Midwinter running, week of January 10-17

[Karma007]

Ugh! I've worked 18 out of the last 19 days, and haven't been out much. Too many hours on my feet, so I'm skipping a few days, to give my knees a break. They're pretty sore, even just walking right now. The $ has been nice, but a little less OT would be nice!

[rocknrollgirl]

Today I just could not do it. I only had a short run planned, but legs are so tired from riding yesterday, that I just could not do it.

Normally on Monday, I lift and do core and then run. I got through the warm-up of the lfting portion and it was all I could do to finish the next 40 mins.

I feel disappointed in myself, I usually suck it up no matter what. But I have learned the hard way to listen to my body.

So 45 mins of core, made a cup of tea, and a pot of chili. I am charging the lights for tomorrow's night ride.....but no run.

[OakLeaf]

Just got back from 18. About four miles in, the bladder in my hydration pack sprung a leak. I had to come home, swap it out for a Platypus bladder that didn't fit very well in my pack, change into dry shoes and socks. Luckily I alternate two pairs of shoes, so I had the dry ones to change into. I left the wet tights on but made sure I took a sunny route when I headed back out! Having a wool base layer on top made all the difference, I'm sure, not being freezing in wet tights at 47°.

It was a good lesson for me anyway, that I CAN take a short break in the middle of a long run and I won't turn into the Tin Man in need of an oil can. I'm always afraid to stop running.

[Jolt]

Half-hour trail run today. I have the worst case of the winter running blahs lately! It's hard to get motivated to get out there and then when I do I feel sluggish. And I miss running in VFFs--it's too cold for that right now.

[spindizzy]

Syndirelah: Have a great race next week.

Grog: Right on! You rock! Fantastic goal!

V: Way to suck it up!

Susan- Awesome run and no SPLAT stories. Twinkle toes.

All I had to do today was 1600m, then 100 pull-ups, 200 push ups and 300 squats..followed by another 1600m run. Gotta love CrossFit! Ran outside..it was snowing. A bit slippery but perfect temps.

[OakLeaf]

All I had to do today was 1600m, then 100 pull-ups, 200 push ups and 300 squats..followed by another 1600m run.

V., I love the word "drizmal." It's perfect!

RnR, be proud of yourself for listening to your body!

Susan, that sounds beautiful. One of these days I've got to do some trail running...

[Susan Otcenas]

...then 100 pull-ups, 200 push ups and 300 squats....

I am such a weakling. I can not do one single boy pushup. Not one.

[Susan Otcenas]

Susan, that sounds beautiful. One of these days I've got to do some trail running...

Oak - doing some trail running was one of my goals for this winter. I've only been on a few, but I really enjoyed them. They keep me so engaged, so in the moment. When I do my long runs on the road, I tend to zone out. Maybe experienced trail runners can zone out, but not me! That 2+ hours just FLEW by.

[Grog]

According to GPS, average was around 10:30 min/mile, but that does include the required dog-stops as we select the perfect location to bequeath her unique personal flavor upon the earth (and then try to remove it, in some cases ).

This made me laugh out loud! Almost makes me wish I had a dog.

[Bike Chick]

I did 3 miles Sunday and was able to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. Ahhhh!

Then had a podiatrist appointment first thing yesterday for a recheck on the stress fracture in my right foot. He took more x-rays and told me my problems were from Morton's Toe and gave me a cortisone shot in the top of my foot. No running for a week!!!!! Ugghh! I'm so frustrated. We talked about Morton's foot in a thread on TE several months ago and I asked the Dr about it at that time to which I got a blank stare and no response. Now he says that's my problem. He also thinks that I may have had a ligament tear sometime ago across the bottom of my foot from the Morton's Toe that has not healed and the scar tissue is pressing on a nerve. I am supposed to wear a prosthesis that pulls my second toe closer to my third toe and has padding on the bottom.


I know some of you have had Morton's Foot issues. Have you found anything that has worked for you? Should I post this on the Morton's Foot thread instead of this one?

[OakLeaf]

I admit I've been slacking off the exercises since winter has hit. I just can't take my socks off except to shower. Now that I got some wool Injinjis for Christmas I should be back at it (except that just like gloves vs. mittens, they really don't keep my toes as warm as traditional socks). Padding my first MT heads in my "kicking around" shoes has helped strengthen my feet, doing the same in my gym shoes gives me better balance, but I've gone back to my orthotics in my running shoes, since I was just having too much Achilles trouble running with the pads.

Anyway I'm hoping the PT I see this afternoon can give me some insights about it, since my third MT seems to be as long as the second, especially in my left foot. I sure hope anyway... and if not, maybe he can refer me to someone who does. NO one (except for our beloved Knott, who is just about as far away from me as someone can get and still be in the USA) seems to know anything about the biomechanics and structural variations of feet. It's either "everyone should be in orthotics" or "everyone should go barefoot."

[Veronica]

Cassie Cat pulled my "Suck It Up!" note off the mirror last night. She loves paper. She'll sit on top of the frig and try to pull up anything that's under a magnet so she can then rip it to shreds. It's a good thing this morning was Spinervals workout.

Veronica

[katluvr]

Nice to read about all the running! I am scheduled for 5 miles tonight (3 mid miles are tempo pace w/out recovery interval)--it'll be dark and cold, but probably high 40's. Expecting a warm up (yippee!)--but possible rain this weekend and I need to run 22 miles. I'll keep an eye on the weather. Friday looks like nice weather so I COULD do my long run on Friday --since w/ my new work schedule I am off.

I am having trouble doing ANYTHING w/ this weather and getting home in the dark. I just don't know how you all do it in the winter up north (any of those colder states!).

Grog--way to go signing up! That is what I did and I am about about 1 month away (OMG)

Snyd--you are a treadmill queen! I think I would die if on the dreadmill that long!

Hopefully I'll have a run (and a good one) to post after this evening!

K

[indigoiis]

I did a 4.9 run with DH this morning at the quack of dawn. And while it motivates me to get moving when he is going too, I don't like chasing him the whole run! It's demoralizing! But then our average speed was 9:08. But still! I had to bite my tongue to not be snappy about his pretty pace. And on the one hand, I'm really proud of him. On the other, I'm jealous. The competitive side of me wants to scream, the lovey side of me says, "Whoo hoo!" Plus he runs in the most ridiculously overdressed get-up. Oh, and he wears no light or lamp. He turns around and says, "Hey, what's four miles? Let's do 22 more!" and I'm like, honey, some people were not born athletes. Some people had to work to even do four. Some people. Grrr!

Anyhow, I did all right, in VFFs and my cut-off toe socks. Had some tenderness but that was likely from last night's (oof) Pilates class.

[Grog]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement.

I wish I had a kitten that ate my post-its...

I went for a ride yesterday, and commuted to work on my bike today (25km). Tomorrow I have a yoga class, and I'll do a very, very gentle speed workout on Thursday. Yay!