Training Log 2001
01/01/01 | Noon- 12mi 1:25:07 - left kneecap hurt some | ibuprofen | 12 |
01/02/01 | DNR- sick (sinus/throat/ears) | 0 | |
01/03/01 | PM- 9mi 1:03:25 | ART Treatment | 9 |
01/04/01 | AM- 5.0mi on PaceMaster 36:13 @ 2% incline. PM- 9mi 1:02:58 - medial side of left kneecap pain. bromelain. | 14 | |
01/05/01 | AM- 4.0mi on PaceMaster 28:43 @ 2% incline- ice left knee. PM- 9.0mi on treadmill @ work 60:39 @ 2% incline except for 2 x 60 second "hills" @ 9% - left kneecap hurt | 13 | |
01/06/01 | Noon- 7mi 48:02 | 7 | |
01/07/01 | PM- 20mi 2:19:16 w/Steve Semple on dirt roads - steady pace | long run | 20 |
Week Summary | Total: | 75 | |
01/08/01 | PM- 8mi 55:33 | 8 | |
01/09/01 | AM- 5.03 on PaceMaster 35:59 @ 2% incline. PM- 8mi 56:01 - inside of left kneecap hurts | 13 | |
01/10/01 | AM- 5mi nt. PM- 9.2mi on treadmill 60:00 @ 2% incline | 14 | |
01/11/01 | NYRRC 3000m Race @ The Armory 8:56.6 - went through 1600m in 4:46. good effort. 2mi up & 4mi down. see my races for details. | 8 | |
01/12/01 | AM- 8mi 56:31- left kneecap hurt. PM- 5mi+ 36:44- left kneecap pain | 13 | |
01/13/01 | AM- 16mi 1:49:59 on dirt roads - left kneecap hurt entire run. was planning on 20 & cut it short. had to stop twice cause knee hurt so much. | long run | 16 |
01/14/01 | AM- 3mi 21:21 - PAIN. knee is a problem now. patello-femoral pain. | 3 | |
Week Summary | I've been taking ibuprofen and doing quad strengthening exercises for my knee. | Total: | 75 |
01/15/01 | DNR- total knee pain. rut roh. | 0 | |
01/16/01 | PM- 6mi 43:16 - was supposed to be 8mi, but had to cut it short and walk because of serious knee pain. I'm taking ibuprofen all the time & doing quad exercises. | 6 | |
01/17/01 | DNR- left kneecap hurts - doing quad exercises and ibuprofen | 0 | |
01/18/01 | PM- 8mi on treadmill @ work 54:15, 2% incline. left kneecap only hurt a little toward the end of the run. | 8 | |
01/19/01 | PM- 8.93mi on treadmill @ work 60:00 @ 2% incline except for 3x60 sec hill at 8-10%. left kneecap ok. | 9 | |
01/20/01 | AM- 12mi 1:23:28 w/Steve Semple - left kneecap hurt from the beginning and got progressively worse. i also got a sharp pain in the bottom of my right foot. more exercises for knee & ibuprofen | 12 | |
01/21/01 | DNR- left kneecap pain. | 0 | |
Week Summary | Total: | 35 | |
01/22/01 | PM- 8.0mi on TM @ work 54:30 @ 2% incline - left kneecap ok. quad exercises | 8 | |
01/23/01 | AM- 3.02mi on PaceMaster 21:39 @ 2% incline - left kneecap ok. | 3 | |
01/24/01 | PM- 9mi 1:04:13 - left kneecap hurt some toward the end of run | 9 | |
01/25/01 | PM- 8mi 55:29 - left kneecap hurt toward the end of run | 8 | |
01/26/01 | AM- 2.4mi on PaceMaster 18:00 - left kneecap hurt more | 2 | |
01/27/01 | DNR - kneecap | 0 | |
01/28/01 | DNR - kneecap | 0 | |
Week Summary | I've been doing the VMO (quad) exercises and the knee isn't getting better. | Total: | 30 |
01/29/01 | PM- 5mi 35:10 - left kneecap ok | 5 | |
01/30/01 | AM- 4mi+ 31:13. PM- 5mi 34:54 - slight left kneecap pain | 9 | |
01/31/01 | AM- 4mi 29:37 - moderate left kneecap pain (medial side) | 4 | |
02/01/01 | noon- 5mi 35:30 - slight kneecap pain toward end of run | 5 | |
02/02/01 | AM- 5mi 35:04 - left knee hurt toward end of run | 5 | |
02/03/01 | PM- 8mi 55:43 - slight kneecap pain | 8 | |
02/04/01 | PM- 12mi 1:26:40 - left knee hurt the last 15min- iced it. | 12 | |
Week Summary | I've been doing exercises recommended by Peter Egoscue in his book, "Pain Free" and they seem to be helping my knee. | Total: | 48 |
02/05/01 | PM- 9mi on TM @ 2% incline 60:00 - very little knee pain | 9 | |
02/06/01 | AM- 7mi on PaceMaster @ 2% incline 49:36 - some kneecap pain the last 12min and right ham is tight | 7 | |
02/07/01 | AM- 4mi on PaceMaster @ 2% incline 28:17. PM- 8mi+ 56:49 - brisk, no knee pain but right ham is tight. | 12 | |
02/08/01 | PM- 8mi 55:09 | 8 | |
02/09/01 | noon- 5mi 34:35. PM- 8mi 55:53 | 13 | |
02/10/01 | AM- ~19mi 2:15:50 w/Steve Semple - slight kneecap pain | long run | 19 |
02/11/01 | PM- 6mi 42:05 moderate left kneecap pain | 6 | |
Week Summary | Knee seems to be getting better | Total: | 74 |
02/12/01 | PM- 9mi 1:03:44 | 9 | |
02/13/01 | AM- 4mi on PaceMaster @ 2% incline 28:18. PM- 8mi 54:54 | 12 | |
02/14/01 | AM- 5mi 35:28. PM- 8mi 55:35 - some knee pain after 28 minutes | 13 | |
02/15/01 | PM- 2.5mi up, 8 x Spruce St. Hill ~200m (38-41sec) full recovery, 3.5mi down - knee slightly sore. | RE | 8 |
02/16/01 | AM- 8mi 57:29. PM- 5.1mi 35:13 on TM @ 3% incline | 13 | |
02/17/01 | AM- 8mi 57:36 | 8 | |
02/18/01 | PM- 15:00 up, 4x (3:00 hard, 2:00 easy), then finish 7mi run 45:22 | fartlek | 7 |
Week Summary | Total: | 70 | |
02/19/01 | AM- 16mi 1:53:33 - slight pain in left knee, not too bad | long run | 16 |
02/20/01 | PM- 9mi 1:02:33 | 9 | |
02/21/01 | AM- 8mi 57:50. PM- 5mi 35:57 - twisted left ankle, not too severe | 13 | |
02/22/01 | PM- 9.1mi 60:00 on TM @ 3% incline, including 25:00 at 6:00 pace | 9 | |
02/23/01 | AM- 5mi 35:17 on PaceMaster @ 2% incline. PM- 8mi 57:05 on TM @ 2% incline (at hotel in Buffalo, NY) | 13 | |
02/24/01 | AM- 4mi 29:17 (Buffalo, NY) | 4 | |
02/25/01 | AM- 9mi+ 1:02:38 on bike path with mile markers in Buffalo, NY. The 2 miles that I happened to check my watch, my splits were 6:34 and 6:50. | 9 | |
Week Summary | Would have liked to get more miles in, but I had to travel to Buffalo on a business trip which limited my mileage Saturday and Sunday. | Total: | 73 |
02/26/01 | AM- 4mi 27:36. PM- 8mi 54:34 - ART treatment after run | 12 | |
02/27/01 | AM- 6mi 39:32. PM- 2.5mi up, 5x100m strides, 3x3200 (10:40, 10:47, 10:47) 1:05 rest, 2.5mi down | Threshold | 17 |
02/28/01 | AM- 6mi 40:47. PM- 9mi 1:02:26 | 15 | |
03/01/01 | AM- 8mi 56:34. PM- 3mi 21:51 | 11 | |
03/02/01 | PM- 10mi 1:09:21 | 10 | |
03/03/01 | AM- 8mi 57:10 | 8 | |
03/04/01 | MAC 3000m Race @ The Armory 8:52 - didn't get my splits, but I started in about 8th place and ended up 4th. Check My Races for details. 3mi up & 3mi down. | 8 | |
Week Summary | I wanted to run 8:45 at the 3000m indoor race, but I went out too slow and finished with too much left. | Total: | 81 |
03/05/01 | AM- 5mi on PaceMaster 35:16 @ 2% incline. PM- 9.1mi 60:12 on TM (at work) @ 2% incline. | 14 | |
03/06/01 | PM- 10mi 1:08:34 on TM @ 2-3% incline - calves still sore from race | 10 | |
03/07/01 | AM- 8mi on PaceMaster 56:45 @ 2% incline. PM- 5mi 35:48 (outside!) | 13 | |
03/08/01 | AM- 6mi 41:45 | 6 | |
03/09/01 | AM- 6mi 42:15 on PaceMaster @ 2% incline. PM- 9mi 63:03 | 15 | |
03/10/01 | AM- 21mi+ 2:27:27 around Morristown- ran first 10mi w/ Guy Gordon & Steve Semple, then Steve and I ran the last 11mi together. Checked mile splits a few times and was consistently around 6:45-6:50 toward the end of the run. Pretty tired the last 3 miles. | long run | 21 |
03/11/01 | PM- 10mi 1:10:11 - some right hip (muscle pain), not bad though. | 10 | |
Week Summary | This is the kind of mileage I should be able to maintain. | Total: | 89 |
03/12/01 | AM- 6mi 42:48. PM- 8mi 55:06 | 14 | |
03/13/01 | AM- 6mi 42:07 on PaceMaster @ 2% except for a 60 sec "hill" @ 10%. PM- 9mi 1:02:23 - lower right back hurt some. | 15 | |
03/14/01 | AM- 5mi 34:12. PM- 10:00 up, 6 x (3:00 hard / 2:00 easy), 10:00 down - TTR: 50:21 | 13 | |
03/15/01 | AM- 10mi 1:10:55 | 10 | |
03/16/01 | AM- 8mi 57:25. PM- 5mi 34:01 - brisk | 13 | |
03/17/01 | AM- 2.5mi up, 8x100m strides, 3x3200 (10:44, 10:42, 10:45) 1:00 rest, 2mi down | Threshold | 11 |
03/18/01 | PM- 21mi 2:25:10 - legs got tired the last 3 miles- some right ham pain | long run | 21 |
Week Summary | Tied my mileage PR - I'm going to reduce mileage next week. | Total: | 97 |
03/19/01 | DNR- 1st day off in 7 weeks | 0 | |
03/20/01 | AM- 4mi 28:54. PM- 1mi up, 6x400 (73,70,68,69,68,67) ~4:00 sendoff (400m jog btwn each), 2mi+ down | RE | 10 |
03/21/01 | AM- 8mi 56:06 | 8 | |
03/22/01 | AM- 5mi on PaceMaster 35:47 @ 2% incline | 5 | |
03/23/01 | 3000m Race 8:45.44 @ Reggie Lewis Center (1:12, 2:20, 3:30, 4:40, 5:50, 7:03, ??) 4mi up, 2mi down plus 200m in 28.75 | 8 | |
03/24/01 | 800m relay leg 2:08.8 - 2mi up, 4mi+ down | 7 | |
03/25/01 | PM- 8mi 57:15 - quads sore | 8 | |
Week Summary | Satisfied with 3000m race (indoor PR), but my quads are sore and my 800 was pretty sad. | Total: | 46 |
03/26/01 | AM- 5mi 36:04 - lower right back hurts. PM- 9mi 1:02:17 - quads sore. | 14 | |
03/27/01 | AM- 5mi 34:08 - lower right back hurts, ice. PM- 2mi up, 4x100m strides, 3x2mi (10:41, 10:41, 10:42) 1:00 rest, 2mi+ down - quads getting better. | Threshold | 15 |
03/28/01 | AM- 8mi 56:50 - lower right back hurts, ice. PM- 5mi 34:45 - legs tired & heavy | 13 | |
03/29/01 | AM- 10mi 1:09:43. PM- left for Illinois. | 10 | |
03/30/01 | PM- 10mi 1:09:17 | 10 | |
03/31/01 | Wheaton College Invite 5000m 15:05 (1:11, 2:24, 3:36, 4:49, 6:01, 7:16, 8:29, 9:44, 10:56, 12:08, 13:21, 14:33) 3mi up, 2mi down. light rain/breezy | 8 | |
04/01/01 | PM- ~22mi 2:29:45 - I checked my splits against mile markers on the path and I averaged around 6:50. I ran about 1.5mi hard, about 6:00 pace. left kneecap hurt toward the end. | long run | 22 |
Week Summary | Good mileage, decent race but my knee is hurting after the long run probably because I haven't been stretching or doing my knee exercises lately. By the way, my time listed on the Wheaton College Invite website is wrong. Three people timed me in 15:05 (including myself). I don't know how they came up with 15:08. | Total: | 92 |
04/02/01 | AM- 4mi 28:09. PM- drove back to NJ- left kneecap hurts. | 4 | |
04/03/01 | DNR- sick, sore throat/fever | 0 | |
04/04/01 | PM- 10mi 1:09:52 | 10 | |
04/05/01 | AM- 5mi 35:04. PM- 2mi up, 8x100m strides, 6x880y (2:25, 2:25, 2:25, 2:25, 2:25, 2:24) 4:55 sendoff (400m jog rest), 2mi+ down - lower right back, upper right quad and left kneecap hurt. Ice. | VO2 | 14 |
04/06/01 | AM- 8mi 58:42 - slow. upper rt quad/hip hurts and moderate left kneecap pain - got electric stim for hip | 8 | |
04/07/01 | AM- 10mi 1:10:49- left arch hurt some | 10 | |
04/08/01 | PM- 2mi+ up, 6x100m strides, 6400m continuous (5:30, 10:51, 16:12, 21:33), 2mi+ down- wore arch strap to support left arch. some rt. hip pain | Threshold | 9 |
Week Summary | I've got a PT appointment monday (4/9) to help clear up this hip problem. It seems to be a muscle strain- nothing serious. I'm hoping to run more miles next week. | Total: | 55 |
04/09/01 | PM- 5mi 33:38 - brisk. left kneecap hurt some, got electric stim for hip strain | 5 | |
04/10/01 | PM- 10mi 1:10:15 - lower right back and right hip hurt | 10 | |
04/11/01 | AM- 8mi 57:58. PM- 5mi 34:33 | 13 | |
04/12/01 | PM- 10mi 1:08:33 - picked up the pace toward the end. ran w/Angelo, Rich, Gary & John | 10 | |
04/13/01 | PM- 8mi 54:16 | 8 | |
04/14/01 | AM- 2.5mi up, 8x100m strides, 7x800m (2:26, 2:25, 2:29, 2:29, 2:26, 2:28, 2:25) 4:50 sendoff (400m jog btwn each), 3mi down- pretty windy- some hip and left knee pain. ice. | VO2 | 11 |
04/15/01 | AM- 17mi 1:59:10 - slight hip and knee pain, legs tired. ice. | long run | 17 |
Week Summary | My right hip problem seems to be getting better, next race will be Sparta 5K on April 28th. | Total: | 74 |
04/16/01 | PM- 10mi 1:09:02 | 10 | |
04/17/01 | AM- 6mi 40:10 - lower right back hurts, ice. PM- 10mi 1:09:31 | 16 | |
04/18/01 | AM- 8mi 56:43. PM- 5mi 33:59- brisk | 13 | |
04/19/01 | PM- 2mi up, 8x100m strides, 4x1mi (5:16, 5:17, 5:18, 5:16) 1x2mi (10:30) 6:20 sendoff, 3.5mi down | Threshold | 12 |
04/20/01 | DNR- way sick with stomach flu | 0 | |
04/21/01 | DNR- still sick 102 fever, vomiting, diarrhea... you get the picture | 0 | |
04/22/01 | DNR- still sick and dizzy | 0 | |
Week Summary | I just got clobbered by whatever bug infested my system. | Total: | 51 |
04/23/01 | DNR- just too weak and tired | 0 | |
04/24/01 | PM- 5mi 36:29 - tired and stomach upset during run | 5 | |
04/25/01 | AM- 5mi 35:20 - still tired | 5 | |
04/26/01 | PM- 8mi 54:54 - starting to feel better, took a nap during lunch | 8 | |
04/27/01 | AM- 7mi 49:50 | 7 | |
04/28/01 | Main Street 5K 15:39 - 6th place. 2mi up, 3mi down. Good effort, had big kick down last hill & caught 2 runners. Details in my races. | 8 | |
04/29/01 | DNR- way tired - maybe I'm still recovering from being sick. | 0 | |
Week Summary | Not a well-timed sickness... hopefully I'll be able to resume solid training | Total: | 33 |
04/30/01 | AM- 8mi 56:01- left arch hurts. PM- 5mi 34:59 - wore brace on left arch | 13 | |
05/01/01 | PM- 10mi 1:10:35 - left arch hurt some, wore brace. ice after run. | 10 | |
05/02/01 | AM- 5mi 34:27. PM- 1mi up, 6400m continuous (5:15, 10:42, 16:05, 21:31) 3mi down | Threshold | 13 |
05/03/01 | AM- 8mi 57:01 - right ham hurts. PM- 5mi ~35:00 | 13 | |
05/04/01 | AM- 8mi 55:41. PM- 5mi 34:18 - left arch and right ham pain | 13 | |
05/05/01 | AM- 10mi 1:10:49 - left arch hurt. ice. ART for right hamstring | 10 | |
05/06/01 | PM- 8mi 55:41 - left arch pain. | 8 | |
Week Summary | good week, but need more VO2 workouts | Total: | 80 |
05/07/01 | DNR - very tired and run-down - got massage for ham/calves | 0 | |
05/08/01 | PM- 2mi up, 8x100m strides, 5x3/4mi (3:40, 3:42, 3:40, 3:40, 3:37) 6:45 sendoff (1/4mi jog), 3mi+ down. not too hard, except for last repeat. | VO2 | 11 |
05/09/01 | PM- 5mi 35:15 - left arch taped. | 5 | |
05/10/01 | PM- 7mi 48:45 @ Danada Forest Preserve (Wheaton, IL) | 7 | |
05/11/01 | Dr. Keeler Invite @ North Central College 10000m 31:11.86 (4:59, 10:00, 15:01, ?:??, 25:01, 30:03) 4mi up, 2mi down. 45deg/light breeze. check my races for details | 12 | |
05/12/01 | PM- 12mi 1:28:10 w/ Bill Kabasenche, Tim Stitzel, Matt Wilson and Neal Christopherson (college buddies) - ran easy, legs sore. | 12 | |
05/13/01 | DNR - legs heavy/sore | 0 | |
Week Summary | I ran my fastest 10K/10000m time since '92, but was shooting for sub 31:00. However, I had a great time with some running buddies from college. In fact, Bill Kabasenche won my race in 30:30. | Total: | 47 |
05/14/01 | PM- 10mi 1:09:45 - arch is taped, but still some arch pain | 10 | |
05/15/01 | PM- 2.5mi up, 8x100m strides, 6x800m (2:23, 2:27, 2:24, 2:27, 2:25, 2:25) 4:45 sendoff (400m jog btwn ea.), 3mi down - left arch hurts | VO2 | 10 |
05/16/01 | PM- 8mi 55:49 | 8 | |
05/17/01 | DNR - Ryan Douglas Cross born at 12:27PM | 0 | |
05/18/01 | DNR - doing the new dad thing | 0 | |
05/19/01 | AM- 6mi 39:21 - left arch hurts | 6 | |
05/20/01 | Midland 15K - 48:29 (5:04, 10:15, 15:37, 20:44, 26:13, 31:23, 36:44, 42:08, 46:59) 8th place. 2mi+ up, 2mi+ down. I was hoping to run about 48:10, but I'm satisfied with my race. Check my races for details. | 14 | |
Week Summary | I'm a new dad! My next race will be the Ridgewood 10K on 5/28. | Total: | 48 |
05/21/01 | DNR- brought Jennifer and Ryan home from the hospital | 0 | |
05/22/01 | PM- 5mi 34:34 - left arch and knee/shin hurt | 5 | |
05/23/01 | PM- 9mi 1:07:27 w/Gary Rosenberg and Angelo Harasts | 9 | |
05/24/01 | PM- 5mi 35:07 - pain below left patella tendon at top of shin | 5 | |
05/25/01 | PM- 5mi 34:55 - pain below left patella tendon - ice, ibup. | 5 | |
05/26/01 | AM- 8mi 54:42 | 8 | |
05/27/01 | PM- 5mi 35:54 | 5 | |
Week Summary | I'm gonna have to deal with my new knee pain soon... just 2 more races and then I'll take care of it. | Total: | 37 |
05/28/01 | Ridgewood 10K - 31:29 (5:02, 10:05, 15:14, 20:23, 25:27, 30:28) 3rd place. 3mi up & 3mi down. I was shooting for 31:00 but was not able to push under 5:00 pace. It was a little humid, but not too bad. I had a decent kick again... | 12 | |
05/29/01 | AM- 6mi 40:23 | 6 | |
05/30/01 | DNR | 0 | |
05/31/01 | PM- 5mi 34:13 | 5 | |
06/01/01 | PM- 5mi 35:53 | 5 | |
06/02/01 | DNR | 0 | |
06/03/01 | DNR | 0 | |
Week Summary | left arch & pain below left patellar tendon are not better. i'm taking next week off... | Total: | 28 |
06/04/01 | DNR | 0 | |
06/05/01 | DNR | 0 | |
06/06/01 | DNR | 0 | |
06/07/01 | DNR | 0 | |
06/08/01 | DNR | 0 | |
06/29/01 | AM- 6mi 39:02 | 6 | |
06/10/01 | DNR | 0 | |
Week Summary | I took a week off in the hopes my arch and knee would heal... | Total: | 6 |
06/11/01 | DNR | 0 | |
06/12/01 | PM- 8mi 55:22 - right ham tight & left arch hurts some | 8 | |
06/13/01 | DNR | 0 | |
06/14/01 | PM- 10mi 1:09:04 - brisk, ran with Chad McKonly, Gary Rosenberg, Dom Grillo and Mark Schoenfeld | 10 | |
06/15/01 | PM- 4mi 28:54 - left knee/shin hurts. Got ART treatment for right hamstring | 4 | |
06/16/01 | AM- 8mi nt - left knee/shin hurts (below where patella tendon attaches to tibia), some right ham pain. ice knee. | 8 | |
06/17/01 | PM- 8mi 55:01 - some left knee/shin pain, rt ham feels better, moderate left arch pain. ice/ibuprofen | 8 | |
Week Summary | Total: | 38 | |
06/18/01 | PM- 8mi 55:23 | 8 | |
06/19/01 | PM- 8mi nt | 8 | |
06/20/01 | AM- 5mi 35:38 | 5 | |
06/21/01 | PM- 10mi 1:01:22 - ran the middle miles hard w/Brian Harris, Gary Rosenberg and Tony Cioce. good hard run. | 10 | |
06/22/01 | AM- 8mi 57:07 - left arch pain. ibuprofen | 8 | |
06/23/01 | AM- 10mi 1:10:19 - taped arch. | 10 | |
06/24/01 | PM- 8mi 57:41 | 8 | |
Week Summary | Total: | 57 | |
06/25/01 | DNR - While volunteering in the inner city of Chicago, my mom blew out her knee (torn meniscus), so I flew to Chicago last night & drove my mom back to NJ today. | 0 | |
06/26/01 | PM- 7mi 48:34 - slight arch pain that lessened as the run progressed | 7 | |
06/27/01 | AM- 8mi 55:14. PM- 8mi 55:26 - some left arch pain | 16 | |
06/28/01 | PM- 10mi 1:07:36 - steady run w/Brian Harris, Gary Rosenberg, Tony Cioce and Dom Grillo. legs tired | 10 | |
06/29/01 | AM- 4mi 29:05. PM- 8mi 55:52 - legs dead tired. left arch pain - ice. | 12 | |
06/30/01 | AM- 15mi 1:43:03 - easy pace long run, enjoyable conversation, but hot and humid- ran with Elliott Frieder, Jonathan Frieder and Carlos Martins. legs felt good. arch not bad... | long run | 15 |
07/01/01 | PM- 2mi then arch pain & blister from arch tape job... limped home | 2 | |
Week Summary | Arch pain is sporadic and unpredictable... need to run more miles. | Total: | 62 |