Okay, so I know I said I loved running and I felt great during the whole 10m run and blah blah blah...
But here's the thing:
I'm sore now. Really sore.
And yes, it probably has something to do with the fact that I fell on my butt (and knee...and hands...) during mile 9 (oh, did I forget to mention that before? I guess it slipped my mind).
However, I will also admit that I'm also just simply sore from running a good 4-5m further than I had since the Fall Classic Half...yep...Fall. So last night I went running with the Tuesday group in the hopes that I would be able to loosen my legs a bit and return to feeling normal. I ran SLOWLY. It was kind of an ego-stomper to run way slower than last week when I did a TRIPLE workout that day...but it was for noble reasons. I was fixing my legs. I was going to run through this pain. (And I probably couldn't have gone much faster had I tried. I was in pain...have I mentioned the pain?)
So about that athletic pursuit to conquer the sore muscles? Ummm. No. Now I can't move. Once sitting down, I'm staying down. I guess I'm going to try to cycle today, but what happens if I get stuck on the trainer? Is there a number to call for such disasters?
A note on the falling issue... Cleveland Heights sidewalks are really really horrible. I avoid them whenever possible and run on the road. But, to get home I have to run on one sidewalk. One. It's a busy street. (Of course it is; who would fall on a street where no one would see you?) So anyway, I get on the sidewalk and I think to myself..."Look where you're going. Do not look around you...Look at the sidewalk...Oh...I'm almost home. 10m, no problem. I am super woman. Damn. Look at the sidewalk, Su! You're going to fall. No. You won't fall. You are SUPER WOM----" And then I'm rolling on the ground. I look up and of COURSE I see one of my old professors who just happens to be in the Cleveland Orchestra and is also a triathlete (yeah, what are the odds, right?). He pulls his car over to the side of the road and asks if I need help, oh so nicely. Argh. I'm a moron. LOOK WHERE YOU ARE GOING!
It's winter again outside. Cold as a witches ___ (I'll let you fill in the blank), and snowy. Definitely cycling inside today. My poor bike...it deserves someone who will ride it outside. It's only seen the light of day twice and one of those times was in transit from the store to my house. Sigh. In my defense (yes I'm always defending myself), I got the bike just as winter hit. Literally. The day before it arrived, 70s and sunny...the day it came (also my birthday, by the way), 30s and snowy. Typical.
But in time, I know, I will ride the thing. I'll have to...bike camp is coming as soon as spring hits. I've heard we have to turn in our car keys at the beginning of the month. Wildflower bike course, I'm going to STEAM ROLL YOU, 'Nasty Grade Hill' and all.
(Yes, there really is a hill on the Wildflower bike course named 'Nasty Grade'. Yikes. Gotta get that steam roller ready.)
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I almost slip this morning walknig to the pool. It was cold. Not too cold. But cold enough to freeze the water on the sidewalk. The sidewalk naturally becomes a skating rink. I had a slip and almost broke my back.
it's all about the bike.
if you can get over 'Nasty Grade' and into the run with fresh legs with a good bike to run transition you will be a happy finisher.
sheesh, all you devoted runners, swimmers, bikers- be CAREFUL!
You crack me up!! I hope you feel better...this weather is nasty. Groundhog day is next week....maybe the shadow will go our way this time?
Be careful not to run too far too fast, getting indured really sucks.
The rule is 10%, don't run more than 10% than you did the week before for your long run.
That's assuming (I think) you start around 2-3 miles.
I'd suggest backing down on the mileage big time, don't want chin splits or anything fun like that to show up.
That is, if I understood your post correctly.
Good luck.
I usually end up on my ass because of my dog-if she sees something she finds interesting (or smelly), she doesn't think twice about knocking me down. But dogs still rock!
My dog use to run in front of me and then slow down or stop.. I think she was trying to slow me down.. I had to stop running with her..
Watch that ice Su.
Cheers.
Rice
Remember to tuck and roll when you fall....in training or at the bar, helps either way.
I hear you on the bike, well first I need to get mine, but still, I can't wait to get out on the roads this spring.
What camp is this that you're going to? Sounds like a good idea though to give up your car keys. Starting Monday I'm commuting to work (20miles each way) 3 days a week, the other two days I've got Yoga afterwards a ways away from where I work otherwise I'd be ridign to work 5 days a week. Keep it up.
ohhh, Nasty Grade sounds scary to me.
Snow of your birthday is no fun!
Glad to hear that you are ok after the fall! I have many a nasty scar on my knees from falling while running. Occupational hazard.
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