2017 training has officially started in our household. Our last race was the 2016 Bridge to Bridge run in Peoria. It was 4 miles and Wendy finished with a 41 minute time and I had it hashed out in 47. It was my first post knee surgery run and I require my pace to get much better in the coming months. We scrapped our 2016 race plan after that one and called it a season.
I always like it how when I dilate my arteries and pump a few extra litres of air through the lungs for the first time in three months how I quickly learn what the terms "vertigo" and "out of breath" mean. This last week has been a little tough trying to come up with a 2017 plan and getting the execution portion of it at least started. This year I will hit 3000 miles running and biking since I started back up in 2009 and I'm coming off that horrible 2016 season that included the knee surgery and some usual back issues.
I started this season off like most by seeing how different supplements and drugs are doing. Naproxen is now my 110% go to antiinflammatory for work and play, and a fish oil/niacin combo are my triglycerides controller. I've also been keeping dhea and arginine in the daily mix. Those will tick up more soon as I start lifting more in the gym. My goal is not to lose weight but to increase cardio output in shorter distances, even if we decide to finally run a half marathon again.
I ran an inderal test this week and it is clear that my target heart rate does go from 150 to 135. That is unacceptable and I will need to plan around that. The New Balance M980 will be my shoe of choice again. Wendy has been doing good with off season training and maintaining her 10 minute mile pace. A true warrior as usual..... Well it's time to go get fat! Happy trails.
EJ
