Running into Summer June 21-27

**skhill** · 06-21-2010, 05:25 AM

Time for a new thread again....

Due to an uncomfortably tight hamstring, my run turned into a brisk walk this morning. Oh well.

And it feels more like early August than June here in KY-- it's so bad I'm actually considering turning on the air conditioning. (I never did, last summer). Even running at dawn it's hot and humid....

**rocknrollgirl** · 06-21-2010, 08:16 AM

We are having the same weather here. I did 8 miles yesterday in 95% humidity and spent the remainder of the day with a "heat hangover". YUK.

**colby** · 06-21-2010, 09:12 AM

We're having quite the opposite experience in the northwest - it's been very mild and wet, more like April/May weather than May/June weather. Right now it's 52F and raining. I suppose there is one thing we share in that case - humidity.

We're supposed to get back to sun this week, though. I only have one or two runs planned and I look forward to them being DRY.

**Susan Otcenas** · 06-21-2010, 12:07 PM

Still no running for me. Looks like the run at the Pac Crest HIM will be my first run in nearly 4 weeks! This ought to be interesting....

**Veronica** · 06-21-2010, 12:10 PM

How's your foot doing?

I know the HIM is a big deal, (really I get it it!

) but staying healthy is important too you know.

Veronica

**Susan Otcenas** · 06-21-2010, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Veronica

How's your foot doing?

I know the HIM is a big deal, (really I get it it!

) but staying healthy is important too you know.

Veronica

I think the break has been really good for it. It's no longer sore to the touch. And I have no pain when swimming or riding. I've decided NOT to give it a "test run" because I figure I really have nothing to gain from that at this point. So, I'm going to swim my heart out, bike my @ss off, then hope for the best on the run. I've decided I'm going to take the time to put on my Zoot compression socks for the run. They really help my calves stay fresher, which should help relieve stress on the tendons. They look goofy (and vainly, I think they make my legs look fat) but frankly, I don't care that much. I know I'll run better with them than without them. I'm aiming for 11 minute miles, but realize that may deteriorate to 12 if I have to run/walk if my foot hurts.

I also recognize that I'm risking greater injury by doing this event, and that if I were truly being prudent, I should probably pull out. But I have so much invested in this event (mentally, physically, emotionally), that I just can't make myself pull out. I expect there will be a price to pay, and I hope I suck it up and pay it without complaining.

**Veronica** · 06-21-2010, 12:25 PM

I'd do exactly what you're doing.

Hopefully, all will be well.

Veronica

**GLC1968** · 06-21-2010, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas

I also recognize that I'm risking greater injury by doing this event, and that if I were truly being prudent, I should probably pull out. But I have so much invested in this event (mentally, physically, emotionally), that I just can't make myself pull out. I expect there will be a price to pay, and I hope I suck it up and pay it without complaining.

This is the 'A' race this year, right? I would do exactly what you are doing. There will be time to heal the heel after the event.

If it makes you feel any better, I just made an appointment with a podiatrist for Friday. My foot pain is back. Apparently, 6 years off from running wasn't long enough.

**Susan Otcenas** · 06-21-2010, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by GLC1968

This is the 'A' race this year, right? I would do exactly what you are doing. There will be time to heal the heel after the event.

If it makes you feel any better, I just made an appointment with a podiatrist for Friday. My foot pain is back. Apparently, 6 years off from running wasn't long enough.

Yes, my A race.

I went to see my GP last week and got a priority referral to a PT who does sports medicine. Will see her on Thursday morning (with car already loaded for the afternoon trip to Pac Crest!). Also received a referral to podiatry.

I'm sorry to hear your foot pain is back. Maybe we should go aquarunning together. I can barely stand to do it alone - it's so dreadfully boring!!

**GLC1968** · 06-21-2010, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas

Maybe we should go aquarunning together. I can barely stand to do it alone - it's so dreadfully boring!!

That's not a bad idea assuming that I will eventually be able to run again!

My only saving grace is that I can run barefoot pain free, so I'm not giving up yet.

**colby** · 06-21-2010, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Veronica

I'd do exactly what you're doing.

Hopefully, all will be well.

Ditto - also thinking awesome thoughts for a pain-free run.

**Veronica** · 06-21-2010, 01:49 PM

It's 89 degrees out and I just got done with my first run since the Auburn Tri on May 23. The first year I did Barb's Race it was 95 degrees out on my run. I of course had done all my training runs in the cool of the morning. Now I try to do a little running when it's hot. Luckily we don't get the humidity other parts of the country do.

I did a whole 2.16 miles.

There was no screaming from my knee, which was nice. It's not 100%, but it'll do for now. I have 6 weeks to work my way back.

Veronica

**Jolt** · 06-21-2010, 04:48 PM

2.5 miles on the trails, barefoot. However, it took 40 minutes as I was going slow in general and walked a few sections (uphill and/or crummy surfaces). Not so sure I can call this one a run...probably doesn't help that it's been over a month since my last completely barefoot trail run. Then not too much later, one of my roommates came home and said she was going for a run and I decided to join her for the planned 5-mile loop. Very bad idea. 2 miles in, I just wasn't feeling that great and ended up doing about a 1.6 mile "walk of shame" (well, I ran a little bit of it) home. Between the heat, the fact that I had already run, the fact that this was on the roads, and running with someone else, it just didn't go well! I'm kind of disgusted with my performance today.

**OakLeaf** · 06-21-2010, 04:59 PM

Ack, has it really been that long?

Between mental fatigue, teaching too much at the gym, trying to get caught up with the garden, a little stomach whatever the last time I ran, plus an awful cold/bronchitis/ear infection that had me out of commission for most of last week ...

Anyway, finally got out for four today. I am so not acclimated to this heat.

**Susan Otcenas** · 06-22-2010, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by Veronica

It's 89 degrees out and I just got done with my first run since the Auburn Tri on May 23. The first year I did Barb's Race it was 95 degrees out on my run. I of course had done all my training runs in the cool of the morning. Now I try to do a little running when it's hot. Luckily we don't get the humidity other parts of the country do.

I did a whole 2.16 miles.

There was no screaming from my knee, which was nice. It's not 100%, but it'll do for now. I have 6 weeks to work my way back.

Veronica

V - Good to hear your knee held up! Sounds like a good sign of healing.

Re: the heat. I had the same trouble at Pac Crest last year. It's 40-50 degrees in the morning when I run, most of the year. It was over 90 and exposed on the run at Pac Crest last year, and I really wilted the last 3 miles of the run. (also didn't fuel right, which didn't help either...) SO, acclimating to run in the heat is a very good idea!

This weekend is predicted to have a high of 78 in Sunriver on Saturday, so I imagine everyone will have MUCH better runs. Unfortunately, we've had an unseasonably cold and rainy spring/summer, so the water temps are *also* way down....

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