Been awhile since I posted one of these, but hopefully am back in the habit:
Running – 23.5 miles over 9 runs. While the monthly total is quite low for me, and reflective of most of my year to date, I’m very happy that my training is on the upswing. While my runs have all been 3 miles or less during the month, those runs have mostly been half mile intervals done at my race pace, or between 8 and 8:30 per mile. I’m also poised to start increasing the miles, as I start training for my next marathon in early March. I’m at 382.4 miles for the year, which is not bad considering five of the months combined were 72.1 miles.
Races – 0 – really itching to race again, but will be playing things smarter this time around and only race when I am ready and when it fits my training. No particular races planned in October.
Biking – 0 miles over 0 rides. Thinking about bringing my bike down to my house in NJ for the winter and buying a trainer, so that I can ride it over the winter in my basement.
Swims – 0 – no plans to pick up swimming again any time soon
Gym workouts – 2 sessions with my personal trainer
Softball – 2 losses. Finally playing again after a long layoff due to my calf injury and then my sciatica. 3 games left in the fall season.
Injuries – Only thing is that my right foot is a bit wonky, but manageable for now
Sicknesses – None
Weight – With some changes to my food approach and intake, I’ve lost about 7 pounds in the last few months and 2% body fat. Wonder whether I can keep losing or not.
