9.11.09
Well I was back on the road again today after a few days off. The shin has kinda been bothering me again, but not as bad as before. I just don't like anything feeling "weird" and it was feeling pretty, well, weird. So that was kinda of a bummer. I ran on it today and it felt wierd again, but only for a few minutes when I started off. After that it loosened up. There is still some damaged tissue in there I think, because I've tried massaging the area by the shin bone and it's still just a tad bit tender, but leaps and bounds better than it was a week or two ago when it was really hurting. The run today went pretty good until the end of two loops, it was hot and I needed a quick breather/water break to finish.
So I think I'm on the right track. I'll keep trying to get runs in, but at this point I'm really considering some alternate form of exercise to get the HR up. I dont' mind not running really, it's missing the conditioning that really stresses me out. So I'm not sure what to do, I don't have a bike and don't really want one because no where to store it, and the pool just closed, so swimming is out unless I get a membership to a gym that I can't really afford right now. I'll think of something, even if it means walking.
The second part of that is to start doing my core work again. I picked it up when I was training for the mile race, but kind of let it go. Well I think it's time to bring that back again, and it will also help with my conditioning just a bit.
Work at this point involves literally every weekend from here to November (and I'm already lining up more) But at least I have the week to fit in my runs, although it makes me feel guilty. I suppose I should take my wonderful benefits and just enjoy them right? I'm training for a half in November, and there's not much time left. I'm honestly not confident that I will do as well as I would like. I know I will PR, because I PR'd during my marathon by four minutes, on a cold, windy day on a hilly course, so I'm confident in that. It's coming close to the goals I set that I am worried about. I just dont' feel like I've done enough over the summer or even in the past month or two compared to how I normally like to train. Appropriate (over?) training gives me a good mindset going into a race. Anyway I'll just do the best I can and no big deal right?, just have fun :)
5:30 pm. 80ºF
1:12:35 10.66 bf 1770
2 comments:
Hey Ron,
First of all, thanks for stopping by. I feel bad as well for not stopping by sooner. Hang in there with the shin, I totally understand your frustration b/c I still deal with PF off and on. I know it doesn't show in my mileage but I've vigorously have tried to keep it at bay, not always easy to do. We become more stubborn as runners. I just hope I can keep this PF under control until marathon day, seems like the last two marathons I've had to deal with something but still managed to PR!
I'm certainly not confident going into each race, but will do the best I can.
I think you will be fine for the half in Nov. just keep an eye on the shin!
Good to see you stop by and best wishes for you!.. :)
thanks Pace. I chuckled a bit when I read the word stubborn. I just hate admitting it's true :)
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