Martes Run

Ran with Karen this morning to Ashton. Did a lap and returned home (4 miles). Ran very slow and did not notice any high HR peak (avg HR 127, highest HR 151). Tried to run on the ball of my foot most of the time. It was tiring but it seems like the best way to stay away from injuries.
Assen and Sophia went to their swimming class at Cville RC. Assen viisted the I-Fliers in the evening with Sebastian. He swam a test and was placed with the Sophomore group.  We'll tak to the coach and see when he can join.
Had dinner with Sophia at Noodles and Co. She war running around and ran into another girl, probably about the same age. They both went to the ground.  I asked Sophia to apologize, but she refused. It seems like she does not know we need to apologize when we do something wrong. Later in the evening, the kids were playing outside in the trampolin.  I called then and told them it was time to come inside the house.  Assen came, but Sophia called me an idiot. Assen asked her to apologize, but she refused. Karen talked to her, and requested she apologize to me.  We spent at least one hour and there were many tears in her eyes.  I talked to Assen, and asked him why Sophia is acting that way.  I asked him if I was doing something wrong. He said maybe Sophia is afraid of me.  I yold him there is no reason they have to be afrai of me.  I told him I love them both with all my heart.

Lunes

Went swimming in the morning and did 10 laps (10X50 mts). I found this bandaid in the water, and I used it to count my laps. There were old ladies swimming in the pool.  How can they swim?  They seem to float and move very slowly.  It's amazing to see them swimming.  Of course, there is thisother lady Mrs Pharm, who swims laps restlessly!  I know she is being swimming for years.  How much time do I still need to train to be able to swim like that, I wonder?

Assen and Sophia started their swimming class today.  Assen is taking Level Six, and Sophia is taking Level 2 pre-school, I think.

RunningWild Group Run

Rode my bike to RW and parked it there. Met with Gene and his two friends and went running with them until the first water stop.  That was about 1.8 miles. I noticed my HRM indicated up to 205 bpm while getting there.  That was strange! Decided to run back to RW as planned.  I am still very concerned about my stress fracture and don't want to hurt my metatarsals.  Saw Ben and talked to him for a couple of minutes. Then, his wife arrived too.

Ran on my trail gloves.  I think they are safe.  Although they are minimalist shoes, I really like them.  I did not wear socks, so my feet had more room in them. I think my metatarsals did not complain.

I would like to train for the Bix7. Not planning to PR, just to run it without injuries.  Would that be possible? It's only seven miles... That means I should be running about 4-5 miles next Sunday. I will swim Mondays and Fridays and run the other days.  Sounds like a good plan.

Garmin-Connect

Saturday

Decided to go for a run at the Trojan Track.  I did eight laps for a total of 2 miles.  Interestingly, my heart rate went very high (up to 195 bpm).  That was strange.  I wet the HRM before I left home and I also rode my bike to the track. That was weird. No pain in my foot, but it feels funny.  I am debating about getting a new pair of shoes.  Running on minimailst shoes on grass is perfectly OK.  Also, I never had any trouble running on the Trail Gloves.  I even ran the marathon wearing the trail gloves!
My toes still feel "funny." It's not pain.  But the toes feel like they are about to break off from the rest of the foot!  That's why I feel scared of running on pavement again. I don't want to go back to the doctor to tell me I need to completely stop running if I really want to get better.
I am thinking about joining the RunningWild group tomorrow morning, and just run 1.5 miles with them (for a total of three miles).  I am thinking that maybe, if I run three miles only, maybe my foot will be alright. The big question is which shoes should I wear?  The Nike's are more traditional, but they are old and tight.  The trail gloves feel good on my feet, but they are minimalist...  But I ran with them in the marathon, right?

Garmin Connect for Today

4th of July

Could not attend the parade this morning because I had things to do at work. Rode my bike to Ashton X Country and ran about 2.3 miles, then rode my bike back home. It's been hot and humid. I read Diane Nukuri-Johnson won the 8K Fifth Season race this morning. I saw her running yesterday on Melrose Ave. She will be running the marathon at the Olympics in London representing her birth country, Burundi.
We watched the fireworks in Coralville. They were spectacular, as always. Salvador and his family had us for dinner, together with several other families. We walked to watch the fireworks from his house. We kinda lost Sophia on our way back.  She started walking with Salvaador's wife Laura, but we didn't know it.  I knew she was safe.

Monday

Went swimming this morning at 7 AM and found the pool almost empty.  Swam for at least 500 yds.  Tried to combine front crawl with back stroke. The pool will be closed in the mornings for the next three days, so I plan to go running in the mornings. Esay, very easy, to let my legs remember how to run.

Mexico

Mexico has been a focus of interest for all hispanics in the US today. Polls indicated that EPN was leading the presidential race, but internet appears that the real leader is AMLO.  How peaceful the presidential transition will be?
Ran for the first time in a while.  Ran about two miles in the Ashton Cross Country field.