August 20th, Monday

Very positive workout today on the track. I stayed in motion for 40 minutes covering 2.67 miles.  The best news is that my heel was feeling no discomfort for the entire grime.  There were frequent stops for stretching big horse my upper thigh and hip has been feeling sore lately. I’m pretty sure that is a result of some aggressive stretching I did a few days ago after reading an article, in my period of desperation, promising to cure plantar fasciitis by stretching the hips. It seemed to feel better when I increase the pace. It hurts the most jogging and walking. So I did 7 pickups of from 100 to 150 strides averaging about 7:30 pace during the pickups. It was the best track workout I’ve done in months. I am continuing aggressive rolling with the golf ball for my plantar fasciitis. I am convinced that it is the reason for the break through in my heel pain issues. I am becoming more confident that I can compete successfully in 3 weeks at the New Jersey Senior Games and qualify for the senior Nationals. This coming Sunday is Jason’s run at which I plan to do only administrative work and not try to run competitively.

Stats –

Sleep =10 hours

Weight = #157

Diet = 8

a.m.HR = NORMAL

I-Mad = 1.

MPFD = 6 for a few steps

August 19th, Sunday

Arlene and I shared an enjoyable brunch with Rob at our favorite Hoboken eatery, Del Frisco’s Grille, this afternoon. We are always treated as VIPs because of Rob’s close affiliation with the people at Del Frisco’s.  As always, the bill of faire and the conversation were delightful.  We relish every opportunity to catch up with the busy kid.

This night I was alone in the exercise room from 8:30 to 10:00.  In fact, I was the only person in the building, a little scary at times.  But I ran a little in the halls, rode the stationary bike and worked the weights.  Time passed quickly. It was solid workout.

Stats-

Heel feeling better when running.  PF – whole foot in a.m. = 6 for a few minutes

Sleep =10 hours

Weight = #157

a.m.HR = 54BPM

Diet = 7

I-Mad = 2