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Week 12: Getting in a groove

Posted by MegNH on Mar 9, 2008 11:43:19 AM

I've been getting all my runs in. My mileage is increasing. I'm feeling good. I even forced myself to leave my watch at home today, so that I'd run slower and relax a bit.

Week 12: 19 miles

Mon: Rest

Tues: Rest

Wed: Track (5 miles)

Thurs: Rest

Fri: 5+ miles on treadmill

Sat: 5+ miles on treadmill (pouring rain today)

Sun: 4 miles (sunshine!)

I know I shouldn't have clustered my running days and my rest days like this, but (just like everyone else) I had a demanding week with other obligations. Also having increased my miles (most of them during a three day time span) the muscles and/or tendons around my arches, ankles, and shins are complaining a bit.

Next week: 20 miles

Mon: weights

Tues: 5 miles (treadmill)

Wed: 5 miles (track)

Thurs: off

Fri: short run & weights

Sat: 4-5 miles

Sun 4-5 miles

Here I am after today's run.

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Comments (3)

Mar 10, 2008 1:26 PM

davedunham says:

Nice job. Be careful with the sore ligaments, especially shins and arches. I can't say this enough...if it hurts ice. Watch the sore spots carefully. Is it after running the road or after the track or treadmill that you are the most sore? What shoes are you running in?

Next week looks good, but again keep an eye on the sore spots....

Mar 10, 2008 5:12 PM

MegNH says in response to davedunham:

Hi Dave,

I was most sore after running on the road Sunday. But it started before that and has been bothering me a little all along.

I'm running in Asics Gel Kayanos (150-200 miles on them). I like Mizunos better, but settled for Asics because of what the shoe store had available. I have experimented with a couple of arch supports, but haven't found anything that works great for me. I need support in the middle of my foot as well as the arch. Most arch supports don't do that.

Also, I spend most of my day on my feet in the kitchen (ceramic tile). At home I wear Birkenstocks with supports that a podiatrist showed me how to make from moleskin. Some day I will break down and buy expensive custom-made orthotic inserts for my running shoes. Until then....I will ice and be careful.

But if you have any ideas for better shoes or supports, I'd be glad to hear it.

Thanks,

Megan

Mar 11, 2008 1:49 AM

davedunham says:

Hi Megan:

Your shoes should be okay for at least another 100 miles, but check them for unusual wear.

I'm not so sure how good a support from moleskin is, it would break down quickly over time. Check your insurance and see if orthotics are covered. They don't cost much more than a pair of shoes.

For icing, try ice massage. Use 4 oz paper cups (bathroom cups) and fill them with water. Freeze them, then rip away a little of the cup. Rub on the arch (and shins). As it melts tear off more of the cup. It should take about 20 minutes for the ice to be gone, which is just about the ideal time for an ice massage. Much better than just strapping on an ice pack. You can also put a tongue deppressor in the cup prior to freezing and then tear away the entire cup and use that as a handle.

Take care,

In addition to motherhood and a busy life, I will become a runner. I will juggle family obligations while training and work hard to reach weight loss goals. Feel free to follow me on my journey.

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