Day # 55: 60 Minutes of Cross Training (Men's League Soccer)

Well, we lost a tough a game today to the #2 ranked team in our league. It was a dissapointing loss as we hit the crossbar twice during the game. However, it was a good physical workout and I am definitely exhausted.

Day # 53: 6 Mile Run w/ Groin Injury

Ouch. All of last night I pretty much stayed awake with a pain in my right groin from over-extending for a kick during the game. Today at work I still felt the pain and had to walk around the office favoring the muscle. Tonight, I knew I had to stay dedicated to the training program, but not overdo it and sustain a permanent injury. As a result, I ended up running the full 6 miles tonight, but ran it extremely slow (apprx. 9 min/mile avg). I finished the 6 mile run in 52:18. This was actually a mixed blessing. I really needed to log a few slower runs and was able to because of my injury. I look forward to resting the muscle tomorrow and getting ready for my Men's league soccer game on Saturday.

Day # 52: 50 Minutes of Soccer (Cross-training)

I laced up the Copas for the first time in a few weeks and kicked the old round ball around for a little while. We won the game 9-2. I managed 3 goals and 2 assists before taking a break and letting the time run out. It should be noted that after the second goal, I tweaked my right groin muscle. It felt really sore after the game, and still does tonight.

Day # 51: 3 Miles on the Treadmill in 22:32

I have finally reached day #50 of the training! A bit of a personal milestone because I wasn't sure at the beginning that I would even make it this far. I was too tired to run this morning, and from training I have learned that you have to listen to your body. As a result, I figured on running tonight after work, but I forgot Sara got us free tickets to the advanced screening of "The Man" featuring Samuel L. Jackson & Eugene Levy. Learning of the change in plans, I hit the gym at lunch time for a quick 3 miles on the treadmill. I puposely ran the first mile in 8:00, then ran the 2nd mile in 7:34, then ran the 3rd mile in 6:58, thus running a total of 3 miles in 22:32. I felt comfortable throughout the run, and according to the machine, I burned 401 calories in the process.

Weight = 168

Day # 49: 5+ Miles of Walking

Walked from my place on Beacon Hill to Downtown Crossing area, then walked across both parks, all the way down Newbury to the end, then all the way back up Boylston St., back through the parks and back to my apartment. I only mention this walk because it was extensive and I needed it because my leg muscles were feeling a bit sore today from my 12 mile run yesterday. Tomorrow I am going to take the day off and try to stay off my feet.