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RunFree7

Run like a kid again!

posted: 4/7/2008 at 9:39 AM

So how is the training going for everyone? I have two bum knees that keep acting up but besides that I am on track. Still not a 100% sure what pace to run at but I have an idea. One more long run and then I can start to slow down a bit. So how are you doing?

pokey52

posted: 4/7/2008 at 9:59 PM

Still plodding along. Can't wait for better weather. Cold and rainy here in New England. Any predictions for weather on race day? Don't have much faith in the weather service.

nlfortner

posted: 4/8/2008 at 5:35 AM
modified: 4/8/2008 at 5:36 AM

I have been side lined by a a stomach virus or food posioning that wrecked me and somehow left me with a badly pulled muscle in my left leg. Shocked

Hopefully I can bounce back by the end of this week and salvage a good week before taper starts.

RunFree7

Run like a kid again!

posted: 4/8/2008 at 8:16 AM

Are you doing a two week taper or a three week taper?

nlfortner

posted: 4/8/2008 at 8:00 PM

2 for sure now, after the sickness ate up a week

Tenacious

Moving right along....

posted: 4/9/2008 at 8:30 AM

20 miler this weekend and then the taper!!! Bearcat, I did a post on your ITB issue.....how's that going? Is it getting better? Ready for taper madness! Jen

By failing to prepare, you are prepairing to fail. Benjamin Franklin

RunFree7

Run like a kid again!

posted: 4/10/2008 at 9:41 AM

Thanks for asking Jen. The ITB is still an issue. I'm hoping not to push it too hard so that it can recover during the taper Smile

I'm not very good at not pushing it though. I've limited my hard work outs to two a week. I'm looking forward to the taper. I am thinking about making my last 20 miler an easier 20 (no hills). I can't imagine anyone not ready for the taper.

Ace8

posted: 4/10/2008 at 11:35 AM

Hope the ITBS goes away. The taper should help- the tendon will rub more against your knee when it is swollen/inflamed. Hopefully you will notice the ITBS getting better during your taper as the workload (and swelling) decreases. I am pretty much recovered form my injury. If I can pull of a 20-miler this weekend w/o a relapse, I'm back in and will probably sign up at the Expo.

CfKid

posted: 4/13/2008 at 7:32 AM

Quote from Ace8 on 4/10/2008 at 11:35 AM:

I am pretty much recovered form my injury. If I can pull of a 20-miler this weekend w/o a relapse, I'm back in and will probably sign up at the Expo.

You're back in??? Great news Ace.... Maybe I'll still have a chance to finish before you.....maybe.

CfKid
Running with Cystic Fibrosis

RunFree7

Run like a kid again!

posted: 4/18/2008 at 7:52 AM

Ace: Did you get that 20 in? Are you ready to sign up?

Ace8

posted: 4/18/2008 at 9:23 AM

I got the 20 in. The run went great, but I am still in recovery mode from it. I had not run more than 10 miles outside for 7 weeks prior to that 20. I will probably sign up unless I have a horrible flu or something. My parents are confirmed for babysitters since my wife will be on the course as well, so everything should be all set.

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