I was dodging pedestrians as I ran through Wellesley Center during my long run on Saturday. I was squeezing around a couple walking along the sidewalk when I almost ran into (and over) our newly elected Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Deval Patrick. He was getting out of his car and running into a restaurant when the near collision happened. Fortunately for him I was not quick enough to shout "No New Taxes!!!" when I brushed by him....
Saturday was a 14 mile run and it was tough from start to finish. Last week I felt like I was ready to conquer the beast but yesterday I struggled. My right knee continues to provide some problems but not enough to prevent me from finishing. Beyond a slight soreness in both of my knees this morning - I am pretty happy with my ability to recover from the long runs.
Next week is an 18 mile group run that begins at the Marathon start in Hopkinton. Hopefully I am up for it....
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I took two months off from indoor tennis to improve my right leg. Beyond my knee problems, I think I had a lower hamstring issue just above and in back of the right knee; this is OK now. My right leg gets tired and weak still after an hour or so of tennis or just walking. I suspect a nerve problem (which could be a back disk problem maybe....never have I had a back problem.)
My only marathon was four-plus times around Lakes Calhoun and Harriet at age 41 in 3:40:42 or so.
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