Author: Mark Allman

Took a few days off to “rest” the ankle. I don’t think that days off are the answer though. It’s going to be more of an active daily management to limit range of motion and provide support.

Today’s run was a short 2.67 mile rolling hills route. Pace was 9:44. Weight was 150.0.

A cool, drizzly early morning for today’s run. Temperature around 42 and no wind. Rain isn’t really an issue unless it’s a deluge.

The ankle is still an issue, but if I wrap it then it’s not bad on flat stretches. Hills are annoying. I don’t like keeping anything wrapped all day but I might for the next several days to see if I can both run and get some improvement.

Today’s run was a 4.0 mile hills route. Pace was a “don’t push the ankle” 9:59. Weight was 149.6.

Some mornings are easier than others. Today was a day I would’ve just loved to sleep in a bit. On some days getting the feet out of bed and on the floor is harder than the run itself.

Good weather though. Low 40’s and no wind or rain. No skunks either.

Today’s run was a 5.33 mile mostly flat course. There is some climb but it’s not like “hills.” Pace was 9:26. Weight was 150.8.

Second Sunday for the “long” run. Last week was 7.15 miles and this week it was 8.05 miles. So nice to be able to get out and put in some distance. As we all know, it’s mental training as well as physical. Be patient. Get used to being out on the road for a while.

Good weather. Temperature around 50, a solid headwind for part of the way back (makes you work harder), no sun and no rain.

Today’s run was a 8.05 mile rolling hills route. Pace was 9:40. Weight was 151.2.

The weather is getting better for shedding the cold-weather gear. Temperature was in the low 50’s, no rain, no wind.

The pace didn’t feel like I was really pushing. Odd. Some days it’s a struggle to keep the pace under 10 minutes, while other days doing hills feel fine.

Today’s run was a 3.77 mile hills route. Pace was 9:17. Weight was 149.8.

Nice morning for a run. Warm (48 degrees), no real wind, no rain, etc. No skunks either.

The ankle is still annoying but I tried running with it wrapped. I wasn’t sure how that would feel but it wasn’t bad at all. Whatever helps.

Today’s run was a 4 mile hills route. Pace was 9:20. Weight was a stubborn 151.2.

Nice early morning for a run. Temperature around 38 degrees, no real wind, mostly clear skies, etc. The ankle is still complaining a bit. I noticed that I might be favoring the left leg — not pushing as hard to not stress both the knee and ankle. That’s not a good habit to develop at all.

Today’s run was a 4.0 mile route with some hills. Pace was 9:45. Weight was 150.2.

First day after a few off to rest the ankle. Hopefully I can “run through” this one. It’s not too bad at all.

Nice, very cool early morning for a run. Temperature was around 25 degrees and no real wind. It was a very early morning because of an 8AM COVID-19 shot appointment.

Today’s run was a 7.15 mile mostly flat route. Pace was 9:26. Weight was 150.6.

Brisk early morning for a run. Clear skies, full moon, and temperatures around 24. Not too cold at all.

Lots of turkeys yelling at 5AM. I cannot imagine living with that every morning. They’re loud from a few blocks away.

Today’s route was a fairly flat (very gently rolling) 4.2 miles. Pace was 9:27. Weight was 151.4.

A very, very windy early morning. Not a big issue, just annoying. Temperature was around 48 degrees.

Route was a 4.0 mile rolling hills route. Pace was a slow 10:03. I was going for an easy run but maybe not quite that easy. Weight was 149.6.