Metcon

Saturday I ran about 1.5 miles at a bit over an 8 minute pace using the POSE method...or at least trying to. I ran in my Chucks. I had to stop because my calve cramped the fuck up. It still hurts several days later. I need to loosen it up. I've read that could happen while learning POSE until your calves are accustomed to bearing the brunt of your footfalls. Okay. Now I'd like that chapter finished so I can move on. Thank you.

I also did two Tabata rounds. The first was squats, and the second was 35lb kettle bell swings. Those were a lot tougher than I thought they'd be.

Outside 5k Neighborhood

I ran a 5k for the first time in a while. I tried running the entire thing using the POSE method. My time was 24:07, which wasn't bad for running in a way I'm not used to. My foot is killing me, and my calves are sore as hell from the POSE running.

Lessons. 1. Don't run when your foot is bothering you. Heal. 2. Work on POSE in shorter intervals at first. Running a 5k in what is essentially the first time I'm doing it is not wise.