Last week was a weird one for training. The week started out roughly, with a chilly, windy run on Monday that I shortened because I simply didn't have the right gear. By the time Thursday rolled around, I was so busy with work I had skipped my run on Wednesday. I used the gym at work on my lunch break Thursday to get a quick 4 miles in. I was feeling pretty good until Saturday rolled around. For whatever reason, my knee was just not dealing very well with running. It could be that I was trying to break in my new shoes, or it could be that I was just constantly running hills. Either way, my knee felt terrible and I shortened my run yet again.
Some ice and ibuprofen later, and I was feeling fine. I ran tonight and felt great. So...who knows. I'm just going to go on as long as I can with my knee - I think it should be fine, I really just need to focus on weight training on my days off. I'm not going to read too much into it. I remember having knee pain all through m previous training so this is likely just part of the experience.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
New shoes!
After glancing at my running spreadsheet, I realized that I had over 460 miles on my Brooks Adrenalines that I had purchased during training for the Big Sur Marathon. I suppose training for that, as well as training for the Eugene Marathon probably put some heavy miles on them. Whoopsie!
I opted to try out a store which advertises the "shoe dog" which will analyze your balance, stride, etc. In the end, none of it was really new info for me and I ended up being recommended the shoes I already have. I ended up getting a different brand, however, due to better fit/feel.
Drumrolllll: the Asics GT2000
Friday, August 9, 2013
Musings
I'm relieved to say that PT has noticeably helped me!
I'm just rounding out my second week of training and my knee hasn't been bothering me at all. I've got a much more aggressive cross training schedule this time around which has me pretty excited. Between hikes, bike rides, and hill repeats hopefully I can avoid pissing of my meniscus again. I'm also taking some fitness classes at a studio near my apartment which will also help out.
Wednesday night I was supposed to run 4 miles and ended up running 6. I'm running a little slower than I have in the past, but am trying to run a mile or two extra than the training schedule to help lower the risk of hurting myself on long runs. It's still really frustrating that the first 3 miles are so crappy. I guess it's something I'll never really get over. I just have to keep in mind that in 30 minutes or less, I won't feel as miserable running.
I found out last night that my friend is considering the LA Marathon. It made me really excited to hear someone else going for a long race! I've definitely realized that training for a race is something that motivates me more than just "keeping in shape" which is good/bad. In the long run, I don't think it's wise to keep running marathons for the sake of my joints, but maybe half-marathons await me in the future.
I'm just rounding out my second week of training and my knee hasn't been bothering me at all. I've got a much more aggressive cross training schedule this time around which has me pretty excited. Between hikes, bike rides, and hill repeats hopefully I can avoid pissing of my meniscus again. I'm also taking some fitness classes at a studio near my apartment which will also help out.
Wednesday night I was supposed to run 4 miles and ended up running 6. I'm running a little slower than I have in the past, but am trying to run a mile or two extra than the training schedule to help lower the risk of hurting myself on long runs. It's still really frustrating that the first 3 miles are so crappy. I guess it's something I'll never really get over. I just have to keep in mind that in 30 minutes or less, I won't feel as miserable running.
I found out last night that my friend is considering the LA Marathon. It made me really excited to hear someone else going for a long race! I've definitely realized that training for a race is something that motivates me more than just "keeping in shape" which is good/bad. In the long run, I don't think it's wise to keep running marathons for the sake of my joints, but maybe half-marathons await me in the future.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Pop Goes the...meniscus?!
So after that one glorious post about being 1 month into training for another marathon, I ended up dealing with some knee pain again.
I made it about 12 weeks into training until it became unbearable and I decided to see my doctor.
Sure enough, he ordered an x-ray and MRI and I was told that I had a partial meniscus tear.
::boom::
That was it, folks. He offered a cortisone injection if I wished to carry on with the marathon, but I opted to back out of training and forgo the marathon in favor of my knee healing naturally. I've been going to physical therapy since April and my knee is now completely healed! An MRI confirmed and I'm finally good to go again.
Which brings me to the point of this entry: I'm pleased to say that in lieu of running the Eugene marathon this year, I'll be running the Philadelphia Marathon in November!
I'm in my second week of training and I'm feeling great. My doc gave me clearance to run as far and fast as I wanted back in June and I decided to try and finish what I started and run a marathon for charity.
Here I come, Philly! I've missed you these past (oh my) 6 years since I've lived there. Looking forward to a chilly race and running in support of Team Lemon!!
If you're interested in donating, please check out my race page:
http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/114757
I made it about 12 weeks into training until it became unbearable and I decided to see my doctor.
Sure enough, he ordered an x-ray and MRI and I was told that I had a partial meniscus tear.
::boom::
That was it, folks. He offered a cortisone injection if I wished to carry on with the marathon, but I opted to back out of training and forgo the marathon in favor of my knee healing naturally. I've been going to physical therapy since April and my knee is now completely healed! An MRI confirmed and I'm finally good to go again.
Which brings me to the point of this entry: I'm pleased to say that in lieu of running the Eugene marathon this year, I'll be running the Philadelphia Marathon in November!
I'm in my second week of training and I'm feeling great. My doc gave me clearance to run as far and fast as I wanted back in June and I decided to try and finish what I started and run a marathon for charity.
Here I come, Philly! I've missed you these past (oh my) 6 years since I've lived there. Looking forward to a chilly race and running in support of Team Lemon!!
If you're interested in donating, please check out my race page:
http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/114757
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