My thigh hurts so much that I want to jam my car key in to the knot of lactic acid that resides within it's depths. I've tried the foam roller and stick. I've tried cramming my elbow into it. I'm just not strong enough at the right angle to do it myself.
I did my 8 miles today. I probably shouldn't have. I probably should have rested. I did 15 minute miles...so it took 2 frickin' hours on the elliptical. But my stubborn self would not let me miss a training run. I haven't missed one yet and I wasn't about to start. Maybe I'll try to actually run it on Sunday if I'm feeling better.
Thursday
Wednesday
September 10, 2008
Worst.
Five Miles.
EVER!
I felt awful today. I just couldn't get a stride. My legs felt like concrete. My left quad was cramped up and both of my calf's felt like lead. Seriously, it was bad.
I was going to run my 8 miles today, and I was ready to cry after 2 miles. I was hoping when I started that I'd warm up and it would be fine. Not so much. Just short of four, I lay down on someones lawn at the corner between Henderson and School on Menard. I'm not kidding. Melissa even called and I had a conversation before continuing on.
5 miles in 1:06:48, not including the lawn time.
Five Miles.
EVER!
I felt awful today. I just couldn't get a stride. My legs felt like concrete. My left quad was cramped up and both of my calf's felt like lead. Seriously, it was bad.
I was going to run my 8 miles today, and I was ready to cry after 2 miles. I was hoping when I started that I'd warm up and it would be fine. Not so much. Just short of four, I lay down on someones lawn at the corner between Henderson and School on Menard. I'm not kidding. Melissa even called and I had a conversation before continuing on.
5 miles in 1:06:48, not including the lawn time.
Tuesday
September 9, 2008
I really did want to go for a run yesterday, but it didn't happen. When you get the call to celebrate your birthday with beer, hot wings and football--really, who can resist? I'm paying for the birthday fun...I'm up 9lbs (yep, I'm a Tubby McFatty). I'm guessing it's a birthday/pms combo, but it doesn't make me feel better. Grrr... Looks like I've' got some work to do.
Anywho, I went to the gym and did 3.5 miles on the elliptical, did core work with Hector and then finished the last 1.5 miles after. The 5 miles were at an 11:00 pace, so I was done in just under 55:00.
Anywho, I went to the gym and did 3.5 miles on the elliptical, did core work with Hector and then finished the last 1.5 miles after. The 5 miles were at an 11:00 pace, so I was done in just under 55:00.
Saturday
September 6, 2008
Today's long run was much needed. After a completely heinous Friday, the 18 miles felt really good. All of the runners had a pretty good day. All of them stayed together for the first 14, and I was so proud of how well everyone ran! Julia and I even tackled Cricket Hill at the end.
I finished in 3:35:58 and found Melissa with bagels and cupcakes! In fact the rest was so good--I ran the last 2 miles to make it an even 20 miles (total running time in 3:59:59).
I finished in 3:35:58 and found Melissa with bagels and cupcakes! In fact the rest was so good--I ran the last 2 miles to make it an even 20 miles (total running time in 3:59:59).
Wednesday
September 3, 2008
I made it out for my 4 miler in 44:24 which is an 11:06 pace. Not too bad considering I'm still stiff and achy. I think going to bed freakishly early last night helped. Now if only I could find someone to foam roller me (I'm thinking that someone's going to get sick of reading about it and do something about it!)
Tuesday
September 2, 2008
Feet=Still Blistery
Body=Sore
Sinuses=Stuffy
Weather=Hot and Humid
Irregardless, I went to the gym. I knew I needed to power through my work out. I reasoned that the faster I got it done, the faster I could go home. I did the first mile easy, then played a game with myself on the elliptical; keep the strides per minute above 180 and try to stay on your heels (to avoid 'running' on my blisters).
It worked. I did my 5 miles in 53:44 which breaks down to a 10:45 average mile.
(PS, I still could use a volunteer to foam roller me!)
Body=Sore
Sinuses=Stuffy
Weather=Hot and Humid
Irregardless, I went to the gym. I knew I needed to power through my work out. I reasoned that the faster I got it done, the faster I could go home. I did the first mile easy, then played a game with myself on the elliptical; keep the strides per minute above 180 and try to stay on your heels (to avoid 'running' on my blisters).
It worked. I did my 5 miles in 53:44 which breaks down to a 10:45 average mile.
(PS, I still could use a volunteer to foam roller me!)
Monday
September 1, 2008
Even though I was sore, I headed to the gym. Hector stretched me and worked my core and arms. I did my 7 miles on the elliptical...my feet are still tender and I couldn't imagine trying to run on them. I just really wanted to get my long run in since I didn't have to work today. I hate long-ish runs on the elliptical.
I think I need to have a date with the stick...any volunteers to foam roller me? Pretty please?
I think I need to have a date with the stick...any volunteers to foam roller me? Pretty please?
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