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!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
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.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
foot/leg update
Okay, I havent posted in awhile cuz I havent done much running. I've been in PT now for 3 weeks. (oh and went to St. Thomas for 1 week)
PT is going well, but painful. Check out the bruises in the pix. The foot pain was being brought on because of a bigger problem. The ITB, hamstring, and calf muscle all attached at the Femoral bone which with me was in a locked down position causing pain whenever I tried to run more than 1 mile. PT has been wonderful to work on this - ultrasound, deep tissue massage (or what I like to call torture!) and E-stim.
I was able to do 3.5 miles lastnight which is huge after all this time. Hubby asked me if I'd signed up for another 1/2 Mary since I made THAT milestone! :) ha ha. (not yet, but I thought about it)
I've included a pix of St. Thomas too. Gorgeous location our hotel was in...lots or relaxing.
PT is going well, but painful. Check out the bruises in the pix. The foot pain was being brought on because of a bigger problem. The ITB, hamstring, and calf muscle all attached at the Femoral bone which with me was in a locked down position causing pain whenever I tried to run more than 1 mile. PT has been wonderful to work on this - ultrasound, deep tissue massage (or what I like to call torture!) and E-stim.
I was able to do 3.5 miles lastnight which is huge after all this time. Hubby asked me if I'd signed up for another 1/2 Mary since I made THAT milestone! :) ha ha. (not yet, but I thought about it)
I've included a pix of St. Thomas too. Gorgeous location our hotel was in...lots or relaxing.
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