AM run through the neighorhood

STATS - 3.8 mi, 57:17 (pace - 15:03/mi), 740 cal

Well, after spending this past week on travel for work and only working just once (Tuesday), I decided to take a morning run through the neighborhood. (Lord knows I need to burn off all those carbs I consumed during the during the week - LOL!)

It was too bad - there were a few moderate hills - which was a good thing since I'll have to conquer Cardiac Hill again in the Peachtree.

I'd been walking all week long in high heels and my knees were a little sore and achy.  So I wrapped the left one with the KT Pro Tape, but I didn't wrap the right one.  This helped a lot.  I should have wrapped the right too (it pained a little but not enough where I could attempt a slow 'wun').

PS: This put me over the top for the 1st MapMyRun.com Rock N Roll Challenge - run 13.1 miles in 2 weeks!

Long run on the treddy!

TOTAL: 6.39 mi, 1:32:00 (pace - 14:23/mi), 797 calHad to run twice on treddy @ the gym for 45:00 each since the treddy only goes up 60:00.  Included inclines in the routine in prep for Peachtree's Cardiac Hill!

Run #1: Run/walk - 4.5/4.0 mph - 2:00/3:00
Mile 1 - 14:23
Mile 2 - 28:27
Mile 3 - 43:49
45:00 - 3.17 mi
470 cal, pace - 14:11/mi

Run #2: Run/walk - 4.5/4.0 mph - 2:30/2:30
(except from  23:30 - 25:00, walked 3.5 mph)
Mile 1 - 14:01
Mile 2 - 28:11
Mile 3 - 42:01
45:00 - 3.2 mi
320 cal, 14:03/mi
Ran last 5:00 (40:00 - 45:00) @ 4.5 mph

Cooldown - 2:00: total 3.29 mi, 327 cal

My knees were stiff and my quads somewhat sore when I was done, but my knees didn't hurt too much.  I'm still wearing the KT Pro tape.

I'll ice down my knees then take a long hot soaking bath! AHH!

Track work - HATE IT!

3.95 mi, 1:00:15, (pace - 15:15/mi), 771 cal

Did intervals (6 X 400) @ local school track - 1st interval I was very winded. Concentrated on deeper breathing, which helped a lot. 6 X 400 would be 3.5 mi, but app recorded 3.95 mi. Wonder if running on outer lane made the difference?

Also, I wrapped my knees with the KT Pro tape and it seemed to work. My knees felt supported and they weren't as sore or aching. Running on the asphalt probably helped too, but I think the tape contributed too. I think I'll keep using for awhile.

Miracle Tape for Athletes?

Got an interesting ad in my email for a web special a couple of weeks ago for an offer that decided not to pass up.  Active.com promotes online specials called 'Schwaggle' - similar to LivingSocial and other sites, but targeted to active people.  I missed a few good specials in the past - GPS monitors, etc.  Well, an ad for KT Tape Pro really grabbed my interest.  It's promoted to help provide support and pain relief, including knee pain.  And it comes in bright neon colors - much, much, much prettier than the old fashioned ace bandage (LOL).  I decided to give it a try, only $25 for 2 rolls (regular price $45). 

Hopefully this works as advertised.

Click here for  KT Tape Pro Special!