I haven't ran since last Saturday morning. Every Saturday there is a group that runs from our gym. The standard milage is 10 miles, which up until I got hurt, I was able to do no problem. I went into this one planning on being conservative by going slow (for me) and planning on just going out 3 miles and back 3 for an easy 6 (3+3=6, see mom I AM smart!) Well we started out really slow, which was fine, but it probably made me feel better than I actually was. That combined with the fact that we were running as a group and I put pressure on myself, I ended up going all the way to the 5 mile turn around. I thought to myself "great, now I'm stuck, and the only way to get home is to go the 5 miles back, yikes..." My knee was holding up, but I could start to feel it and once I got to mile 7 I had to stop (yipee that I was able to do 7, boo that I pushed it to much) From there I walked about a 1/2 mile, tried to run, yeouch! Stopped and walked again. J said he would run ahead, grab the car and meet me to pick me up, like roadkill getting scraped off the ground. He ran, I walked about another 1/2 mile. By this time I really wanted to run, I was feeling like a loser, plus it was freezing! So I ran, and felt good - no knee pain. I ran another mile then stopped when I got to a downhill cause I knew it would hurt my knee. I saw J a little way down the road and stuck out my thumb to be picked up. I ended with a total of about 8 miles, but was happy that I was able to run the 7 with minimal pain and without having to stop. Lesson learned - ONLY RUN WHAT I PLAN ON RUNNING - DONT TRY TO BE A HERO.
I am planning on running tomorrow with the group, and I only plan on doing at most 5 miles, and I will stick to that no matter what. I need to get back into running shape and if I keep pushing it and overdoing it I wont get there. I really want to have a good base for the winter since I dont think I will want to run 12+ miles in the freezing cold and snow...
blurry photo - but this was last Saturday on our way to the group run, it was a balmy 30 degrees. Thanks alot Minnesota! |
The base milage I would like to have is a comfortable 6-8 miles, with a Sat. 10 miler thrown in as my "long" runs. I would love to have this built up by the end of November. I
1. Work on getting a base ( 6-8 miles) and get comfortable with it
2. Do not run through pain, if I feel knee pain I have to STOP
3. Cross train and strength train like a boss. Especially my lower body - I know this will make my knees healthier and stronger (seems obvious, but hard to get through my thick skull)
4. Keep up with the early morning workouts. I dont mind this actually, so it shouldn't be to hard :)
5. Since it is Thanksgiving month - be thankful and greatful that I can run. There are many people who are not able and I am lucky that I can throw on my trusty Mizunos anytime I want and bust out some miles.
6. Oh, and I cant forget, Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite "food" holiday, so is it bad that my goal is to eat as much turkey, potatos, and stuffing as humanly possible?
Anyone else have some November goals? Lets here 'em if you do!
I also have to give a shout out to Nichole who is running the New York Marathon this weekend. She has been a big inspiration for me and my running. Feel free to stop by her blog and wish her luck!
Have a great Friday friends! I will let you know my run tomorrow goes - cross your fingers. I also have some DIY projects planned too - so lets hope I dont burn my house down in the process.
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