April 12th,   Tuesday       8:30 p.m.

Blogging while Cousin Matty works on taxes.

Today was a  sunny day in Jackson, temperature about  55 degrees and light winds.   I set out for a recovery run with the goal of about 4 miles.  After a  half mile walk I ran 4 miles in 45 minutes on the local roads.  It was a very   comfortable effort with no attempt  to increased speed.  This was another good opportunity to work on running form elements ie;  foot strike, arms,  belly breathing and stride.  Completed all the appropriate pre and post run procedures

A THOUGHT FOR + 70 RUNNERS 

The link below will take you to the website of Dr. Gabe Mirkin.  Dr. Mirkin is an 81 year old doctor who is a former runner and currently a bike enthusiast. Dr. Mirkin has written about health and fitness and training for  decades.  His current posts in his weekly e-Zine  are dedicated to fitness for seniors. I especially like his posts because he bases all of his comments on research that has been done at universities and health institutions throughout the world.  I think it is excellent information for + 70 runners.  If you go to the site and register your email address,  he will send you for free his weekly e-Zine.  I recommend it highly.  I base a good deal of my training and general healthy lifestyle choices on  Dr Mirkin’ s recommendations.   Not all, but a good deal.  It just so happens that much of what he recommends is in agreement  what I have practiced as a coach for the last 40 years. Ha Ha..  A smart man!

http://www.drmirkin.com/weekly-ezine

STATS

AM HB  – 55BPM

I-MAD  –  3      FELT  GOOD RUNNING TODAY

WEIGHT   153#

SLEEP –  9 hours

Workout-     4 miles in 45 minutes

Getting a few bucks back!  Yes