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3 miles today. Our bike path finally melted enough to run there instead of on the road. So, this was my first trail run of the year. Well...by trail I mean multipurpose path, but...it sure is more woodsy and enjoyable than running in the residential neighborhoods. I'm glad winter is on its way out.
Wow Kacie, you're so... freakin'... fast...
Lime, so your doctor agreed that's what it was? I don't know anything about cysts, is that it, or do you have some recovery ahead of you? Anyway, sounds like you're doing well!
I have been running but not posting. Only a little over a week until the half marathon, I have a feeling I will be slow. Don't know why, I just think I will be. I am okay with it, I have trained well but my job is really stressful and when I am stressed I eat so I am a chunky monkey right now. I am confident I can run all 13.1 miles minus walking for water stops.
Tonight I did 30 minutes around my neighborhood which is hilly, my half marathon is mildly hilly so it was good practice.
I made the decision to stop trying to run... it really makes my hip/back worse. It's killing me to do this, but when the back starts affecting my riding, I have to do something. I console myself with the fact that I can walk a 14-15 mile mile and it gives me something different to do on my "rest" days from riding.
I never thought I would like running so much, since I am slow, but I have to preserve my old body.
(((((Crankin))))) Hope you don't miss it too much. :( Sounds like you know what you need to do for your body and you've got plenty else to stay active. Don't be shy about posting your walks/hikes if you like, this is the running/walking subforum.
Crankin sorry to hear about your recent situation. I have had a fear of running for many years since I did cross country in high school without a coach! I had to figure it out on my own. I am at least going to give trail running a try.
As far as my trail running goals go...I walked 3.5 miles yesterday on a multipurpose trail path in town. I was amazed at how my body felt. I thought it was going be harder than it was since I had not done much walking. Oh, I also did this in my chacos. I have rub spots from the straps but otherwise I feel ok. I kept reminding myself I was walking on the beach.
I am going to try to walk or light jog on one day and ride the next to create variety. We will see how it goes.
Well, tomorrow is the one month "anniversary" of my surgery. I'm still on the no bending/no twisting/no lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs restrictions. I should be able to start PT in about 2 weeks, after the next xray confirms that the bone is growing like it's supposed to (I hope).
So in the meantime I'm walking, usually 3x a day but some days only 1x. This week my daily totals have been between 3.5 and 4 miles. I'm hoping to be able to start walking on the trails maybe next week. At this point I'm still not comfortable driving, so I'm just sticking around home.
Yeah, I'm cranky that I'm getting out of shape but, you know, my "this will be worth it in the end" mindset seems to be working. I'll get back at it eventually. We'll see how well the positive attitude continues to work as the weather improves!
Ran 13.1 miles this a.m. As nutso as it is, I really love running at 4:45 in the morning. There's zero traffic, it's peaceful, and I love accomplishing so much before going to work.
Hopefully I burned more calories on the run than I consumed during our St. Patty's Day potluck at the office! :D
Susan
Wow Yellow, you're doing great! Keep healing. :)
Oy, it's bad enough I stopped running. Now I have a really bad cold; yesterday I felt pretty good in the middle of the day and it was 66 degrees out! I went for a mild, not fast 2.3 mile walk in my street clothes and sneakers and apparently I should not have. Tried to follow the "above the neck rule," in that my chest doesn't hurt and it's definitely all in my head.
By the time I got home from class last night I was really a mess and sorry I had walked and gone to class. I stayed home from my internship today, as I had no sleep last night and I am sure the clients don't want a therapist sneezing all over them!
It's so nice out and I am lying in my bed....
((crankin)) Get some rest and get better quick!
I just got my last week of training for my half marathon, I can't believe it is already here. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. :)
Amanda, I'm so excited for you! I know you'll do great. :D :D
As for myself... :rolleyes: I let the tiniest little things get in the way of my workout. Again. Came home from yoga, had time for a little run before the fence repair person came, but blew it off, then he called to re-schedule and I still didn't go, and now DH wants to go shopping and out to eat...
So, I repeated to myself three times, "Anything's better than none at all," which is a REALLY difficult thing for me to understand, and went out for 1.75 miles barefoot. Getting longer, getting stronger...
let's see what did I do this week...
6 miles on Sat, 5 miles on Wednesday... and tonight I'll probably run 6. I usually like to get in 4 runs a week, but with my crazy job lately, it's hard to get home and get my exhausted head to the gym:rolleyes:
Racing season is coming up... I should probably do a few 5k's. I haven't run races in a few years... but between the years of 2002 & 2005... I must have run 100's, LOL. It holds a good memory to me:D
5 miles yesterday............I'm tired. The mileage is increasing and I'm getting slower. I figure if I can walk through the water stops I can make it through this half-marathon.
yes bikechick, you can walk through the water stops :) For my first marathon, I ran with a pace group... ane we walked every water stop. Not everyone is an advocate of this... but who cares, LOL!!... if it's what you gotta do to get to the finish, then by all means:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bike Chick
You'll do great... just go at your pace... and you'll finish!! When is the race?, and where?