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

I think I may have a tibia stress fracture.  I've be fighting a pain in a very distinct place for atleast a couple of months. Havent said anything to anyone because I don't want to quit running. But it has come to the point where I may have to take some time off so I can train hard at the beginning of the year for a spring marathon.  I'm debating on going to the doctor or just diagnosing myself. I really don't like spending money at a doctor's office when they're going to tell me something I'm pretty sure I know....but I'd hate to take the time off from running for something that may not exist (although it seems very real).  I'm driving my family nuts because I finally told them what I thought was wrong and that I was going to take the month of December off only from running, (I'm scared of gaining weight and/or losing my fitness level). Yesterday (Monday- I forgot Im catching up on blogging) I could cry at the drop of a hat because I made the decision. Day 2 (Tuesday) I'm back to the denial stage. Maybe it's all in my head. 

Well I did it. I called and got an appt with the sports medicine doctor for Monday. Decided along with the persuation of a couple of friends its better to know what exactly is wrong. That way I won't be questioning my decision for 4 weeks.  Makes sense. Just hate to spend the money. 

Went to a Powercut class tonight with Kelly.  It was fun, made me realise how much strength I've lost since I haven't been strength training (5 days a week like I used to).  The class didn't bring my heartrate up but it did tax my muscles.

I'm feeling antsy.  It's going to be a loonnnnggg wait til Monday.  Actually I might get on the gazelle for a while.

20 minutes on bike at gym.  Yuk.  I got on the elliptical for a couple minutes, got busted by hubby. Just wanted to see if it would cause any discomfort.

I'm pretty sure this is the most pathetic week of miles I've had since I started running.  2 more days til I find out if I really have to take it easy.  Say a little prayer for me.

*** NOT A STRESS FRACTURE WOOHOO***

Went to the doctor today, everything pinpointed to a stress fracture except the x-ray.  He said with it being a couple months it should have shown on x-ray if there was one. He reviewed my running log (thanks to this blog it was easy to print and have ready).  I also need new shoes. For some reason I can only get about 300-350 miles out of a pair.

Bottom line, treating like a shin splint, ice massage, anti-inflamatory, cross train. Ease back into running, keep up cardio through biking, pool running, eliptical.  Next appt 4 wks unless pain is gone. 

So here's my plan:  Tues- walk on treadmill   Wed- Powercut class  Thurs - Run with friends (or attempt) .

I got on the treadmill with a 3 mile goal in mind.  Made it one mile (walking). Pretty sore, tried relieving pressure by holding myself up on sidebars to try to run. I may try again later wanted to let everyone know the update. 

p.m. Powercut class with Kelly.   Awesome total body weight training.

a.m. Weight Train: Shoulders & Abs

p.m. *RAN w Jen in town.  Yes, that's right..... I ran 4.5 miles.  It was a slower pace but I don't care.  I was really scared that my leg wasnt ready. I had a little discomfort but not unbearable. As soon as I get down here I'm going to make dinner then ice. 

I felt pretty good after last nights run.  I did make sure to ice.

Weight Trained w the guys.  Biceps & Triceps.  Then off to the high school basketball game to watch our daughter cheer and her boyfriend play.  Fun times!!!

a.m. Ran in Rolling Prairie w Greg and Jen.  It was cold, rainy, windy with ice on the roads. YUK! Felt like a huge accomplish to get done.  Went home and iced.  (i'm typing in past tense because I'm trying to play catch up on my entries)

Zero "Running miles" but I did do this:

a.m.  Weight Train  Shoulders and Abs

p.m. At gym:  20 minutes on bike (boring)

                      20 minutes on StairMaster Program 1 Level 6  78 flights

                       8 minutes on Eliptical  (got hungry, hubby was done lifting so went home and made supper)

a.m. 9 degrees, no wind, no snow on roads.  It was a great run this morning **CRISP**

40:10:00.

a.m.  Heat Wave 22 degrees this morning!! 

p.m. Powercut class with Kelly. Wow that's work. Feels great when you're done. :)

a.m. We were suppose to get either an ice storm or lake effect snow this afternoon so I decided to get atleast a couple miles in before work just in case.  I would have done more but I wasn't so organized this morning. 

p.m. Nothing happened weather wise... or any more running. I'll hit it again in the morning.

**All on treadmill** yuk

a.m. walk 2 miles  - 30 minutes

p.m. combo walk/slow run 3.5

Not the most motivating workout but atleast I forced myself to get on.  Iced afterward.

p.m. 27 degrees snow/sleet mix. (That's always fun). Decided to try to run to gym (5 mi) and ride home with Brian. Traffic vs. Treadmill.  It wasn't to bad, only had to hit the snowbank once and it was when I got to town. Apparently the lady couldn't get the concept that there might be something ahead since the 3 cars ahead of her moved to the other lane.

Anyway, I made it to the gym. Brian wasnt done lifting so I hit the bike for 1.25 miles. Good enough.  Came home and iced.  My leg's pretty sore. Grrr

after lunch Christmas run. Ran the school block with a little add on to make the 4 miles.  I'm so excited, my hubby and daughter got me a Garmin Forerunner for Christmas.  Although it hasnt got delivered yet.  That's ok.... anticipation.  They felt awful....it actually bothered them more than me.  

a.m. Treadmill .5 mi warm up walk  4 mile run   .5 mi cool down.  It wasnt to bad this morning.  Heather was playing Wii so I had something to distract me. 

p.m. Weight Trained w Brian biceps and triceps

Treadmill

am Ran Rolling Prairie w Greg & Jen.

a.m.  Treadmill. It was too dark and spooky outside.  ;)

Ran in town (La Porte) with Greg and Jen after work.

Woohoo look at me go!!! (4 days down 2 togo) 

a.m. Ran on treadmill.