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First Run in Many Weeks

Sunday, December 27, 2009

TIME: 2:00pm
LOCATION: Bailey, Colorado -- Platte Canyon High School Track
TIMED DISTANCE: 2 miles
2 MILE TIME: 19:48
PACE: 9:45 min/mile
COMPANY: Sons - Ben 29 yrs, Scott 23 yrs.
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes (Stretching, Running and Walking)
WEATHER CONDITIONS: Sunny, Temperature 29.2 °F, Feels Like 29.2 °F, Wind Calm, Humidity 41%, Patches of Frozen Snow.
ELEVATION: 8047 Feet

I am nearly cured of Bronchitis but not quite. I still had a little difficulty breathing. I had to walk more than I wanted to. Even with a bit of walking, my training pace has improved. I think if I pushed it a little more I could have been a little closer to a 9 min/mile pace. But I decided to take it easy. Taking so much time off has really impacted my ability to run.

I am still trying to figure out a good training regime. I think I am back.


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GBOOMER 12/28/2009 8:59AM

    For me, because of old injuries, every run is like a first in that I have to be mindful.

It is good to have company. Let's "run together" (virtually, at least)!

Spark on!
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NETGUNNY 12/28/2009 6:07AM

    Your times sound good, especially as you are still in recovery mode. Don't push too hard, too soon. I am sure you will regain everything you lost, and more.

My hat is off to you, and anyone, who works out in what I consider completely inhospitable conditions. No envy here, just respect.

Take care . . .

dp

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HARRINGTON5 12/27/2009 11:34PM

    Bruce, good for you. So glad to hear that you are feeling better. I think your time is great, you don't want to push too hard. You will be back up to speed in no time. I'm still doing 12 min. miles, but I went eight miles today, so I felt good about that. You are a trooper, but don't over do it! Give the Bronchitis the time it needs to completely go away. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you! Cynthia

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CHERRIERUNS 12/27/2009 6:22PM

    Nice job. I ran my first run in along time too. I ran 1.5 yesterday at a 9:15 pace. I had been sidelined for a bit with what they thought was a herniated disc. Turns out to be a very very tight muscle. I started to feel the leg stiffen up right after I hit a mile so by 1.5 I decided to stop. I want to recover not re-injure. Slow but sure and you will be back to running what you like and at the pace you want.

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