Morning!  Gotta run today, but I did want to share that as I was stretching last night, something popped in my knee exactly where it's been hurting, and now it feels so much better!  Still taking the week off, but I can be hopeful that it's just that simple, can't I?

Kristi- As far as soreness, I was very sore the day after, woke up the night after to take middle of the night ibuprofen, actually.  And I rarely take anything.  But two days after most of the soreness was gone.  Hoping you feel better soon!  It will have to be after work for your RR, though!

4M recovery done with boss. Glad the youngster let me have an easy run today.

good morning friends,

i did 4 this am. although I haven't followed a marathon "plan" I am going to follow a hal higdon taper for the next 2 weeks.

SO42 - you're quote below is absolutely perfect.  I've had that exact conversation with new runners whom are "in awe" of my running ability.  I swiftly remind them that I am no speed demon and don't see Olympic Trails anywhere in my future.  Also, how once upon a time the thought of running even a mile was totally laughable.  By that I mean hold my side cuz they hurt, laughable.  It isn't true anymore and I encourage them to keep at it; don't push so hard you get hurt; and, most importantly, compare yourself ONLY to yourself.  If you're making good progress then it doesn't matter if someone else can run twice as fast and long as you.  Keep on getting up off that couch and keep on getting healthier.

So, well done and pass the word to those of our friends and family that keep on pinning themselves down with low self esteem and "I'll never be able to do it" attitude.  Heck, my 70 year old mother in law just emailed my DW and I and told us how much we've inspired her she's up and walking every day.  For a woman with a knee replacement this is a big deal.  You just never know whom you'll inspire.

Hola Penguins! The fun thing about being a beginner runner is I get to keep doing all these things i would have considered impossible a few months ago.

 

I used to come on here and read about people doing a nice, easy 4 or 5 miles and think yeah, right, if by "easy" you mean it would kill me.  

Zelanie - I hope the knee really is healed.  Maybe the patella was slightly off track?

SO42 - I agree, it is amazing when you realize how far you've come, from being a complete non-runner to someone who finds 30, 45 or 60 minutes an easy run.

Bin - glad you were able to get the car fixed and that your run this morning went well.

Jack - you'll do fine, despite the hills.  Just remember, everyone else has to do the same hill.

Tomas - enjoy your taper.

Vance - I'm glad your cold is better.  I've been trying to avoid nsaids since I started running, after reading about the effects on healing.  They're a standard for long distance hikers (vitamin I) so it was news to me that I'd been doing the wrong thing all those years.  That said, yesterday my back was killing me after my race, so I took a couple and a hot bath and was fine afterwards, so they do have their place.

Awood - soon enough you'll be missing the cool temperatures.

Kristi - an easy walk really does help stretch out the sore muscles.

Scotty - you earned your rest day, after the more than usually difficult weekend activity.

Jerry - any idea what's going on with the ankle?  Shoes?

Dave - we have a Run for Boston this evening too.  Only about 1.5 miles though, since they are hoping to bring in a lot of folks who aren't runners, who will attend with dogs and kids, etc.  and buy the t-shirt and donate to the One Fund.

AFM:  time to finally do something about the lawn.  We had an inch of rain last week and the grass and weeds have grown overnight.  I didn't want to mow before my race, because the grass affects my allergies pretty badly.  It's worse for my husband though, so we share the job most of the time.

Hey pens!

Just checking in! I had a great first day as an RN!! Today, I just shadowed today since I was already employed with UPMC (Univ. of Pittsburgh Medical Center) so I join the "classroom" orientation tomorrow until next Tuesday when I am back on the floor! I can't wait!!

Tomorrow I have orientation 8-430 then I am planning on running the 5 mile loop at north park! North park is a gorgeous park that is right over the hill from where I now work, and it luckily, right on my way home! The loop circles around a lake! and they have 2 pedestrian lanes marked off beside the roadway for runners/walkers/bikers, etc!

Hope you all had a great day.

My doctor put me on NSAIDS (mobic) for my ITB and peroneal tendonitis.  So, its bad, huh?  I havent taken it in weeks but it really helped with my pain.  Hmmm.

traci, are you getting any PT for the ITB?  Also consider checking whether different kind of shoes might help.

Tori, woot to the first day!