[Dennis]

<p>This is the 40x40 thread. To qualify: Be at least 40 years old and run 40 miles per week. This is a great motivational thread and free passes are given out generously. If you do run a race and post a RR, I'll try to link it in here.</p>
<p><br><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34);"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><b><span>40x40 for the week:</span></b></span></span></p>
<div style="text-align:left;"><strong>Dennis</strong> - 50 m. - 48th time this year hitting 40 miles.</div>
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<p><strong>Paul</strong> - 40 m. - .4 runs with a 16 mile LR last week.</p>
<p><strong><strong>Peter -</strong></strong> 42.33 m. - 4 runs with a 15 mile LR last week.</p>
<p><strong>Rassmussenmp</strong> - 49.5 m. -7 days running. Looks like everything between 6 & 8 miles.</p>
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<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34);"><b><span><span style="text-decoration:underline;">TAPERS & FREE PASSES:</span></span></b></span></div>
<p><strong>Orangemat</strong> -  32 m. - OM traveled to FLA this week. But had an 11 miler early in the week. </p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34);"><b><span><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Awaiting Updates:</span></span></b></span></p>

 

[Dennis]

<p>I am seriously battling some left foot arch pain. Its been off and on for 2 weeks. May need to take a pass this week.</p>

 

[ripvanracer]

<p>Dennis,  Just wanted to congratulate you on your great consistency of 40 mile weeks.  I think I made it about half the year.</p>
<p>Hope your arch feels better soon.  Arch pain is what put me out this summer and I believe it is originating from my sciatic nerve.  Hope yours is much more minor.</p>

 

[Peter]

<p>Thanks Dennis...take care of that foot!</p>
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<p>Sun 12.07 - snow & ice cut short my planned LR.,...:-(</p>
<p>Mon</p>
<p>Tue 10.52</p>
<p>Wed 8.03</p>
<p>Thur 10.47</p>
<p>Fri</p>
<p>Sat 8.27</p>
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<p>49.37 miles for the week</p>
<p>I miscalculated my miles and came up slightly short of 50....I'm calling it 50 anyway since I never count my cool down walks... </p>

 

[Dennis]

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<p>Great to see you back in here Rip. Hope your arch pain heals.</p>
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<p><strong>Thursday Morning Update</strong>: The last 3 days, I've ran 6, 6 and 7 miles all on a TM. I've done it in 1/2 mile and 1 mile intervals. That's about as far as I can go without pain forcing me to stop. I take a break for 10 minutes and can go again. I also believe I know what it is. I've been off work for 2 weeks which means I have been mostly barefoot around the house sans shoes and orthotics. The orthotics I've worn for a couple years because of previous battles with P.F. and I actually forgot they were in my work shoes. So now I believe my foot is reacting to not wearing them. Testing theory today.</p>
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<p><strong>Thursday Evening Update</strong>: I wore shoes all day today, then went out and had a nice & absolutely pain-free 8 mile run. Glad that's resolved. Just need to quit living like a hillbilly. </p>
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<p>42 miles this week.</p>

 

[OrangeMat]

<p>Gotta love orthotics! Glad you resolved that issue, Dennis.</p>
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<p>This week is going to be a complete bust for me, what with being away and all. Hopefully the new year will bring a return of my big weekly mileage trends. And if not, then not!</p>
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<p>Mon..... 5.5 miles</p>
<p>Tue...... 3.1 miles</p>
<p>Wed.... nada</p>
<p>Thur..... 4.25 miles</p>
<p>Fri........ 7.6 miles</p>
<p>Sat....... 5.85 miles (including 5k race)</p>
<p>Sun...... 14.6 miles</p>
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<p>totals: 40.9 miles (yes, made it!)</p>

 

[Paul]

<p>M - 8 miles</p>
<p>T - 8 miles</p>
<p>W - 8.2 miles</p>
<p>Th - 10.3 miles (2000 miles for the year)</p>
<p>F -2.2 miles</p>
<p>Sa - 14.5 miles</p>
<p>Su - rest day</p>
<p>______________________</p>
<p>Total - <strong>51.2 miles</strong></p>
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<p>Paul</p>