Umm, I think I committed to a May Marathon for FUN

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Location:

La Porte,In,USA

Member Since:

Apr 27, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

2008 = 10 races, 3 PR's, 1 first place in age division

I started running in 2006 at age 38/39. I figured the best way to kick the smoking habit for good was to sign up for a marathon. (I tend to be alittle extreme)

My first full marathon was the Chicago Marathon 2006 (cold, rainy year) 5:00

Full Marathons: Chicago, Kentucky Derby

Half Marathons: Indy, Chicago Distance Classic (3 times cool medal), Holy Half (Notre Dame), IU's Inaugural, Joker's Wild (St Louis), Oak Brook Half (ugly medal),Valparaiso Mini, Flying Pig, Virginia Beach Rock N Roll Times ranging from 2:30 to 2:00.

Short-Term Running Goals:

I really would like to qualify for Boston in 2009.

Personal:

I'm married to an incredible guy, Brian for 20 years (21 in May)!! We have an amazing 17 year old (soon to be 18) daughter, Heather. The two are my support system and cheerleaders.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Mon, Jun 16, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
6.00	0.00	6.00

School Block walk very little run 4 miles. Then 2 additional miles w Brian to watch my stride/posture. School block was meant to be a run but couldnt get my legs to go. Sharp pain in left calf and lower back of right leg going from calf to ankle. Not sure what's going on. I've had 3 days off, warmed up with 1 mile walk (unusual for me), light stretching after warm up, did not even have the chance to run fast, weather was cool. No soreness when I walked except the broken spirits. After the 4 mile *walk*, was home approx. 15 minutes went back out with Brian to explain/demonstrate what was going on and actually felt alittle better and was able to slowly run.

Comments

From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 17:53:19

Try running much slower than you normally do and shorter but still 6 days a week. Make up for the lack of intensity and volume with extra cross training (e.g bike). The idea is if there is a pace that is slow enough and a distance that is short enough that allows you to run with the same or lesser level of pain in 24 hours, then we are on to something good. We found a method that allows you to teach your muscles to run better while your joints, ligaments, and bones are able to get stronger. So we do that very gradually increasing the volume and intensity until you are able to run normally.

Healthy diet and adequate sleep make a big difference as well for injury healing and body adaptation to training loads. Start by doing your best on the diet front - if you believe it is bad, do not eat it. On the sleep - set a bed time curfew and stick to it.

From Jodi on Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 14:56:10

Thanks! I slowed down alittle and decreased the miles, it seems to be working. Maybe I freaked out over nothing.

Healthy diet is just a way of life for me.

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