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Swissmiss
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Unfortunately I still haven't been able to run for the past several weeks - each day I wake up hoping that I can, but recovery is slow going. I'm continuing to ride the bike so that I can at least stay in shape for when I can start running again. Fingers crossed that it is soon!
I know, funny isn't it, how any injury and corresponding recovery, especially if it involves a suspension of any type of workout, really impacts your fitness level. I, too, am struggling to get back at the level I was before my injury. Frustrating at times.
But keep it up, we will get there.
Swissmiss
Premium Member
So true! And since you guys are all more experienced runners than me, I feel like I'm in really good company
So true! And since you guys are all more experienced runners than me, I feel like I'm in really good company
I would never put myself in the same category as some, but I try. Only been seriously running for about two years.
But these guys (generic term, not to slight the ladies) are the best and their support, encouragement and advice are priceless. A fantastic running club without all the drama.
surfsupdon
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I've made it known I don't really train for runDisney. But the DDD I am training for.
Well on Sunday night I needed to run 11miles and I did not think I could. I've never run that far NOT within a race.
But I did it! 11miles at about 8min miles I couldn't believe it. Then I jumped in the ocean to cool off and get salty.
"The thought becomes the deed!"
Well on Sunday night I needed to run 11miles and I did not think I could. I've never run that far NOT within a race.
But I did it! 11miles at about 8min miles I couldn't believe it. Then I jumped in the ocean to cool off and get salty.
"The thought becomes the deed!"
dreamfinder
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Greenlawler
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Last night I rolled out an average 5....still improving.
As far as the injuries, I've been running distance for about 11 years now, and they come and go. The best part about it is that one day when you remember that pain you had. The one that you don't have any longer, eventually it just goes away one day and the memory of it fades too.
As far as the injuries, I've been running distance for about 11 years now, and they come and go. The best part about it is that one day when you remember that pain you had. The one that you don't have any longer, eventually it just goes away one day and the memory of it fades too.
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Saturday will be 12 weeks since my fall and fracturing the radial head in my left arm. Had an appointment with the orthopedist this morning. Took another set of x-rays. Was hopeful that everything was healed... or nearly healed. But the look on his face when I said, "everything is healed, right? It's been 12 weeks..." Because this is the x-ray:
As much as I wanted to bury my disappointment in a pint of Cherry Garcia, I instead took it out on the treadmill. Didn't keep stats, didn't really care, just wanted to work out my frustration. And now I have to go in for a bone density scan to make sure my D3 levels are appropriate... I'm healing, but slowly...
But I'm grateful. Could have been my wrist, leg, ankle or knee. However, may be facing the prospect that I will never be able to fully extend my left arm. Umm, could I be eligible for the much maligned GAC? ;-)
As much as I wanted to bury my disappointment in a pint of Cherry Garcia, I instead took it out on the treadmill. Didn't keep stats, didn't really care, just wanted to work out my frustration. And now I have to go in for a bone density scan to make sure my D3 levels are appropriate... I'm healing, but slowly...
But I'm grateful. Could have been my wrist, leg, ankle or knee. However, may be facing the prospect that I will never be able to fully extend my left arm. Umm, could I be eligible for the much maligned GAC? ;-)
dreamfinder
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Thanks for the best wishes, guys.
@JillC LI, I am grateful it wasn't any part of my leg. That might derail my running for a long time.
I'm beginning to think we're all getting old and creaky...well, at least I am.
My calendar tells me I have a 3 mile run tomorrow. Might just pound out another mile or so.
@JillC LI, I am grateful it wasn't any part of my leg. That might derail my running for a long time.
I'm beginning to think we're all getting old and creaky...well, at least I am.
My calendar tells me I have a 3 mile run tomorrow. Might just pound out another mile or so.
Greenlawler
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Tonight I decided to give the new "dedication" a test run. 6 miles in 49:12 not too shabby.
dreamfinder
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Sat was 3.5ish with DW and jogger. Sun was 9@2i@8. Today was bike.
dreamfinder
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2.7@2i, 1@8, 1@7:30, .7@7
BrianV
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After trying to make headway for the past two weeks I finally managed 3 miles on the elliptical at a decent pace and level. And my knee didn't hurt a bit. But every time I've tried to run outside I've not been successful.
Going to try to run on the treadmill and see if that is ok too. And hopefully in a few days or weeks ill be up and running again. If lucky ill only be set back 3 or 4 weeks.
Going to try to run on the treadmill and see if that is ok too. And hopefully in a few days or weeks ill be up and running again. If lucky ill only be set back 3 or 4 weeks.
JillC LI
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Busy tonight so I ran early this morning. It was cool for the first time in ages and I ran 4 miles at my best pace since my injury without breathing hard. It was really nice to enjoy a relatively relaxing run again. Would've kept going if I didn't have to get ready for work.