Running Into Fall (but, not falling!)

[Aggie_Ama]

I did 4 glorious miles yesterday morning at the local trail. Even though that meant 5 laps around the path it was fun. A little hot (yes still 90 here) but nice. I really needed to clear my head and it worked, I wanted to go longer but I needed to get home to get ready for my friend's memorial service. I was sad to stop running been a long time since I felt that way!

[colby]

TAPER WEEK! I will force myself not to run. (although I was told 2 miles would be OK one day this week...). I swam today, and am planning on swimming Wed. and Fri. (easy and slow).

Chicago Marathon on Sunday, my first full! Im so excited/nervous/lots of other things.

Any marathoners out there: advice???

Take it easy, and do what you trained to do. A little running this week is fine to keep your muscles moving, and keeping yourself busy is a good idea so you don't get the heebie jeebies thinking about all the woulda coulda shouldas.

You'll do great! You've put in the time, this is just the exclamation point at the end of the sentence.

[teigyr]

Yes, fall running weather! Love hearing about all the trail runs everyone is doing... perfect time to watch the leaves change.

TAPER WEEK! I will force myself not to run. (although I was told 2 miles would be OK one day this week...). I swam today, and am planning on swimming Wed. and Fri. (easy and slow).

Chicago Marathon on Sunday, my first full! Im so excited/nervous/lots of other things.

Any marathoners out there: advice???

You will have so much fun!!! I second what Colby said. This is your reward for all your training

I'd say don't go out too fast...my strategy (of course being sick changed it all up) was to stay at a low HR until mile 18-19. Look around as you run, notice all the entertainment and people out cheering, and just enjoy the experience. As a race official said last Sunday, "you only get one first marathon AND it will be a PR no matter what your time is. Enjoy this one."

I can't wait to hear how your race goes!

[jesvetmed]

I finally got a run in today!
4.0 miles avg 10.05 min/mile. I walked a bit, jogged and then "ran" for several intervals... my run is a quick jog, really!

This was the first run since my injury during the 60 mile walk. It felt good while doing it -- excellent, really! Sunshine on a crispy fall day! Couldn't be better.

But I've had Ibuprofen for lunch and dinner now. That's ok.. good trade off. Taking it slow and hope to be up to running 2-3x week in a couple of weeks.

[Aggie_Ama]

Ahhhh finally I felt motivated enough to go run. I have been working on landscaping this week and just worn out but yesterday I put on the shoes and went. Made it 4 laps or 3.2 miles and was pretty happy with that. My legs are a bit sore today but I will live.

Sadly I had to watch Star Flight (not one but two!!) fly over. We had a big wreck at the next intersection from the park on our highway. I didn't see the wreck but I have never seen two Star Flight come out. I don't see anything in the paper so it must not have been a fatality, that provides comfort. I hate running by the fire station (park is next door) and seeing the guys scrambling to leave. I prefer them jogging the trail or playing basketball, that means no one needs them right then.

[michelem]

Wow! It sounds like everyone but Jolt is having a great week running-wise. Jolt, how are you holding up? Have you seen a PT yet?

This week, my PT worked on releasing my diaphragm. OUCH!!! The left side released right away, but two sessions and the right is still pretty "stuck." I saw her Tues./Thurs. and each night went to the gym and attempted speedwork (intervals Tuesday and tempo last night). Both nights I got pretty bad side stitches (on the right side, of course), right in the area she worked on. So, I ended up walking more than I would have liked.

I'm hopeful for my long run on Sunday though: cooler weather and I don't get side stitches when running at the slower pace my long runs require.

Keep up the good work everyone, and keep enjoying this lovely fall weather!

[kacie tri-ing]

I had a rough run wednesday and Thursday. My deep lower back on the right side is killing me. I emailed the massage therapist to get and appointment and some advice in the meantime.

It actually hurts more when i step lightly on that leg. I ran six on a trail yesterday, and though it did not feel delightful, it did not feel as bad as walking! That was followed with plenty of ice and some IB profen.

My foot fell asleep while I was running yesterday. I do not take that as a good sign

I have to fly to a conference this weekend, and if there is a pool I might do a little swimming instead of running this weekend!

I have a twelve mile run as my long run, so maybe I should let myself recover some and do that monday on trails when I get back from the conference.

This whole marathon training is very emotional! Some days I feel wonderful. I feel like I could run forever, and I feel like I could do it next weekend and be fine. Other days something really hurts and I am terrified of being too injured to keep training. Anyone else feel this way during training? Maybe I am over reacting

[colby]

This whole marathon training is very emotional! Some days I feel wonderful. I feel like I could run forever, and I feel like I could do it next weekend and be fine. Other days something really hurts and I am terrified of being too injured to keep training. Anyone else feel this way during training? Maybe I am over reacting

Yes, don't worry, it's normal. You probably are overreacting, but it happens to all of us, just part of the process. There are ups and downs, the important thing to remember during the downs is that... there are ups! Hang in there.

[Jolt]

Wow! It sounds like everyone but Jolt is having a great week running-wise. Jolt, how are you holding up? Have you seen a PT yet?

This week, my PT worked on releasing my diaphragm. OUCH!!! The left side released right away, but two sessions and the right is still pretty "stuck." I saw her Tues./Thurs. and each night went to the gym and attempted speedwork (intervals Tuesday and tempo last night). Both nights I got pretty bad side stitches (on the right side, of course), right in the area she worked on. So, I ended up walking more than I would have liked.

I'm hopeful for my long run on Sunday though: cooler weather and I don't get side stitches when running at the slower pace my long runs require.

Keep up the good work everyone, and keep enjoying this lovely fall weather!

Thanks for asking. I went to the sports medicine doc yesterday and he said it is indeed a classic case of IT band syndrome and gave me a referral for PT. I have an appointment in about a week and a half with the PT (they were booked for a few days and plus I have a crazy schedule) and am hoping once I get that started it won't be ridiculously long before I can get running and hiking again. I've been just sticking to swimming and will continue to do so until I go to the PT; it's decent exercise but it stinks having to drive to the Y and then being indoors to work out when I should be outside. Interestingly enough, flutter kick causes a few twinges but breaststroke kick seems not to bother it at all so I've been using a pull buoy for freestyle and doing a fair amount of breaststroke. This is really a rotten time of year to be injured (not that there's any good time...)! Hope nobody else is dealing with this problem right now!

[kelownagirl]

Hi all!

I've had a bit of a slow week (only ran 3k on Tuesday) but I'm doing my Zen Run 10K 'race' for the World Wide Festival of Races today. Here's my bib number.


I just made up my own 10K route down on the flats today. It's sunny but cold. 5C right now. Will have to wear tights and a jacket for sure.