Well, June is over, and all in all, it was an interesting month as far as training went.
The month started off with a calf annoyance. Actually, a bit more than just an annoyance, as it had me not running for a week and having a couple of sessions of deep tissue massage. I think I am now back on track. After starting the month with some time off, I was able to get in a couple of good weeks that have progressed back to running 4 days a week. I also got in some vacation time, with a few short hikes and some river rafting. Most importantly, I was able to run on consecutive days with no pain, and a couple of runs went for 4 or 5 miles with no pain.
So, I am now ready to start a 20 week progression to the OBX marathon. The full plan is still under development. I plan on meeting with a trainer for additional input and will restart my long runs on Saturdays in a few days. If all goes well, I will be out for either a 6 or 8 mile run this Saturday. Things at the moment are looking better that they were a few weeks ago, and I feel more confident that I will not only get to the start at the OBX, but be able to cross the finish line feeling good.
See you on the road.
