Yesterday it rained all day and was cool in the 40s. I did a Golds Gym workout.
Today was still in the 40s but the sun was out. I ran 6 easy miles on the trails by Manchester Road in Wildwood. There are gentle rolling hills. I have felt beat up the last month. First I had a stomach virus. Then I continued to battle plantar fasciitis while trying to do long runs. Then I got a cold and spring time allergies hit. I have been a mess. Now I am on the taper. Today's run felt okay. At least it wasn't ugly.
Only 15 days until Boston. OMG!
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Friday, March 29, 2019
Last Long Run
So much has happened since my last post.
Most importantly, I am a grandma again! Beautiful little Flora Jean was born on Wednesday.
Thursday I did my last long run. It was 20 mile slow run walk. My only goal was to complete the miles. It started raining at mile 17 and I considered cutting it short but I pushed through. My foot was hurting when I was done but no worse that it has been.
I have had a stuffy nose and cough for several days. I thought it was allergies which happen in the spring. This morning I went to urgent care and said that I could not be sick. I have a new baby to visit and a marathon to run. Being sick is not an option. She gave me some cough medicine and said I probably wasn't contagious. Then I went to Dr. Lauren for one last adjustment. She told me that it was common to get a cold during the taper.
Today I took a walk.
Most importantly, I am a grandma again! Beautiful little Flora Jean was born on Wednesday.
Thursday I did my last long run. It was 20 mile slow run walk. My only goal was to complete the miles. It started raining at mile 17 and I considered cutting it short but I pushed through. My foot was hurting when I was done but no worse that it has been.
I have had a stuffy nose and cough for several days. I thought it was allergies which happen in the spring. This morning I went to urgent care and said that I could not be sick. I have a new baby to visit and a marathon to run. Being sick is not an option. She gave me some cough medicine and said I probably wasn't contagious. Then I went to Dr. Lauren for one last adjustment. She told me that it was common to get a cold during the taper.
Today I took a walk.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Ugly Run
Today was an ugly run. When I woke up I felt like my head was going to explode. My springtime allergies are in full force. I went to Bluebird Park. I don't know what I was thinking because it is quite hilly. I ran 5 ugly miles.
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Easy Rock Hill
This morning we got up and did a quick Gold's Gym workout. I spent 20 minutes on the Recumbent bike while Jim did 20 minutes on the elliptical. Then after 10 minutes of stretching we took a quick shower and went to see the granddaughter who had been on spring break vacation all week. When I got home I went for an easy 4 mile run.
Discussion with Jim:
Me: Do you want to go for an easy run.
Jim: How far?
Me: 4 miles.
Jim: Where
Me: Down Rock Hollow and back up.
Jim: Do you mean start at Sherman Beach and run to where Rock Hollow starts then back to Sherman Beach?
Me: No. Start at the grade school and run down the Rock Hollow and back up.
Jim: That's not easy. There's a big hill to run up.
Me: The pace will be easy.
Jim: I will stay home and watch basketball.
I ran by myself. There were thunderstorms in the area so I only did 4 miles. My legs were tired from the bike workout this morning.
Discussion with Jim:
Me: Do you want to go for an easy run.
Jim: How far?
Me: 4 miles.
Jim: Where
Me: Down Rock Hollow and back up.
Jim: Do you mean start at Sherman Beach and run to where Rock Hollow starts then back to Sherman Beach?
Me: No. Start at the grade school and run down the Rock Hollow and back up.
Jim: That's not easy. There's a big hill to run up.
Me: The pace will be easy.
Jim: I will stay home and watch basketball.
I ran by myself. There were thunderstorms in the area so I only did 4 miles. My legs were tired from the bike workout this morning.
Friday, March 22, 2019
Long Run
Today I started my day by going to Dr. Lauren. She worked on my plantar faciitis. This involves a lot of work on the calf and foot. I came home and got ready for my long run. I started the run at 11:30 which is about when my coral starts the Boston marathon.
I ran from Sherman Beach to Rockwood Reservation. I ran all the way up the hill to old Manchester. Then on the way back I ran up the Rock Hollow Trail to put some hills in the end.
My goals today:
Run 20 miles
Be able to run again on Sunday
Run the second 10 miles faster than the first 10
My accomplishments
I ran/walked 20 miles. This was big for my mental health. I feel I need to run 20 miles before a marathon.
I was tired when I was finished and a bit dehydrated but I was feel I can run again after a day's rest. I needed Kathy there with a cold Gatorade. I have lots of Gatorade at home I just don't remember to put it in the car.
I ran the first 10 miles in 1:57:07. The second 10 miles were much faster 1:52:00. I made sure to keep the first 10 slow so I could get negative splits. Average pace for first 10 miles was 11:42. Average pace for second 10 miles was 11:12. Overall average was 11:27 pace. I was happy that I was able to run 20 miles.
The elevation gain for today's run was 762 feet. The elevation gain for Boston Marathon is 783.
The weather was beautiful. There were a lot of people on the trail. It is spring break for many of the schools here so there were lots of kids and families out.
I ran from Sherman Beach to Rockwood Reservation. I ran all the way up the hill to old Manchester. Then on the way back I ran up the Rock Hollow Trail to put some hills in the end.
My goals today:
Run 20 miles
Be able to run again on Sunday
Run the second 10 miles faster than the first 10
My accomplishments
I ran/walked 20 miles. This was big for my mental health. I feel I need to run 20 miles before a marathon.
I was tired when I was finished and a bit dehydrated but I was feel I can run again after a day's rest. I needed Kathy there with a cold Gatorade. I have lots of Gatorade at home I just don't remember to put it in the car.
I ran the first 10 miles in 1:57:07. The second 10 miles were much faster 1:52:00. I made sure to keep the first 10 slow so I could get negative splits. Average pace for first 10 miles was 11:42. Average pace for second 10 miles was 11:12. Overall average was 11:27 pace. I was happy that I was able to run 20 miles.
The elevation gain for today's run was 762 feet. The elevation gain for Boston Marathon is 783.
The weather was beautiful. There were a lot of people on the trail. It is spring break for many of the schools here so there were lots of kids and families out.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Blisters
Today spring starts at 4:58 pm central time. This is the time when night and day are the same length. We have gradually been getting more daylight.
Today Jim went with me and we ran from Sherman Beach to the top of the Rock Hollow Trail. Hills have been bothering my foot but if I take them slow it's not too bad. We did a walk/run. The temperature was in the low 50s. I wore capris and a long sleeve and was comfortable.
I have a blister on my second toe on the right foot. I drained it and put antibiotic cream on it then a Bandaid. It didn't hurt too much when I was running. I hope I can hold it all together for 4 more weeks.
Today Jim went with me and we ran from Sherman Beach to the top of the Rock Hollow Trail. Hills have been bothering my foot but if I take them slow it's not too bad. We did a walk/run. The temperature was in the low 50s. I wore capris and a long sleeve and was comfortable.
I have a blister on my second toe on the right foot. I drained it and put antibiotic cream on it then a Bandaid. It didn't hurt too much when I was running. I hope I can hold it all together for 4 more weeks.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Cross Training
I ordered a power cord for the recumbent bike that Kathy gave us. This is a great option for a cross training day. I spent some time on the machine then did my stretching. Jim and I also to a walk on the Stinging Nettle Trail.
Monday, March 18, 2019
Bib Number
The Boston Bib Numbers were posted today. My bib is number 24956. I am in wave 4 coral 1 which has a 11:15 start time. I have never started a marathon that late in the morning. I have never started a race that late in the morning. I will do my last long runs starting at 11:15 and experiment with what time to eat. The cut off time for wave 4 was a qualifying time of 3:56:54. There are 8 corals and I am in the first one. I hope I finish the race before it gets dark. My bib color is yellow. Boston is only 4 weeks from today.
This morning we got up early then did a quick 20 minute work out in Golds Gym (our basement). Then we showered and went to visit Jim's parents. This is 2 hours in the car each way. After we got home we went to Sherman Beach and ran an easy run. I did run/walk for 5.25 miles. My splits were: 10:33, 9:51, 9:43, 9:00, 9:03 with an overall average of 9:40. This is fast for me for a run/walk. Jim stayed with me for 3.5 miles then slowed down. He averaged under 10 minute miles which is great considering he hasn't run in a long time and he isn't really a runner.
This morning we got up early then did a quick 20 minute work out in Golds Gym (our basement). Then we showered and went to visit Jim's parents. This is 2 hours in the car each way. After we got home we went to Sherman Beach and ran an easy run. I did run/walk for 5.25 miles. My splits were: 10:33, 9:51, 9:43, 9:00, 9:03 with an overall average of 9:40. This is fast for me for a run/walk. Jim stayed with me for 3.5 miles then slowed down. He averaged under 10 minute miles which is great considering he hasn't run in a long time and he isn't really a runner.
Saturday, March 16, 2019
New Shoes
Today I did a 16 mile run/walk from Sherman Beach to Rockwood Reservation. I asked Dr. Lauren if I should run through pain. I have a high pain tolerance and I am worried about injuring myself further. She said as long as my gait didn't change I should be okay to run long. I paid attention to my running form and did not note any changes so I pushed on through. When I trained for St. George I was dealing with a hamstring issue. Every run was painful but I pushed through. My foot hurt on this run but it didn't get worse. At home afterward I did my runner's yoga, foam rolling and ice.
Today's run was 16 miles at an average pace of 10:48. I did a 4/1 run/walk through out.
Today I ran in a brand new pair of Brooks Glycerins. These will be my race day shoes. They felt good.
Less than a month until Boston. Yikes! I'm not ready.
Today's run was 16 miles at an average pace of 10:48. I did a 4/1 run/walk through out.
Today I ran in a brand new pair of Brooks Glycerins. These will be my race day shoes. They felt good.
Less than a month until Boston. Yikes! I'm not ready.
Catching Up
Dear Blog Readers - (all one of you)
I have been remiss in posting my blog for the last month. I have been disheartened by plantar faciitis and questioned my sanity in continuing to run in pain. I have iced, stretched, rolled, rested, compressed, elevated and it's still there. It is a tiny bit better. Through it all I have cut my runs short and done a lot of cross training. My actual running has far fewer miles than my plan. My plan was also affected by a bad stomach virus a couple weeks ago. At this point I am going to Boston with the mindset of finishing and having fun.
Last weekend I helped move my slug sister to Virginia. I miss her being close by but I know our friendship will endure the miles.
Highlights from recent runs:
March 7 - Last Slug sister run before the move, 10 miles on "our" trails.
March 11 - 12 miles slow on the Al Buehler Trail which winds around the golf course at Duke University. It was a nice trail with gentle hills and a soft surface.
March 13 - Back home on the Al Foster Trail. I did 4 mile walk/run at a faster pace than I had been doing. Averages 9:43.
March 14 - Ran with Jen from her house to Forest Park. Average page 9:11, no walking. Jen runs faster than I do. Only 3 miles but faster.
From these runs I learned that my foot is not getting worse if I stretch and ice and take it easy.
Yesterday I went to Dr. Lauren. She worked on my leg and foot. I think it helped. Today I will run and test it out.
I have been remiss in posting my blog for the last month. I have been disheartened by plantar faciitis and questioned my sanity in continuing to run in pain. I have iced, stretched, rolled, rested, compressed, elevated and it's still there. It is a tiny bit better. Through it all I have cut my runs short and done a lot of cross training. My actual running has far fewer miles than my plan. My plan was also affected by a bad stomach virus a couple weeks ago. At this point I am going to Boston with the mindset of finishing and having fun.
Last weekend I helped move my slug sister to Virginia. I miss her being close by but I know our friendship will endure the miles.
Highlights from recent runs:
March 7 - Last Slug sister run before the move, 10 miles on "our" trails.
March 11 - 12 miles slow on the Al Buehler Trail which winds around the golf course at Duke University. It was a nice trail with gentle hills and a soft surface.
March 13 - Back home on the Al Foster Trail. I did 4 mile walk/run at a faster pace than I had been doing. Averages 9:43.
March 14 - Ran with Jen from her house to Forest Park. Average page 9:11, no walking. Jen runs faster than I do. Only 3 miles but faster.
From these runs I learned that my foot is not getting worse if I stretch and ice and take it easy.
Yesterday I went to Dr. Lauren. She worked on my leg and foot. I think it helped. Today I will run and test it out.
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