Good Running! / 6.33

Good day of running over here. Bart and I did a run/walk that was 1.33 miles. I think. And then I ran 5 miles later. How did I spend the rest of my day? Playing video games!

5 miles

I did run today, but it wasn't my best showing ever. I just was tired! Actually, I think I'm hungry! I'm working on cutting back my food and it is making a difference. But I think I was really tired today because of that. In other words, maybe I am cutting back too much! So I ran 5 miles and came home. And there was Jessica at my door saying, "LUNCH. I'm hungry. Let's eat." So we did! I believe I'll be ready for tomorrow! Window measuring day tomorrow!

Sore! / 5

I had to make two run attempts today. On my first attempt, I got around 1/4 mile out and I was so hungry and shaky I came home to eat. And then I went out again a couple hours later and had a good run! I am so close to the end of my book. Tomorrow perhaps! I didn't sleep great last night. I think it was because I was so sore. My job yesterday really made my muscles smart. Tonight should be good!

3 miles

Mostly because I was soooo tired of working on my closet project and I really really really wanted to listen to my book! So I took a closet break around 5 pm and did 3 miles. And that's that!

Getting Close / 8.61

So close to the end of my book, I think! I'm not sure though. I could check and see how much time is left but that is a spoiler, in a way. If there is an hour left, I'll know the next engagement has wrap up written all over it! Anyway, I wish I wasn't tired. I'd run again tonight! Absolutely beautiful day here today. I do need to start wearing sunscreen on my legs. I'm getting a bizarre farmers tan! I ran and then did some weights and ab stuff. Not sure what I'll do tomorrow. I was supposed to run with Jessica but she has a very sick little baby on her hands! Poor them.

Sore / 5

I'm a bit sore today. I ran 5 miles this afternoon. But I think it's all the errands I ran today and yesterday making me sore! Cannot really report on the insoles yet. I think they're working!

New Insoles / 8.31 + 1

I am going to start including my distance in my post headings. I picked up some new insoles today and asked my helper guy how long they should last. He said they should last a year or 1000 miles! I got them in October and I know I haven't run 1000 miles since then. Maybe half that is a reasonable estimate. So either the recurrence of this right foot/hamstring problem is not related to worn out insoles or I've been running hard and beating them up! Actually, I have really high arches. And the problem is not even anywhere near as bad as it was before. So maybe that arch is just starting to wear down enough that I notice it. I absolutely can tell I'm wearing something different, especially on my right foot. Anyway, I'll create a new Label for this set and then I can pull that label and grab the distance run from my header. Bart and I ran today! We went over to RRS and I got new insoles and he was fitted for new shoes. And then we ran/walked a mile. It was really fun! We are going to find a 5K to do in a couple of months. After that, I ran 8.31 miles. My normal route. It was a good run - beautiful day. My foot feels a little achy, I suppose due to the higher and harder arch. I'll take some ibuprofen and that should help. I finally think I have that headache knocked out. It wasn't as bad when I woke up today as it was yesterday but it was still a problem. I took a second pill and by 15 minutes I couldn't feel the headache anymore. For a couple of hours after I would get some random stabbing pains that would last maybe 10 minutes but that ended around 1:30 and I've felt really good since. Picked up a prescription today of those pills and I'll be better about taking them next time.

Good Morning

Had a second ASTYM treatment yesterday and he stimulated it all right!  It hurt!  But that's what he wants I gather so the body will rush blood there and promote healing.  Anyway, I ran 3 again today with no problem.  Also upped my pushups and situps to 3 reps of 25 each so we'll see how that goes.  I thought about running outside today but I drove around the 4 mile block yesterday and there's still snow and slush in quite a few places.  Come on, Spring!

Running

I had a medium run today. I have been having a headache since yesterday. I finally just took one of these headache pills from my doctor. No, I have no idea why I waited till just now. Anyway, I ran this afternoon but stopped at about 3.75 miles and walked home. Probably will be all fixed up by tomorrow!

First PT with ASTYM

I had my first PT with the ASTYM treatment yesterday.  Went fine as far as I could tell.  He showed me two stretches to do but one of them I already do every morning anyway.  So, we'll see.

I took today off and can feel some discomfort in the heel this morning.  No doubt from his treatment of it yesterday.  But he told me to expect that.  He is trying to make it flare up so that the body will get down there and heal it.

I'm tired!

Do you think I'm catching up on sleep and rest? That's my guess. I slept 7 hours Sunday night and 9 hours last night. So that's good news! But it's 9 pm and I'm ready for bed again. I fulfilled two time off goals in one shot today: go to the beach and adventure running! I went to the beach and ran on the hard pack. It was fun, really nice day. I did 3.5 miles. But I'm worn out. I bet that's a big part of it. I have the most delicious tangerines right now. They are called Sumo. And they are very sweet but have a tiny tiny bit of grapefruit flavor. Really interesting and different. I've never had them before.

More cheating!

I've made a decision. I'm not going to call this cheating. I'm just going to call it 'doing exactly as I please'! I realized that I have all this time off and that's when I should be running as long and as far as I want, not have it dictated by a training guide! So, with that in mind, today I went to Lake Murray and ran 6 miles. It was a really beautiful day today and I had a good run there. My pace was OK. I am really going to dedicate myself to working on that. I did have to take two trips to the lake. I got there and couldn't find my iPod. And I really really wanted to listen to my book! So I came home and guess what? No iPod! Yep. It was in the car! Ah, well. Not like I had a schedule to keep!

Good Morning

Had a great night's sleep and didn't get up until 8:00 am!!  Then did my 3 miles on the TM and the situps and pushups.  Heel bothered me slightly when I first got on the TM but settled down pretty quickly and then was fine.  Ongoing drama.

Already Cheated!

Today I ran 6 miles, which is in no way on the training schedule for today! That said, I'll be taking a couple of days off due to this trip. So I forgive myself for cheating on my word of following that plan exactly. Good run. Just a beautiful day.

Good Morning

I got up and got back on the TM this morning for 3 miles and it went well.  Legs are still a little weak from the Half on Sunday but not nearly what I was expecting given how little training I had gotten in before that.  So, anyway, I'm back in the game.  Also did my full complement of situps and pushups for the first time in 10 days.  That was a challenge!

4 Miles

I'm going to actually follow a training program for once! To the best of my ability, I am not going to tweak it. Example: Today was 4 miles. And I thought, "I could just do 5...." But I did 4. Because I'm sure they have it laid out in a way that is supposed to now exhaust me. Speaking of exhaust. I am still a little gummy from the half on Sunday. Better today but it was good to do 4 rather than 5. Tomorrow is my last day before a month off. Very exciting!! It's VERY lonely here.

Grandma's Training

I forgot to post yesterday! I did run 3 miles. It is so funny. I'm not stiff and sore when walking but I sure was when I started running! http://grandmasmarathon.com/site/uploads/2013IntermediateMarathonSummary.pdf 3 miles yesterday actually puts me on track with Grandma's Intermediate program. So that's what I'll follow. I am going to have a discombobulated weekend but Monday is supposed to be an "off" day so I'll do the Sunday long run then. I really think my life will be less miserable with this new job and I'll own my time. So I think I can follow this schedule of running on Sunday when I go back to work in April. Oh, ha, I just realized that's the full marathon link. I was thinking, "Why are they making me run 22 miles?!" This is more like it! http://grandmasmarathon.com/site/uploads/2013IntermediateHalfSummary.pdf

Great Day In San Diego!

We ran the Half Marathon in San Diego this morning and it was great!  We ran together and did it in 2:40.  Thanks, Julie!  Mary Ellen and Bart walked the 5K and also did just great.  A perfect day.  Then we all went out for our traditional ice cream sundae!  It doesn't get any better than this!!

Another Successful Run!

Well. I did so much better than I thought! I'm really glad we decided to walk up Washington. Last year, that really took the end of my energy. Beautiful day and super fun! XO! I'm glad you're my running partner!

We're Here!

Here we are in sunny San Diego and very glad to be here.

I did a 5.7 mile run outside this morning!  Heel bothered me a little here and there but nothing serious so I kept going.  I have more confidence now for the half marathon on Sunday!

Still not done!

I really thought I would finish my book today but nope. I'm not complaining, mind you. Good run today, but I was kinda tired. 5 miles. Beautiful day! Then you came (YAY!!!) and we went for a 2 mile walk. Very good!

Crying!

I'm toward the end of my book. I don't know how many chapters there are but I'm familiar with his style now and I can tell he's toward then end because of the excitement ramp up. Anyway, something happened that made me cry. And I was so choked up I thought I was going to have to stop running and collect myself. Anyway, it's good! Good run. Nice day for it. 5 miles. That said, I'm ready for my running partner!

Good Morning

I did my 3 on the TM this morning and the heel didn't bother me at all.  What is the deal with this?  One day it hurts and the next it doesn't.  Does it have something to do with my gait I wonder?  Think you suggested that.  It's so odd.  Anyway, got it done.  See you soon.....I hope!

Good Morning

I'm back on track here.  Or back on the TM I should say.  Did my usual 3 miles plus the exercises.  Again, slight twinge down there in the left heel but not at all like the other day when I couldn't run at all.  But I sure don't feel in shape to do 13 miles.  I will be walking a lot I'm afraid.  Just haven't been able to train properly.