feeling pretty good...

David · July 24, 2012, 10:59:48 PM

10+ months now and starting to turn the corner...putting in some good distance biking and holding a good.pace. Running has really improved...very hilly 11 mile run today in LP at 7:30 pace...no residual pain but my lack of fitness. Don't try minimalist shoes at all in your comeback...David

Dannywayoflife · July 25, 2012, 02:45:14 AM

Well done David that's very inspiring!

MaryEllen · July 25, 2012, 06:46:25 AM

David,
Congratulations... 7:30 pace????? Holy Hannah you're fast!!!! :D Explain your reasoning for no minimalist shoes on comeback? Thanks!

hernanu · July 25, 2012, 09:07:28 AM

David, you're doing great. Checked out some early posts, what you'd given up and are getting back to. Awesome.

Woodstock Hippy · July 25, 2012, 11:00:32 AM

I guess you were there for the race. Conditions seem to be as good as it gets. Hope your friends did well.

David · July 25, 2012, 07:32:54 PM

Yes, awesome week in Lake Placid for the Ironman. Wife & I (mostly Wife) had several athletes racing and we were up there to cheer and train. I feel the best to date. Muscles are cooperating and my fitness is returning. Almost signed up for next year, but did not. Fortunately I have the opportunity through a sponsor to sign up later in the year if I want (feel I am able) to do it. I certainly got the "tingle" which is a good thing.
MaryEllen, the minimalist shoes (innovate8) for me f&*(ed me up big time as I was trying to return to running after the BHR surgery. My calves and several other muscles kept pulling/tweaking every time I attempted to run faster and longer. Bottom line after I healed is that I went back to my normal shoe, which is a light weight racer anyway, and I have zero problems to date with those issues. The minimalist shit is way overhyped.
Hope is a wonderful thing...