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Thursday Fitness, 3-20-08
Ailarie
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Voo - I had ITBS once, albeit a mild case. Felt like huge charley horses mid thigh rather than in the knee or hip like a lot of people get. The stretches, plus Vitamin I, helped a ton and I was back on the road in no time at all.
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Good news, <b>Voo!</b> <img alt="icon_cheers.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_cheers.gif"><br><br>
I have some speed stuff on the schedule for later today. I'll be doing it on my makeshift track (the loop around my development) if the wind doesn't blow me backwards... Gusts up to 40mph... sheesh...
I have some speed stuff on the schedule for later today. I'll be doing it on my makeshift track (the loop around my development) if the wind doesn't blow me backwards... Gusts up to 40mph... sheesh...
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Dude, glad you've got news that's <i>deal-able</i>! Get yourself a friggin' foam roller, STAT! I've got the <a href="http://www.pilates.com/BBAPP/V/props/pilates-mat-foam-roller.html" target="_blank">magic roller</a> on this page, it's GREAT and holds up much better than the plain white foam ones; it won't get lumpy either.<br><br>
If anyone could do it, it'd be you. But I wouldn't advise it just yet.
If anyone could do it, it'd be you. But I wouldn't advise it just yet.
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Hey all. Ended up getting a lot more walking (with some light running...as much as someone in work clothes can do anyway) than I figured yesterday - 4.25 miles on hard concrete sidewalks and shoes that probably should be retired. Couple that with 1450 yd in the pool and my lower legs are pretty sore. I might lay off the running and go elliptical and/or bike tonight with some weights<br><br>
How's this for consistency? Warmed up with 50 yd intervals at the pool. After forgetting to hit the timer on the first one, the next two were exactly 1:04:53 and then the following one was 1:04:55. Now if could just creak those times under one minute...<br><br><b>Prae</b> - sounded like you needed that kind of run yesterday. Hope things go a lot better for you the next few days<br><br>
Ooh, <b>Biah</b> - you're starting to creep into speedy territory there. Congrats!<br><br><b>Voo</b> - I'm glad its something manageable like ITBS. Like Maria said, get to rolling that thing out. Vitamin I is good for the next week or so, and maybe a deep tissue massage to work out any knots that have developed wouldn't be a bad idea either if ya' got the cash to spend. Add some exercises that work on strengthening the hips into the routine and I think you can just make this a one-time occurrence<br><br>
Alrighty...gotta' get to work. Good runs & workouts to all
How's this for consistency? Warmed up with 50 yd intervals at the pool. After forgetting to hit the timer on the first one, the next two were exactly 1:04:53 and then the following one was 1:04:55. Now if could just creak those times under one minute...<br><br><b>Prae</b> - sounded like you needed that kind of run yesterday. Hope things go a lot better for you the next few days<br><br>
Ooh, <b>Biah</b> - you're starting to creep into speedy territory there. Congrats!<br><br><b>Voo</b> - I'm glad its something manageable like ITBS. Like Maria said, get to rolling that thing out. Vitamin I is good for the next week or so, and maybe a deep tissue massage to work out any knots that have developed wouldn't be a bad idea either if ya' got the cash to spend. Add some exercises that work on strengthening the hips into the routine and I think you can just make this a one-time occurrence<br><br>
Alrighty...gotta' get to work. Good runs & workouts to all
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Nice run this morning. Was up late last night, so the sun was actually up when we ran. I wish I could take a picture of our shadows.... it looks like I"m running with a horse.
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<b>Pacer</b> - are you flooded? Thought of you when I saw pics of houses with water 1/4-way up the walls on the news last night.
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(((<b>Voodoo's</b> it band)))<br><br>
I'm glad it's not anything worse.
I'm glad it's not anything worse.
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Is that better than The Stick?<br><br>
Well, next week's <i>technically</i> supposed to be only a 45-mile week.<br><br>
Yea, I was afraid of torn cartilage and the the doc telling me that I had to stop running for good or some such nonsense. He actually said nothing of me destroying myself nor did he berate me for running so much.<br><br>
How's the job-searching stuff going? Are you at least enjoying your time off?
Well, next week's <i>technically</i> supposed to be only a 45-mile week.<br><br>
Yea, I was afraid of torn cartilage and the the doc telling me that I had to stop running for good or some such nonsense. He actually said nothing of me destroying myself nor did he berate me for running so much.<br><br>
How's the job-searching stuff going? Are you at least enjoying your time off?
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For me, yes. It seems to be a personal preference but I think the roller gives better coverage and can be used more (i.e. you can put it under you and roll the back of your hips and butt out) as you don't need to have your hands involved.
man, great news <b>Voo</b>!<br><br><b>maria</b> doe sthat roller thing come with some sort of insructional video or sumtin so I person uses it to its fullest benefit? I hav really cranked up my mileage the last 3 months and I tihnk I need something like that as part of my overall routine.
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<b>Korbs</b> - the roller doesn't come with any literature but you could google uses for it. I think of it as a bit of a cureall.
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Yeah, last time I donated, it was a pretty humbling experience for a few days, it does get better. Hydrate, I also think foods high in iron help, but maybe that's psychological... so eat spinich <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
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That could be a bit dangerous! <img alt="shock.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/shock.gif">
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Only if you're doing it at work <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
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Yea, <b>Voo</b>! So glad you'll be pounding the pavement again soon.<br><br>
Got another 3 miles in this morning, but they weren't as good as yesterday. Being more mellow didn't make me want to rip anyone's head off and therefore, it was harder to keep increasing the speed. I did end up with 11:20 avg and I ran the last 0.05 at 10 mm pace. Of course, that wasn't very long, but it felt like a good way to end the run. Thanks for all the encouragement over the last couple of days. Everyone says that the brain is the hardest muscle to train, and that is more true for me in life than in sport. Thank you for your support.<br><br><br><b>I need your opinion about something:</b> I'm training for a 10k on April 19. My schedule next week calls for a 7 mile (!) long run, which I would normally run on Saturday. However, there is a 5k/10k race put on by graduate students in public health with the proceeds going to fight AIDS in Malawi, and I'd like to run something. Here are my options, as I see them:<br><br>
1. Run the 10k instead of the 7 miles<br>
2. Run the 10k and then run the last .8 to get the 7 miles in<br>
3. Run the 7 miler earlier in the week and run the 5k on Saturday in lieu of a 3 miler on the schedule,<br>
4. Skip the race and stay on regular schedule<br><br>
Additional info: The course is supposed to be hilly. The 10 day forecast is calling for showers with a high of 50*.<br><br>
I think that's it. Your feedback is appreciated.
Got another 3 miles in this morning, but they weren't as good as yesterday. Being more mellow didn't make me want to rip anyone's head off and therefore, it was harder to keep increasing the speed. I did end up with 11:20 avg and I ran the last 0.05 at 10 mm pace. Of course, that wasn't very long, but it felt like a good way to end the run. Thanks for all the encouragement over the last couple of days. Everyone says that the brain is the hardest muscle to train, and that is more true for me in life than in sport. Thank you for your support.<br><br><br><b>I need your opinion about something:</b> I'm training for a 10k on April 19. My schedule next week calls for a 7 mile (!) long run, which I would normally run on Saturday. However, there is a 5k/10k race put on by graduate students in public health with the proceeds going to fight AIDS in Malawi, and I'd like to run something. Here are my options, as I see them:<br><br>
1. Run the 10k instead of the 7 miles<br>
2. Run the 10k and then run the last .8 to get the 7 miles in<br>
3. Run the 7 miler earlier in the week and run the 5k on Saturday in lieu of a 3 miler on the schedule,<br>
4. Skip the race and stay on regular schedule<br><br>
Additional info: The course is supposed to be hilly. The 10 day forecast is calling for showers with a high of 50*.<br><br>
I think that's it. Your feedback is appreciated.
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<b>Prae</b> Run .8 as a warm up and then run the 10k. And then run a 15 mile cooldown. That's what I would do.
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