I ran Monday and Tuesday, and took yesterday and today off. I got a massage today and had the therapist focus on my lower extremities and I feel a lot better. The soreness including shin splints have subsided! I hope to be able to run tomorrow and Saturday as well.
Tuesday 10/7: 3 miles
Wednesday 10/8: off
Thursday 10/: off
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Onward and Upward
Despite not wanting to run today I got on the treadmill and did it. I ran 3 miles in 39 minutes, and that is including a 4 minute walking warmup.
After the run I went to yoga.
Since my brisk walk yesterday I have some shin pain and pain on dorsiflexion- some overuse pain. So I have been icing and took some tylenol.
I hope the pain subsides a bit because I have one more run scheduled for tomorrow before my rest day on Wednesday. It's not injury pain, just some muscle soreness that goes away for the most part when I move around. It's the sitting around that exacerbates the issue!
Monday 10/6: 3 miles, 1 hour yoga
After the run I went to yoga.
Since my brisk walk yesterday I have some shin pain and pain on dorsiflexion- some overuse pain. So I have been icing and took some tylenol.
I hope the pain subsides a bit because I have one more run scheduled for tomorrow before my rest day on Wednesday. It's not injury pain, just some muscle soreness that goes away for the most part when I move around. It's the sitting around that exacerbates the issue!
Monday 10/6: 3 miles, 1 hour yoga
Sunday, October 5, 2008
a wash
Last week was a wash. I can't believe how quickly I can go downhill. No workouts Tues-Sat. and a bad week of eating things that are not good for me. The only ting I can do is move forward, however, so I briskly walked 5 miles today.
I hope that my resolve will be stronger this week. I only have one evening away from home this week so hopefully it will be easy for me to get back on track.
Tues 9/30- no workout
Wed 10/1- no workout
Thurs 10/2- no workout
Fri 10/3- no workout
Sat 10/4- no workout
Mileage for the week was 8.7 miles.
Sun 10/5- 5 miles brisk walking outside, 1 hour 21 minutes.
I hope that my resolve will be stronger this week. I only have one evening away from home this week so hopefully it will be easy for me to get back on track.
Tues 9/30- no workout
Wed 10/1- no workout
Thurs 10/2- no workout
Fri 10/3- no workout
Sat 10/4- no workout
Mileage for the week was 8.7 miles.
Sun 10/5- 5 miles brisk walking outside, 1 hour 21 minutes.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
les runs
I ran yesterday- 2.5 miles, and did a one hour yoga class. Tonight was an impromptu day off because I went out to dinner.
September total: 51.4 miles
At least I broke 50 miles! Compared to last month's 40.85 that is a good increase. Not too much but enough to continue fitness.
I am doing the Congo Run for Women 10k this Sunday and on 10/18 I'm headed down to Bisbee for the Bisbee 1000 stair climb. It's a 5k through town on some of the historic stairs. Looks like fun!
Mon 9/29: 2.5 miles, 1 hour yoga
Tues 9/30: no workout
September total: 51.4 miles
At least I broke 50 miles! Compared to last month's 40.85 that is a good increase. Not too much but enough to continue fitness.
I am doing the Congo Run for Women 10k this Sunday and on 10/18 I'm headed down to Bisbee for the Bisbee 1000 stair climb. It's a 5k through town on some of the historic stairs. Looks like fun!
Mon 9/29: 2.5 miles, 1 hour yoga
Tues 9/30: no workout
Sunday, September 28, 2008
more
I just did 10k on the treadmill. It wasn't difficult until the last half mile or so. I took walk breaks every 6 minutes and halfway through I stopped to go to the bathroom. My total time was 81 minutes. Afterwards I stretched out well and took a shower.
Even though i've been lamenting about my inability to run 5 days per week, I tallied up my miles for September and I've done 48.9 miles with 2 more days to go. I anticipate that I'll finish September with 53.6 miles. I ran 40.85 in August so this is a decent (and manageable) increase. I don't think I want to go more than 60 miles in October. Slow mile buildup is the key to not getting injured!
Speaking of injuries, yesterday my foot felt like a dead fish flopping in my shoe for about the last half mile of that 5k. Today on the treadmill, I had a couple of twinges but nothing that was debilitating. I hate to do the majority of my miles on the treadmill but the surface really seems to be forgiving on my foot. And at least I'm able to run somewhere!
Sun 9/28: 6.2 miles
Even though i've been lamenting about my inability to run 5 days per week, I tallied up my miles for September and I've done 48.9 miles with 2 more days to go. I anticipate that I'll finish September with 53.6 miles. I ran 40.85 in August so this is a decent (and manageable) increase. I don't think I want to go more than 60 miles in October. Slow mile buildup is the key to not getting injured!
Speaking of injuries, yesterday my foot felt like a dead fish flopping in my shoe for about the last half mile of that 5k. Today on the treadmill, I had a couple of twinges but nothing that was debilitating. I hate to do the majority of my miles on the treadmill but the surface really seems to be forgiving on my foot. And at least I'm able to run somewhere!
Sun 9/28: 6.2 miles
Saturday, September 27, 2008
run
I ended up with 13.6 miles this week. No workouts Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. This morning I did the Moon Valley Grasshopper Bridge 5k. I didn't race it at all, just a nice leisurely 5k since I have been doing all of my running on the treadmill. I jogged the first 2 miles without stopping to walk and then I walked at the mile 2 water stop and then on the part on the soccer field. I don't like running on grass at all. I couldn't feel my foot for the last half mile or so.
I'm doing okay but I would really like to try to run 5 times per week. I can't seem to do more than 4 days per week.
Wed 9/24: no workout
Thu 9/25: no workout
Fri 9/26: no workout
Sat 9/27: 5k race
Edited to add: Results are finally posted and I came in at 44:12. Like I said, I didn't have any particular goals for this race, just get out there and have fun. I know I could have pushed harder, but why risk injury?
I'm doing okay but I would really like to try to run 5 times per week. I can't seem to do more than 4 days per week.
Wed 9/24: no workout
Thu 9/25: no workout
Fri 9/26: no workout
Sat 9/27: 5k race
Edited to add: Results are finally posted and I came in at 44:12. Like I said, I didn't have any particular goals for this race, just get out there and have fun. I know I could have pushed harder, but why risk injury?
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
a las corridas
I did 3 miles tonight. It was hell, pure hell. Actually, it wasn't that bad, I had energy, foot didn't hurt too much, didn't cramp and even sprinted the last tenth of a mile. Well, sprinted is using the term loosely, but it was a sprint for me!
It is always a battle of will and motivation for me. I have such a tendency towards inertia that getting on that treadmill or going to that bridle path for a run is so hard sometimes. But I know if I force myself to start and push through the dread and the discomfort and pain that the outcome is completely worth it.
Monday 9/22: 3 miles
Tuesday 9/23: 3 miles
I'm on track for 16.5-19.5 for the week.
It is always a battle of will and motivation for me. I have such a tendency towards inertia that getting on that treadmill or going to that bridle path for a run is so hard sometimes. But I know if I force myself to start and push through the dread and the discomfort and pain that the outcome is completely worth it.
Monday 9/22: 3 miles
Tuesday 9/23: 3 miles
I'm on track for 16.5-19.5 for the week.
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