Recovering from micro-fracture surgery :(

Salt Lake City Marathon 2011

Previous MonthRecent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesSteam8's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageWeek ViewYear View
Graph View
Next Month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
201120122013
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

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

 

Favorite Blogs:

Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Total Distance
101.40
Weight: 109.00
Total Distance
18.50

Beautiful day. Ran in a tank and shorts.  After 8 miles I ran the Bells Canyon trail up to the lake and back down to my house at 10 miles.  I then ran to my moms making it 18.5 in 3 hrs.

Weight: 0.00
Add Comment
Total Distance
7.00

Had a busy day.  Only had time for 7. Ran it fast for me.  55 min.

Weight: 0.00
Add Comment
Total Distance
0.00

Skied all day up at Canyons.  The snow was like glue! I have never skied on such crappy snow.  My legs were dead!

Weight: 0.00
Add Comment
Total Distance
10.00

Ran 10 in 1:25.  Not great but I am trying to get my speed up!

Weight: 0.00
Add Comment
Total Distance
3.00

Ran from my house up to Bells Canyon reservoir and back. 

Weight: 0.00
Comments(1)
Total Distance
9.00

Ran in the snow with my 21 year old nephew. We laughed the whole 9 miles, my stomach muscles got a better workout than my legs. 

Weight: 0.00
Comments(13)
Total Distance
6.00

6 in 50.  Felt good to have the sun on my face!

Weight: 0.00
Comments(14)
Total Distance
4.00

Ran around Little Cottonwood.  Won't run again until Saturday! 

Weight: 0.00
Comments(7)
Race: Salt Lake City Marathon 2011 (26.2 Miles) 03:41:03, Place overall: 178, Place in age division: 6
Total Distance
26.60

YEEEHHIOOOOOOOO! I QUALIFIED! My half time was 1:46:51 and I kept trying to push myself.  The last three miles it felt like I was running on broken legs! I did it! I did it! I can't believe it! I came in at 3:41:03. 6th for my age and gender.

Jun told me he likes the Margarita Shot Blocks and just keep then shoved back in your cheek.  I started one on 21st east.  I had a BIG WAD in my mouth.  As I entered the park, they were taking a bunch of pictures of me and my fat cheeks! ha!  Sugarhouse Park, Scott Stephenson (Kelli's hub) ran past me.  He was a year younger than me in school.  We chatted for a second and then I slowly saw him vanish from my sight. :(

 I was feeling pretty good.  Kept trying to not get up to 9 minute miles, even on the hills.  If I was getting close to 9, I would push myself to run faster.

 Saw Jun at mile 11.  He had a great sign, bottle of Citomax and a gel for me. 

My mother-in-law with sis and brother-in-law were at mile 16 with my two littlest kids.  It was so fun to give them a smooch and get a little boost to keep going.  One of my sisters kept popping up every few miles to cheer me on.  She is so wonderful.

 I have a daughter that dances at Ballet West and it is pretty intense.  You can't miss a day.  My hub took her to dance at 7:30 and she was finished by 10:30.  They both ran down after getting a waffle at Bruge's and met me at the finish line.  I was so excited.  I actually felt better at the end of this marathon than the other two I have run.

Weight: 109.50
Comments(13)
Total Distance
5.00

After the marathon my left foot and right knee were killing me.  It took me four days before I could even walk normal.  It was Spring Break for my kids the week after the marathon and my hub kept telling me to take the week off.....I think so that he could have a break from my running.  It was driving me crazy to not get out for a run, but I could tell my body did need a break. 

I ran in Panguitch, Utah on Friday afternoon and I thought I would run a 5 on Friday and 10 the next morning.  I couldn't run the full five.  I had to stop at 4.3 because my knee and foot were killing me again! Is this normal after a marathon?  I don't remember it taking so long to recover. I am a little afraid to run this morning.  What do I do?  Do I take more time off just to make sure that I am not going to have a longer recovery?  I was worried that I had another stress fracture in my foot, but it is feeling better after a week and only hurts if I run more than a mile. :(

 I need some advice!

 


Weight: 0.00
Comments(3)
Total Distance
5.00

Mowed and edged my yard this morning and everything was feeling fine.....so, I couldn't resist and decided to get out for a run since my 13 yr old stayed home sick from school -- which means, I had a babysitter.  I ran my usual around Little Cottonwood.  It was so beautiful and the mountain goats were out on the mountains jumping around.  Mile 3 my knee started hurting so I didn't go up the Bells Canyon trail to the lake and back.  I thought I better not do more than 5 today.  Knee feels strange.  I have never had knee problems before.  I am hoping it is just still a bit inflamed and will get back to normal soon.

Weight: 0.00
Comments(9)
Total Distance
7.30

Ran 5 around Little Cottonwood and then hiked up to Bells Canyon Reservoir and back at a pathetically slow pace! I was going to run 8 and then up to the Reservoir but only ran 5 because my knee was hurting and I wasn't feeling it today.  Crap run day...no energy! Wondered why I even run today! Hopefully I will start feeling better soon. ZERO DRIVE...What is wrong with me?  I didn't even enjoy going up to the lake today and that is usually the best part of my day! 

Weight: 108.50
Comments(9)
Total Distance
0.00

Heading to Vegas to meet up with my hub for the weekend.  It is probably my least favorite place on earth! He is at a conference and  has the restaurants all planned and ready to go since we don't drink, gamble, or do anything Vegas-like! I am going to lay at the pool and eat myself sick in hopes that binging all weekend will give me some motivation to get back at running.  Everything is hurting on me lately.  Is it just because I am getting old? I think I am going to give myself a week or two break to heal up, but I am so afraid of getting out of shape and starting back with breathing hard at mile one again! :(

When I get back, I am going to get an elliptical so that I can complain about it like everyone else on here! ha!!

Weight: 0.00
Comments(3)
Total Distance
101.40
Weight: 109.00
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements
Lone Faithfuls
(need a comment):
Recent Comments: