Author: Mark Allman

Mornings are starting to get not so cold. Today it was about 30 degrees and not much wind at all.

The knee and ankle “are there,” but not complaining really. Keep it going, pay attention to form, be cautious (don’t pound down a hill, cor example) and listen to what things feel like.

Today’s run was a 4.2 mile mostly flat route. Pace was 9:26. Weight is staying stubbornly around 150.6.

A “warm” morning for a run. Not a cloud in the sky. Having the Sun out adds so much heat.

Today’s run was a 3.75 mile rolling hills route. The ankle is still annoying but it’s staying at that level. No real discomfort running. Pace was 9:10. Weight was 150.4.

Today was a cross-training day. The left ankle and knee (just a bit) are doing a little complaining. Nothing serious, but it’s critical to stay on top of anything that’s feeling a little stressed.

Today’s ride was a 7.15 relatively flat route. Pace was 4:41. Weight was 150.0

I decided to up the distance this morning and see how everything holds up. So far, so good. What I’ve noticed is that in the past I’ve started to feel something complaining a bit later in the day. Not on the run or in the hours right after, but about 12 hours later. Fingers crossed for the rest of the day.

This morning’s run was a 3.75 mile rolling hills course. Windy with temperatures in the low 30’s. Pace was 9:36. Weight was 150.0

A bit “warmer” today. Temperatures around 32 degrees and not much wind.

I get out on the road at about 5:30, and as the distances increase it’ll get earlier. Is it easy to get up and get going? No and yes. No — who wouldn’t want to sleep in? Yes — I have two live-in four-legged very demanding alarm clocks (= cats).

Today’s run was a 1.68 mile rolling hills loop. Didn’t push too hard. Pace was 9:31. Weight was 149.6.

A very comfortable early morning for a run. Not too cold, no stiff wind, no rain/snow, etc. Temperature was around 23 degrees.

It’s been a week of running and no knee issues. The distances aren’t where they will be (at all), but one step at a time.

Route today was a 1.68 mile rolling hills route. I pushed it a bit today. The timer on my watch seemed to have some trouble, so the time might’ve been shorter. Who cares. Pace as read from the watch was 8:45. Weight was 150.4.

A cold, brisk day for a run. No complaints — I’ll take this over a steamy summer morning anytime. Temperature was around 12 degrees and mildly breezy.

Today’s run was a 1.68 mile rolling hills loop. Pace was 9:39. Weight was 150.0.

A bitter cold day for adding just a bit of distance. Stiff winds with a wind chill below zero. Just a day for heads-down, take it not too fast and pay attention to how things feel.

Today’s run was a 1.67 mile rolling hills loop. One hill at 7% and the other has a max grade of about 12%. Pace was 9:56. Weight was 150.8.

Today was a very nice morning to run. Clear skies, not much of a breeze. So far, the knee is feeling just fine.

Today’s run was a 1.04 mile run on a route with a nice hill (7% grade). Pace was 8:57. Weight was 150.2.

Very nice morning for a run. Temperatures in the high 40’s or low 50’s. Some wind, but nothing crazy at all.

Today’s run was a 1.04 mile loop with some rolling terrain. Pace was 9:36. Weight was 150.2. Also did some bike work: 7.15 mile relatively flat route at a 4:40 pace.