The Pan-American Masters games begin in Cleveland in 19 days. I have decided to forgo running the 1500m race because of a nagging hamstring issue in my right leg. I’m not sure that I can recover fast enough to run the 800m on Wednesday if I run a 1500m on Sunday. I have not tried a serious workout in about a week for fear of further aggravating my hamstring. Over the previous two weeks I had successfully completed some arduous mid-distance interval workouts. That consisted of upgrading my normal training pace, which I believe, probably irritated my hamstring.

Hotel and flight reservations are in place. The objective remains to arrive in Cleveland ready to run a fast 800m.

Today, Monday, is a beautiful 80° summer day.The heat wave has broken, and I will be out on the cinder track this afternoon to see how well my leg is doing.



Trying to build mitochondria with some  600m repeats tonight.  1 mile warm-up and stretching. On the 800 m cinder track. I ran 600 and walked and jogged 200. The 600s were at eight minute pace. (3:00) The recovery was less than three minutes.

I was cautious because of A complaining right leg hamstring muscle.

The workout was positive, but I will need some time off to be sure my hamstring muscle is cared for. Tomorrow will be swimming, whirlpool, and weight room. It’s just about one month until thePan/ Am Masters games. So I cannot afford a hamstring injury.

Stats are positive-

Tonight on the cinders I ran 4 x 800m with 2/3 minutes rest: 4:55, 4:29, 4:12, 4:18. Bambi’s Daddy checked on me every lap. It felt ok on the third day out from a full mile and a 800m double on Sunday. It was the first time I’ve ever done that double on a single day with only an hour rest. I did not get a split time on the 800m from the relay. but I was surprised by how recovered I felt running it. My calves are still a bit tight from the addition of spikes for the races. I need to incorporate spikes in my training gradually over the next month to prevent that becoming a problem at Pan-Am Masters if I try the same double over 3 days.

The mile time trial is was a modest success. 7/:21 seems ok for my first mile in over a year. It felt like I was running conservatively and hit the half in close to 3:30, but the second half was not strong enough, 3:50. Will need a little bit more middle distance aerobic strength and a little more guts to get under 7:00 in a month. Looking for 3;20 and 3:38/9.

Stats: Weight – 142+ !! Sleep – solid 8/10 nightly. Diet – 9. Legs/feet are injury free. Resting heart rate- 54bpm