Good for you for resisting temptation and taking it easy, Tramps.

Advice Requested: I've been having a problem the last few weeks that I've had in the past, but not for a few years. Basically, the muscles on the front side of my shins cramp up right when I start running and continue to get worse if I keep it up. The "cure" is for me to just come to a stop at about the half-mile point and stand still for a minute or so as the pain ebbs away. Then I can start running again and I'm pain free for the rest of the run.

I used to call these "shin splints", but that ailment is bone and not muscle-related. I thought that I'd been preventing this issue by stretching those muscles before every run (stand on my toes while lifting my heels, then stand on my heels and raise my toes), but for some reason it's coming back now. Any ideas?

Forgot to post my run yesterday: 4 miles with significant negative splits (including stopping in the first mile for shin pain). Also the first run of the season on a non-paved rail trail (yea!) and first stop at a vault toilet along the way (TMI?).

How was your run today?

Good MOrning!

Tramps, I love blue herons.  They're so lovely, and I've read they are so shy that other birds see them as sort of safety harbingers.  If a blue heron is standing in a pond, then it's probably safe there.  Glad you are running again.

roch, I get shin splints every now and again, but I always thought they were muscle related.  I don't know what to say about your issue.  SInce it seems to go away after you wait it out, it does seem some form of exercise or streching pre-run is in order.  Just what that would be, wish I could say.

Twocat, Holly is ever so much fun.  You will have a blast.  Jealous!

Supposed to do 8 to 11 today with about 2 or 3 at MP.  Well, I tried to do that, but when I turned around at mile 5, I was hit with a headwind I hadn't noticed and had to fight my way back.  So 8.25 miles for me at 9:08, and today was the first time in months sthat I welcomed the AC at Starbucks when I popped in on my way home.  H&H is on its way!  Feeling it yet, Blyy?  (How did you celebrate the anniversary?)

Have fun today!

grins,  <pshew, the Sox finally won one!>

A

Amy, yay you!!

Holly, I'm so relieved.   now behave yourself, 'k?

Doug, calf stretching, (you know, while you brush your teeth...)  & using the stick on my calves & my shins used to help a lot.  
and my run was kind of short but thanks for asking : )   Nice to have negative splits & various firsts!

Erika are you still in Memphis?

hiya tb... er... tw.

TomS... what a cutie!!!    he is just a doll.   how often do you get to see him?

(just saw Carolyn's post.   hi Carolyn!   seems we agree re Tom's grandson & tw...)

still open for any suggestions on how best to function w/cracked ribs.   it's making me a tiny bit crazy...   I thought my ortho doc would address it but he didn't.    I am taking your suggestion Tet, that pain is not good ; ).    But when something hurts am I slowing the healing?   Any ideas?    (sorry to be a pest.   I've googled this extensively but haven't found what I'm looking for.)(would like to take a shower!)

Aside from being an attractive woman, Holly is cool because she likes beer. Women who like beer are the absolute best.

 

Well, that puts me right at the bottom, then.  

dg - I remember when my mom broke her ribs.  It was just a matter of time for healing.  And yes, it was very painful. . . . . Is this a new injury??

If I drank $20 worth of coffee, nobody would be able to be around me.  Unless it was one cup.  . . . and then it had better be the best frigging cup of coffee in the entire universe.  Wait - isn't there a coffee that's made from the beans that are dug out of some animal's poop? Ducks in a hotel + no coffee shop/we bring it to you + $20 . . . . just connecting the dots here.

I was supposed to get out for some speed work this morning, but my butt is really dragging.  Instead, I got about an hour of transcription done.  That didn't take anymore effort than putting on my PJs and listening to snippets of telephone and regular conversations because the cops forgot to turn off the recording system when they were done interviewing a guy.

Anyway  - I brought my stuff with thoughts of running after work, but we'll see how I'm feeling.  If I'm still dragging, I'm going home and doing nothing - except for a little bit of transcribing - and will try, try again in the a.m.

Okay - Outta here ~

Howdy!

Tramps, I'm glad yesterday's rain gave you cushy roads this morning. I also love seeing great blues in our marshes and shallow ponds. Here's a gorgeous shot of an eagle chasing a great blue away from it's nest (and eggs). I'd love to say I shot it, but I didn't - it's from someplace in the midwest. The photographer said the eagle was just warning the heron away. If the eagle wanted to attack, that heron would be down in a second.

Rochrunner, I don't know if it is the same or not, but beginning racewalkers get pretty nasty shin pain for a while. I got it to stop by doing an easy half-mile walk at the start of each workout.

TW, if that's the 'high life,' then I don't think I'm all that well suited for it either. Digress any time you want...

Nice run, Aamos, headwind and all. Sorry about the H&H coming your way - I'd rather the cold...

WC, I've always thought that none of your runs were 'easy,' precisely because of the altitude and hills. But you sure make them look easy!

Dg, I know someone who cracked her ribs last Fall, and she just had to be patient and wait for the healing process to work. For what it's worth, she is not very patient with those kinds of things, but she managed, and is back to her old self now.

Ribs, you know that ALL the women/goddesses here are incredibly cool (beer lovers or not)! Have a greta trip to Atlanta.

I can't imagine having to do all that transcription, Leslie. Hang in there, 'cause they'll stop talking sooner or later!

No workout for me because I had another v. early meeting today - we're making progress toward this year's Nov. half marathon. When I got to the office, there were four 75 lb. cartons of shelving kits that I had to take upstairs. I got it done, but my legs are toast. So that was my workout for today.

Have a greta Tuesday!

Jay

Beautiful bird pictures!  We have a large colony of the common white egret here on the bay.  At night, they roost on Woodley Island.  It's very cool-looking when they're all in the trees.

dg - I do remember my mom bandaging her ribs with an ace bandage, but other than that, it was being careful how she moved, etc.  I'm sure the fact you are having to use crutches isn't helping the situation.  Hopefully it's just a deep bruise and not cracked.  I think deep bruising in that area can be just as painful.  And I'll give you my beer . . . .so long as your not  navigating on crutches.

 

 

My DD decided on U. of Washington for grad school - yay!  I'll get to see Enke and divechief more often!  Who else lives in the Seattle area?  Mariposai - how far away are you?

 

Yeah!!   and don't forget Tet!

Mari lives a long way from Seattle, but she always seems to make it seem like it is just over the hill.