I've put off writing anything in here because I hate writing bad news. I seem to have acquired my first real injury. Real because its keeping me from running and I don't like that.
Its the same pain I had before the Ironman in my left hip. Its where one of the muscles inserts into the hip bone. It doesn't hurt when I run but it hurts like hell afterward. I can hardly walk.
Its weird though, because I first noticed the pain before the Ironman, yet it didn't bother in the Ironman...in fact, it had subsided the week before and several weeks after.
But its back and its back with a vengeance. I was in so much pain on Friday that I could hardly walk. I took Celebrex on Thurs and Fri and iced it on Friday. By Saturday, it was a bit better and although I missed my group run, I decided to give it a try and I jogged slowly for 30 mins, only to be in pain again.
Today was a bit better but I can feel it when I walk. I iced it for a solid hour and that helped a lot. Kurt says I should not run for a week or so and that is NOT what I wanted to hear!
And to top if off, I'm having a total lack of motivation to ride my trainer or even swim. Its weird, I usually crave doing one of the three but right now I have no desire to do any of it. I guess its not that unusual, given the time of year, the fact that I just did an Ironman, and that I've had some heavy family stuff going on lately. To be quite honest, I've been fighting the blues for a few weeks now.
So, I will finish up teaching/finals/grading and do what I can in terms of exercise but I'm not going to push myself. I wouldn't worry about it at all but I really want to train with my friend, Dan, who's planning to do his first marathon next spring; but if I take off too much time, I'll get behind and won't be able to run with him (or Brenda). I've been missing running with them and I don't want to be left behind. Waaa!!!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Brrrr!!!
If there's one thing I'm good at, it's running in the cold. And today was no exception. After dropping the kids off at school, I donned hat, gloves, fleece-lined tights, 3 base layers under a vest and jacket, and headed out into the frigid air. How frigid was it? Around 8 degrees, I think.
For some odd reason, I like running in the cold. Granted, I prefer it to be warmer than it was today (mid-30's is my favorite running temperature), but there's something about braving the elements that gets me going. And I've always been that way.
I have one vivid memory of playing outside in December as a child. It was dusk and very cold outside (those Kansas winters were brutal!). I was by myself, as usual, and the darker and colder it got, the more I liked it. I could see the kitchen lights on in my house and my mom fixing dinner. I wanted to stay outside as long as I could until she called me in. I dared myself to "brave" the cold until she hollered at me to "get inside now before you catch a cold!"
I remember many winter afternoons and evenings playing outside by myself. One time I ventured down the hill to our pond and sliding out into the middle of the rock-solid ice. My dad was on his way home from work and caught a glimpse of me "skating" alone. That was the end of that - next thing I knew I was in my room with a sore fanny!
So, I digress. I only had time for 4 miles today but it was better than nothing. I was plenty warm and couldn't care less about the strange looks I got from people driving by. Just me, my Ipod, and the cold...what better way to start the day!
For some odd reason, I like running in the cold. Granted, I prefer it to be warmer than it was today (mid-30's is my favorite running temperature), but there's something about braving the elements that gets me going. And I've always been that way.
I have one vivid memory of playing outside in December as a child. It was dusk and very cold outside (those Kansas winters were brutal!). I was by myself, as usual, and the darker and colder it got, the more I liked it. I could see the kitchen lights on in my house and my mom fixing dinner. I wanted to stay outside as long as I could until she called me in. I dared myself to "brave" the cold until she hollered at me to "get inside now before you catch a cold!"
I remember many winter afternoons and evenings playing outside by myself. One time I ventured down the hill to our pond and sliding out into the middle of the rock-solid ice. My dad was on his way home from work and caught a glimpse of me "skating" alone. That was the end of that - next thing I knew I was in my room with a sore fanny!
So, I digress. I only had time for 4 miles today but it was better than nothing. I was plenty warm and couldn't care less about the strange looks I got from people driving by. Just me, my Ipod, and the cold...what better way to start the day!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Catching up
Hit the pool twice this week - Monday and today, but sure can tell I'm not in training mode! Both times it felt good to be in the pool but I didn't have much "umph" so I just swam slowly (and it felt so good).
Master's swim is Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:15 AM. I get up at 5:15, drink a cup of coffee in the dark (meditation time), and leave for the pool around 6:00'ish. Its dark then and I'm usually the only one on the road. I always feel like a black cat slinking through the darkness...
The plan for now is to do about half of the swim workout and focus on technique, not speed. I'll do that until the first of the year when I'll start cranking up the pace. For now, it feels really good to just take it easy!
I ran yesterday afternoon with Daisy. I never run in the afternoon but I had a bad morning yesterday - long story - and didn't get out when i wanted to get out. So, finally made it out there at 4:00 in the afternoon. It wasn't bad - I kinda liked running at that time - but it's harder because I usually have the kids home and I don't like leaving them for too long.
Today I rode my new bike on the trainer for 30 mins. It sure took awhile to get comfortable. When I finally did, it was great. Still taking some time to get used to such an aerodynamic position!
Tomorrow, I hope to run 5 - 6 miles. Its supposed to be bitter cold but as long as the wind isn't blowing, I should be ok.
Master's swim is Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:15 AM. I get up at 5:15, drink a cup of coffee in the dark (meditation time), and leave for the pool around 6:00'ish. Its dark then and I'm usually the only one on the road. I always feel like a black cat slinking through the darkness...
The plan for now is to do about half of the swim workout and focus on technique, not speed. I'll do that until the first of the year when I'll start cranking up the pace. For now, it feels really good to just take it easy!
I ran yesterday afternoon with Daisy. I never run in the afternoon but I had a bad morning yesterday - long story - and didn't get out when i wanted to get out. So, finally made it out there at 4:00 in the afternoon. It wasn't bad - I kinda liked running at that time - but it's harder because I usually have the kids home and I don't like leaving them for too long.
Today I rode my new bike on the trainer for 30 mins. It sure took awhile to get comfortable. When I finally did, it was great. Still taking some time to get used to such an aerodynamic position!
Tomorrow, I hope to run 5 - 6 miles. Its supposed to be bitter cold but as long as the wind isn't blowing, I should be ok.
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