Recovering from micro-fracture surgery :(

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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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Fri, Jan 06, 2012
Total Distance
15.50

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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Comments
From jun on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 22:19:27 from 174.23.163.223

Buck up camper, you'll be just fine. A couple of weeks ago I ran 16 miles and thought I was going to die. Five days later a ran a much harder 14 miler and it felt like nothing. Sometimes it just isn't there.

And I honestly believe that the inversion makes running SO much harder.

From Steam8 on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 22:23:45 from 166.70.55.77

GOOD! I was wondering what the heck is going on...I hope it is just the inversion. I just feel like crap! I wish I could get myself together!!

From Burt on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 22:39:41 from 72.223.93.131

Please don't puke in the hot tub.

From Steam8 on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 22:43:36 from 166.70.55.77

If it made me feel better...I wouldn't care! I hate feeling sick!

From Dorsimus on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 22:46:07 from 67.2.26.13

Being sick sucks, especially on the run! (Although I would expect it is better than having the runs on a run). :

Way to stick with it and knock out a solid run regardless. Nice to have a hot tub to go to for sure!

Great new profile pic! :)

From Steam8 on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 22:49:36 from 166.70.55.77

Oh...I did have the runs on the run! It was just a bad day altogether! I know...TMI!!! ha! I can't help it!

From gdoc on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 23:27:30 from 98.202.193.212

Just relax Steam...you are a runner and you love it... there are highs and lows, but what you are doing is rare and awesome!

From JD on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 00:07:39 from 71.32.200.226

pretty awesome run there Steam8!

From RAD on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 01:19:41 from 98.202.23.178

Just relax and enjoy it. Boston is to be enjoyed! Your body and the crowds will totally carry you through the 26.2 and you will love every minute of it. Plus, you were sick! Those are the worst days. Last time I was sick on a run and threw up on the side of the road I called my hubby to come get me! You at least stuck it out!!

From JG on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 11:40:16 from 208.54.44.154

Great job Steam pushing thru when not feeling good. That is a big run coming off your injury! You'll get there, keep up the great work!

From SlowJoe on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 13:08:07 from 74.195.74.62

You'll definitely get back there by Boston. Keep up the great training.

From Dorsimus on Mon, Jan 09, 2012 at 15:55:44 from 67.2.26.13

Runs on the run? Oh yeah, if you pulled off 15 miles with that you'll be just fine for 26.2! ;)

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