Running Into Fall (but, not falling!)

[Jolt]

Yuck to treadmill running! I think the longest I have held out was 1 hr 15 minutes. 18.7 close enough!

Yuck is right...who wants to run indoors and stay in one place next to a bunch of random people? That's the main thing that is bugging me about swimming laps in the indoor pool--it's inside, no change of scenery, and sometimes one has to share a lane (although usually this pool isn't that crowded). However, it's past outdoor swimming season unfortunately... When I go to PT next week, I'll ask if they think biking will be OK to do until I get this IT band problem sorted out--I'm not sure if that would make things worse so have been staying off the bike too.

[emily_in_nc]

Wow, although I actually like treadmill running since I don't like running outside when it's hot and humid (too often here in the southeast), 18.7 miles is simply way beyond what I could tolerate. Amazing!

Of course, my longest ride ever is 5.25 miles, so 18.7 miles is out of my wildest imaginings, anywhere, anyway!

I did a nice 2.5 miles outside today -- gorgeous sunshiney day and only 70-72 degress when I was running - lovely! Also 3.5 on the treadmill on Friday. I am one of those who is faster on the treadmill since I'm such a hill slug.

[kacie tri-ing]

Hello....

So I did a little swimming over the weekend....still in pain

I went to see the massage therapist yesterday, and now I am sore. I am going to the chiropractor in a few minutes.

I was going a little stir crazy without my running, so I hopped on my bike for the past couple of days...but I am still going stir crazy.

I think this is the only state of mind that I could read about a really long treadmill run and feel jealousy!!

Wish me luck :-)

[Aggie_Ama]

I think this is the only state of mind that I could read about a really long treadmill run and feel jealousy!!

Next appointment- a mental health professional!

Seriously, hope you get on the mend.

[kacie tri-ing]

I know! I feel a little crazy!

I went to the chiropractor (a good friend of DH). He told me that my hip joint was pretty much locked in place (instead of moving), and it was completely messing up my flexibility and range. So he did some stuff, and before I left, my legs were equally flexible again. I am still icing and stretching, but he seemed pretty confident that I would be able to run again in a couple of days. In the meantime I am icing, stretching, icing, stretching, and seeking mental health professionals!

[Aggie_Ama]

There should probably be a new thread but I am not one to find a catchy title. Last night was my first cool weather run, a cold front blew in about an hour before a got off of work and two hours before the run.

It was around 60 and windy last night, enough to chill me at the start. Those 20-35 mph winds sure made it interesting but I did manage to up the ante to 5 laps or 4 miles. I was a bit slow but not too bad considering the elements. This follows a speedy time for 2.4 miles on Monday so maybe the legs were a bit tired to. Man I forgot how nice running is in the cooler weather!

[OakLeaf]

Yeah, I was noticing the decline in posts... looks like half of us are racing (and doing GREAT!) and the other half maybe are in a similar rut to mine.

The solution to my rut is pretty obvious (which is why I haven't posted). Run more (especially now that the temperature and light conditions aren't so conducive to cycling), change up my workouts, drive someplace to run more often instead of running the same old out-and-back from home, sign up for a race even if it's only the same 5K at the end of January I ran last year.

I've been running only 1-2x a week, not getting any faster or stronger (no duh when it's only happening that often), running intervals only when I drive in to the trail which is only every 2-3 weeks, getting bored with my route.

I think I'm still dealing with some residual depression from this summer. Motivation has been tough. Maybe if I put my HR strap and sports bra on AWAY from the mirror so I wouldn't have to look at the hole in my breast every time I get dressed - when I'm teaching aerobics I'm kind of particular about getting my nipples to line up, which is really tough now with the scar tissue and the difference in volume, but when I'm running by myself it doesn't matter.

Anyway enough with the pity party - I'll just have to decide whether to ride my bike into town tonight to teach the beginner aerobics class, or drive and go for a run before the class.