When I last mentioned this I was about to undertake “speed training” again. And I did. Was worried about the first workout (5×400) but made it through. Struggled a bit on the last repeat but accomplished the designated number at the designated distance at the designated pace. A day of road work was nice. Next rack day was to be 8-12×100 in 20-22. First four were around 17. Realized that was too fast so I eased up for the next three just under 22. And then it happened. The “last” one was gonna be my burner – wanted to “top end” it. But about five steps in felt that twinge in a quad. Familiar. So I pulled up immediately.

Perhaps it was too much too soon. Opted get back into road work for a month. About ten days later felt a twinge in my left calf. A new one. Quarter mile in to a 2 1/2 mile road run. So I walked back and realized the rest of October would be walking. Which it was.

We’re now into November. Finally started running again. At the beginning. Calf still a LITTLE sore but I think I can work through it. And maybe by 2022 I’ll be able to try another foray into speed work. On the BRIGHT side …. only put on 3# while walking and and managed to shed it pretty quickly. Was under 215 Sunday morning. 210 for Remy’s wedding is withing sight!