Big Sur Training Week 7 of 20

1/21- 3 miles (barefoot)
1/22- 3 miles (barefoot)
1/23- 5 miles (VFF)
1/25- 3 miles (VFF)
1/26- 12 miles (VFF)

Total: 26 miles

I went for a couple of barefoot runs this week, as my achilles issues seem to disappear when I take the shoes off.  I'm still doing most of my training in VFFs and will probably do the marathon in them as I don't have time to build my plantar skin back up to do it bare.  I'm also hoping the exercises my PT gave me will help with any issues I'm getting from the switch to VFFs.

Big Sur Marathon Training Week 6 of 20

Nearly back to where I need to be.  If I hadn't been derailed by the flu Friday.  I probably should not have even run today as I have had horrible body aches and a fever.

1/13/14: 6 miles
1/15/14: 3 miles
1/16/14: 4 miles
1/19/14: 8 miles

Total: 21 miles

Big Sur Marathon Training Week 5 of 20

Last week was still light on the mileage due to my posterior tibia tendonitis but I think I rested the perfect amount and was able to go for a very enjoyable 6 mile trail run today. I've been resting, ice, compression, elevating, stretching, etc... and will try to really run my easy runs "easy" from now on. I have a PT appointment Thursday and hopefully they can tell me what else I can do to prevent injury while I build mileage.

Week 5 of 20:

1/7/14: 3 miles @ 9:04 min/mi pace
1/9/14: 4 miles @ 9:45 min/mi pace
1/11/14: 3 miles @ 10:09 min/mi pace

Total: 10 miles

Big Sur Marathon Training Week 4

I probably ran too fast last week for my ankles because they feel horrible this week. I have an appointment with an ortho and PT clinic and have had to severely reduce my mileage.  I think its several things but mainly posterior tibial tendonitis.

Two runs- 4 miles, followed by lots of pain and a few days off and 3 "ok" miles today in compression socks.