So I came to a harsh realization on my run this afternoon. Not that I'm too old to do this, because I'm not (even though my body is trying to prove otherwise), and not that I need to eat better and get in better overall health to be successful, cause I knew that the first time I tried on running shorts (Damn you too, jog bra!). No, what I learned today is ...I need to become a morning person! There I said it, and it leaves a bitter taste in my mouth!
If you know me very well, you know I am NOT a morning person! I hit the snooze for a good 30-40 minutes before dragging my cursing self out of bed. This may be partially due to the fact I'm also an insomniac, and for some hellish reason, some of my only sleep comes between snooze alarms.
Well, this afternoon, after my chiropractic appointment I decided to go for a short run/walk. Not far maybe 5 miles or so. I packed on my water, gatorade, energy snack, music and headed out the door. I wasn't going to let the fact that it was 91 degrees stop me. I started off strong, but a mile into it I was weakening. At 1.5 miles out, I was cooked. Toast. Fried. I admitted defeat and turned back towards home. By the time I dragged my weary ass towards my front door, I was sweating buckets.
So, it seems I may have to start doing my training in the coolness of morning, before work. 90% of my being shudders at the mere thought of getting up early and exercising. 10% of my less sensible self is excited at the possibility of becoming one of those annoying fools that gets up with the rising sun. One reason I signed up for this marathon, is to make some concrete positive changes in different aspects of my life. If I don't resist it, this could become one of those changes, and one I never even saw coming.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Still recovering
I'm thrilled to report that our little girl, Josie, came through her surgery with flying colors! She had a metal plate, and a metal pin removed from her hip and rear leg. {see exhibit A} We picked her up from Dr. Wilson (world's greatest vet) on Saturday.
The edges of the plate are very sharp and jagged. No wonder they were bothering her! She is two days out of surgery and obviously feeling better than before. She has two small incisions on her knee for the pin removals. She's been going up and down stairs, playing with Patrick, and humping her toys with out a single complaint!
And now for the less heroic:
Saturday The Team met at Gardner Village for a 5 mile run. I was able to make it, and able to do the whole distance, however I didn't run. I felt fairly good during the walk, and my endurance felt fine and right on target, but afterwards and the following day (yesterday) my siatic nerve was angry. I was really in pain and feeling down about my progress.
This afternoon I had my third appointment with Dr. Luce. After the treatment I felt so much better! I'm still feeling great, a couple hours later, and hope the good feeling lasts.
I also purchased a Tens Unit from Dr. Luce. This portable little electro stimulus machine is part of our treatment sessions and feels marvelous! I'll be able to zap my painful parts whenever I want now.
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| Exhibit A |
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| Plate removed here |
The edges of the plate are very sharp and jagged. No wonder they were bothering her! She is two days out of surgery and obviously feeling better than before. She has two small incisions on her knee for the pin removals. She's been going up and down stairs, playing with Patrick, and humping her toys with out a single complaint!
And now for the less heroic:
Saturday The Team met at Gardner Village for a 5 mile run. I was able to make it, and able to do the whole distance, however I didn't run. I felt fairly good during the walk, and my endurance felt fine and right on target, but afterwards and the following day (yesterday) my siatic nerve was angry. I was really in pain and feeling down about my progress.
This afternoon I had my third appointment with Dr. Luce. After the treatment I felt so much better! I'm still feeling great, a couple hours later, and hope the good feeling lasts.
I also purchased a Tens Unit from Dr. Luce. This portable little electro stimulus machine is part of our treatment sessions and feels marvelous! I'll be able to zap my painful parts whenever I want now.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Warning: Graphic Content for Mature Audiences
Well it has been a week of lessons for me.
Lesson 1) The importance of stretching! I developed piriformis muscle syndrome. This is a very painful condition, probably caused from a lack of stretching properly after my workouts. The piriformis muscle becomes inflamed and presses on the siatic nerve. I had shooting pain down my right leg and into my foot. I saw Dr. Luce. If you were at our Team In Training workshop, you heard him talk about A.R.T. He told us it was a painful yet effective treatment. He did not lie. Here are pictures of the bruise received as a result of A.R.T., and as painful as it is, the benefits are worth it. Though not completely better, the relief I've received in one day is remarkable. I go back for a second treatment on Thursday.
Lesson 2) Do not let an incontinent dog sleep in your bed. Enough said.
Lesson 3) The importance of proper nutrition and hydration. Today was my first day back training after my week of pain. Since I'm still hurting and only planned to walk today, I was not concerned with proper food and water intake. I thankfully did take water with me. At about 1.5 miles I felt very shakey. I didn't have any food with me and felt my energy sap. I ended up sitting under a tree for a few minutes until I stopped shaking and could feel comfortable heading home. I now know the importance of proper fuel before a workout, and not to underestimate based on intensity. Also I plan to always carry some fuel with me, even on a wimpy walk, like I took today.
If even one person can learn from my newbie mistakes, it will have all been worth it. Well, except sleeping with the incontinent dog!
Lesson 1) The importance of stretching! I developed piriformis muscle syndrome. This is a very painful condition, probably caused from a lack of stretching properly after my workouts. The piriformis muscle becomes inflamed and presses on the siatic nerve. I had shooting pain down my right leg and into my foot. I saw Dr. Luce. If you were at our Team In Training workshop, you heard him talk about A.R.T. He told us it was a painful yet effective treatment. He did not lie. Here are pictures of the bruise received as a result of A.R.T., and as painful as it is, the benefits are worth it. Though not completely better, the relief I've received in one day is remarkable. I go back for a second treatment on Thursday.
Lesson 2) Do not let an incontinent dog sleep in your bed. Enough said.
Lesson 3) The importance of proper nutrition and hydration. Today was my first day back training after my week of pain. Since I'm still hurting and only planned to walk today, I was not concerned with proper food and water intake. I thankfully did take water with me. At about 1.5 miles I felt very shakey. I didn't have any food with me and felt my energy sap. I ended up sitting under a tree for a few minutes until I stopped shaking and could feel comfortable heading home. I now know the importance of proper fuel before a workout, and not to underestimate based on intensity. Also I plan to always carry some fuel with me, even on a wimpy walk, like I took today.
If even one person can learn from my newbie mistakes, it will have all been worth it. Well, except sleeping with the incontinent dog!
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