John & Krista's Running

Cool and Comfortable

2005-10-19T08:33:00.000-06:00

This morning is a good example of why we live here. Very little breeze, cool temperature, and just a little traffic. Five and half miles went by like nothing.

Wet and Sloppy

2005-10-18T08:48:00.000-06:00

We started out this morning thinking we might get sprinkled on a little. But the further we went, the harder it rained. By the time we got back, our cloths were soaked but the BOB jogging stroller kept Jacob dry.

Perhaps the worst part of the rain was the further deterioration of the driving we see around town. In clear weather, many drivers don't stop at red lights, stop signs, or for people in the crosswalk. In rainy weather, as we saw this morning, drivers are even less aware of their surroundings and their poor habits are magnified. We are only a few weeks away from temperatures that will result in drivers making their way around town peering through a tiny hole in the frost of their windshield until their defroster kicks in. I always wonder where the police are.

Pets Running Loose

2005-10-15T21:40:00.000-06:00

This morning the temperature was very mild, probably around 50 and only a little breeze coming out of the canyon. When we got down to Main Street there was a medium sized dog in the intersection, obviously hit by traffic but unable to move. Krista ran into the Maverick and asked one of the employees to call and have the dog removed from the intersection. Apparently they did not see it was there.

This is another case of pets running loose in town. So many pet owners seem to think it's OK for their pets to run loose. They seem surprised when their dog growls angrily at us as we run by. A little common sense would be nice so their prize pooch doesn't end up like the dog this morning in the intersection.

Baby Jogger

2005-10-14T10:32:00.000-06:00

We recently purchased a baby jogger (the BOB Ironman) through an online outlet and we are extremely satisfied with it. With 16 inch wheels, it provides a smooth ride and is easy to steer. I was a little worried that pushing this thing would be a real pain, but I was quickly relieved to find out it was really no big deal. Our 5.5 mile runs are a breeze once again!

Thursday

2004-06-03T13:38:00.001-06:00

I took today off. Krista swam 50 minutes and skipped the bike since her shin is still aching. She went to the foot doctor and he suggested the chiropractor. The chiropractor suggested some rest and exercises to help muscles near the shin.

Wednesday

2004-06-03T13:38:00.000-06:00

Ran the regular route, Krista swam and biked.

Tuesday

2004-06-03T13:36:00.001-06:00

Krista is swimming and biking to work her shins back to health. I ran the regular route.

Monday

2004-06-03T13:36:00.000-06:00

Ran the regular route. ITB feels better with my home-made orthotics in. Waiting for real ones to come in. Krista is nursing shin splints.

Monday

2004-06-03T13:34:00.001-06:00

Ran the regular route. ITB feels better with my home-made orthotics in. Waiting for real ones to come in. Krista is nursing shin splints.

Monday

2004-06-03T13:34:00.000-06:00

Ran the regular route. ITB feels better with my home-made orthotics in. Waiting for real ones to come in. Krista is nursing shin splints.

Sunday

2004-05-30T15:03:00.000-06:00

Ran the regular route -- a little stiffness in the ITB. Krista rested her shin.

Saturday

2004-05-30T15:02:00.000-06:00

Took the day off.

Friday -- long run

2004-05-30T15:00:00.000-06:00

Krista had more shin pain and I went about 18 before my ITBS stopped me. Krista will have new orthotics made and I'll continue with the ART to break up my enlarged ITB.

day off

2004-05-27T09:55:00.000-06:00

Today is a rest day to prepare for tomorrow's long run -- if possible.

Wednesday

2004-05-27T09:54:00.000-06:00

On Wednesday, we cut the run a little short due to a little leg pain.

regular

2004-05-25T07:09:00.000-06:00

Regular run today. Krista had shin pain and cut the run short. She will see the foot doctor today and have her orthotics adjusted. Hopefully, that will eliminate her shin pain. I ran the regular route and tried to shorten my stride.

76 spm average
54 minutes

Short run

2004-05-24T09:16:00.000-06:00

We started on our regular 5.5 mile route but we both had some pains in our legs (knee cap for me and shin for Krista) so we turned back early. We ran approximately 15 minutes.

Sunday

2004-05-24T09:15:00.000-06:00

Took Sunday off, Krista ran about 4.5 in very windy conditions.

Saturday

2004-05-24T09:14:00.000-06:00

Ran a 13 miler today, Krista had to stop at about 11 miles due to left knee pain. My ITBS did not cause pain but I could feel it getting stiff.

day off

2004-05-21T07:07:00.000-06:00

Took today off to rest up for Saturday, a 13 miler.

shoe adjustments

2004-05-21T07:05:00.000-06:00

Thursday we ran 7 miles without a problem. The temporary pads the foot doctor taped on my foot seemed to really help my stride. Saturday we'll see if it helps my ITBS.

orthodics

2004-05-19T08:59:00.000-06:00

Ran 70 minutes this morning, to Canyon View and back, with no pain for either Krista or me. I went to Krista's foot doctor yesterday and he suggested I try a small lift in my left shoe because he says my right femur is longer than the left. He also suggested a correction for the ball of my right foot. We'll try a long run (13 miles) on Saturday with tape to see if it helps, especially with my ITBS.

Windy

2004-05-18T06:41:00.000-06:00

We started on a 7 miler (to Canyon View and back) but the wind was so bad we turned around at the cemetary. No knee pain for Krista and I believe my ITBS problem was because of too much abduction at each stride. We'll see. We ran 42 minutes.

Monday

2004-05-17T21:15:00.000-06:00

We both ran 5.5 miles today, the first day that we both were able to run the regular route since Krista's injury, with no pain in the right knee, although the left knee felt a little stiff. A nice morning but we both felt a little slugged.

Weekend

2004-05-16T21:18:00.000-06:00

The weekend was successful.

Rest

2004-05-16T14:27:00.000-06:00

Today is a rest day. No major pains from yesterday.

Saturday's Long Run

2004-05-16T01:38:00.000-06:00

Krista is up to 5 miles as she recovers from a knee injury incurred as a result of eye surgery. I attempted 20 miles today but only lasted 17. I suspect my problem is worn shoes or the need for orthodics.