It is not supposed to be easy

Just today, Tony and I were running at the Olmsted. The plan was  to run the 12 mile loop for the Cool Ride and Tie to be held on  October  1, 2011. Shortly after coming up difficult, snarly, steep Pig Farm trail, I yelled out to Tony "this is not easy". Tony replied "it's not supposed  to be easy". I thought that his reply would be a good  title for today. Trail running is not easy. In fact, trail running  is difficult. Periodically, trail runners develop injuries. Just yesterday, I met with Tom an endurance, ride and tie, and trail runner. He just had his fourth meniscus surgery and meets with the surgeon again this Thursday. Unfortunately, for Tom he is  not able to currently run. He is only 59 . By the way, he claims that he was faster than Tony.(only in his dreams)  Tony disputes it.

I remember talking with Geno  Ortiz a massage therapist on the big island of Hawaii. Geno told me that people who competed in triathlons have fewer injuries than trail runners. He attributed that to the cross training ( biking and swimming ). They don't develop overuse injuries like the trail runners. Periodically, I think of biking, jump roping, treadmill etc. as a possible cross training activity. However for me, I seem to like trail running the best. I make sure to stretch  and incorporate Bob Anderson's list of stretches. I also purchased orthotics. I  recommend  stretching and orthotics  to all you runners.

My book "It Has Nothing To Do With Age " has undergone the editing process. I am now looking to have it published. It will be including segments in Bogs to come. I welcome your feedback and input.