My foot has been feeling pretty good lately, so I decided to see how much of the long run I would be able to do today. I am very happy to report that I did the whole 3:30 (well, actually 3:28) or 22 miles. Little pain and it didn't get worse. It is soaking in an ice bath right now just in case.
It was good run, although know I can't say anything disparaging about Christy or Bryan for the 6 months since they were kind enough to let me use their bathroom. Of course, they did send me to the one without the fan, I think just to see how red my face could get from embarrassment. That is why they only get a 6 month reprieve instead of a year.
So, that was our last long run for this marathon. I am a little nervous since I missed two pace runs and a long run. I know I can do it, but it may be painful. Of course, it does take the pressure off a little bit... I have a good excuse.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Glorious morning
This morning was a glorious morning in many ways.
I am in Chanhassen, MN for a meeting. Two long days of sitting and listening. I have learned that a run in the morning significantly improves my ability to stay engaged during day two. So, I headed out this morning with a route in mind.
It is a beautiful morning, a little warm which was good since I only brought a singlet. The birds were chirping and it was a time where I couldn't help but enjoy the morning - despite the sun not being up yet.
As I headed toward the small lake I saw on Google, I saw two runners coming over to my side of the road. I thought they were two women, but as they emerged from the pedestrian tunnel that came under the road (Minneapolis area does a GREAT job of being pedestrian friendly!) I realized it was too men. But as one of them later said..... "I wear a headlamp, how dangerous can I be?"
I asked if I could follow them and instead they asked me to join them. Two very, very nice guys. It was one of those experiences that renews your faith in the kindness of humans (especially after watching the news about the heckling during the President's speech). Of course they had ties to the LAX area and I am sure if I had dug deeper there would be a connection we both knew.
It was a great short speed run with great company. It renewed my spirit in many ways. Thanks to Eric and Dan!!!!
I am in Chanhassen, MN for a meeting. Two long days of sitting and listening. I have learned that a run in the morning significantly improves my ability to stay engaged during day two. So, I headed out this morning with a route in mind.
It is a beautiful morning, a little warm which was good since I only brought a singlet. The birds were chirping and it was a time where I couldn't help but enjoy the morning - despite the sun not being up yet.
As I headed toward the small lake I saw on Google, I saw two runners coming over to my side of the road. I thought they were two women, but as they emerged from the pedestrian tunnel that came under the road (Minneapolis area does a GREAT job of being pedestrian friendly!) I realized it was too men. But as one of them later said..... "I wear a headlamp, how dangerous can I be?"
I asked if I could follow them and instead they asked me to join them. Two very, very nice guys. It was one of those experiences that renews your faith in the kindness of humans (especially after watching the news about the heckling during the President's speech). Of course they had ties to the LAX area and I am sure if I had dug deeper there would be a connection we both knew.
It was a great short speed run with great company. It renewed my spirit in many ways. Thanks to Eric and Dan!!!!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Perfect Patient
Over the weekend I did some more running. On Sunday I did a 4 mile walk with the last mile or so running.... in jean shorts no less. Obviously, I was not planning on running. On Monday I ran 6 with my sister in law. Today I ran just over 5 with the morning running group.
I am not sure this is wise, but it doesn't SEEM to be making my foot worse - or maybe I have unleashed the power of the brain and am just ignoring it better.
Or maybe I just prefer to really make it hurt so I can better tell the Dr. "where it hurts" when I go in next Monday. I always strive to be the perfect patient ;-)
So, in all seriousness - it doesn't seem to hurt as bad when I run, but throughout the rest of the day I am often limping. I seem to have two points of pain... one that does seem to be like Plantar Fasciitis since it is in that same spot and seems to dissipate one I have walked a little bit. But then I have a pain spot on the bottom side of my foot which is where it hurts when I run, and does not go away when walking. So hard to say what it is, but I am going to give our long run a try this Friday. I will try and go as long as I can.
I am not sure this is wise, but it doesn't SEEM to be making my foot worse - or maybe I have unleashed the power of the brain and am just ignoring it better.
Or maybe I just prefer to really make it hurt so I can better tell the Dr. "where it hurts" when I go in next Monday. I always strive to be the perfect patient ;-)
So, in all seriousness - it doesn't seem to hurt as bad when I run, but throughout the rest of the day I am often limping. I seem to have two points of pain... one that does seem to be like Plantar Fasciitis since it is in that same spot and seems to dissipate one I have walked a little bit. But then I have a pain spot on the bottom side of my foot which is where it hurts when I run, and does not go away when walking. So hard to say what it is, but I am going to give our long run a try this Friday. I will try and go as long as I can.
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