Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

[BigRunner]

Back at it! No more slacking

8 miles in.

3 weeks of mileage ramping up.
3 weeks of taper.
Marathon #8 in Memphis!!!

Who else is loving the cooler temps?


RichF

[ttdriver]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

Oh boy, Rich, when you say COOLER temps, that is serious stuff ! This morning in Tampa, driving in to work 42 degrees on my car thermometer!! BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

I didn't walk or run today. I am trying very hard NOT to push the foot right now and just let my physical therapy have a chance to work its magic. I have to say after 3 days of no running, and 2 days of therapy, the pain is GREATLY reduced ...

My therapist is very pleased with the progress I've made in just 4 visits and frankly, I am shocked at the flexibility I am getting out of this toe ... I am so praying the progress continues ...

I haven't given up hope entirely of running that March 1st marathon ... we will see how it goes for a few more weeks .. I figure if it continues to improve, I can start training in earnest by mid-Nov and still make it ... otherwise, there will be OTHER marathons to run eventually ...

I SIMPLY WILL NOT SAY I HAVE TO GIVE UP RUNNING ALL TOGETHER ....I can't. I won't.

The doctor is hoping for range of motion to 35% with the toe .. the therapist thinks I'm already at 20-25% after 4 visits .. and he is thinking more like 40-50% ... normal is about 65% .. hey if I can get 40%, I will be very happy ...

Its come a long ways already.....pray for me, will ya!?!

I SIMPLY HAVE TO RUN.

Betty

[BigRunner]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

I'm prayin' for ya. Work hard with the physical therapy folks. They're miracle workers. I've had physical therapy three different times after a major car accident. Each time I was amazed by the improvement I made. You will be stronger for all you've gone through.

Thursday: 5 miles
Friday: 5 miles


RichF

[ttdriver]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

Aw, Rich, thank you!

I *know* the therapy is the ticket .. but oh man, how it HURTS! UGH.

Today I didn't have therapy, but I did walk 2 miles on my own ... PAIN PAIN PAIN. Came home and got in the hot tub for awhile to loosen things up which helped.

Tomorrow I plan a 10 mile bike ride for a little cross training. We'll see how that goes.

I really miss running.

Betty

[BigRunner]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

Two laps around the track to calibrate my Polar foot pod...

Then 3 miles in.


RichF

[ttdriver]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

Saturday, 10.2 mile bike ride.

Sunday, 6.5 mile bike ride.

I am hoping that pedaling my bike will help strengthen my foot without the pounding of running (Lord knows I'd MUCH rather be running!) But hey, if I can get a good cardio workout from biking, its better than nothing, right?

I want to TRY not to run for another week and see if the foot improves. After last week's 5k, I paid for it in PAIN for a full week. I honestly think I have to be PATIENT and not try and do too much too soon. Albeit a tough assignment for me !!

I haven't ruled out the March 1 marathon yet, but truth is, if I don't run it this year, there's always 2010 ... We shall see how it goes.

Betty

[BigRunner]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

12 miles in.


RichF

[Lyssie]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

I put in 3.2 miles today (out of my 10mile planned run). My first real Half is in 3 weeks, and I was too lazy/depressed to go outside and run last week which has really set me back... along with the fact I pulled my calf somehow. Anyway, I really missed the alone/thinking time, and will be back out running tomorrow.

[BigRunner]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

The alone/thinking time is huge. With a busy work life and family life, it seems like the time running is the only time I have to get my thoughts together.

3 weeks is still enough time to get some quality runs in. Everyone hits patches of "I don't want to run". Hopefully you're past it now.

RichF

[ttdriver]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

No running, tough as that is to say.

On a happier note, the foot seems to really respond well to the bike riding, so I'm gonna keep up with that.

The therapist is very pleased with my increase in overall foot (and toe) strength. He is advising AGAINST running, at least for the short-term and although it kills me to say it, I agree with him....

DID I SAY THAT??????????

Betty

[Lyssie]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

I am such a dork. I didn't get out running today, I went out to my car to go to the grocery (because I have learned I need to eat before running), and found a dead battery. SO spent the afternoon dealing with that instead of being out. By the time I got home from the grocery it was already getting dark... I suppose there is always tomorrow.

[ttdriver]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

Lyssie ... Girlie, there is always tomorrow. I know you'll be right back at it!

As for me, TOMORROW is my day as well because tonight was spent VOTING.

Betty

[Lyssie]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

I went out tonight, it was rainy and cold (love the PA/NJ weather), so did sprints for a couple miles on a track, then was cold and grumpy so I returned home.

I finally tracked 100+ miles running with Nike+ though!!

[Lyssie]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

So I went for a 7 mile run today (I need to figure out distances before going places).

How was your bike ride, Betty?

[BigRunner]

Re: Cool Running for the Week of October 27th

Lyssie, nice job on the 7 miler.

I haven't run in a couple of weeks. Huge project at work finished up and required ridiculous hours (lots of doubles, etc.)

My first run in a while, today, was a 20 miler. Tomorrow will be off, then another 20 miler on Sunday. The schedule called for 45 miles spread through the week with a 20 miler on Sunday. That obviously didn't happen. Normally, I wouldn't try to put 2 long runs so close together, but I need to get the miles in. This is the last high mileage week of the marathon training program. Next week starts the taper.

Real sore.


Where is everyone?


RichF