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
Went to the running store to buy some running skirts to cover up. Bought two new skirts and a new pair of Altras. My calves are hurting after running in them and so are my shins. We'll see how they work. Ran 3 and felt pretty good. Off to do the running kids around. :)
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Lily on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 19:11:30 from 67.199.178.210
Altra's do hurt. You're not alone.
From Burt on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 21:13:28 from 174.254.21.31
Did you say you were going to buy skirts to cover up?
From Smooth on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 23:43:54 from 174.27.205.151
New skirts and shoes! Sweet!!! :) :) :)
From Rye on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 00:08:20 from 174.27.122.238
So I'm trying to understand this. Skirts hurt your calves? Thought you strap them on your waist and not your legs. Is that why you purchased two... one to cover up with and the other for your calf? Nice run by the way!
From I Just Run on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 11:25:19 from 67.79.11.242
The first couple of days I ran in my Saucony's my calves got really sore, then after a while I really liked them. I guess it's just the slight change in the height or angle of the heel. I'm sure you will get used to them. I'm glad to see you're mixing up your milage (long and short). I think that is what is helping my legs and feet in regards to recovery and no injuries.
From Steam8 on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 16:43:39 from 166.70.55.77
Haha! No the running skirt doesn't seem to give me a better workout....just keeps me from feeling embarrassed when I run in tights! The Altras are shoes that have a zero drop. They are close to running barefoot. They are not very comfy but are pretty roomy for my fat feet and are suppose to help your running form....we'll see. I love my Asics and they feel sooooooooooo much better!
From RAD on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 16:47:03 from 98.202.23.178
Nice run! I've got to jump on the minimalist shoe bandwagon sometime - I'm just a scaredy cat.
From I Just Run on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 16:55:37 from 67.79.11.242
I ran one cold morning with only my "tights" (I'd rather call them running tights). I actually forgot to put on my shorts. It was dark and I didn't realize that I had forgotten the shorts until about halfway through the run. Needless to say that second half of my run was the fastest 4 miles I have ever run! I felt very embarrasses :-)
From Steam8 on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 16:55:51 from 166.70.55.77
I'm not on the bandwagon! I don't like them....I think I need to break them and my body in to them though. I''ll let you know. I am a much bigger fan of comfy shoes!
From Steam8 on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 16:58:00 from 166.70.55.77
Ahahahaaa! IJR that made me laugh so hard!
From Burt on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 17:08:46 from 174.254.18.8
IJR - do you mean you felt I'm-bare-assed?
From Steam8 on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 17:15:48 from 166.70.55.77
Burt, have you ever ran in tights before? That is exactly how you feel! ha!
From Steam8 on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 17:27:23 from 166.70.55.77
OH...wait! Burt, I forgot! You go running in panty hose!!
From I Just Run on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 17:42:08 from 67.79.11.242
Burt
EXACTLY...!!!
From Burt on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 17:52:32 from 68.14.209.26
Panty hose really itches if you don't shave. :)
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