Grinch Lunch

Walk with mom, plus TOMF (55.2# pack)

Saturday 38.0# La Luz run

Walk with mom, plus TOMF (54.8# pack)

Thursday Core Exercise

Fasted. Excellent day out, and I learned more info about my foot.

I did not keep the Chimney Melon 50k web page up to date and so we had only one starter, Collette. I knew I was going to do one loop at most and indeed, that's what I did.

This was the first time I used an adhesive pad to try to lessen my right foot discomfort. The good news is I had basically no discomfort up to the top of the tram, but it did start during our descent down Pino. By the time we were running the foothills trail the discomfort was intense enough to slow me down. I also had an elevated heart-rate considering the slow pace.

Somehow I missed the turn that allows us to cut off some of 365 and avoid some descent and ascent. 

I didn't notice my watch chirping that we were of course until it was claiming we were 1,000 feet off course. I chose not to backtrack, because I knew where we were and knew that it would get us back to our vehicles. I also wasn't 100% confident that my watch was telling the truth, but looking at our tracks, I now know that it was.

When I took my sock off, I saw that the pad had slipped. Perhaps if I had cleaned my feet with soap and water in the morning it may have stayed in place, but I have my doubts.

I had an appointment 20 minutes across town at 3pm, so I wasn't even able to eat my recovery food after finishing. In fact, while I was stretching, Collette pointed out that it was time for me to leave if I wanted to get there on time.

Although I gained useful information, that information was not promising. Western States is going to be tricky. 

The good news is I'll be throwing everything I can at my right foot to get me through: Cortisone this coming Wednesday, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, caffeine, theobromine and a topical analgesic with lidocaine on race day. 

The bad news is I've lost a lot of fitness, but it's very hard for me to assess just how much. I'm sure being fasted slowed me down and I didn't even drink the two extra double espressos I had in my pack. I'm also not convinced I can trust the heart-rate that my Vertix 2 gives me. It will definitely read high if the strap gets too loose.

Whee!

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Grinch Lunch

Walk with mom, plus TOMF (55.2# pack)

Saturday 38.0# La Luz run

Walk with mom, plus TOMF (54.8# pack)

Thursday Core Exercise

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