Saw this on FB and it made me smile.
Happy Running! Have a great “Hump Day.”
DNSing
Normally I have all my summer weekends booked with 5Ks. In my healthy days, I did one every Saturday and then drove up to Lake George afterwards.
at the Silks & Satins, one of my favorite 5ks
This summer I did not book any. I was planning to do long runs and a lot of boating on the weekends.
running on the Sagamore bridge over Lake George
So I only have THREE DNSes.
- June 23: Adirondack Distance Challenge 10 miler
This is the end before you turn into the park (next to my marina.)
At least I was able to pick up my race shirt.
- July 28: Biggest Loser 15K in Killington, VT
The 15k course travels through the heart of the Green Mountains and ends with an exciting ride on the chairlift to the finish line. Enjoy breathtaking views of Killington Peak and the surrounding area while winding through wooded roads and Killington’s downtown with a long time limit allowing runners and walkers to complete the race at their own pace. (So this is 8 weeks post-injury. It is a long drive & my doc would probably kill me if I tried to walk 9.3 miles while recovering from a broken foot??)
- Oct 13: Mohawk-Hudson Half Marathon (I can defer my registration on this one to next year…)
I am very sad about this. These are 3 races that I was really looking forward to.
Happy Running! Any advice?
Broken Foot – Weeks 4 & 5
Many people are blaming me for the weather. It has rained almost every day +since I broke my foot. (Sorry no sympathy here).
So what’s new in my exciting life?
a girls learns some secrets while her sister, a famous runner, lies in a coma
- Finished reading The Kitchen House, While My Sister Sleeps, Firefly Lane. (Does reading sad books make you feel better when you are depressed??) Started The Paris Wife & Revenge Wears Prada.
- Finished watching PBS’ Call the Mid-Wife season 1 and started season 2. (not as great as Downton Abbey but the characters do grow on you)
- Actually watched a live TV show (that never happens thanks to DVR and ipad apps) – America’s Got Talent – highlight: an amazing singing trio who met online and performed for the 1st time on the show – Anyone see it?
- Found out that my foot is not completely healed but got permission to wear real shoes, use a stationary bike and treadmill.
- Won a $50 gift certificate at work (to a local restaurant)
- Went out to dinner at a new neighborhood buffet and there was a power failure (don’t really like buffets…you eat too much because you feel that you have to get your money’s worth)
- Started knitting again – Socks – what else?
- Used the stationary bike TWICE at work and I sweat (yes and that is huge.)
- Walked to Starbucks during a work break (yes, walked all the way across the street)
green tea frappuccino – yum! – I got a skinny one
- Spent 4 days on Lake George — picnicked with friends on the 4th
- watched the fireworks from our boat at the marina
- the weather was HOT and steamy with a shower & rainbow almost everyday
- Rode on ours friends’ pontoon
- cooled off in the several bays (even figured out how to get up the boat ladder with one foot)
- slept on our boat and saw some awesome sunrises
- ended the weekend with some lakeside dining
Happy Running! Did you do anything fun this past weekend? Like run?
Early X-Rays
At my last visit to the ortho, I was told to come back for x-rays in FOUR weeks.
That’s 8 weeks and 2 days after my injury…
I was depressed because my foot felt fine. I had been walking on it without pain… in regular shoes…without the use of crutches.
I have used the stationary bike at work.
I have even walked on the treadmill.
I was hoping for a green light at 6 weeks at the latest.
It is only two weeks later but when you want you want to run a half marathon Oct 13, every day counts.
My hubby and my non-running friends think I am neurotic!! They say: “Just relax and let it heal. What’s the rush?”
However, I could only get an appointment with my doctor (who was either busy or on vacation) for July 17 or Aug 19.
July 17 is only 2 weeks later not 4 but AUGUST 19 seems light years away.
The decision was difficult.
I didn’t want to get the x-rays early and not be healed yet but then again I didn’t want to wait til August 19. If I was healed before that, I wouldn’t know it and I don’t want to run until I get the go ahead. (You may be thinking, when has that stopped her?)
You have to remember the lack of pain factor. So it’s hard for me to know when I can run.
So I am getting my x-rays early.
If I am not healed, well, then nothing is lost. I’ll come back on Aug 19 for x-rays #6. (But if I have to wait…I don’t guarantee that I won’t be running…)
Happy Running! Are you more patient than I am with an injury?
Wordy Wednesday – Happiness
Yeah, I have been depressed about not being able to run, walk, play tennis, bike, do yoga and go boating.
I am trying not to complain at all (or maybe “not so much”)
This was a comment on one of my whiney FB posts:
Darlene I am so sorry you are still enduring all of this. I hope it is not too painful and you’re up and at ’em soon… makes me sad that you are tied down like this ~ I know how much you love to move!!!
This is from a former co-worker who has Cystic Fibrosis. She is in and out of the hospital. Tied to an IV most of the time. Can hardly ever leave the house. Needs a lung transplant if she wants to live much longer. But she always has a smile on her face and enjoys every day that she is still alive.
So I am thankful that:
- I have 4 days off from work
- I can walk/limp/shuffle without crutches
- I am not in any pain
- I have great friends
- My hubby sticks by me through ALL my ups and downs
- I have a job and co-workers that I like
- I have a boat on Lake George
- I know that I will run and play tennis again
celebrating July 4th with friends (on Log Bay Is#3)
I will again celebrate the holiday on Lake George. Moving around will be more difficult than past years but I’ll try not to complain.
Happy Running! What are you most thankful for?
X-rays #4
Yesterday I went back to my ortho for the third time for more x-rays on my broken foot (The 1st set of x-rays was done at urgent care).
Since the last visit, I have been walking on my foot (with the flat shoe) without the crutches. I even tried walking a bit in a sneaker.
So here’s what he had to say:
- The fracture hasn’t moved so it appears to healing normally.
- Come back in 4 weeks for more x-rays.
Of course, you realize that this doc has to be coaxed into conversation:
He then asked if I have tried putting weight on my foot. It was then that I admitted to not using my crutches and walking on it. I don’t think this made him very happy and he replied that I was lucky that the fracture hadn’t moved.
I then added that it didn’t even hurt if I wore a regular shoe.
He said that a fracture of this type should hurt so I am either blocking out the pain or have a high tolerance for pain.
So now I have strict orders to NOT put stress on it, take it easy… NO RUNNING, of course.
I asked if he thinks that it will be healed in 4 weeks and he said: “We’ll see in four weeks.”
I am sure that he writing that “This crazy lady is not feeling any pain because she thinks I will let her run sooner.” But it really doesn’t hurt. I swear.
So here’s what I can do for the next 4 weeks:
- Start wearing a regular sneaker (& use crutch for support.)
- I can swim (but I don’t swim or have access to a pool.)
- In a week or so, I can use a stationary bike.
- After that, I can try walking on a treadmill.
- And then maybe, walk around the neighborhood.
So to say that I am VERY depressed is to say the least.
2 of the same shoes!!
My foot feels fine but I don’t want to jeopardize my recovery.
How can I be patient?
Happy Running!
Mid-Year Report Card
We’re halfway through 2013 so it is a good time to take a look at those goals to see how I am doing.
I must say that things were looking up until June 1.
already more miles than all of 2012
- Run 3-4 times a week ALL YEAR (use the treadmill when it is too cold or slippery or raining outside)- YES, until June 1.
even ran 3 times while on vacation
- Continue fitting in tennis and yoga at least once a week (as cross-training) – Yes, until June 1.
- Finish my 5K races under 30 minutes and not stress about a PR (though getting one would be super!) – Sure I stressed but finished Ice Breaker, Lake George, Mother’s Day and the Freihofer’s all under 30 min.
Ice breaker 5k – 28:47
- Get an Age Group award (in May I will be entering a new AG!!) – Yes, in the correct AG, I finished 1st at Lake George 5K and 1st in my new AG at the Mother’s Day 5K.
Lake George 5K – 1st in 50-59
Mother’s Day 5K – finished 1st in 60-69
- PR in a 10K race (I have only one injured 10K under my belt.) – Yes, HMRRC #3
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Run a 10 mile race (the one from Lake George to Bolton Landing is on my bucket List) – Nope (broke my foot on June 1).
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Run at least one half marathon (a spring and a fall one) – Yes, I ran the Sarasota Half Marathon in March (the fall one may not happen.)
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Run at least 12 races (one per month, if possible) – Yes, at least one per month and 11 total races already!! (However, there will probably be no races in July and August 😦 I hope to resume racing in September.)
one of 3 April races
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Run a race in another state – Yes, I ran in Florida (Vermont was planned for next month but that one is doubtful)
Florida racing
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Run a NEW race (hopefully one in NYC) – Yes, I’ve run 5 new ones so far – Hmrrc #3 & #5, Ice Breaker 5K, Lake George 5K, Mother’s Day 5k, ( NYC hopefully next year)
Mother’s Day 5K in Schenectady
- Listen to my body and slow down when necessary (In other words, do not get injured…) – I broke my foot but I cannot blame overuse on that one.
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Continue blogging regularly (to keep track of miles, as a motivator, to meet new runners…) – YES!
So I think I did pretty well during my 5 healthy months.
Let’s hope my foot heals quickly and I can add more miles and races during the rest of the year.
Happy Running! How has your 2013 been?
Goals Smoals
My GOALS for June:
- Continue to run at least 3 times per week.
- Go for at least 5 walks per week while at work
- Get up early and do some runs before work.
- Return to doing a plank a day.
- Lose some of those vacation pounds.
- Run longer (at least 5 miles) once per week.
- Run at least two races.
- Run more total miles than in May.
June 1
also June 1
total miles for the month
A BIG FAT “NO” for ALL GOALS.
I am a goal oriented person so here they are for July:
- Continue to heal the broken foot
- Follow doctor’s orders and don’t overdo
- Ditch the crutches
- Wear 2 of the same shoes
- Walk
- Bike
- Run a little (yes, I am being optimistic)
Happy Running! How was your June? What is one of your July goals?
One Month Down…
Well that sums it up.
So it’s been 4 WEEKS since the big break.
I have been having an easier time walking but we’ll see what my ortho says on Monday.
I have been only taking ONE crutch to work. Around the house & the office, I haven’t even been using it.
I have even gone grocery shopping (the shopping cart provides great support). It’s pretty sad when you get excited to buy groceries (and I had to pick a small store not the one I usually go to.)
NO I refuse to use one of these…I used a regular cart.
And the good thing is that we have had Rain Rain Rain ….Rain everyday. (Sorry GOOD for me. Not good for you runners, bikers, hikers.)
Anyway, I’ve tried to stay somewhat active (as to not go insane) …
- Mon – finished reading Last Run (murder mystery and yes, there is running involved) and started reading The Kitchen House
- Tues – party with tennis team (that I am not on but was supposed to be)
- Wed – dinner & conversation at Panera’s with BFF
- Thurs- started watching PBS’ Call the Midwife – season 1 (got it out of the library)
- Fri – happy hour party with lake folks
Panera’s shrimp roll & summer corn chowder – YUM
Today I have a baby shower to go to.
why does there seem to be more runners on the road when you are injured???
Nothing gives me the “high” that running does….
AND
How does one not gain weight when not running, walking or playing tennis????? All my activities seem to involve eating…. HELP!!
Happy Running! Have a great weekend!
Wendy’s Mizunos
These reviews of her Mizuno Wave Rider 16s are very funny.
Here are some examples:
Do you believe in human rights? Do you think a women’s health is a matter for her and her doctor and not for aged religious fundamentalists? Then these are the shoes for you! They will carry you through a marathon and a 13-hour filibuster necessary to protect women from the bigotry and religious intolerance in Texas. Highly recommended for progressive feet!
An essential tool for running down the clock in a state 773 miles wide and 790 miles long! These shoes are perfect for those days when you must spend 13+ hours standing, not lean on your desk or take any breaks – even for meals or to use the bathroom. The snazzy hot pink color brings out your inner badassness and helps you to “humbly give voice to thousands of Texans” and stop a “raw abuse of power” in its tracks. Raise a feminist army and lead the charge when your competitors cheat and change the rules on you. These Mizuno’s are built to protect your feet from mudslinging and add sunshine to the political process. Highly recommended for fierce women and anyone who’s not a Greedy Old Prick (GOP).
Maybe when I am back to running, I’ll give my Mizunos another try.
Happy Running! Can you believe how much press her shoes are getting!
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