Stupid back

New type of workout?, Shalane, Kenyan Marathon team, Makau versus Geb, book on Sammy Wanjiru, US Olympic Marathon team running the Healthy Kidney 10K this weekend, Bekele is doubling up, and Lopez Lomong.

Monday, May 7th - 4.5 miles + drills.  Ran with Crystal at the Big River group run. Decided to try a different route around Francis Park instead of looping around like usual.  Back was really bothering me, but eventually loosened up.  No idea the pace, but probably 8:15-8:30 average, overall.

Tuesday, May 8th - 0!  Back was in agonizing pain.  Here we go again.  Wanted to go to speedwork, but went home instead of stretched for awhile and rested.  Not ideal

Wednesday, May 9th - 6.5 miles.  Ran with Matty D in Forest Park.  Back was a little better, but not much.  Really stretched hard in the Visitor's Center before he arrived.  The STL Track Club series had started, so was a packed house.  Nice day to be outside, but the sun was making it warm.  Averaged 7:30 pace all around - fun times.  Congrats to Matty for successfully defending his thesis earlier that day and graduating with his Masters degree from SLU!!!

Thursday, May 10th - 4 miles.  Bright and early with Crystal.  Out and back towards Home Depot on a cool morning.  Back was stiff, but a little better.  34:57 total.

Signed up for the Tour de Grove 5K impromptu on Saturday, so we'll see how it goes.  Just trying to get in a nice workout - nothing more than that.  Weather should be ok, so if I feel good I'll go for it!