My training has tapered off a bit the past few weeks due to a hamstring pull. I was kind of waiting to see what setback I would encounter first and that was it. Between the strength training and mileage build up, I was bound to find a weak spot. It has been a nagging injury, but a good one to remind me that I have to build back up slowly. While I am currently dreaming of 2014 races and goals, the emphasis really has to be on consistency and patience day to day. Anytime you embark on a big race, the sage advice is to start slowly, let your body and mind get comfortable, and then build momentum as you go. That example is surely something I can follow right now.
Probably the best news to report is that I really have not thought much about my knee the past few weeks. I am reasonably confident in saying that it is fixed. In reality, it will probably be another month or two before I am totally recovered, but the early returns are very positive.
| Day | Miles | Notes |
| Monday | 2 | Gentle Hamstring test
Full Body Strength Training |
| Tuesday | Off | Drove to St George, UT |
| Wednesday | Off | Rest |
| Thursday | Off | Skipped St George Gobbler |
| Friday | 5 | Easy 5 |
| Saturday | 5 | Easy 5 before leaving UT |
| Sunday | 4 | Recovery Run |
| Total | 16 |
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