Recovering from micro-fracture surgery :(

January 2012

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Location:

Sandy,UT,USA

Member Since:

Apr 09, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon #3 - PR - Salt Lake Marathon 2011- BMQ 3:41:03

PR - Bryce Canyon Half - July 2011 1:38:29

BOSTON

 

At the finish

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Recovering from micro-fracture surgery on my right knee.  I tore the cartilage off of my knee while doing a speed-training run one month before Boston.  Doc gave me a cortisone shot so that I was able to finish Boston.  After the surgery, I was told to never run again. :(

Long-Term Running Goals:

QUALIFIED FOR BOSTON! April 16, 2011 

Ran Boston on April 14, 2012! 

Personal:

 

Married, 40 year old, mother of four. 

 

"In truth, runners don't race other runners.  They race against themselves: to conquer their wills, to transcend their weaknesses, to beat back their nightmares.  And while a runner can't actually beat himself, he can beat his time. Even years into running, he can get better." Running for His Life by Michael Hall

 

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Jun (Craig) invited me to join a bunch of FRBers for a run at South Mountain this morning.  I coaxed my mom into coming over early to get the kids off to school for me and babysit Jake.  

We met at a Chevron and drove to the trailhead of Anne's Trail. I was feeling a bit nervous since it was 25 degrees on my car thermometer.  Jumped out and got ready to run.  It was nice of the guys to ask how my ovary was doing!  I know...I know....I am a TMIer! :)  Just for those of you who care....my ovary is fine, ovulation is over! haha!

Yes, I was the caboose for most of the run.   It was beautiful though.  I really enjoyed being able to get out and run a trail.  It is so much more fun than running on the road.  I was out of breath and unable to talk for the majority of the run and it is not like me to keep quiet, but I was really hoping I would be able to finish without passing out on the trail.  

 Thanks Craig for the invite and the great run. I hope to get in better shape soon so that I won't always be the caboose!  

 

Craig took this pic today up on Anne's Trail.  Yep, me in one of my new running skirts! :) 

I had to pay my mom back for babysitting by going on a walk with her after the run.  We went to Flat Iron Mesa Park and walked 4 miles.  I was FREEZING because of my stinky wet running clothes.  I then went to Costco and ran into 4 people that I haven't seen in forever.  Who knew that Costco could be so much fun.  I realized on my way home that I was still in my stinky clothes and was smelling pretty bad and had hugged everyone a couple of times in Costco..hahaha!  Next time I go to Costco, I am going to smell good and look cute, just in case! 

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Ran 5 in 41. 

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I need help.  I need a running program to help me at Boston.  I have been eating crappy and running crappy.  All of you runners that have had years of experience and racing....please post me the tips that have helped you the most.  

My husband is so organized and such a list maker that it can drive me crazy at times.  I don't like to be so organized that I live my life by a list.  I prefer to be spontaneous....I do make lists at times when I keep forgetting to get something done. ha!

I think, if I want to get a 3:30 for Boston, I am really going to have to discipline myself and work and live on a schedule that will get me there.  

I don't know if it is the weather or time of year, but I have not been feeling like eating anything healthy.  I just can't eat a salad and veggies everyday.  Lately, I have been living off of a handful of raw almonds and organic raisins that I throw in a ziplock and eat as I am driving around.  I do eat an orange a day and drink milk....but, mostly I live off of Diet Pepsi.....sad, I know.  I was eating great during the summer and now I just don't want to! I do drink a protein shake before I head our for a run and take some beans or bloks if I am running long.

Help!

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Ran 15.5 in 2:25 with my 22 yr old nephew and his 23 yr old friend.  I made them walk a bit because I was feeling so sick, so we weren't all that fast because of a bit of walking.  I felt like I had the flu on the run and they kept talking about how hungry they were and how everything smelled so good as we would run by different restaurants.

My nephew ran a 3:30 at his last marathon and he only ran once a week with me for the long run.  I can see why qualifying times are different for gender and age.  I will run for months in hopes of coming close to a 3:30. 

We went out to Cafe Rio after and I had the chicken salad.  I didn't feel like eating at all.  I felt sooooo sick!  They both downed big burritos and were still hungry.  

I came home and jumped in a hot tub and felt like I was going to throw up.  I am finally feeling better after laying on my bed and making myself eat some wheat toast and milk.  What am I doing?  15.5 about did me in today!!!  I am wondering how I EVER ran a full 26.2! 

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I woke up feeling good.

 Shoveled snow and then did speedwork on the dreadmill until I felt like I was going to puke!

Going to Cheesecake Factory tonight for a double date.  I am sure I will be able to carb up tonight and I am finally feeling pretty good.  That run just kicked my butt yesterday!  

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I had to take my son to the doc this morning before school to have them x-ray his foot again. The doc said he could take his boot off. Yippeee!  After getting him to school I went to my parents for a run.  NO ONE WAS HOME!!!  How rude of them to go somewhere and not tell me when I need a babysitter for Jake! haha!  I waited for an hour and then our real estate agent called and said someone wanted to come through our house in an hour.  I told him he had to be kidding.  I left the house early with eggs, waffles and cereal bowls all over the place, not to mention the tornado that hit our house over the weekend.  I sped home and told him that I needed more time. They gave me an hour and a half to clean.  I was a sweaty mess by the time I ran out the door with a semi-clean house!

My parents were finally home the second time around and I ran 7.5 in 1:02,  8:26 ave.  I thought I was going at a pretty good pace....then, I realized that I ran an entire marathon at that pace.  Again....How did I EVER qualify? ha!  

I have been trying to eat more and I think it helped me out today.  I just haven't had much of an appetite lately.  

Cheesecake Factory had an hour and a half wait on Saturday night, so we went next door to the California Pizza Kitchen.  So much for carbing up!  It was NOT good.  I think I just had my heart set on eating at Cheesecake.  

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Kickboxing this morning.  2 miles of hill repeats...it hurt so good! ha! yowza!!

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I ran Little Cottonwood today.  The whole time I ran I had to keep fighting off dumb, hurt feelings that I got from a comment yesterday.  

After my kickboxing class yesterday, a lady about my age that is tiny, petite and has really pretty, feminine legs came up to me and said that she had been looking at my calves throughout the class and was wondering what I do to get such huge, defined calves?  She asked if I was a biker because she has only seen men bikers with calves like mine.  REALLY?!  WHat a back-handed compliment!  LARGE, DEFINED MAN CALVES????   We had just been doing twist back handed hits on our punch bags and I actually envisioned myself back-smacking her in the mouth with my boxing gloves!  I nicely laughed and said that I was just lucky to be born with beefy legs and it had nothing to do with biking.....it was just in my genes! 

The last comment I had on my legs this year was from a cute, darling shaped 20 yr old that lives by me that came over to my house to pick something up last summer and I had just got out of the shower and had my bathrobe on and slippers.  I went to get her something and when I came back, she said, "WOW, you have buff legs!"  That is not what you ever want to hear as a female!  BUFF!  LARGE, DEFINED MAN CALVES!  NO THANK YOU!  

Just to top it off....my dad always used to say what beautiful legs my 4 sisters had.  They all have skinny little ankles and just the right size calf.  My calves start at the knee and end at my toes! Just something that has always bothered me.  Why I am I so immature?  I should really just be so happy that I can run and enjoy my healthy body and love my buff, man calves! ha!

Okay Oreo...I added a pic in my same slippers and bathrobe.  I don't know why anyone would say I have man legs!  haha! 

  

COME ON!!!  Admit it!   I am funny!!!!!  and my hub looks pretty good in my leopard slippers and bathrobe!!

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Felt great yesterday.  14 in 2:05.  We didn't really push ourselves hard and had a great run.  Sooooooo much better than last week.  I think eating more has really helped me! I feel great this morning.  I am going to try to get another 5 in if I get the chance.  

 I have my niece staying with us.  She has an almost 2 yr old and a 2 month old.  They found our her 2 month old is blind and is here for surgery.  His lenses didn't develop correctly.  She has to stay here for another 2 weeks while he gets more surgeries and some lenses put in.  Her husband had to go back to Nevada to work.  We have all been hoping and praying that all goes well for him.  I forgot how much work two babies are!  It has been fun around here.  My kids love the little ones. Looks like a beautiful day out!  I hope you all have a great weekend!

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Ran Little Cottonwood...BEAUTIFUL!  My miles are finally back up to pre-injury this week! Yeehooo!

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What can I say.....my left ITband is hurting!  What is wrong with me????  I am just not made for running marathons!!!!  I am so upset about it.  After my run on Saturday my left, outer tendon has been stabbing me all the way up to my hip.  I have been using a heating pad and it is finally feeling better.  I got on the treadmill on Monday and it help stabbing, so I only ran 3 and got on the rowing machine and bike.

 I am going to try running today after a step class at our church and a friend offered to have me come over for pilates today too.  Looks like I am going to have a full exercise day.  Good thing my house is clean so that my husband won't be irritated with me! ha!  I better get something good out for dinner so he won't be feeling neglected since he is working all day! 

 My fav candy of the year is now out!  The hot cinnamon lips!  YUM!  I love holiday candy! 

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Aerobics at the church this morning, ran 8.6 at my moms, then pilates at a friend's house after.  I thought I was going to die when we rolled out the ITBand...yowza!  My left knee was killing!  

I am feeling pretty good after a full day of working out and sitting downtown watching my daughter dance at Ballet West for 2 hours 15 minutes...but who is counting!  It is parent watch week.  

I have to volunteer at the elementary school tomorrow for 4 hours.  I better get to bed since I have to be there early.

Thanks for all of the tips. I am going to be stretching and rolling every day.  I usually just don't take the time to do it!   

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11 in 48 degrees with my nephew.  I was wishing I had my running shorts on! This is a crazy winter.  

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Treadmill run.  My parents couldn't babysit today. 

mile 1 - 7:41

mile 2 - 7:35

mile 3 - 7:30

mile 4,5,6 - 8

mile 7 - 7:41

54:27 This is my fastest 7 miler since the injury last August! yippee

Still rolling and stretching.  The IT is feeling better.  I have a lump on the back side of my knee.  Has anyone else had anything like this.  It hurts when I press on it.  My hub thinks it might be a cyst.  He told me to quit stressing my body out! He doesn't like my love of running/hiking/exercising.  He told me to just run 3 miles every other day on the treadmill like he does or ride the exercise bike and call it good. ha! I wish I was more normal.

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Head cold....head ache, runny nose, hurts to move my eyes!  NO BUENO!!! (My 13 yr old is taking Spanish)

I forgot that I had a lunch date with some friends from Jr. High at Cafe Rio today, so I jumped in the shower and got ready.  They went to Skyline and I went to Hillcrest, so I haven't seen one of them since Jr. High and didn't feel like I could cancel.  

After getting ready, I decided to just quit feeling sorry for myself and do my planned hill run......REALLY dumb to do after already showering and putting on makeup.  7X up the nasty hill that comes into my neighborhood.  I now have spaghetti legs (or as OREO would say, "JELLOSAUCE." I still feel like crap, but feel much better knowing my workout schedule can be crossed off! I better get to my weights, squats and core workout before I run out of time. bleh!  

Can't wait to see my old friends in my stinky running clothes! ha! Good think Cafe Rio is stinky so they won't be able to smell me though the mexican fiesta smell!

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Still sick.  I feel like my head weighs 500lbs.  Can't hear, can't breath, head feels like it is on the verge of explosion. 

Planning on running 16 on Friday and my nephew decided to go to Vegas for the weekend with his friends! Where are his priorities? ha!  Sad that I will be running solo with my ipod.  :(

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Ran with my brother-in-law's nephew, Eric Lloyd.  His dad died of melanoma that spread to his brain about 10 years ago. His dad use to run marathons.  Eric ran his first marathon this year and it was really emotional for him to run a marathon since his dad used to love running so much.  I am sure his dad was with him that day!  He facebooked me this week about running so I coaxed him into running with me today.  He was a sport to meet me at my house when he lives in Eagle Mountain.  I thought he lived in Draper, so I felt bad that he had such a long drive.  It was fun catching up, I hadn't seen him in a loooong time.  We ended up at a friends house for a pit stop and then made my friend run the last 6 with us.  He is on SL SWAT team and was up until 3 this morning.  It really took some coaxing to make him join us for the last few miles! haha!  

We ran to my parents house and my dad had to drive us all home.  I made him stop at my favorite drink place to get me a Diet Pep and he bought drinks for everyone and drove us all home.  I asked my dad if it reminded him of my teenage years?! ha!

It was a fun run today.  I felt like I could have run another 10.  I love days that running seems easy.  I felt crappy this morning and was wondering how I was going to make the 16, but downed 3 Ibuprofen and a half of an Excedrin with a banana and it must have done the trick because I started to feel better after the first couple of miles.  Beautiful, cold day! Head cold is on the mend! Yeehoooo! 

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Ran 8 in 66 minutes.  NOT FAST FOR MOST OF YOU BUT GOOD FOR ME!!! haha!  8:25 ave.  I ran 13.1 a couple of weeks ago at that pace....so maybe I am not getting faster, but it is the fastest time I have been able to run this route. I started running the first week of November and it has taken me this long to be able to just run a training run in 8.5 mm.

I got a facebook message from a guy that I went to elementary and high school with.  I just love it when you get a nice compliment and not the backhanded ones like having man, biker calves! ha!  I had to repost it since it just makes you feel good for all of you that love running and a nice story! 

 The Amy smile that changed a person - 

You would never know this about nearly a year ago I was burned out with my new job, probably somewhat depressed in life and all around kind of bummed. I was working WAY too much, and not doing anything to keep myself happy or spend time with my family. I was also at the heaviest weight I have been in my life. I knew I needed to change something, improve myself, and feel better. I was considering running since 20-30 minutes a day would give me more benefit than the same time on a bicycle (that I have always loved). As I drove in my car I started to watch for people running to get an idea of what it was like, what they wore, where they ran, how fast they ran, etc. On my way to work I saw you running along Creek Road and I would have never recognized you if it were not for Facebook. What stood out was that you were running with the biggest smile possible. Your smile was part of the trigger that motivated me to change myself and learn how to run. 

That same day I started a crash diet and lost 20 pounds in a few weeks (tubby guys can do that). Then bought my first pair of running shoes, and started running 3 days a week. Starting at 1 mile, that I struggled to complete without walking, I slowly build up endurance over the next year. Being very dedicated I never missed a run, and I would always work on improving my times. I continued to lose another 20 pounds. By the end of October I was running 5 miles 3 times a week so I moved over to a half-marathon training schedule. I followed that religiously and last weekend completed my first half-marathon in 1:58:06. I still have plenty to improve on, and new goals to reach and many more miles to run. But I felt you should know that your one smile more than a year ago made a big impact in a way that you would never realize. Thanks for your smile!

I guess you never know who is watching when you are out running.  He must have seen me running downhill with my nephew and having a good time.  I was wondering how many people I have scared away from running by the look on my face while I am trying to run up a nasty hill! ha!  

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Kickboxing and hill repeats.  I hated the hills so much today that I made myself run one extra! Yuck!  DONE!

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