walking (w/ a slight limp) at home with no walking cast! Feels fine/good. Working on stregthing/flexiabilty ankle...I'm hoping (and bargaining) with Dr. Monday to clear me for pool jogging :)
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Wordless Wednesday (on Thursday)
walking (w/ a slight limp) at home with no walking cast! Feels fine/good. Working on stregthing/flexiabilty ankle...I'm hoping (and bargaining) with Dr. Monday to clear me for pool jogging :)
Friday, October 29, 2010
Go CAR!!!! ROCK MCM!!!
Special shout out to G2B!!! This is your race!!! I'll see you all under 3:40!! :)
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Thoughts....
This is definitely the worst injury I have encountered in the 24 years I have been a runner. I have had the IT problem, that took me away from running for 4 months, but I was able to cross train and sweat.
I had my plica syndrome flair up during MCM last year, that took me out from running for 3 months. Again, I was able to cross train, stay busy.
But this injury, all I can do until cleared to start cross training, is weights. Which I realize is better than nothing, so I am definitely not complaining, but this also leaves me a lot time to think and be reflective. Here are some of those thoughts....
1. I have amazing friends, period.
2. I loved running before this injury. But now I LOVE RUNNING!! I have found a whole new love for this sport now that I don't have it in my life. So yes, 2011 training season will be much different than 2010's. Not that 2010 was bad, in fact it was great! PR's, and quick strong times; and if that was produced from when I just loved running, I can't wait to see what I'll produce from my NEW LOVE for running. :) Woot!!
3.While I was weak for the first couple of weeks post injury, I really have learned that I am ok on my own. I really do not need a man to lean on. I have myself, my family, and my friends.
Backing up, after the 'massive heart break of 2010', I dedicated a year to no dating, time off if you will, from dating, to just love myself. I began this promise in March of this year. I am happy to say I have stuck to my promise to take time off from dating, and work on loving me. Eight months later, I'm feeling strong, secure and happy with my decision. I still do not feel ready to date, but I can say 100% without a doubt, I am healed.
4. I need to keep a life while marathon training. This injury slowed down my life considerably, and I was able to reflect and see what/who I had neglected for most of this year. So next training season,( San Diego Rock n Roll 6/11) I will work at maintaining a life as much as I can outside of running. I realize this will be difficult when I reach peak mileage, but I promise, I will try.
5.I don't know where I want to live. I started the year really believing I wanted to move to California soon, but now the bonds I've made, and the club I run with, and the people I've met through running are changing my mind. Now I think I want to postpone this move until at least 2012. But I guess time will tell on this one. :)
Love!
I had my plica syndrome flair up during MCM last year, that took me out from running for 3 months. Again, I was able to cross train, stay busy.
But this injury, all I can do until cleared to start cross training, is weights. Which I realize is better than nothing, so I am definitely not complaining, but this also leaves me a lot time to think and be reflective. Here are some of those thoughts....
1. I have amazing friends, period.
2. I loved running before this injury. But now I LOVE RUNNING!! I have found a whole new love for this sport now that I don't have it in my life. So yes, 2011 training season will be much different than 2010's. Not that 2010 was bad, in fact it was great! PR's, and quick strong times; and if that was produced from when I just loved running, I can't wait to see what I'll produce from my NEW LOVE for running. :) Woot!!
3.While I was weak for the first couple of weeks post injury, I really have learned that I am ok on my own. I really do not need a man to lean on. I have myself, my family, and my friends.
Backing up, after the 'massive heart break of 2010', I dedicated a year to no dating, time off if you will, from dating, to just love myself. I began this promise in March of this year. I am happy to say I have stuck to my promise to take time off from dating, and work on loving me. Eight months later, I'm feeling strong, secure and happy with my decision. I still do not feel ready to date, but I can say 100% without a doubt, I am healed.
4. I need to keep a life while marathon training. This injury slowed down my life considerably, and I was able to reflect and see what/who I had neglected for most of this year. So next training season,( San Diego Rock n Roll 6/11) I will work at maintaining a life as much as I can outside of running. I realize this will be difficult when I reach peak mileage, but I promise, I will try.
5.I don't know where I want to live. I started the year really believing I wanted to move to California soon, but now the bonds I've made, and the club I run with, and the people I've met through running are changing my mind. Now I think I want to postpone this move until at least 2012. But I guess time will tell on this one. :)
Love!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Progress!
( just slight swelling over ankle, but the rest of my ankle is within normal limits!)
I had my 4 week ( and 2 days) check up today, and it was full good news!
1. I get to start baring weight on my right foot, with the walking boot on! I will use the crutches for support while I retrain my body( and brain) to walk and bare weight on the foot. Once I am comfortable and feel confident walking without them, then bye-bye crutches!! (I really want to set up a crutch trashing/cast burning party!...maybe in 4 weeks) Once I am successful in walking without crutch assistantance, I'm heading back to the gym for the weights. ( I have been maintaining tone at home, but it will be good to get out of my place to do the workout:)
Walking with the waking boot is a go! yay!
2. In a week, I can start sleeping without the boot on! Good!
3.Range of motion exercises can also begin! Wow~ I have very little right now.
My exercise is as follow: I have to trace the letters of the alphabet using my ankle. Today this is difficult, it's more like fine print ROM; I know this will progress over time to capital letters ROM. :)
* Range of motion.
4. In 2 weeks we'll talk PT. I think he's waiting to see what I can do on my own, cool. (I think being an athlete does have it's advantage here; PT and regaining range of motion)
5. In 4 weeks I can start swimming and pool running!! (if not sooner for pool running)
6. In 8 weeks we can start talking running!! Which means running will be my Christmas gift in 2010.
Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is to begin running. :)
7. Next appointment is in 2 weeks. I plan to work on my range of motion as tolerated, and have begun walking with crutches today.
I'm excited! Seeing progress make this girl smile. :)
Thursday, October 21, 2010
How to Cope With Running Injuries at Runner's World
How to Cope With Running Injuries at Runner's World
This article, linked above, I think best explains me since the injury. After reading this, and doing a bit more research on this topic ( athlete and dealing with long term injuries), I feel a bit more "normal". I'm not being silly, or have depression; I'm just feeling my loss, my injury, and the change to my world. I love this article, and just had to share it!
I have my 4 week check up on Monday, and I maybe 1-2 weeks away from beginning weight baring, and 2 weeks away from begining PT....I see the light at the end of the tunnel,and that is helping. The last 4 weeks have been long, and full of all types of emotions, but I think once I can start pool running, swimmng, and driving on my own, my spirits will begin to make it's mend as well.
Thank you everyone who has helped, supported and loved me through this injury. Maggie, Anthony, Max, thank you!!!
Side note: CAR is amazing, I have never seen a club like this...it has amazing people in it and leading it. Can't wait to the day I can work out and race with your guys again!
This article, linked above, I think best explains me since the injury. After reading this, and doing a bit more research on this topic ( athlete and dealing with long term injuries), I feel a bit more "normal". I'm not being silly, or have depression; I'm just feeling my loss, my injury, and the change to my world. I love this article, and just had to share it!
I have my 4 week check up on Monday, and I maybe 1-2 weeks away from beginning weight baring, and 2 weeks away from begining PT....I see the light at the end of the tunnel,and that is helping. The last 4 weeks have been long, and full of all types of emotions, but I think once I can start pool running, swimmng, and driving on my own, my spirits will begin to make it's mend as well.
Thank you everyone who has helped, supported and loved me through this injury. Maggie, Anthony, Max, thank you!!!
Side note: CAR is amazing, I have never seen a club like this...it has amazing people in it and leading it. Can't wait to the day I can work out and race with your guys again!
Monday, October 4, 2010
100 push-up challenge and 200 sit up challenge
So Push ups are going great! Along wih the every other day trip to WSC to take advantage of their hand bike x1 hour. My upper body is gonna rock in 4-6 weeks!
As I was planning this week out, what do I see on the left panel of the 100 push up challenge, but the 200 sit up challenge! Hello....done! Adding that to my broken ankle regimen.
Monday/Thurs
x1 hour hand bike
push ups: 63 total, modified. x5 sets
sit-ups: 67 x5 sets ( along with oblique and lower ab work)
Tuesday/Friday
no hand bike
push ups: modified x 5 sets. 71
sit-ups: 81 ( oblique and lower ab work added)
Wednesday/Saturday
hand bikex1 hr
push ups: 81
sit ups:87 ( oblique and lower ab work added)
Sunday rest
As I was planning this week out, what do I see on the left panel of the 100 push up challenge, but the 200 sit up challenge! Hello....done! Adding that to my broken ankle regimen.
Monday/Thurs
x1 hour hand bike
push ups: 63 total, modified. x5 sets
sit-ups: 67 x5 sets ( along with oblique and lower ab work)
Tuesday/Friday
no hand bike
push ups: modified x 5 sets. 71
sit-ups: 81 ( oblique and lower ab work added)
Wednesday/Saturday
hand bikex1 hr
push ups: 81
sit ups:87 ( oblique and lower ab work added)
Sunday rest
2011
So I'm planning my 2011 season during this time that I am side lined from running. Planning is what is helping me get through the low/down moments. ( along with my many amazing friends:)
I do think this will get easier once marathon season is over (I see my fellow G2B ppl finish under 3:40 )and this cast is off!
Anyhow so far my 2011 looks as so: ( tentative)
St. Patty's 8k-March
National half-Match ( anticipating a slower time, but you never know)
Crystal City 5ks-April
GW Parkway-Late April
Pacer's half marathon or another local half marathon race. (aiming to break my PR 1:46:17) May
San Diego RnR marathon ( returning to where my love for the marathon began) June
2010 training plan was aimed to PR. It was adjusted to 3:40 training once I saw how my running was shaping out.
Next year, I'm upping my goal, or should I say downing it; I am training towards a 3:30 marathon. This injury is the drive, and it has certainly made my determination shoot up 1000%. Watch out 2011!!
A 4th July race
Philly half or Disneyland Half marathon( or where ever CAR goes for a team race)
Chicago marathon ( will just run and not worry so much about time, just have to do this one)
Of course this is all tentative, and more will be added/subtracted as I go. :)
I do think this will get easier once marathon season is over (I see my fellow G2B ppl finish under 3:40 )and this cast is off!
Anyhow so far my 2011 looks as so: ( tentative)
St. Patty's 8k-March
National half-Match ( anticipating a slower time, but you never know)
Crystal City 5ks-April
GW Parkway-Late April
Pacer's half marathon or another local half marathon race. (aiming to break my PR 1:46:17) May
San Diego RnR marathon ( returning to where my love for the marathon began) June
2010 training plan was aimed to PR. It was adjusted to 3:40 training once I saw how my running was shaping out.
Next year, I'm upping my goal, or should I say downing it; I am training towards a 3:30 marathon. This injury is the drive, and it has certainly made my determination shoot up 1000%. Watch out 2011!!
A 4th July race
Philly half or Disneyland Half marathon( or where ever CAR goes for a team race)
Chicago marathon ( will just run and not worry so much about time, just have to do this one)
Of course this is all tentative, and more will be added/subtracted as I go. :)
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