The picture is from our 10K run that we ran through Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Eve needed to do her virtual 10K race this week but wanted to do scenic route and hilly. Today, I was planning to do my virtual Jamestown Half Marathon. Last night, I had a bad celiac attack but slept good.Continue reading “Thank You Girlfriends”
Category Archives: Swimming
Keep Moving Forward
Last week, I had to stop running and walking for couple days because left foot was swollen. I realized my flip flops were irritating my instep because it is high. After a couple days resting it with swim and bike, I am back to Run/Walk MA Challenge. Taking care an injury sooner then latter, youContinue reading “Keep Moving Forward”
Making Strides
Thursday was a pivotal point in my running. It was the last day to run Saunders Virtual 10K which I was not looking forward to running. My running had become difficult with the heat, running slow with a lot of walking breaks and legs always felt sore. I decided to run the same course asContinue reading “Making Strides”
Good Week
Last week, I ran and walk 22 miles toward my challenge with 8 mile long run. I have made a 16.5% progress of the challenge. It was a good week because it was more running than walking and the weather was nice. Looking forward to the cooler weather to do more running as I increaseContinue reading “Good Week”
Change of Plans
2020 is turning into the year of cancel races! But is it? Actual it isn’t because many races are turning into virtual races. That includes Boston Marathon. New virtual races/challenges are being created which includes Run MA Challenge. That is run and/or walk 645 miles which is the circumference of state of Massachusetts. I signedContinue reading “Change of Plans”
Know Your RPE
To understand your RPE and heart rate is to know what RPE represents. RPE stands for Rate of Perceived Exertion. It is critical for all athletes from Beginner Runners to veteran athletes. Many veteran athletes depend on using their heart rate monitors or Garmin watches for their training. Many times these watches don’t correlate toContinue reading “Know Your RPE”
Really?
My Garmin watch says I am now detraining, really? Last week, I decided to take a couple days off to paint my deck/porch because the weather was perfect. I did a couple walks and started swimming the lake. Yup, New England went from winter to summer and skipped spring. Doing physical therapy from a runningContinue reading “Really?”
The Virtual Route
Many of us are experiencing more canceled races but some local races are doing the wait and see approach. Example of 2 local races: the town’s festivities are canceled but not the races. I know they are in July but they must know the local and state officials would say cancel it. One has 3-4Continue reading “The Virtual Route”
What is Next?
A little late but spring is starting here in New England. With many races cancelled through June, many runners and triathletes ask what is next. Will races still happen in August through the fall or 2020 will be the year canceled races. No one knows but for now it will be virtual racing. This meansContinue reading “What is Next?”
Contemplating Our New Normal
A year ago, I was getting ready to retire, well semi-retire. This year, we are quarantined for the Covid-19 pandemic. This is our new normal by being isolated. The first 2 weeks, I was stressed like many thinking on how to pay my bills. My job is considered non-essential; I just train and teach peopleContinue reading “Contemplating Our New Normal”
