Tell me you hit "THE WALL" in your latest marathon attempt without telling me you hit the wall. Here, I'll go first:
Monday, October 18, 2021
Saturday, January 5, 2013
New Opportunity - Long Island Marathon
There is much more to come in the next few days, weeks and months. But here's a primer, I'm back. That's right. I'm on my way back to finding what makes me tick, what helps me manage my stress - what had become part of my identity.
With encouragement from my running partner, Ted, we're all set to go with the May running of the Long Island Marathon. A plan is being written and I'm laying down some base work this month. I know I have to be careful to not do too much too soon. I am excited, though, to have a plan from which to work.
As for the new opportunity - you are going to see occasional posts from Ted. I've added him in as a guest blogger and am looking forward to seeing and reading things from his perspective.
To everyone that missed me while I was gone and sent me well wishes, thank you. To those that didn't realize that I'd fallen off, I hope that this new year will find you enjoying what you read here.
Here's to a great 2013!
With encouragement from my running partner, Ted, we're all set to go with the May running of the Long Island Marathon. A plan is being written and I'm laying down some base work this month. I know I have to be careful to not do too much too soon. I am excited, though, to have a plan from which to work.
As for the new opportunity - you are going to see occasional posts from Ted. I've added him in as a guest blogger and am looking forward to seeing and reading things from his perspective.
To everyone that missed me while I was gone and sent me well wishes, thank you. To those that didn't realize that I'd fallen off, I hope that this new year will find you enjoying what you read here.
Here's to a great 2013!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The Fall…From Fitness
Almost four months. That is how long it has been since I last posted. Did you miss me?
Part of my absence has to do with some post-NYC Marathon blues. The other part has EVERYTHING to do with the fact that I have fallen from fitness. It’s not my fault and it is not like I’m enjoying this time off.
It all started on December 14th. I remember it like it was yesterday. It was a Wednesday. I drove to work and parked my car where I always do, gathered my things and started my walk across the parking lot to the office when BAM!, my back seized up on me and started spasming out of control. I froze. Unsure of what I was supposed to do. It was like I had been shot in the small of my back. Realizing that I couldn’t stand out there forever, I slowly started walking again, hopeful that it was nothing.
I made it to my office, shut my door and was immediately on the floor on my back. I called the chiropractor and made an appointment for later that day. After a few appointments, I still wasn’t better. Given that we were in the process of moving, too, I stopped going. By December 28, I was still toast and getting worse. My left foot dropped and the “tingling” feeling down my left leg was extremely painful.
On December 31, I made my first appointment with the Carolina Back Institute and was immediately referred to get an MRI. As suspected by the new docs, I have a ruptured L5 disk and part of the fragments are sitting right on a nerve root.
I’ve now had two steroid injections and am feeling a little relief from the pain. Enough relief, according to the docs, that I have been cleared to start Physical Therapy. My first appointment is on Thursday. We’ll see what happens.
What have you done when sidelined by a significant injury?
Part of my absence has to do with some post-NYC Marathon blues. The other part has EVERYTHING to do with the fact that I have fallen from fitness. It’s not my fault and it is not like I’m enjoying this time off.
It all started on December 14th. I remember it like it was yesterday. It was a Wednesday. I drove to work and parked my car where I always do, gathered my things and started my walk across the parking lot to the office when BAM!, my back seized up on me and started spasming out of control. I froze. Unsure of what I was supposed to do. It was like I had been shot in the small of my back. Realizing that I couldn’t stand out there forever, I slowly started walking again, hopeful that it was nothing.
I made it to my office, shut my door and was immediately on the floor on my back. I called the chiropractor and made an appointment for later that day. After a few appointments, I still wasn’t better. Given that we were in the process of moving, too, I stopped going. By December 28, I was still toast and getting worse. My left foot dropped and the “tingling” feeling down my left leg was extremely painful.
On December 31, I made my first appointment with the Carolina Back Institute and was immediately referred to get an MRI. As suspected by the new docs, I have a ruptured L5 disk and part of the fragments are sitting right on a nerve root.
I’ve now had two steroid injections and am feeling a little relief from the pain. Enough relief, according to the docs, that I have been cleared to start Physical Therapy. My first appointment is on Thursday. We’ll see what happens.
What have you done when sidelined by a significant injury?
Friday, October 28, 2011
Monument(al) Run
It has been a few since my last post - work and life interrupted me being able to post. It didn't stop me from running, though. In fact, over the last 13 days, I have run just over 64 miles at an average pace of 8:34 min/mile and an average HR of 134 BPM. Since I am in the taper phase for the ING NYC Marathon, the mileage isn't as high as it has been over the last few months, but I am pleased with where I'm at right now.
While none of the runs were that incredibly spectacular, I did have a few good ones. My latest run was scheduled to be an easy 5 miler. I was in DC on business, so I had the pleasure of being able to wake up and pretty much roll out to the National Mall.
The run couldn't have been better - perfect weather, amazing scenery and good company helped the miles pass by easily. I didn't look at the watch at all (except to start and stop). After plugging the data into Training Peaks (love, BTW), I was shocked to see what I found. We ended up doing 5.7 miles at an 8:00 min/mile pace! I really didn't know and the proof of that is in my HR data - I averaged only 122 bpm. Shocked! I typically haven't enjoyed the taper, but apparently, my body is truly benefiting from it!
I have 8 days until the big race. I know that I have put in the training and I am confident that we'll do well. I have a few more easy runs to log and I am really looking forward to them. In fact, thanks to Scott over at @irunnerblog and iRunnerBlog, I have decided to run the 6th Annual Anna's Angels 10 Miler on Sunday. I'll take it easy and just enjoy the experience - plus, the race helps provide funding to promote research for Down Syndrome.
Do you enjoy the taper? Have you ever entered a race knowing that you were not going to race - to just enjoy running with others?
While none of the runs were that incredibly spectacular, I did have a few good ones. My latest run was scheduled to be an easy 5 miler. I was in DC on business, so I had the pleasure of being able to wake up and pretty much roll out to the National Mall.
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| Photo Credit: Running Weatherman |
I have 8 days until the big race. I know that I have put in the training and I am confident that we'll do well. I have a few more easy runs to log and I am really looking forward to them. In fact, thanks to Scott over at @irunnerblog and iRunnerBlog, I have decided to run the 6th Annual Anna's Angels 10 Miler on Sunday. I'll take it easy and just enjoy the experience - plus, the race helps provide funding to promote research for Down Syndrome.
Do you enjoy the taper? Have you ever entered a race knowing that you were not going to race - to just enjoy running with others?
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