Ran a perfect race strategy-wise, much like last year's plan. First 5 miles in HR Z1, next 5 miles in Z2 and last 3.1 miles all out. Felt in top shape, but I guess my slower run time, as evidenced in last week's du, was no fluke. This left hamstring/booty pain is killing my run times. I was about 12 minutes slower than last year, and I'm stronger this year overall. The run is my thing, so this is very frustrating. To make matters worse, I felt close to bonking after mile 9. At mile 10, when this race becomes a 5K, my HR was actually dropping and so was my pace, which meant I just couldn't generate the power I needed. I think dragging the left leg, so to speak, affected everything, including glycogen levels.

I am going in for x-rays this next week and then hopefully will start treatment, probably physical therapy. That worked wonders on my IT band last year.

Gentle stretching, then ate half an orange, a PB and honey sandwich and tw chocolate chip cookies, which really helped the soul.


Left hamstring/piriformis muscle.


Really need to get the leg repaired. If I have to skip my two sprints to get/stay healthy for my two HIMs this year, I have no problem doing that.