I took almost 5 weeks off from running after my second stress fracture in 6 months and finally got the all clear to run again.
I am going to take it really slow this time. I printed off Pfitzinger: Return to Running after a Stress Fracture.
The plan only has me running 3x/week. The first several weeks have walk breaks scheduled into to each run.
Today's run consisted of 10 minute walk, 5 minute run, 5 minute walk, 5 minute run. I ran on our new treadmill too. I thought I would be so happy that I finally got to run again but I am very nervous. My "broken" foot feels great but now I am having problems with my other foot. Will I ever be able to run again without pain?
Also, those two brief 5 minute runs were hard. I ran at a 8:57 pace and it didn't feel easy. I was actually happy my plan was only to run for 5 minutes. I really thought that spin class was enough to keep me in shape.
But, the good news is...I ran. I will keep taking it day by day.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year!
Recap of 2011...
Personally, it was a great year! Besides some orthopedic issues for Ryan and I, and some minor colds and ear infections for the kids, we all stayed healthy! Kaitlyn loves second grade and is doing awesome as always. Jackson started Kindergarden and loves it. Nathan is tolerating daycare. Although he doesn't love school like the older two, he is the happiest kid at home so I guess it must not be that bad. Ryan's business is thriving and growing. I love my job and am so thankful to be doing what I do. Ryan and I also celebrated our 10 year anniversary!
But this blog is about my running journey and unfortunately it wasn't the best year for my running.
The year started off great. I had a major PR in a 5K and placed 2nd in my age division.
I trained and trained for the Indianapolis mini marathon and was expecting to crush it. However I ran it almost 10 minutes slower than I expected. I was devastated. I have never trained for anything so hard in my life and came up short.
I then ran the Carmel Half Marathon as a redemption race and ran it even slower. Not good.
I ran a 4.5 mile race on 4th of July that was a lot of fun. No time goals, just fun.
I then trained for the Chicago Marathon where I had a big goal of running a sub 4 hour marathon. My training just started coming together and then I developed a stress fracture in my foot. My training was on and off and I wasn't able to complete the marathon due to my injury.
I took almost a month off from running and started spinning and swimming.
I tried to pick up my running a little to get ready for some more races.
On Thanksgiving, I ran in a 10K. It was the first time I ran pain free in so long. (or so I thought...I think adrenaline was playing a big part)
In December, I ran in the Las Vegas Half Marathon. This race was awesome! I had the best time and it was the fastest half marathon I ran this year.
I continued running but I guess I wasn't fully healed from my injury and developed another stress fracture. Yes I now have a new stress fracture. Same foot but now in my third metatarsal instead of my second metatarsal.
Currently I am back in the boot. No running. But still biking and swimming.
So even though I am not running now I still have some goals for 2012:
1. Stay injury free! I have never had an athletic injury and had 2 stress fractures last year. Even though I would love to run 7 days/week, I know my body can't handle that right now. I will try to be a much smarter runner this year.
2. Run a sub 4 hour marathon. I want this really bad. I hope to be back in real running shape by fall. Then I hope to reach this goal.
3. Complete a Triathlon. I never, ever thought I would say this. But right now I think I am in better swimming and biking shape than running. Yes I am not actually riding or swimming outside but I plan to soon.
4. Run a half marathon in 1:4x. This year will not be about speed but I do think I am capable of this.
5. Have fun running in races. I always have fun running in training. But sometimes I get so wrapped up in my goals for races that I don't enjoy the actual race.
I hope you achieved all your goals in 2011. If you have any of the same goals as me for 2012, let me know and we can run, bike, or swim together.
Personally, it was a great year! Besides some orthopedic issues for Ryan and I, and some minor colds and ear infections for the kids, we all stayed healthy! Kaitlyn loves second grade and is doing awesome as always. Jackson started Kindergarden and loves it. Nathan is tolerating daycare. Although he doesn't love school like the older two, he is the happiest kid at home so I guess it must not be that bad. Ryan's business is thriving and growing. I love my job and am so thankful to be doing what I do. Ryan and I also celebrated our 10 year anniversary!
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| My beautiful girl |
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| My handsome guy |
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| My sweet baby |
But this blog is about my running journey and unfortunately it wasn't the best year for my running.
The year started off great. I had a major PR in a 5K and placed 2nd in my age division.
I trained and trained for the Indianapolis mini marathon and was expecting to crush it. However I ran it almost 10 minutes slower than I expected. I was devastated. I have never trained for anything so hard in my life and came up short.
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| Not my favorite race |
I then ran the Carmel Half Marathon as a redemption race and ran it even slower. Not good.
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| Hello there... |
I ran a 4.5 mile race on 4th of July that was a lot of fun. No time goals, just fun.
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| 4th of July fun |
I then trained for the Chicago Marathon where I had a big goal of running a sub 4 hour marathon. My training just started coming together and then I developed a stress fracture in my foot. My training was on and off and I wasn't able to complete the marathon due to my injury.
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| Yeah...not going to happen |
I took almost a month off from running and started spinning and swimming.
I tried to pick up my running a little to get ready for some more races.
On Thanksgiving, I ran in a 10K. It was the first time I ran pain free in so long. (or so I thought...I think adrenaline was playing a big part)
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| Finally a good run |
In December, I ran in the Las Vegas Half Marathon. This race was awesome! I had the best time and it was the fastest half marathon I ran this year.
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| Bye, bye 2011. |
I continued running but I guess I wasn't fully healed from my injury and developed another stress fracture. Yes I now have a new stress fracture. Same foot but now in my third metatarsal instead of my second metatarsal.
Currently I am back in the boot. No running. But still biking and swimming.
So even though I am not running now I still have some goals for 2012:
1. Stay injury free! I have never had an athletic injury and had 2 stress fractures last year. Even though I would love to run 7 days/week, I know my body can't handle that right now. I will try to be a much smarter runner this year.
2. Run a sub 4 hour marathon. I want this really bad. I hope to be back in real running shape by fall. Then I hope to reach this goal.
3. Complete a Triathlon. I never, ever thought I would say this. But right now I think I am in better swimming and biking shape than running. Yes I am not actually riding or swimming outside but I plan to soon.
4. Run a half marathon in 1:4x. This year will not be about speed but I do think I am capable of this.
5. Have fun running in races. I always have fun running in training. But sometimes I get so wrapped up in my goals for races that I don't enjoy the actual race.
I hope you achieved all your goals in 2011. If you have any of the same goals as me for 2012, let me know and we can run, bike, or swim together.
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