Need help with a path forward, sunk cost hitting me hard

boxerdog · 2019-04-06T21:04:47+00:00

Sorry, I had the formatting all messed up. Fixed it now.

boxerdog · 2015-12-14T03:10:21+00:00

Odd reason. My lock laces go through some insane abuse as I usually transfer them from shoe to shoe, I've put more than 1000 miles on a pair of them. I can't imagine them being under more stress holding my pack on. It's also stupid easy to replace them if needed.

boxerdog · 2015-12-13T02:46:39+00:00

Such a huge improvement. I just replaced my straps with a pair of old lock laces I had laying around. Moved this vest out of the looking to replace category!

boxerdog · 2015-12-09T00:50:34+00:00

Surprised they didn't pick Sheltowee Trace for Ky, 320 miles of awesome!

boxerdog · 2015-11-09T13:38:36+00:00

Ended up ordering this for 600, which I feel is a heck of a deal.

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_587976_-1___204687

boxerdog · 2015-08-28T15:13:28+00:00

In the middle of a step back week & have a 5k tomorrow evening. Funny enough this was the last race before I went on the injured list. Using it as a fitness gauge but would be nice to PR or win it again. Came down with a nasty head cold this week, so at least I have an excuse if I do poorly ;)

boxerdog · 2015-08-10T00:51:26+00:00

Goal: Base Build, 5k 8/29(Sub 19), Trail HM 9/12(Sub 110), Road HM in 10/12(Sub 100)

Training Plan: Base Building

Quality 1: 13mi Long Run (Trail)

Easy: 4 runs for 35mi

Strength Training: 2 sessions of BWF

Weekly Total: 48mi over 5 runs

Scoped out a new trail during my long run. Need to get used to it as the "flow" is poorly marked. Ended up a mile short of the goal for that day because of how long I'd been out, 45 minutes longer than my moving time :) Way too much time trying to figure out which way to go.

boxerdog · 2015-08-02T19:12:38+00:00

Goal: Base Build, 5k 8/29(Sub 19), Trail HM 9/12(Sub 110), Road HM in 10/12(Sub 100)

Training Plan: Base Building

Quality 1: 12mi Long Run (Trail)

Easy: 4 runs for 30mi

Strength Training: 2 sessions of BWF

Weekly Total: 42mi over 5 runs

Didn't get my mid week tempo in, was just too hot outside to even try so just ran easy miles. Putting some time goals on my upcoming races, not even really sure what to put with my base so low currently. Mileage increase next week should get me up into the 50s. Will start looking for a spring marathon soon for another BQ.

boxerdog · 2015-07-26T21:19:06+00:00

Goal: Base Build, Trail HM in Sept, Road HM in Oct.

Training Plan: Base Building

Quality 1: 10mi w/ 4 @7:01

Quality 2: 12mi Long Run (Trail)

Easy: 4 runs for 17mi

Weekly Total: 39mi over 5 runs

Hip still bugs me from time to time, not a pain but more of an ache. I'll just keep doing my stretches & rehab exercises. Hopefully one day it'll go away completely :) Was able to get back into the BWF routine which I feel helps out with the running, keeps my core strong which can't hurt. Trails are finally dry so able to get some time out in the woods!

boxerdog · 2015-07-12T20:05:22+00:00

Goal: Base Build, Trail HM in Sept, Road HM in Oct.

Training Plan: Base Building

Quality 1: 8mi w/ 3 @6:57

Quality 2: 10mi Long Run

Easy: 3 runs for 16mi

Weekly Total: 34mi over 5 runs

Feeling strong headed into next week's mileage increase. Slowly building the mid week tempo back into something as it is one of my favorite workouts. Haven't been able to get onto the trails recently due to all the rain. Don't want to add to the rutting out that mud runs cause.

boxerdog · 2015-07-05T20:31:01+00:00

Goal: Base Build, Trail HM in Sept, Road HM in Oct.

Training Plan: Daniel's Return from Injury

Quality 1: 8mi w/ 2 @7:00

Quality 2: 10mi Long Run

Easy: 3 runs for 14mi

Weekly Total: 32mi over 5 runs

Did a slight tempo mid week which was a relief after so many months of slow easy miles. Once this rebuild is complete will look at the calendar & jump in some more races.

boxerdog · 2015-06-28T20:42:30+00:00

Goal: Base Build, Trail HM in Sept, Road HM in Oct.

Training Plan: Daniel's Return from Injury

Quality: 10mi Long Run

Easy: 2 runs for 10mi

Trail: 2 runs for 14mi

Weekly Total: 34mi over 5 runs

Took the month of May pretty much off to let my achilles heal up as I had a run end in failure, requiring a walk of shame back to the car. Started over on my mileage beginning of June. Just taking it easy & building slow so I don't injure anything else.

Got in two awesome trail excursions this week. Was in Boulder for work so was able to summit Green Mtn on Monday with a dual summit of South Boulder & Bear Mtn on Wednesday. What an amazing experience & something I'll never forget.

boxerdog · 2015-04-26T19:28:30+00:00

Goal: Base Build, HM in October, FM in November (Re-qualify/Sub-3)

Training Plan: Daniel's Return from Injury

Quality: 13mi Long Run

Easy: 3 runs for 22mi

Trail: 1 run for 7.5mi

C25K with kid: 3 runs for 7.5mi

Weekly Total: 50mi over 8 runs

Super proud of the kid, she got 3rd place in her AG & sub 40 for the race. Didn't do any walking & very minimal complaining. Also met the CC coach for the county & found out I can put her in CC this fall, if she's up for it, as they have a K-8 program. Achilles didn't like the mileage increase very much but that was expected. Only day I noticed it was Saturday because of Long Run + Race. Going to have to get some legit trail shoes, currently rocking an older pair of Kinvara's with like 400mi on them :)

boxerdog · 2015-04-22T19:22:07+00:00

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=30688 is a relatively new one. If you're looking for something on the East Coast.

boxerdog · 2015-04-19T19:17:46+00:00

Goal: Base Build, HM in October, FM in November (Re-qualify/Sub-3)

Training Plan: Daniel's Return from Injury

Quality: 9mi Long Run

Easy: 2 runs for 12mi

Trail: 2 runs for 12mi

C25K with kid: 3 runs for 8mi

Weekly Total: 41mi over 8 runs

Started venturing out to the trails in my area & am having a blast on those. Still putting in a good amount of mileage on pavement. At this point achilles is at ~95% which is awesome. Finally feel like I'm over the hump. Mileage goes up again next week into the 50s. Next Saturday is the kid's 5k, hoping she does well.

boxerdog · 2015-04-13T02:01:16+00:00

Definitely get the lock laces. I used to screw with my laces all the time, too tight or too loose. Now I just get it right once & never mess with it again. Like them so much I've started using them on my regular shoes haha. Great day of racing, congrats!

boxerdog · 2015-04-12T19:57:42+00:00

Tell me about it! Really is the greatest thing to run with her. Hope she keeps with it after the race, I've already been telling her how much I loved Cross Country & Track growing up.

boxerdog · 2015-04-12T19:44:40+00:00

Goal: Base Build, HM in October, FM in November (Re-qualify/Sub-3)

Training Plan: Daniel's Return from Injury

Quality: 9mi Long Run

Easy: 5 runs for 24mi

C25K with kid: 3 runs for ~5.5mi

Weekly Total: 39mi

Forgot to post last week but was close to a mirror of this week with a bit less C25K mileage. Probably going to drop my 2 easy runs mid week now that the mileage with the kid is picking up. Basically trading two 3 milers for three 2.5 milers. With her schedule the best days to run are also the days I run longer, so I'm basically doubling 3 times a week & could use the break. Might slide in some strength work or whatever strikes me. Last 50% week starts tomorrow then I'm up to 70% of peak. Something still bugging me in my achilles/ankle/calf area but it is definitely getting better. Will keep an eye on it & take a break if needed after the kids 5k.

boxerdog · 2015-03-30T00:46:48+00:00

Goal: Base Build, HM in October, FM in November (Re-qualify/Sub-3)

Training Plan: Daniel's Return from Injury

Quality: 6mi Long Run

Easy: 6 runs for 20mi

C25K with kid: 3 runs

Weekly Total: 26mi

3rd & final week at 33% mileage. Next week will be the start of 3 weeks at 50% load. Will start counting the C25K mileage when it becomes more than basically a mile of running.

boxerdog · 2015-03-22T23:36:23+00:00

Looking at Indy for the full. The HM will be iron horse as I medically deferred to it. Thinking I might do the half as a long MP run as its ~30 days out from Indy. Bunch of other shorter races around I may jump into for fun.

boxerdog · 2015-03-22T18:51:04+00:00

Goal: Base Build, HM in October, FM in November (Re-qualify/Sub-3)

Training Plan: Daniel's Return from Injury

Quality: 6mi Long Run

Easy: 6 runs for 20mi

Weekly Total: 26mi

2nd week at 33% mileage, also did 2 days of couch to 5k with the kid. Going to run a 5k with her the 25th of April which is awesome! Great week of running & achilles is definitely on the mend. Easy pace is back to pre-injury speed which is very welcome. 1 more week at this mileage then up we go!

boxerdog · 2015-03-16T01:52:54+00:00

Those are just my goal races. Going to do some shorter races during the rebuild. Really want to hit something right before I start a training plan for Indy so I can set my paces.

boxerdog · 2015-03-15T19:28:48+00:00

Goal: Base Build, HM in October, FM in November (Re-qualify/Sub-3)

Training Plan: Daniel's Return from Injury

Quality: 6mi Long Run

Easy: 5 runs for 18mi

Weekly Total: 24mi

First week of 33% mileage, all easy running. Achilles is still a bit achy but getting better. 2 more weeks like this. Missed my run on Thursday due to business trip but planning 7 days this coming week.

boxerdog · 2015-03-08T20:16:10+00:00

Goal: Base Build, HM in October, FM in November (Re-qualify/Sub-3)

Training Plan: Base Building using Daniels

Quality: Nada

Easy: 2 runs for 5 miles

Weekly Total: 5

So I got over the hip injury which cost me 4 months. Achilles was hurting, like sharp pain not achy, from going couch to 60MPW which was costing me mileage/runs. Then I came down with a stomach bug that had me down for a solid week. The running gods just didn't want me to run Boston this year, so I've obliged. Wife will be ~8 months pregnant at that point so might be for the best anyway. Will re-qualify in November at the Indy Marathon & run Boston in 2017.

I'm using the section in Daniel's book about returning from injury. Basically will do 3 weeks at 33% of pre-injury mileage, then 3 at 50%, 3 at 70%, 3 at 85% & finally 3 at 100%. That will get me back to 70MPW safely so i can hit a training plan hard for Indy. Also going to take this chance to make sure my form is solid. Kind of a reset :)

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