tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post3358975873296808446..comments2024-03-16T18:17:07.224-07:00Comments on Nate Jenkins Training: Weekly Training Log February 23 to March 8 Soul Crushnateruns@hotmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851427962048556845noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-83180801883610153872015-03-10T13:51:55.834-07:002015-03-10T13:51:55.834-07:00No name- certainly flat courses are tougher, I thi...No name- certainly flat courses are tougher, I think that when you have vacation your ankles flex a lot more and you vary your body position more. I have seen little to no difference since working on the improved body position. Also after I got the ankle squared away there was a lot less vacation between the trouble I had on the flat and rolling courses.<br />Anon- I have a problem with using races as anything but just that a race. So no I wouldn't do that. I could see either adjusting things to target a later marathon or racketing back my goals for Boston and targeting a slower time based on what I can do now. But I wouldn't use a race as a workout I would still run the best I could in the shape I was in on the day.nateruns@hotmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851427962048556845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-33383070588437042752015-03-10T12:56:54.990-07:002015-03-10T12:56:54.990-07:00I have the same issue in my right leg and have mor...I have the same issue in my right leg and have more difficulty with flat courses than hilly routes or trails. It seems to "go" on the same spots in training which leads me to believe it's pitch of the road and my gait. I'm experimenting landing more on my heels than toes and seeing if that makes a difference. As well as trying to not land in front of my hips.. we'll see.. no namenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-1402300721293599592015-03-10T11:07:50.786-07:002015-03-10T11:07:50.786-07:00Good luck and hopefully some more yoga will cure w...Good luck and hopefully some more yoga will cure what ails you. If you have to miss one too many workouts - Any thoughts on running Boston as a supported long run and then doing Vermont City?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-59061229907158359652015-03-10T09:41:18.802-07:002015-03-10T09:41:18.802-07:00Anonymous and SJ- Thanks. I certainly think the ic...Anonymous and SJ- Thanks. I certainly think the ice and snow it has been too cold for slush for the most part are to blame for the toe. Though I think it could have been avoided with yoga all the same. In terms of the coordination issue on Sunday the course was pretty clear a few icy patches but basically ok.<br /> I agree that if I'm not able to salvage this block it is still setting me up well for the next cycle.<br />natenateruns@hotmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851427962048556845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-21379057528679592322015-03-10T05:28:53.635-07:002015-03-10T05:28:53.635-07:00Hang in there Nate. It's been a tough winter f...Hang in there Nate. It's been a tough winter for training. Anonymous might have a point. Spring is right around the corner. If boston doesn't happen I'm certain this block will set you up for future success later in the year. SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194003135347525809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-46297409198442525332015-03-09T06:00:50.032-07:002015-03-09T06:00:50.032-07:00Running on snow, ice, slush, etc. really alters my...Running on snow, ice, slush, etc. really alters my mechanics. More glutes and hams, less lower leg push off power. Maybe that's what's up. <br />Hopefully this is just a bump in the road. Stay positive! Rooting for you Nate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-25407488235974595252015-03-08T15:59:53.628-07:002015-03-08T15:59:53.628-07:00Thanks!Thanks!nateruns@hotmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851427962048556845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-39780782337317286602015-03-08T15:55:21.863-07:002015-03-08T15:55:21.863-07:00I hope that with a few days off, some yoga, some a...I hope that with a few days off, some yoga, some acupuncture and whatever else you use, it quickly recovers. While I'll be way behind you at Boston, you're one of the people I'm rooting for!M @readeatwriterunhttp://readeatwriterun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-79585532724541312872015-03-08T15:40:52.184-07:002015-03-08T15:40:52.184-07:00Thanks Lisl. You sure know something about that.Thanks Lisl. You sure know something about that.nateruns@hotmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851427962048556845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2274438111706927359.post-5581573719273208872015-03-08T14:46:21.657-07:002015-03-08T14:46:21.657-07:00Us crazy Riverhawks don't let injuries (or eve...Us crazy Riverhawks don't let injuries (or even surgeries!) stop us from reaching our goals. Keep up the hard work Nate! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16961982401243600265noreply@blogger.com