Nice Semi-Long Run

Wednesday, December 26: North St Paul Community Center gerbil track, 15 miles, 202.5 laps in 2:06:43, average pace 8:27. Seemed like the natural pace was about 8:15 or so, but I did slow for water after the even miles and for gel or jelly beans after every four. We bought some organic jelly beans (no kidding) some months ago and sometimes put a few in little packets and use them instead of gels. Takes a lot longer to eat them than the gels, but they are so much tastier.

Breathing was four footfalls per full breath until the last mile, then three. Splits: 8:36, 8:15, 8:22, 8:14, 8:48, 8:11, 8:35, 8:17, 8:54, 8:15, 8:35, 8:17, 9:10, 8:19, 7:55. The only pain during the run was the left lisfranc ligament (recurring minor problem), but my right knee hurts a little afterward and muscles are a bit sore. Sore muscles are a good thing, knee is not.

This morning before the run I had a blood draw for the latest myeloma tests, an important set of tests which will show whether the current regimen of “alternative” treatments is working. The answer is in the bottle now, and I will post the results January 3.


Dinner a few days ago: Wild-caught Alaska salmon with organic yogurt and seasonings, organic chard with dried cranberries, onion, and pistachios, avocado with organic lime.