Thursday, February 10, 2011

I AM COMING FOR YOU!

I always have interesting race photos taken of me, especially in Central Park. This my latest from Sunday's race, and I look downright scary! Looks like the race photographer has it coming!!!

The Runnerrminator
This is always my favorite "weird" race photo from two years ago. The lady behind me totally cracks me up! I look to be in so much pain.

Check out that double chin! (I was about 20 lbs heavier...)

My legs have been HURTING since Sunday. On Tuesday I did a 45 min run and my legs were just screaming at me the whole time. I think I ran too hard, but I checked my heart rate data and I was right within my zones. I think my recovery zone needs to be revised lower. OR, at this point my legs are going to hurt no matter how slow I go.

Wednesday's run was the same deal. HURTING legs. I think it is time to start to seeing the deep tissue massage experts. With all of my experimentation last year with recovering from those long races, deep tissue massage was by far the most effective for recovery. I am only about 6 weeks into this. Its only going to get worse! I did do an easy spin @ around 130-140 watts for 60 mins that afternoon. This did NOT hurt and loosened my legs up a bit.

This morning's run was better. The legs are feeling looser. I get to call it a day with only one workout! haha!

It might hit 40 and sunny on Saturday. Fingers crossed I can get outside for 2 hours on the bike @ some point this weekend.
Posted by Jon at 7:50 AM
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17 comments:

  1. Tri-JamesFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I will get used to running of tired legs. It will become 'normal'.

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  2. ChristiFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Go get the massage! They do wonders! You look great in the first photo! You have "Steve in Speedos" pirate pose down to a tee. :)

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  3. Big Daddy DieselFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    HAHAHA the runinator looks like a throw back to 1990, jogging suit and popped collar, just missing the headband and stach

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  4. JohnPFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I find the slower I go, the more my legs hurt. Luv the pics!

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  5. Matty OFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    HAHA, man BDD stole my comment, except I was gonna throw it back to an 80's style sweat suit haha.

    Yeah, I second James' comment. You probably will not have rested legs much longer until after the race :(

    Keep up the good work. Minus 1 degree today.

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  6. Kristin BradfieldFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    LOVE the photos. I always look atrocious. Foam roll and massage and your legs will adapt! 40??? That's like summer!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    You need to get some tights my man! All that is missing from the first pic is a magnum PI mustache!!

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  8. Ironman By ThirtyFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Holy cow! Don't turn sideways or you might disappear! The first thing I noticed was how thin/lean you looked in the first picture. And then I saw the second picture. What a difference a year makes.

    Tired legs are working legs! Nice work as always!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I hate race photos! I am already dreading the ones from Sunday's race. I hope at least ONE is decent.

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  10. JasonFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Look at the change in pics. Wow.

    I also only had one workout today (really two but one was strength/core so I don't count that) and it feels great.

    Off until Saturday where like you I hope to get out on the bike. Supposed to be mid-60s to 70 on the weekend here.

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  11. TRI714February 10, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I say run what you brung. Looking fit !!

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  12. DawnFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I think everyone hates their race photos...after all, you're not posing, you are usually sweaty, dirty, and gasping for air, with mouth open and limbs flailing everywhere. It's a wonder any of them turn out well! My husband actually tells me I should practice improving my finish line expressions, so that his photos don't turn out so badly... !

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  13. DRogFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    UR already 6 weeks in!!! love It
    get that massage....

    and some tights:)

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  14. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Crossing Fingers for 40 DEGREES!!! :)

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  15. JohannFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Great photos! I always buy at least one just for the memory even if it doesn't look to good. take care of those knees, your body is adjusting and will get used to this.

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  16. JfordFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    No matter what I try and do, my race pictures also suck! Yours are not that bad as you might think! Huge difference in two years!

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  17. Caratunk GirlFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Ha great photos!! We should have done that thing we talked about at IMLP with the race photos!!

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