Sunday, June 8, 2008

This morning I went to French Park for the French Park Creek Crossing Trail Race which is a race put on by Bob Ronker's running spot. Adam organizes this race series which consists of 4 trail races around Cincinnati. I didn't really feel like racing it, because I knew I'd be really slow, So I went to see if he needed anyone to help sweep the course. As it turned out Brian and John were already on trail sweeping duty so I tagged along with them. It consisted of some running some walking when we caught up to the last place runner, then some waiting while we waited for the last place runner to get a head start on us so we could run again. It was a 3.4 mile race, and a fun time. Brian will be at Mohican this year pacing Adam on his first 100 miler. Brian and John were going to run another loop after the race and asked me if I would like to join. I was tempted because the knee felt good but I decided not to. I'm still a bit weary of the trail when it comes to my knee. Running 10 miles on the trail is how I hurt it the last time.

A few hours later I went to the track for a couple more miles. I ran two miles in 8:07, 7:57. It was hot! Especially on the black surface of the track. My legs felt really god again. No knee pain.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Josh-glad to hear you are running some and that your injuries are improving. Miss your race reports but hope you are 100% for the next event.

Ellen

Josh said...

Thanks, Ellen! I definitely miss racing, but I'll be back to that soon enough. How's your running going? Or are you spending all of your time studying for the Bar exam?

Anonymous said...

Oh, I am running a bit and doing some short races, like 5ks and 10ks. It makes me feel guilty to do a long run instead of studying because of the time involved. I only get out to the trails once a week or less these days.

I'm sure we will both be back to longer stuff this fall. Do you really like the Vibrams? I am curious...

Ellen

Josh said...

Ellen,

I'm glad you’re still able to enjoy some running. 5k's and 10k's, that's good speed work. Don't study too hard :) The fall will be good for both of us! I love the Vibrams. It's just like running in bare feet but with a tiny bit of protection from glass or pebbles ect. They really help strengthen you lower legs and promote proper running form. You just have to be careful how much you run in them at first. It takes time to build up the strength. My calves were sooo sore the next day after my first few runs in them.