Joe's Daily Blog

Last week was truly a great training week for me. I really felt good, got all my training runs in and re-introduced a good dose of stretching to the schedule. I purchased some stretch bands & a new stability ball and both are a big help to my stretching  and core work.  I also took a ice bath for 1st time in several months. Like I told someone this weekend, I would rather suffer 15 mins than 3 days if I don't take it. It has a major impact on my recovery.

Monday - Stopped on Southern Pkwy and knocked out 2 miles as my training schedule called for.  I was sluggish and it was colder than the forecast predicted. Nothin special here, just a sloppy 2 miles.

Wednesday - Schedule called for 6 miles. I had to do it on the TM and that's no fun. I made it and it was tough but overall I felt strong. It was a solid run.

Saturday - Woke up and headed to the Just for Kids team breakfast and wow(!!!) what a turn out. It was great to see so many people willing to chip in and help a great cause. After the breakfast I did 12 miles. I knocked out the 1st 7 miles pretty easily and did the final 5 with a friend. I had a solid day of running. My best in many months.

Just wanted to mention the Just for Kids team. This is our 2nd year on the team and we are so proud to be a part of it. It's for such a great cause, Kosair Children's Hospital, and we are thankful to have the ability to run and raise money for the kids at Kosair.