FitOldDog’s Training Diary (Days 107-112 of 221), Aortic Surgery To Lake Placid Ironman 2014 - After The Flu

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Tree and lights at the track.

Countdown to Lake Placid Ironman

Days 107, 108, 109, essentially flat on my back with the flu (lots of people got it, not just me, so it’s not because I do bad stuff to myself!)

Days 110, 111, still very wonky from the flu, easy walks and starting to focus on arch activation and strengthening for the run (single leg raises and the like)

Sunset at UNC track.

It was a beautiful sunset during my run tonight at the UNC Track. Photo by FitOldDog

Guess you know why 111 is in big red letters - I’m halfway between my aortic surgery and the 2014, Lake Placid Ironman, so now things get serious in a happy kind of way.

Day 112, finally able to train (gently).

Workout: 5-mile easy run at the track, focusing on soft feet and relaxed style.

Felt good to run, but I have a lot to do before Placid. There is a big difference between 5 miles and a marathon off of a 112-mile bike ride through the Adirondack Mountains. I’ll get there!!

 

 

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