Okay, I have no faith in whether the chart is current or not any more. I havent had time to update it and I know it was messed up a while back, I can only imagine it is in worse shape now.
Anyway, running is going okay now. I finally bought one of those boot thingees to wear to bed for my PF issue and it seems to really help. My foot doesnt hurt when I get up in the morning. Now my issue is the cold. It all of a sudden dropped like 20 degrees in teh mornings, and it sucked the motivation to get out there out of me.
I was able to do a 2.6 mile barefoot run yesterday at lunch though, which was nice. I am hoping I can keep up the BF running even as it gets colder.
I also finally signed up for another race - Hyannis Half marathon on February 28th, so I will start my training for that in a few weeks. Hopefully once I get my plan worked out I will be more motivated - was thinking of just doing the Pfitzinger 70/18 marathon plan to train for the HM to see how that goes. Does anyone know any other good HM plans out there?
Jeff
Oh yeah, I hit 650 days last week too. Yay me.
Chicago RnR 1/2 Marathon
650 days. Wow! That is amazing. I'm glad you are getting some relief from PF.
I will finally attempt a short run later today for the first time in a week. I can finally breathe again and my lungs are clear. Still not feeling 100%, but I don't think that I can sit on the couch any longer.
Any idea how long it takes to come back after this? I have a 5k on Nov 1 and a half marathon on November 7.
Congrats Jeff!
I am doing okay. I've got 1 more long run and then time to taper for NYC. I have had a few issues with my lower back and hip so I am adjusting my goals a little. Hopefully it will get better.
I am 30 days away from hitting the year milestone. I really think I can make it!
Sara
MM #2929
I fly.
Yay Jeff!
My marathon is Sunday. I'm freaking out. I think my hip hurts. It might be all in my head though.
Oh and we are supposed to get socked with a nor-easter so major rain expected this weekend. Ugh.
Bring it on.
Way to go, Jeff.
I am struggling after 2 bad falls in my marathon last Saturday. Hung on for age group win (4:08:28) but severely bruised my ribs (landed on my arm) in the second fall. It was dirt/gravel surface and somewhat uneven. Plus, I am a spaz. Anyway, I can barely run, but have done at least a mile each day. The streak lives on.
Out there running since dinosaurs roamed the earth
A Saucy Wench
Way to go, Jeff. I am struggling after 2 bad falls in my marathon last Saturday. Hung on for age group win (4:08:28) but severely bruised my ribs (landed on my arm) in the second fall. It was dirt/gravel surface and somewhat uneven. Plus, I am a spaz. Anyway, I can barely run, but have done at least a mile each day. The streak lives on.
damn Karen. You rock.
I have become Death, the destroyer of electronic gadgets
"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7
+1
You fell TWICE and still pulled out an age group win???????
If I fell twice, I think I'd pull over to the nearest bar to soak my wounds in alcohol. Nice job!!
Anne, nice to see that you are back running again - how is the hamstring??
I am still here!! I had a crazy madman midnight mile (well 2:30 AM) back on 10/07 (all day travel to Lima Peru). Followed by six runs in Lima. Now I am out the door for today's run. See y'all....
Wow Jeff for your 650 days. And Karen, I am always impressed with your running feats. I am still plugging away daily. I am also signed up for the Hyannis Half Marathon in February. It is always a risky time of year to sign up for a race, but I really enjoy the route and being down the Cape at that time of the year. I have 2 more half marathons for this year and then I may then just run for fun for awhile. When I was doing the 50 mile weeks in August I found myself running along and doing the math in my head (If I run 6 miles today, and then 8 miles tomorrow and then maybe 12 on the weekend I will be up to so many miles, blah blah blah.) It became a little stressful. Today I woke up too late to go out for more than a 1.5 mile run (I think my two races this weekend tired me out.). But at least I got out there. There used to be so many excuses to not get out for a run, but now I always manage to give it the old college try. (unless I am really ill) Just being too tired or not enough time is no longer an excuse I use.
mta: how could I forget Sara. She is always an inspiration.
Marathon Maniac #991 Half Fanatic #58 Double Agent #22 It's a perfect day and I feel great!
Thanks for posting a check-in thread Jeff! It is encouraging to see folks share their stories.
Time and darkness are the limiting factors for me this week. I'd like to be running at least 4 miles a day. I had a nice 17-miler on Saturday though and the 40 degree temperatures aren't as bad as I let myself think they are. Overall I am just cruising right along toward the 365-day goal I established at the beginning of the year.
Karen, Sara, Elisa & Rose, you are huge motivators for me! Thanks everyone.
Congrats on 100 days! Looks like you have been putting in some solid mileage, should be a good marathon for you. Good luck!
... I am at 8 days
I think I am rolling now. My feet are still acting up on and off but I am optimistic I can hold the streak this time. I had planned to do my first half marathon this fall but due to my setback I have reconsidered. I am afraid my expectations would be too high considering my current shape.
That said, I plan to run my first half marathon this spring. I am plotting out a plan based on Jack Daniels running formula and now I will have time (assuming no other setbacks) to get the full 24 weeks of training that he recommends.
Ryan