Discussion of the relationship between weak hips and running injuries (with some recommended exercises):
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=18359
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Discussion of the relationship between weak hips and running injuries (with some recommended exercises):
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=18359
I have SOOOOOO missed reading and posting runs. However, I am in a real run slump! Just weeks away from the marathon and I could care less about running!
So last Saturday I wanted to RIDE MY BIKE. I had not been on it since Oct. and my bike vacation. Did a bit over 30 slow miles (w/ wind, it is FL ya know!).
So Sunday was to be just 15 miles. But I could tell that AM I was "just not into it". I did my 4 mile loop, then did a bathroom break at home, headed back out and ended up w/ just 12 SLOW miles. I mean I was "just not into it". I had to travel this week so thought I could get some "speed work" on the TM. Well....it was hot in there, I was off my reg schedule of food, rest, etc. I did some speed sets 2 days in a row, but not much mileage. So I am really low on my mileage.
Not sure what I will do this weekend. I work part the day on Sat., it is supposed to rain, I have 22 miles to do either Sunday or Monday. I am toying w/ an "easy" 7 miles on Sun and then 22 on Monday. I know I should be rested for my long run..but if I do long run on Sunday then I will need to rest on Monday....thus lose a day I could run. I just can't get my runs in on most work days now that my hours are longer and my job more "on my feet/legs".
Actually I dont' want to run. This normally happens...when I am mostly running I miss biking and then visa-versa. Just not good balancing.
And to be honest...I am wanting to be a "couch potato"--Oh NO!:D
Good job everyone and keep it up! I hope to have a good report sometime after my 22 miler. Then it is 3 weeks of taper..not like I haven't already been tapering some (just not correctly!):o
Thank you for the link!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
Yay! Congrats on your new feets. I love mine. I got the fever from reading posts by TE girls, and VFFs have been a miracle for my challenged tootsies.Quote:
Originally Posted by GLC1968
So, I was supposed to do five today, and ten tomorrow.
My excuse: What I was going to do was just merge Thursday (was supposed to do 3) with today, and do eight yesterday, from my house down to the park and ride, where I'd left my truck with my stuff, so I could go change at the Y before a dentist appt. But it was 2 degrees and 40 mph winds yesterday so I wimped out and did a half hour on the trainer spinning away instead, then weights and stretching for another half hour, and then the Mister drove me down to the truck. I'm such a wimp. So this morning I woke up and it was still 2 degrees. I figured I'd do three. I felt like my body was made of broken pencils, it was so effing cold. But I did it.
So today my daughter and I took the bus into the city as we are seeing Avatar later on, and we left the truck at the Park and Ride that is ten miles away. My DH is coming up to the movie and so tomorrow he and I will run and get the truck, no matter what the temps.
I like this whole commute-by-run part of running. It gives the planner in me something to do.
25:08 - a new PR, and second in AG. :)
Maybe might try another half mile barefoot later on.
Yay Oak!!!
WOW! Awesome work!Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
Oak,
FANTASTIC!
A most excellent performance. Congrats!!Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
That's great, Oak! Congratulations.
I had a first today. Did 4 miles on snow-covered streets. It was sunny and beautiful after the snow storm and I just couldn't bring myself to get on the treadmill. So glad I didn't and got outside.
Very impressed by the 5k times you ladies are attaining, wow!! Good job! :D
Been stuck in bed most of the week with a bad cold & wisdom teeth trying to make a come-back (ouch!) so I didn't get a lot of mileage in prior to my long run today. With cough drops & kleenex in hand I joined my ultra-running comrades for 22miles of very hilly country roads. Surprisingly the cold didn't hold me back that much, a few sections there I told the hills who was boss, really good run. Video is up on my blog.
Pretty tired now & my nose is running instead of me at the moment, but figured I would update you ladies.
Happy running!
Wow, you're my hero. If I had been sick all week, I would have chickened out on the 22-miler. Wow!Quote:
Originally Posted by Urlea
Great job Oakleaf.
Urlea- Get better, I can't believe you toughed it out for a run.
My Mom and Dad took me for my early birthday present today to get my running shoes. It was a really cool experience and the shop definitely deserves their nearly 5-star Yelp rating. I ended up with Brooks Adrenaline GTS10 after trying about 15 different pairs of shoes. My mom also bought me a Nathan bottle to try, a running visor and some new socks to complete my gift. I am really excited about my run tomorrow!
YEAH oaK!
Congrats on the new shoes Aggie!
All is well here, I had a 9 miler wednesday and a 12 miler with 4 miles of speedwork at the end yesterday. It was a little mentally painful, because I did it on the treadmill (bad weather), but I managed my way through it.
Started seeing a sports nutritionist this week to help me figure out fueling for IM training....she was awesome, and also a triathlete/runner.
Happy running!
Hey kacie... if you are still in Atlanta, GA... I know of the best 1/2 marathon mountain trail race held in May. It's up in Summerville, GA. I have gone to it 3x myself. My friend holds the race... she lives near Summervile. It's called TwistedAnkle... it's an awesome 1/2 marathon or full marathon in the mountains. You'd love it!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by kacie tri-ing
but you must register soon, as it does fill up.
http://www.rungeorgiatrails.com/registration.html
(p.s... the website hasn't been updated for 2010 yet, but the link to register for 2010 race is there).