avoid injury by working harder

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Thomas Powell

First tempo run in 2 months! 3 miles in 22:51 (7’37″ miles) I started this morning thinking that my back was locked up. As the day went on, things loosened up. I think the tempo run helped instead of hurt. … Continue reading →

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