A good week of training. The hip flexor continues to improve. I have had some issue with my left calf being tight. I had the same issues when I was coming back from my stress fracture a few years ago. I think what’s happening is that my form is still not back to normal, thus putting added pressure on that calf muscle. I actually had to cut Tuesdays run short due to the tightness, but I took Wednesday off and by Thursday it was a bit tight but not bothersome.

6/16 = 2 miles treadmill, 7:30 first mile, 6:30 second mile, then Core/Stretching
6/17 = 5 miles, quit early due to tightness in calf
6/18 = Elliptical, then Core/Stretching
6/19 = 7.1 Miles @ 7:50 Pace
6/20 = Off
6/21 = 6.9 Miles at Green Mountain Loop
6/22 = 8 Miles at Golden Gate Canyon

29 Miles Total

I’m pleased with the week. I thought my running pace would have started to improve by now, but no luck. I’m sure it will come with time. The plan this week is for 35 Miles and one run that is either a tempo run or interval, time to introduce the speed.

It was fun to get two trail runs in. I haven’t done a lot of trail running in the past, but I really enjoy it. It’s nice to get off the pavement and running the hills really works your body in a different way than running on the roads. Right now my shoulders are sore, I assume from having to use my upper body on the hills. I’m going to try to do more trail running in the future, hopefully it helps prevent future injuries.