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Location:

Mesa,AZ,united states

Member Since:

Aug 18, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

(2009) London't Run 10K - 51:59 :o)

(2009) "Ostrich Festival" - 5K (25:21) Another PR! :o)

(2010) "Ostrich Festival" - 5K (28:54)

(2010) "Fight for Life" - 5K (26:49) 2nd for Age Division!

(2010) "Women's Half Marathon" - (2:16:40)

(2010) "Shun the Sun" - 10K (58:19)

(2010) "Mesa Mi Amigos Turkey Trot" - 10K (57:45)

(2010) "12 K's of Christmas" - 12K (1:14:13)

(2011) "Sedona Marathon" - FULL Marathon  (5:21:58)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a half marathon  (October 2008)

Run a sub 27:00 5K (November 2008)

Run a Sub 2:00:00 1/2 Marathon

Run a marathon 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Live a long, heathly life but more importantly, teach my family how to live healthy.

Personal:

I am a lucky lady.  I'm married to the best husband ever, and we have 3 beautiful kids (ages 4, 2, and "new here").   

 

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I need advice on my workout today (when I get home from work):

  1. How many situps does it take to work off 3 Otter Pops?  My throat has been a little sore (Burt can testify to that since he has been listening to me cough through the wall) and I've been sucking on Otter Pops to cool it.  Yummy! 
  2. I haven't ran in weeks (4 weeks, maybe 5... I'll have to check).  Except for one short little run last week.  I'm not in too much pain.  Actually, I'm not in any pain until I move "just right", and then I feel it.  Is it too early to go running?  What do you guys reccomend?

How many situps does it take to work off 3 Otter Pops? I just found out there are 15 Calories in an Otter Pop.  Not too shabby.  I can burn that off going down stairs at the end of the day. :o)

***Added***

I did 2.11 miles.  I know you girls told me to only do one mile, but I wasn't really paying attention to my distance until I was atleast 1 mile out, so I turned back.  Anyhow, my average pace was 9:25/mile.  I didn't think I was going that fast. 

Okay, here's the scope (so you guys can give me advice).  While running, I had pain at about a 2/10, maybe a 3.5/10 at the small hill that I should admitt to running up.  I'll report the pain after a few hours.  We will see what you think.

Thanks for the advice!!! 

Okay... later that night, the pain level got to 5/10, but this morning I don't feel any pain. 

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Comments
From marion on Tue, Dec 02, 2008 at 14:38:06

A very slow short test run is a great way to see how everything feels, but I don't know. I am not a doctor- I just play one for family and friends ;D

It takes WAY TO MANY sit-ups to work off otter pops! Good luck ;)

From Camille on Tue, Dec 02, 2008 at 14:40:53

Darn! How many calories are in these suckers. Perhaps I should find out before I become too addicted.

Thanks for your input Dr. Marion! :o) You are awesome!

From Teena on Tue, Dec 02, 2008 at 14:49:12

Camille,

I agree with Marion. A short slow test run. Report afterwards and then we will all give you our additional thoughts!!

From Camille on Tue, Dec 02, 2008 at 14:51:12

how short? 1 mile, 2 miles? I will try it today and definitely reports afterwards! You guys rock!

From Teena on Tue, Dec 02, 2008 at 14:56:23

1 mile ... but stop early if problems arise. Go slow!

From marion on Tue, Dec 02, 2008 at 15:20:31

1 mile- if NO problems at all try 1.5 the next day. Proceed in tiny incriments and STOP if there is ANY pain. Life would be great to run even a mile a day for a bit ;)

From seeaprilrun on Tue, Dec 02, 2008 at 15:24:07

If you have access to a treadmill you might want to run on it first for a slow short run--it has a little more give than the ground and might lessen the impact a bit.

From Camille on Tue, Dec 02, 2008 at 15:28:50

Thanks girls. 1 mile it is. I don't have a tread mill nor a membership to any gym, so I will try running in my neighborhood today. If it hurts too much, I will see about going to the local rec. center.

From seeaprilrun on Tue, Dec 02, 2008 at 15:35:34

When I rolled my ankle a month ago for some reason I could run on the treadmill after a while, but running overground was excruciating and impossible. I don't know exactly why the treadmill was so much more tolerable.

From Lybi on Wed, Dec 03, 2008 at 14:56:38

Camille! I'm so sorry you have been so injured for so long! But puuuu-lease do not run yet. A little patience now will bring bring dividends later. Reinjury is often worse that the original injury, and takes longer to heal. :( Water jogging or swimming might be a good alternative for you.

From Teena on Wed, Dec 03, 2008 at 18:37:04

Camille,

If the pain is gone the following morning, but was present during and after the run my sports doc usually tells me this: take one or two days off and then try again. Only run ONE MILE this time though.

Although you definitely can not go wrong with Lybi's advice. It is the safest, especially if you don't have a race that you NEED to be ready for. My sport doc knows that I will always push the limits and so he tries to get me running as soon as possible (but at a minimum) in hopes that that will satisfy me somewhat.

Keep us up to date!!

From Camille on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 09:19:30

Well, I didn't run last night... and it is bothering me today. I was hoping I could run in the London's Run in January, but didn't sign up because I didn't know if I'd be healed in time, and if running in London's run effects my ability to run in the Ragnar, then I didn't want to chance it. Today the pain is like a 4/10. :o(

From marion on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 11:42:25

darn it! See a doc if you can :)

From Camille on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 11:46:20

Ironically, I have a doctor's appointment today at 10:45. I've had an awful cough for about a month now. :o( And I'm pretty sick of it. I'll have some sports medicine type questions to ask him while I'm there. :o)

From montelepsy on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 14:14:11

You've been coughing for a month? Oh no! Hope you feel better.

You must be stir crazy after making all that progress and getting hooked on running, it's so tempting to just push it a little.

Keep us posted on what the doctor says.

From seeaprilrun on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 14:18:52

Oh boo I am so sorry that it hurts again today. Are you able to walk without pain? If you can stand to bear weight an elliptical trainer can help you maintain aerobic fitness without the impact--it is hard to find time to do that with kids though! Hopefully the doc has some good ideas and input.

From Kelli on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 15:10:23

Great job on those 2 miles!

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