Running – 63.5 miles over 11 runs. While October started out on a very sour note, namely a really bad lower back spasm on 9/27 which cost me the Ironman 70.3 Poconos race, and 2 weeks of training, I ended the month very strongly. This was my biggest mileage month since April, and puts me in easy striking distance of 600 miles for the year, which historically had been my marker of a good running year. I’m training for the Rehoboth Beach marathon on Dec 10, so this month included the first of 3 planned long runs.
Races – 1 (Roosevelt Island 5k – 27:23)
Biking – 0 miles over 0 rides. Taking time off the bike until the new year
Swims – 0
Gym workouts – Massive month here! Worked out at the gym 4 times, saw my personal trainer twice, and attended 3 yoga classes – first time ever for yoga!
Softball – 2 wins! My team was an undefeated 6-0 in the fall season!
Injuries – Severe lower back spasm cost me 2+ weeks of training. Otherwise, both my turf toe and hip/groin/glute issues have lingered, but improved significantly
Sicknesses – 0 – Zicam continues to serve me well! Just take it a bit when I feel a cold coming on, and it works every time.
Weight – Unfortunately, up slightly from Sept.
