So after a wonderful summer of running, I am on the "active injured list" with another stress fracture of the tibia (lower leg near inside of ankle) . The good news is no boot OR crutches this time. The bad news it happened again and we aren't really sure WHY. I am using orthotics, I have the correct shoes (we think) and I thought I was eating enough calcium. My Dexa scan a year ago showed I had the bones of a 20 year old :) The doc wants me to eat 1600 mg of calcium daily so this will take some major juggling unless I can get some thru supplements.
I am supposed to keep up with my regular running schedule except do it in the pool or bike. So, luckily I am pool running. I feel it is a harder workout than on land but a whole lot more boring. I'll have to bring out some tunes or something soon!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Gotta love the running!
Wish I knew about running and the way it makes me feel 20 years ago.
Been training for the 1/2 Marathon, next one in November. Saturdays we do the long runs with the group. Still struggling with odd aches/pains and doing PT. There was a controversy over orthotics in Neutral or Stability shoes. I've been doing neutral and finally gave in to a new pair of Stability shoes. Saucony Guide which offers light stability. Ran 4 miles lastnight with them and the aches/pains are gone! Interesting. Saturday we do 9 miles with the group!
Been training for the 1/2 Marathon, next one in November. Saturdays we do the long runs with the group. Still struggling with odd aches/pains and doing PT. There was a controversy over orthotics in Neutral or Stability shoes. I've been doing neutral and finally gave in to a new pair of Stability shoes. Saucony Guide which offers light stability. Ran 4 miles lastnight with them and the aches/pains are gone! Interesting. Saturday we do 9 miles with the group!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Half Marathon training begins!
This am, our first long run training session started. Gorgeous location in Charlottesville, and very shady. The cows, sheep and birds were doing their thing :)
We did a 2 mile warm up followed by a 5K time trial run. My mission was to do 29:05 and I did 29:18. Not bad, as I felt the hills were pretty challenging to say the least. We couldnt have asked for better weather - 60's and overcast. Perfect. Oh, and my orthotics were not as much of a issue as in previous runs! wooooo. Total with cooldown, 6 miles!
Let the season begin!!
We did a 2 mile warm up followed by a 5K time trial run. My mission was to do 29:05 and I did 29:18. Not bad, as I felt the hills were pretty challenging to say the least. We couldnt have asked for better weather - 60's and overcast. Perfect. Oh, and my orthotics were not as much of a issue as in previous runs! wooooo. Total with cooldown, 6 miles!
Let the season begin!!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Orthotics suck!
Finally got my custom made orthotics and they are very hard to get used to. I have run only 3 times with them and 3 miles is the most I can handle yet. I know there is a break in period....but at what point do you forget they are in your shoes?
Saturday morning I start with the Marathon group runs! woooo!
Check back then.
Saturday morning I start with the Marathon group runs! woooo!
Check back then.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Still Running!
i know, I'm not a good blogger. I'm still doing PT weekly for IT band and foot issues, but also signed up for the 1/2 Marathon group runs starting in 2 weeks. I'm excited. ONLY downside is that they start at 6:15 am about 30-40 min away. (I am not a morning person)
Did Core for 2 weeks and gained 3 lbs. I think it was the fruit and increased legumes. Switched to South Beach once more and I feel at ease again. Down 4 lbs in less than a week. I have to learn to listen to what my body likes.
So, until 6/21 I'm running 3 days/week and swimming as much as I can...and lifting 2 nights.
I'll try to do better. :)
Did Core for 2 weeks and gained 3 lbs. I think it was the fruit and increased legumes. Switched to South Beach once more and I feel at ease again. Down 4 lbs in less than a week. I have to learn to listen to what my body likes.
So, until 6/21 I'm running 3 days/week and swimming as much as I can...and lifting 2 nights.
I'll try to do better. :)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
DC trip
MY PT has been going really well. I was able to do 5 miles on Sunday!
Monday and Tuesday we went with my sister and her husband to DC. Saw all the war memorials, and museums, statues, and the weather was incredible. We stayed at a hotel that was part of a University for the deaf. Very cool place.
Going to PT and try running again tomorrow.
Monday and Tuesday we went with my sister and her husband to DC. Saw all the war memorials, and museums, statues, and the weather was incredible. We stayed at a hotel that was part of a University for the deaf. Very cool place.
Going to PT and try running again tomorrow.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
JMU Graduation day!
Our beautiful daughter graduated today and it was a wonderful day. Sunny, warm and fun for all. Very proud of our first graduate! :) She worked hard.
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