Kevin Alessandro Distance Running Coaching Services

Tonight I completed a 5 mile run, one of three in a row! I am begining to feel like my fitness is improving, but more than that I think my muscles are becoming better balanced as I continue to do various stretches/strengthing exercises at home. I ran all but one day last week running 27 miles. It seems so far away from the 100 mile highest week that I want to do enroute to the marathon, but I am happy for now.

As I return to running from this knee injury, I have been very conscious about easing into it. I am confident that slowly building my mileage is the smartest way for me to be competitive this spring. I have mostly run 3 mile runs, but I did 4 on Sunday and it felt pretty decent. With the help of my newly purchased whirlpool tub, I believe I have the tools necessary to train well. Now if I could just get up and run in the morning! Pictured below is the ice bath that is kept at 50-55 degrees for optimal recovery.

I have decided that I will be participating in the 2010 KDF Marathon in April. I have never run the mini or the marathon, but I have done the anchor for the relay a few times. My health will be the most important thing in my preparation for the event. I am overcoming a knee injury, but I have run the past few days and if I take it slow building back, I should be ready to rock and roll in the new year. I will post periodically about my progress, workouts, etc. There will be some videos and it should be awesome! check it out..