May 6, Monday

“Training is principally and act of faith.  The athlete must believe in its efficacy: he must believe that through training he will become fitter and stronger.” —- Franz Stampfl

 The last week has been devoid of running because I was recovering from a week and could say a month of hard work.  Also my left knee was hurting on impact.  So it was an act of caution to back off for a while. I did ride and swim and lift a few times. And I did walk a good amount. So, today, as the weather turned spring like, I took the opportunity to get out to the cinder track for some aerobic training.  It felt good.  I was in motion for 65 minutes. I covered 5 miles.  It took about 2 miles in motion for all of my gentle aches in my legs and feet two dissipate. I walked for the first 800 and then began a routine of running 400 and walking 400. It went pretty quickly and my body responded well. I think it turned out to be a profitable use of my time and energy. Hopefully my knee, which was feeling fine by the end of the workout, will feel as good tomorrow.

As I realize that it is only six weeks to Nationals, my preoccupation with avoiding injury intensifies daily.

Stats-

Weight equals 150 lb

Diet is good.

Morning foot indexes very good after a week of no impact.

Heart rate is stable.

Stretching has been consistent , daily body weights random.