Leaping through Feb - 29 days of Running!

[Selkie]

I'm boring---started the new month with a 4.7 mile run on the winding, rolling hilly trail at work. Felt great.

It was warmer than usual---around 43ish---so I wore capris instead of full tights.

New treadmill arrived yesterday!! It has a built-in fan and speakers for your iPOD (the latter of which I do not possess). Hopefully, the weather will hold and treadmill runs will be by choice, not necessity [no snow, no ice, please].

[Melalvai]

Hopefully, the weather will hold and treadmill runs will be by choice, not necessity [no snow, no ice, please].

I kind of like running in snow, ice, rain. I mean you have to run differently, more like a penguin. But from what I understand it's actually good training for your form.

[katluvr]

30 minutes on treadmill. (Mine, too, has speakers & a fan...nice!)
The abrasion on my knee is still very sore, but I walked 5 min, warmed up with easy run and then 3 intervals at faster pace X 0.25 miles, then quick cool down (as I have limited time this AM). At least I DID something!

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[OakLeaf]

8.5 for me today.

And I'm very glad I don't have to run on ice. I've never had any balance for that stuff, even though I spent all but three of my first 45 years in places with icy winters. Last year a friend of mine tore his rotator cuff really badly slipping on ice. No thank you.


Also (courtesy Women's Adventure FB page):

[skhill]

Just 6.5 miles this morning. I had planned on getting up extra-early and doing my long run (10 miles planned) a day early, as it's supposed to rain all day Sat. But it didn't happen. Just as well; one knee was feeling not-quite-right. It doesn't hurt, or ache, it's just a bit off.

The one "interesting" event of the run was almost getting hit by a car driven by a guy who sure looks like my city councilman. It was at an intersection. I had the green light, and was in the crosswalk, while he was stopped on the cross street. Well, not really stopped. His head was down (looked like he was checking a phone) and he slowly rolled forward into the crosswalk. I wish local politicians would remember that runners and cyclists vote!

[indysteel]

Oak, that picture is hysterical.

So, I've gotten three three-mile runs in this week with a minimal amount of hamstring pain. I received my Trigger Point Performance roller and massage ball in the mail, too. I'm underwhelmed by the roller, but I like the massage ball. The roller just doesn't work the trigger points like I had hoped. Nevertheless, when I consistently use the massage ball, it keeps the worst of the pain at bay. I hope I've figured out a way forward.

[Veronica]

No running for me for awhile. I stumbled getting out of bed Tuesday, twisted my ankle and pulled a muscle, or something in my foot... rested the rest of the week and tried to go for a short run yesterday... two tenths of a mile and I had to quit, every step hurt. Now it's worse than it was on Tuesday, 'cause the bunion on that foot is acting up too. I'd like to just hack off my right leg and turn it in for a new one. Everything that goes wrong with me, happens to that leg/foot.

I've had that stupid bunion since I was twenty. Why does it have to bother me now? If it had bothered me like the left one did when I was twenty, I could have dealt with them both then. And genetics... did you really have to give me my paternal grandmother's legs and feet? You knew they were a mess. You could just as easily have given me my maternal grandmother's beautiful slender legs...

I guess I may have to use that gym membership and start swimming again.

Veronica

[indysteel]

What a bummer, V. I hope you heal soon!!!

[OakLeaf]

Aw, V and indy, hope you both feel better soon.

Boy are my obliques sore. Some of it is probably from yoga yesterday, but I've really been trying to work on my posture too. As most of you know, the ideal in Chi Running is not to use any muscles except your abs. I'd like to think last weekend's workshop is helping me get a little closer to that...

[GLC1968]

V and Indy - I hope you both are recovered soon!

I haven't been posting much because my runs have basically been only my 'long' weekend run. I've been missing my mid-week runs due to other commitments.

Yesterday I was supposed to do 6 miles but I cut it to 3.5 because I just had too many things to do. It was also getting dark and I had to get home to let the chickens back into their coop. As it was, I had to chase them out of the goat shed anyway...

I did manage 5.5 miles last weekend and it felt easy AND I was not even a little sore the next day, so I'm OK with my current condition. I need to get on the ball in terms of the shorter runs during the week before my weekend runs start to get longer!

[7rider]

I'd like to just hack off my right leg and turn it in for a new one. Everything that goes wrong with me, happens to that leg/foot.

If you make that work, let me know. I have many parts I'd like to replace!
Hope you heal up soon.
I also have most of my issues on one side. Whenever I throw out my back, I tweak the right side. My chiropractor says that's not unusual.

I planned to run 7 with a friend of mine today, but ended up doing 5.6 - well, closer to 6, if you factor in the walk back up the hill from the park to her house. It's the first time in ages we've gone running together. It was nice to have someone to run with - and who runs at my pace. But after a week of activity, I was content to suggest cutting the run shorter than planned. I was pooped. Week went like this:
Monday: Bike commute - 15 miles
Tuesday: Treadmill run - 3.75 miles
Wednesday: Donate blood. Bike commute - 15 miles
Thursday: Street run - 4.1 miles, Yoga
Friday: Downhill skiing for about 4 hours
Saturday: Street run - 6.6 miles
Sunday: Bike ride - 25.2 miles (hills! Ack. What are those?? DH and I have been diligently avoiding those for some time.)
Monday: Street run - 5.6 miles.
I think tomorrow is going to be Sit-On-my-Butt day (well, stretch, maybe).

[Selkie]

After swimming for 75 minutes, I celebrated the Holiday with a five-mile run on my favorite route. Trigger points were calm, so no problems. My legs were tired, so it was one of those mental toughness/endurance building efforts. There was a cold headwind heading out, so I was getting overheated on the way back. Came home and had a Jethro Bodine-sized bowl of cereal mixed with Greek yogurt. Then a nice nap with one of my goldens.

No running tomorrow. I'll get in two 4-to-5 milers this week at work (Wednesday and either Thursday or Friday). My goal is to run six miles on Sunday, which will be my longest run in years.

[skhill]

It's been back to the treadmill again this week-- 4 miles Monday, and 5 today. One day it's way too cold outside, the next it's warm and windy and raining... who knows what tomorrow will bring?

Today I had a bowl of grits instead of the usual oatmeal before hitting the treadmill, and my tummy did not approve. One benefit of using the treadmill is that there is always a restroom nearby...

[yellow]

Our April weather continues. We even had a 60 degree day this week. So wrong.

Anyhoo, the trails are a muddy mess due to rain about every 3rd day so I've been spending more time running on the road during the week (which I do not like). After running through parts of the neighborhood that I don't normally visit I have serious house and yard envy.

Off to Zion this weekend to do some running in the red rock country. Hubby is doing awesome with his training for his first 25k in March and is really looking forward to having his butt kicked on the run I have planned for Saturday.

[Veronica]

Stupid foot! I ran 3.5 miles yesterday and it felt okay at the time. But my foot is bothering me again this morning. Not as bad as last weekend after .2 miles... but enough that I know I should give it few more days. That means for the first time in 16 months I won't make my monthly mileage goal. That sucks.

Better now than in a few weeks when I start training for my HIM.

Veronica