Tuesday & Wednesday

Did the 12.7km loop both days and improvement both days at around 56 1/2 mins.Tuesday set off more reasonable pace and also weather a little cooler - after rough mid section - finished strong and feeling good.Wednesday similar but a little warmer with little or no breeze but low cloud cover and high humidity - thought I'd run slower but was surprised at time.

Monday

Back to the shorter run and was struggling a bit with breathing that got progressively worse by about 3km.Had to back of pace incrementally 'till breathing was under control - improved later in run and was a hard day to get time to a time of 58 mins - which is still slow - but at least a slight improvement.Toes still sore on right foot - of course.

Sunday

Remembered Claratyne today - but seemed to make me very sleepy and had afternoon nap after watching Monaco G.P.
Set off to do longer slower run but was a lot slower then I'd hoped.Wore Nike Frees - which I thought had caused heel injury.Although late it was still very hot and I struggled from the start.Had to stop twice - first to redo lace and then later to massage toes which appear more painful then ever - finished in a very slow 1:30 - ( last year I was running this as a short run and under 1:15)

Friday & Saturday

Hard going for both runs in the warm conditions - the main problem being not the heat but the heavily pollen laden air.
Seem to injest more and more the harder the breathing gets and results in stomach pains and a general related weakness.
Fridays run - set off reasonably hard - but soon was struggling and finished in a slow 1 hour.Saturday set off more reasonable struggled midway but finished well albeit with very sore right foot toes in 59 mins.
2 slow runs - I did have some Clarytin but forgot to take it....

Thursday

Good news and bad news - did the long slow option (17.5km), in a p.b. of 1:24 - but toes again so painful over last few km's - very
demotivational - and still shocked/painful hours after run.The toes are definitely going worse and not as hoped better.Seems like I might be limited to around 12km unless I can sort out toes.

Wednesday

Hoped for a faster run today as 53rd birthday - again wore racer trainers and thought I'd set off too hard at 3-4km where wheels started as usual to fall off.After struggling for a few kms I regained breath enough to finish stronger in a new p.b. of 55mins - big step forward - left foot still sore - got egg thrown at in last km - but just like their soccer team they were pathetically miles off goal the egg splattering against wall :)

Tuesday

Left foot was still sore ths morning - and it meant either miss the run again or make the decision to ditch the orthotics.
I decided to run in different shoes minus orthotics and ended up taking 56.5 mins - a new p.b. even though I didn't feel I ran that hard.Of course toes were still bad - but generally feel a lot more comfortable without the orthotics.The feet are still getting very hot and sore - today was the first real day of summer - with temps creeping up and the air thick with pollen etc.

Monday

No run today - the problem I've had for a while which I thought was laces damaging tendons on top of Left foot and deep blister forming underneath - turns out to be some kind of injury.It feels like a neuroma and in that exact spot.
Have taken Nurofen and slobbed about watching cheesy daytime movies - so feeling a bit negative reagarding being able to take any more with these orthotics.Hand is still a problem with 2 main knuckles  still very sore.

Sunday

Tried longer 17.5km run today - finished in 1:25 but usual crippling toe pain ensued and spoiled latter part of run.
Also orthotic bulge is causing a deep blister between toes of left foot - may have to try without orthotics soon.
Hand had turned yellow today - swelling gone down more but 2 knuckles quite sore.

Saturday

Hmm - tried setting off at a more realistic pace today and for same 12.7km loop managed 57.5 mins,still stuggled but not nearly as much.The question being - was it as good training not suffering as much.The problem is being limited by the amount of time I can run - I feel I have to flog it to gain any progress.....I'm just not happy running for less then 2 hours..

Friday

12.7km loop again - usual scenario - set off fine - just suddenly run out of steam at about 3-4km - struggled with breathing even though slowed considerably - is it age or a lung issue?Hand was improved slightly with swelling reducing and managed to complete run without a fall! - in 59 mins.

Thursday

Managed to get out for the 12.7km loop despite hand being very swollen and blue palm.Struggled to tie laces but was OK running just a lack of confidence in the toeless shoes being a trip hazard.Unbelievably with about 1km to go a girl on a scooter rode right under me causing me to anchor on and fell over her in an attempt not to knock her over.I landed on both hands but seemed to avoid any more injury.Her father was apologetic as he could see I'd done my level best to avoid the collision as she came diagonally across the pavement without thought of looking where she was going.
Drawn into conversation with neighbor so didn't manage to get to clock in apartment to check time so I'll say 60 mins but hopefully despite being breathless for most of the run was a little faster.

Wednesday

Stubbed my toe on a raised paver soon after starting the run today - injuring right hand after falling hard onto the concrete - so had to abort the run.Fortunately nothing seems broken - but blue trama marks to inside of hand and unable to use effectively.

Tuesday

Finally equaled my p.b. of 57 mins today over the 12.7km loop.Very strong tailwind for the first 4 or so km - which turned to headwind later.Still felt quite breathless in parts but could feel progress being made.

Monday

Back to shorter faster run today - 12.7km loop.It was a bit breezy but once out of the coastal wind was very hot.Pushed throughout the run and finished in 59 mins.No recurrence of heart issue from yesterdays longer slower run - as toes didn't get to same level of pain.

Sunday

Decided to try longer slow jog today - 17.5km - went well to begin with despite strong winds along coast.
After toe pain started as usual on right toes tried to ignore pain but with the intensity felt I was going into cardiac arrest and was gulping air hoping heart would settle.I really need to get these toes re operated on soon.

Saturday

Same 12.7km loop - but felt better about finishing in 58 mins - still off p.b. by a minute - but I pushed pretty hard for most of the run.

Friday

12.7KM Loop today - had a huge tail wind for the first 3-4km and really tried the whole way - so was disappointed to have taken 59 mins - about 2 mins slower then P.B. - but at least feet weren't quite as bad.

Thursday

Felt tired - even though well rested...so tried a the longer slower option 17.5km - was really slow and toes on right foot felt like a steam roller had ridden over them - from 40 mins - so finished very ragged - as usual when I try to run longer.

WEDNESDAY

Same time as yesterday 1hr - but felt a lot more comfortable feet wise - redid laces that were damaging tendons and it was good running in light rain - but not cold.

Tuesday

Better then yesterday - so must be considered progress - same 12.7km loop in 1hr.Immediately after setting off I realised that laces towards toes were aggravating tendons - decided to try and carry on - made for more uncomfortable then already with feet issues - but doesn't feel like any serious injury done.

Monday

Persisted with Mizunos - but was very slow for the whole run but at least didn't have to stop and finished in 1:02.Not so much concerned about time as being able to run with some level of comfort.

Sunday

Another bit of a disaster - I cut out the toes of a pair of Mizunos - so they'd fit my orthotics and try to give relief to toes.
The orthotics have a raised section under the insteps and I ended up stopping as the heat build up possibility if blistering became too great.Ended up taking 1:02 and not a promising start with the Mizunos.

Friday & Saturday

Friday - Had my best run yet for the 12.7km loop.Didn't run out of steam as usual and felt good in perfect cool windless conditions.Finished in equal best time of 57 mins - so very pleased.
Saturday - complete contrast to yesterday - felt tired all day in spite of lying in...decided to do longer slow run as recovery - but it turned out as a chore with sore feet and no energy.Finished ragged but didn't stop when toes were really sore so finished in 1:27 for the 17.5km

Thursday

Same 12.7km loop - managed 59 mins - it was great running weather again - said 14C for the local forecast - like running in air conditioned sunshine....

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Ran Monday 12.7km - but can't remember time,
Was away from Monday till Wed' so didn't get to run Tuesday
but got in a late run - 12.7km on Wed evening - 57 1/2 mins.