Number of those miles that involved me holding a dog and a leash: 63
Trail Miles: 22
Songs with the most airtime on my mp3 player: Katy Perry - Wide Awake
Number of P90x or Jillian Michaels Workouts: 9
Although I still ran a lot of miles in July, I can't say many them were stellar. I ran a 5K that was fast for me but otherwise, it was pretty much just slogging through miles. There was one longer run that felt good but otherwise, mostly just a routine.
Also, a few things started to hurt. Nothing bad, nothing serious but enough to make me take notice, especially since the next few months are going to start longer runs in preparation for JFK 50. Any injuries or issues I've ever had are always on my left leg. I know there's a lesson in there with some sort of imbalance and probably something I could get figured out to work on but I tend to just deal with it. My left hamstring for a few days, then my left hip. Eventually, a very dull, very faint pain started in the ball of my left foot. The ball of the foot pain I'm very leery around since it is what I dealt with all last fall. I've been avoiding breaking out new shoes because I wanted my current pair to last longer. I received a pair of Mizuno's from the Mezamashii project and have run some shorter, weekday runs in them. They feel pretty good but I am not in love to spend an extended period of time with them for any longer runs.
I've had another pair of Newtons stashed that I ordered earlier in the year on clearance since they were the old model. I decided this morning to break out the new pair for a few miles before doing a longer run in them. Today's run felt much better, imagine that. When I compared the shoes, I noticed my little lugs were pretty much entirely gone on the old pair. So, having those under the ball of my foot today felt wonderful! So much for my theory that the Newtons would last a lot longer than other brands, at least for me. I think my current pair has probably 550 miles or so on them because I rotate them with one even older pair, trail shoes and occasionally some of the other random pairs of older shoes I have around.
I'd say the lugs were about gone! Glad the new shoes made your foot feel better. Very impressive month, Abbi! :)
ReplyDeleteI dream of getting 550 miles out of a pair of shoes. I'd settle for 350. Maybe I need to lose some more weight.
ReplyDeleteSolid numbers for July. I'm getting some little 'hurts' as well as I really ramp up the ultra training. Hopefully still adjusting to extra mileage. Love the 63 miles with the dogs. If I lived closer I'd definitely like to get in on that project. Really enjoy the updates with the dog pics.
My left side is the weak side too. When I had all of my issues the PT attributed to my hips being weak and had my do all sorts of exercises to strengthen that area.
ReplyDeleteThat shoe comparison is crazy! You really wore the heck out of those!
Yep, sounds like it was time! I hope this keeps the pain at bay and that you can get in those JFK miles! Hard to believe it's already time to start thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteSo I never check my stats on Daily Mile, but your post inspired me to, and I ran 181 miles in July too! What are the chances? Also, I love Wide Awake.
ReplyDeleteI've done that so many times...."ahhh, my knees hurt, it's an injury starting, OMG, what to do...." and then realize my shoes are dead and wear a new pair and feel fine.
Great mileage! It looks like you needed to replace those shoes from all that hard work!
ReplyDeleteStellar mileage this past month, Abbi! I'm glad the new shoes seem to be alleviating some of the nagging little aches and pains.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that a change of shoes helped! Actually, now that you mention it, I may need to do the same! I also know what you mean about running a lot of miles but them not really being stellar! The summer is almost over. In a couple of months, the weather will be better and there will not be as many extracurricular activities going on around us and it will all be better!
ReplyDeleteI thought Newtons could last like 900 miles, or least that's what I was told. Huh, who would lie to me?? :)
ReplyDeleteGreat month of mileage, even if it felt routine.
Wow! It is incredible how much the tread was worn down on your Newtons!
ReplyDeleteI am lucky if I can get a pair to last 300 miles! I am constantly rotating between a bunch of shoes to try to avoid wearing totally worn out ones all the time, but I am not so good at it. Once I get a new pair out that is all I want to wear! LOL.
I love the bright color of your shoes! So fun! I won a free pair of shoes from mizuno too, but have yet to get around to requesting them!!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome mileage! It's funny, my injuries are always on my left side too. I am pretty sure I pronate a bit on that side, and I think it just gets everything out of whack. That's where I'm feeling a little pain in my shin currently. Hoping it clears up quickly!
ReplyDeleteNice mileage!! What is the warmest weather you'll take a dog out? I left my dog @ home today because it's 95 and sunny, obviously way too warm, esp. since we run on pavement. Do you have a guideline?
ReplyDelete80 is our temperature, we've been borderline a few times but I say we won't go above that. We also run on a well-shaded rail trail for the shelter dogs which helps a bit. For my own, I run on pavement and try to go really early in the morning with them before it gets too warm!
DeleteAmazing mileage in July! 550 miles is pretty good, I feel a difference around 300 miles.
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