•4:00 PM
The best thing about the day after a long run is getting to go to the chiro for an adjustment. And it's a day off! Now for a little tens and ice.
3 years ago
•9:16 PM
I did my best to stay on the park trail and I made it for 10 miles but then I ran out of daylight. I came home and changed out of my trail shoes and headed back out. I tried to avoid hills but it was just too boring. I got 14 in and ran out of brain power.
I came back to the house and asked for some help to finish the last 4. My DH hopped on his bike and off we went. I had plans to doing the boring half mile loop 8 times but really just wanted to quit. No reason really just wanted to quit. So instead of the half mile loop I just headed away from the house. It meant a few more hills and that may have been my downfall. I made it out one mile and turned around and made it back in another mile. I still wanted to turn towards the house but knew I would be disappointed. We turned away from the house to get another mile but that's all I had in me. Knee started really bothering me. I made it to the house with 17 miles registered.
So analysis: knees sore and being iced, back sore and has heating pad, bottom of feet strangely sore and that's all.
No school tomorrow so I will be able to make it to chiropractor and I should have time to actually follow his advice and run on the alter G.
Found a great clearance sale at a local sporting good store and my DH bought me some adidas marathon shorts. Love them and they have a cute little running icon on them.
•8:43 AM
I am so tired. I took a nap yesterday and was still tired. I slept 9 hours last night and feel exhausted this morning. Still have 18 miles to run before the weekend is over. These long runs sure do take up a lot of time. Plus I have to run in the daylight so I can go on the park trail for a smoother surface but not kill myself because the city decided to grate(?) the path.
I was going to start at 5 this morning knowing it would be defiant to run in the street until the sun came up. However, when that alarm went off at 4:30, my brain and my body didn't want any part of it. Not sure how I am going to get myself united to finish this marathon training. Any ideas?
On another note we did get rain. My son's XC meet was a muddy mess. He improved his time from last week but is still afraid of success this season. He isn't running anything like he did over the summer racing season. Not sure what's up. By the way look at the shorts he likes to run in. Not quite what an elite runner would want but perfect for 7th graders!
•9:11 AM
I have been having some pain in my knee probably since the July 4 race. It hasn't been the same type of pain as my ACL or meniscus. It wasn't muscle soreness. It didn't really bother me while I was running but really bothered me after, really. I have iced, tensed, heated, taped, and braced. I was resigned to the fact that it was probably a stress fracture. I was waiting until our new insurance kicked in so I could go to the dr to get it checked out. Finally, yesterday I was able to get in to the chiro, (x-rays are cheaper here and he is pro-active). After a look at the x-rays, we(he) ruled out a stress fracture. There is some more wear and tear since the last knee surgery and it is clear the meniscus is completely gone now. My tibia was out of alignment and was rubbing on another bone or my knee cap. He said it was almost like a dislocation of the bone which could usually only occur with trauma. Is it possible that this has been out of place for 3 years? I have had pain in that thigh and calf every since my surgery. He wanted me to tens my calf and thigh because there was a lot of buildup of "knots" because of the tension on the muscles due to the misplacement of the tibia. He suggested no outside running but instead to try his Alter G machine. With a few "treatments" and a few weeks of alter g running, I should be good to go. His hours aren't that convenient for me since my daughter is going to school with me now. I think I will be able to get in for treatment 3 days a week and alter g running 2 x.
What that means is that I probably won't stop running outside. I just can't lose the cardio. This injury won't cause anything severe if I don't stop running, the pain will just continue. With treatment and a few adjustments to running, I hope to alleviate some of the pain. Just after one day of treatment, ice and new placement of the Tens unit, I am already much better. 18 miles this weekend will be the true test.
What that means is that I probably won't stop running outside. I just can't lose the cardio. This injury won't cause anything severe if I don't stop running, the pain will just continue. With treatment and a few adjustments to running, I hope to alleviate some of the pain. Just after one day of treatment, ice and new placement of the Tens unit, I am already much better. 18 miles this weekend will be the true test.
•6:14 PM
I forgot to mention that I got my race skirt in. I had to wash it first because it had a terrible smell to it. Still can smell it after so may have to wash it again. I love the colors. It is made by Running Funky. We went with the super hero print for the skort and the lightning print for the compression shorts. I had a blue shirt that matched it but it was sleeveless. I found another one today at Target. I really want some knee highs to wear but haven't found any close and don't want to pay more for shipping then I am paying for the socks. I still have a little while to work out the sock issue. I didn't think I would like running in knee highs but I really do. I will try to get a picture of the skirt. Aside from the smell, my only other complaint is the fullness of the skirt. It is really a fuller cut then I am used to. Glad I got the medium(uh hum)!
•6:13 PM
After much debate about the expense, the time, the nerves, I finally booked my room in Vegas. Looks like I will drive out with the help of a few willing souls and then drive home the day after the race. Because of my DH's job change I had to wait to purchase anything else for the trip until we got our finances back in shape. Flights and hotel skyrocketed so the trip was looking like it wasn't going to happen. I kept trying to figure out ways to make it work and looking at every bargain website there was. Because I was going by myself (DH can't go now because of new job), I didn't want to stay very far away from the race sight. That meant a higher priced hotel. I felt confident about being in Vegas by myself because the last time we were there was for a youth football tournament and my oldest son and I were by ourselves most of the time. Since the plane tickets were out, I didn't want to drive by myself. Luckily my mom and my aunt said they would go with me. My uncle will go if he can. So now we have a road trip planned. As soon as I get the confirmation email from the hotel, we will officially have a room. Race has already been paid for.
So now the key is to survive the San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll marathon and make it to the Vegas Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon 3 weeks later. I am so excited and so thankful to have family that will drop everything in their life to let me live mine. 18 days until 24thehardway, 40 days until San Antonio Marathon, my first, and 61 days until Vegas Half. Pretty intense end of year, but I am really excited.
Oh, on the weight front, I am stuck at 88 pounds lost since October 8, 2010. I wanted to be at -100 by Oct 8, 2011 but don't think I will lose 12 pounds in 4 days. Maybe I can make it to 90. I am definitely tired of dieting and my running is suffering because of the lack of calories. I will be adding more food to my diet after October 16. Just wanted to try to make my goal. Time to run so I better hit the road.
So now the key is to survive the San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll marathon and make it to the Vegas Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon 3 weeks later. I am so excited and so thankful to have family that will drop everything in their life to let me live mine. 18 days until 24thehardway, 40 days until San Antonio Marathon, my first, and 61 days until Vegas Half. Pretty intense end of year, but I am really excited.
Oh, on the weight front, I am stuck at 88 pounds lost since October 8, 2010. I wanted to be at -100 by Oct 8, 2011 but don't think I will lose 12 pounds in 4 days. Maybe I can make it to 90. I am definitely tired of dieting and my running is suffering because of the lack of calories. I will be adding more food to my diet after October 16. Just wanted to try to make my goal. Time to run so I better hit the road.
•10:08 PM
Tried my new running skirt tonight. Creases were much better. I loved the daisy print but I am thankful to the people at Skirt Sports for the replacement skirt which is a great purple print. I emailed begging my case for a replacement, return, or other helpful information regarding the crease. They were kind enough to mail me a new skirt and a shipping label to return the other skirt. The only thing I can tell that might have caused a problem was a small catch in the seam. What great customer service!
Long run this weekend was 12. I got 10. I got sick to my stomach. Not really, "I need a bathroom now" sick but just upset stomach sick. Definitely didn't fuel myself properly over the weekend. I do great with my fruits and veggies during the week but the weekend is another story. Plus we were at the boys stock show this weekend so way too much soda and not enough water. Also, very little sleep. Overall, the run was good. Legs felt fine. Lungs were good. Nose ran a lot. Weather was nice. It got too dark on me to stay on the trail so I had to finish on the road.
20 days until OKC 6 hour race.
Long run this weekend was 12. I got 10. I got sick to my stomach. Not really, "I need a bathroom now" sick but just upset stomach sick. Definitely didn't fuel myself properly over the weekend. I do great with my fruits and veggies during the week but the weekend is another story. Plus we were at the boys stock show this weekend so way too much soda and not enough water. Also, very little sleep. Overall, the run was good. Legs felt fine. Lungs were good. Nose ran a lot. Weather was nice. It got too dark on me to stay on the trail so I had to finish on the road.
20 days until OKC 6 hour race.
