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Half Marathon: 1:05:45 (Long Beach)
10K: 30:03 (Portland)

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AM - Off, besides a short walk/jog to the bus stop. No sense on taking any chances. I have very little to gain from an easy 8 miles, but a lot to lose if I let this hamstring issue go too far.

PM - Went for a walk around SHP w/ Andrea. A few hours earlier, it was the XC mecca... while we were walking, it was deserted. Congrats to all the guys and girls who ran awesome races today at states - several of the top HS runners in the state are on this blog.

Shaved my legs when I got home. That took forever, because its been about 5 years since the last time I did it.

Keep the Kennards in your thoughts.

Comments
From jtshad on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 08:04:23 from 204.134.132.225

I hope the hammy heals up soon to get you back to your workouts. You are being smart in taking the rest.

From Rachelle on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 09:33:44 from 199.190.170.28

Very smart call Jake. I wanted to respond to your response yesterday but I was babysitting a 2.5 yr old all day and never got back to a computer.

I think you have the right perspective about Vegas (or racing another half). If you don't have a chance of PR'ing because the hammy is holding you back there is really no sense in racing at all. I know you will make the right choice.

From runningafterbabies on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 09:43:24 from 71.195.219.247

Smart. smart. smart. The key is keeping that in focus all day. I get to 4 o'clock on a day off and that itch starts creeping in - It reminds me of the quote by Salazar that Andrea posted the other day. That hammy will feel better in no time.

From DaleG on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 12:44:42 from 98.202.43.67

Good idea taking some rest.

From Lulu Walls on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 19:58:49 from 166.70.240.95

What's up with guys shaving their legs? Ughhhh! Are you taking up cycling?

From Andrea on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 20:00:50 from 67.177.11.154

He had to shave them so I could do the e-stim without him crying when I pulled the electrodes off :)

From Lulu Walls on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 20:03:26 from 166.70.240.95

You have one?!? Can I be next? Oh, but then I would have to shave my legs... never mind.

From Andrea on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 20:04:41 from 67.177.11.154

Haha I just got one earlier this week. It's a very good quality one and you can come over any time to use it too. But yes, you must shave your legs!

From Jake K on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 20:17:08 from 67.177.11.154

Had to shave the legs for three reasons:

1. E-Stim electrodes

2. Massage pain reduction

3. Look better in Capri pants

Melody - your comment helped me squash that itch this afternoon and resist the urge to give it a "test" jog

From runningafterbabies on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 20:20:28 from 71.195.219.247

Way to exercise some major self control!

From Fritz on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 20:50:18 from 67.177.4.64

are you making rational arguments for shaving your legs? I don't think it needs to be justified. Shaved legs and hamstring injuries seem to be trendy these days.

From Faceless Ghost on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 07:36:34 from 69.169.149.5

I shave my legs because after so many years as a cyclist, I'd feel strange if I stopped.

And because it makes me look sexy.

From Rob on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 08:06:47 from 206.71.84.68

What's an E-Stim Electrode? Did Lance Armstrong use them?

P.S. I started shaving my legs when I was 14 and have never let them grow back out cause it drives me crazy.

From Jake K on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 08:36:54 from 155.100.226.191

I love how this turned into major support for dudes shaving legs! Take THAT, Lulu! :-)

Rob - E-Stim is not a Lance product. And once Oakley drops him (I think they are the only sponsor he still has) I will be able to say I don't use anything that he sponsors.

I should not say "E-Stim" though because when you google that, there are some freaky other uses for these devices. So we'll just call it the IF-5000 from now on, and if that makes me sound like Robocop, so be it.

http://www.wecontrolpain.com

Not sure if it does anything or is just a placebo, but it doesn't hurt to try it.

From Rob on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 08:43:10 from 206.71.84.68

:). That was funny, I should have taken your word for it and not Googled it.

I think I'll use sting rays instead, that way I can put them in my aquarium when I'm not using them for therapy.

From Lulu Walls on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 08:50:40 from 155.100.212.135

Seriously?!? I didn't know that there were so many of you out there...At least keep them smooth fellas. Nothing is worse than a "man" with prickly legs!

From Faceless Ghost on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 08:52:09 from 128.187.97.19

Scare quotes? Ouch.

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