I finally started Week 3! I was a little nervous, since I wasn't sure if my leg would be up to it. I wore the brace, and yes, it did hurt. But once I stopped running, it was great. I stretched and iced after, and then went to work 2-close. The only pain I have right now is my back.
Week 3 is 90 seconds running, 90 seconds walking, 3 minutes running, 3 minutes walking, and repeat. I did the runs at 5mph this week instead of 6, it helped make it not so painful.
I'm also looking into buying a stability ball. I'm excited?
Monday, February 7, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Gives you Hell
I went for my first run today since I got shin splints last week. I wore the brace that Brandon lent me (what a nice guy), and it went a lot better than I imagined. I picked up where I left off, and did Week 2 Day 3 this morning.
The 5 minute warm-up walk went fine, and the beginning of my run it bothered me a bit, but it went away as I got further into it. Towards the end it started to hurt again, but once I stopped running it was fine. I stretched, and iced and I feel great now. :) I plan on swimming now to help with endurance. I'm behind in my c25k training, and I want to be ready for March 13th. I also have a doctors appt scheduled for February 15th, so if it still hurts by then I'll bring it up.
My new shoes are still awesome though. They are so comfortable! Huzzah! I also want to congratulate Ries on running 2 miles in 20 minutes. Yay!
Super Bowl Sunday is tomorrow, and we're going to have a few people over for pizza and lasagna. I'm really excited that Culvers is closing at 5:30 so everyone can watch the game! Dean earned bonus points there...
Have a great weekend! Happy training! Go Pack!
The 5 minute warm-up walk went fine, and the beginning of my run it bothered me a bit, but it went away as I got further into it. Towards the end it started to hurt again, but once I stopped running it was fine. I stretched, and iced and I feel great now. :) I plan on swimming now to help with endurance. I'm behind in my c25k training, and I want to be ready for March 13th. I also have a doctors appt scheduled for February 15th, so if it still hurts by then I'll bring it up.
My new shoes are still awesome though. They are so comfortable! Huzzah! I also want to congratulate Ries on running 2 miles in 20 minutes. Yay!
Super Bowl Sunday is tomorrow, and we're going to have a few people over for pizza and lasagna. I'm really excited that Culvers is closing at 5:30 so everyone can watch the game! Dean earned bonus points there...
Have a great weekend! Happy training! Go Pack!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
New Zealand? Yes please!
So, its Tuesday again! And there is a lot of snow on the ground, with more to come! All I can think of is training outside in the warm weather and going swimming in water that isn't a pool. So, here is a triathlon in New Zealand!
The Iron Man New Zealand this year is on March 5th. It is the oldest international Iron Man race in its 27th year. You do not need to qualify to race, but registration closed on December 31st, so if you want to race in 2012 make sure you register by the end of this year! This race IS a Kona qualifier, however. So you can enjoy a couple of vacations around your races too.
Go check out the website and the pictures! I love looking at pictures of everyone crossing the finish line. The look of accomplishment on their faces is priceless. :)
The Iron Man New Zealand this year is on March 5th. It is the oldest international Iron Man race in its 27th year. You do not need to qualify to race, but registration closed on December 31st, so if you want to race in 2012 make sure you register by the end of this year! This race IS a Kona qualifier, however. So you can enjoy a couple of vacations around your races too.
Go check out the website and the pictures! I love looking at pictures of everyone crossing the finish line. The look of accomplishment on their faces is priceless. :)
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Ouch
So, I went for my first run in my new shoes.
Good News: The shoes feel great, and are really comfortable. They are supportive and don't hurt my feet/ankles at all.
Bad News: It was a horrible run. My stomach started to bug me, and my lower leg started to hurt. Its my left leg, to the right of my shin. A little online research leads me to believe is posterior shin splints? But it could be a stress fracture by now since its been bugging me for a few days and hasn't gotten better. It was to the point where I couldn't walk on it without wincing.
I'm gonna try to get a doctors appt in the AM, but if I can't I'm screwed until Friday. Hopefully it starts to feel better. It hurts to the touch, and I iced it after my run. But I'm gonna take it easy the next couple of days. Too bad I have to work 10 hours tomorrow...
Good News: The shoes feel great, and are really comfortable. They are supportive and don't hurt my feet/ankles at all.
Bad News: It was a horrible run. My stomach started to bug me, and my lower leg started to hurt. Its my left leg, to the right of my shin. A little online research leads me to believe is posterior shin splints? But it could be a stress fracture by now since its been bugging me for a few days and hasn't gotten better. It was to the point where I couldn't walk on it without wincing.
I'm gonna try to get a doctors appt in the AM, but if I can't I'm screwed until Friday. Hopefully it starts to feel better. It hurts to the touch, and I iced it after my run. But I'm gonna take it easy the next couple of days. Too bad I have to work 10 hours tomorrow...
New Shoes!
Brandon and I went on an adventure yesterday afternoon for new running shoes for both of us, and some new work shoes for him. I had a gift certificate to Berkeley Running Company from my parents for Christmas this year, so I decided to go there. Tony was very helpful, and I'll definitely go back there for new shoes in the future. I tried on 4 pairs of shoes, I think. Asics, Nike, Mizuno, and Brooks. I like the way the Mizuno were not as cushy, my feet felt supported, but free. Tony explained it well, something like feeling connected with the road/ground. I'm really excited to go for a run. I haven't been able to yet, so I'll keep you posted.
Brandon went to Famous Footwear and bought some no slip boots, and some Nikes that look pretty fancy. He was pretty pleased with all of the people that helped us today. "My faith in humanity has been restored." he said.
Brandon went to Famous Footwear and bought some no slip boots, and some Nikes that look pretty fancy. He was pretty pleased with all of the people that helped us today. "My faith in humanity has been restored." he said.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Running in the Snow
Week 2 Day 1 was not as bad as I imagined it being. Brandon and I went for a run this morning at 8:30 on the Starkweather Creek Path again, except that it wasn't unbelievably cold this time, it was just snowy. I've never actually done a run in the snow, and I was worried that it would be pretty slippery, but since nobody had walked through it yet it wasn't so bad. We almost got hit by a biker, and we had to stay out of the way of the truck plowing the path, but otherwise we didn't see a soul.
I feel pretty good now, except for a weird tickle in my throat, but that may be due to the cold air?
On a more random note, I had my blood checked yesterday, and I'm pretty anemic, or so my doctor says. So I'm back to taking vitamins to boost my iron levels. She said that it would help with my training, and make me not feel so tired, so even though they make me feel gross at first, hopefully they'll help in the long run. :)
I feel pretty good now, except for a weird tickle in my throat, but that may be due to the cold air?
On a more random note, I had my blood checked yesterday, and I'm pretty anemic, or so my doctor says. So I'm back to taking vitamins to boost my iron levels. She said that it would help with my training, and make me not feel so tired, so even though they make me feel gross at first, hopefully they'll help in the long run. :)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
I Can't Imagine...
Running without freezing my face off, and slipping on ice right now. So, I'm thinking that every couple of days, or maybe just Tuesdays, I'll post some info on a race where its no so cold and icy :)
Today's race is....The Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon and 1/2 Marathon!
A rockin’ mix of running and live entertainment will be all aces along the Vegas Strip at the Zappos.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. Expect a high-energy, rockin’ run, action-packed course that screams the excitement of Vegas and electrifying shows and concerts for post-race partying you’ll never forget! Join us for The Ultimate Vegas Experience, without the risk…Guaranteed rock ‘n’ roll!
Its a winter race, of course since its not in the Midwest at the beginning of December. The race this year is December 4th 2011. Average temp for Vegas in December is 50ยบ, I would definitely not be complaining about that. And walkers are even welcome! Even though there is a time limit and you have to finish the marathon in 5 hours and 30 minutes, and the half marathon in 4 hours.
Doesn't that sound fun? Maybe once I turn 21 I'll make my way to that...
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