Please tell me I'm not alone with tearing up the insides of my legs as I run..... I typically hit my ankles, but trail running takes it to a whole new level.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Sunday Run Day ReCap #8
With every human in my house getting sick, aside from me, when I felt exhausted Wednesday evening, I slept. It is to close to race day for me to catch anything. Thankfully, that seemed to do the trick. However, that left me with only one true run this past week, today's Trail 10k. I added 2 miles to it to get my last long run in before the marathon NEXT WEEK! So excited that race week has finally FINALLY arrived. It has been a long winter of training runs. Here's to a hopefully illness and injury free week, full of fun!
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Sunday Run Day ReCap #7
Man, I sure stink at actually putting together consistent blog posts. I'm tryin' y'all!
Wednesday was chilly. We bundled up and had our typical fun thou!
And because I stumble upon this guy and his porta potties while driving back to work after lunch... I couldn't help but wonder, could he follow me during these crazy long long marathon training runs? I would be most appreciative of him!
Wednesday was chilly. We bundled up and had our typical fun thou!
Wednesday, Wednesday!
Our taper long run was 9 miles this weekend. The 8k for the Off Road Series was also going on today. So we mixed it up with 4 on the road and the additional 5 on the trails. Hey, we got it done thou! I was stoked because I improved my time from last year. Woot woot! It was strange to be in a tank and shorts after bundling up so much last week. This weather, I tell ya!
Finished! All smiles because we were DONE!
And because I stumble upon this guy and his porta potties while driving back to work after lunch... I couldn't help but wonder, could he follow me during these crazy long long marathon training runs? I would be most appreciative of him!
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Sunday Run Day ReCap #6 - Valentine Edition
What a run! 22 miles, in ~30 degree weather. Mucho cold. It was nuts, but we did it. I have to say, it seems that no matter what distance we run, my body runs out of gas with a few miles left. I've been training for months, and following a training plan religiously, so I don't think it is a lack of preparedness, I just truly believe my body isn't meant for anything over 15 miles. I'm so glad for taper time! Little Rock is just a few weeks away!
My fave ladies on Sunday!
Typical Wednesday night run group shenanigans.
Sunday night ended up being a sporadic trip to Benihana's with some of my fave CrossFit peeps. I am not a big OTT person for Valentine's Day, but this was a perfect celebration with everyone!
Smile!
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Soccer Scrapes
Sometimes, I wonder if I have a bulls-eye hanging out somewhere on my body. Sometimes, I just wonder if I am that much of a klutz. Friday night I had two soccer games. Nothing unusual about that for me. However, in those two hours I managed to:
-have a ball slammed up on my face
-have my hand slammed into an open box area
-get tripped over by a teammate
All on my right side too. I couldn't hear out of my ear afterwards. It was like a cotton ball was stuffed in my ears. My hand has some nice bruising going on. My ankle is stiff and sore. Thank ankle is my biggest concern. I am running 22 miles tomorrow; my longest run for marathon training and the last long run until the marathon. I have been icing, flossing, therapy-ing, and general all around TLC-ing my ankle in preparation of the run. I don't want to miss out on running the last long run, but it will depend on how this ankle feels in the morning.
Truthfully, I'm just frustrated with myself as this is the second time in under six months that I have gotten a major ankle injury a few weeks before a race. I'm starting to question my ability to play sports and train. A close friend thinks I am over-extending myself. I worry about my inability to stay still. I think after my marathon, I am going to re-evaluate my balance in extracurriculars... until then, I'll continue running...
-have a ball slammed up on my face
-have my hand slammed into an open box area
-get tripped over by a teammate
All on my right side too. I couldn't hear out of my ear afterwards. It was like a cotton ball was stuffed in my ears. My hand has some nice bruising going on. My ankle is stiff and sore. Thank ankle is my biggest concern. I am running 22 miles tomorrow; my longest run for marathon training and the last long run until the marathon. I have been icing, flossing, therapy-ing, and general all around TLC-ing my ankle in preparation of the run. I don't want to miss out on running the last long run, but it will depend on how this ankle feels in the morning.
Truthfully, I'm just frustrated with myself as this is the second time in under six months that I have gotten a major ankle injury a few weeks before a race. I'm starting to question my ability to play sports and train. A close friend thinks I am over-extending myself. I worry about my inability to stay still. I think after my marathon, I am going to re-evaluate my balance in extracurriculars... until then, I'll continue running...
Monday, February 8, 2016
Sunday Run Day ReCap #5
On a Monday none-the-less. I think that big sporting event (which I love) with lots of food (which I also love) got in the way of my posting. Anyways....
Wednesday came with the return of the cold. After the 20 mile run, my legs were super tired, so this was a very slow and steady run. But i was with some of my fave ladies, so I enjoyed it greatly.
Wednesday came with the return of the cold. After the 20 mile run, my legs were super tired, so this was a very slow and steady run. But i was with some of my fave ladies, so I enjoyed it greatly.
Wednesday Wednesday!
Sunday was cold but sunny, which greatly helped. We got a reprieve with only 11 miles. Thank goodness!
All Smiles!
Pretty sure I will be spending the week either in denial or anxiousness over the upcoming 22 miles next week!
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