Trying to come back...
Well whataya know, I've actually got some running to write about this week! Hooray!
I said last week that I'd probably wait until the weekend to attempt a short run, but as it turned out, my four weeks of rest was up on the Thursday and I was so antsy by that night that I went out and ran!
Thursday 19/07/07:
Courtney was in a dance festival for school and got a ride with a friend and her parents, while we took the friend with us when we went to watch the following night. This left me with a bit of time up my sleeve and what better way to spend it I thought, than going for a run! The four weeks off has passed pretty quickly, but even so, I was dying to get out there again. Everything seemed to have come together - I got the Polar footpod working again the night before and it was a pleasant evening to be out. It was dark by the time I got away at 6.30pm, but I didn't mind - I was on the well lit main roads and even used the iPod, which was awesome after so long... I don't really use it any other time, not being a public transport user and having stereos in the house, car, etc. So I really enjoyed the session, didn't push it too hard, but ran at a 'normal' pace for me, I've been told that slowing down too much will only cause me to use an unnatural gait. Yes, I noticed the loss of fitness, but it was not too bad really... just struggled a little bit in a head wind over the last km or so, but I was just so happy to be out there and enjoyed the challenge.
Brisk walk warmup: 10 mins
Steady paced run: 25.52mins, 5.25kms, Ave pace 4.55min/kms.
Brisk walk cooldown: 10mins
I can honestly say I had not even the slightest of twinges or niggles from the hip or tibia at the time, which I was absolutely rapt about. I almost expected to feel the tightness creep into the tibia tendon when I went back to walking and started cooling down, as this is what would happen before, but it remained perfect throughout. The hip was a bit dodgy later on and the next day - but this has never affected me during a run and has been much worse when I wasn't running at all than it is now!
Saturday 21/07/07:
Procrastinated a little bit this morning - was keen to get out for a run, but was feeling tired too! In the end I made it out the door at 9.30am - after Daryll had left for work and with Mum happy to watch Courtney for me. It was overcast and a bit windy, but not too cold and I was glad that I went out when I did, as an hour later it was raining and didn't let up all day or night! The good thing is I again had time for a longer walk - something thats a bit difficult on weekday mornings. Took an old fave route thru the country road, hilly but nice and quiet and pretty.
Only bummer was I forgot to turn the footpod on, so only recorded time, not distance! Doh!
Brisk walk warmup: 10mins
Steady paced run: 25.33 mins (approx 5kms)
Brisk walk cooldown: 10mins
Again the run was niggle-free and fun. The music on my iPod really got me going and I had a huge grin on my face half the time as it just felt so good to be out there again! I was even singing aloud at times - yeeha!
Monday 23/07/07:
This was to be my first day back, getting up early and running before work! Theres usually a little more incentive to stay in bed these mornings than there used to be! But true to my word, I was out the door by a couple of minutes after 6am. However it just so happens that I chose the coldest morning of the year so far! Evidently the air temp was 1 deg C and there was a frost of -4 deg ! What I do know for sure was that the cars and rooftops were completely white and the lawns were white and crunchy! I was so glad to have my gloves, beanie and full length gear on, but it was still pretty cold! But oh what a feeling - I never feel as alive as when I am getting up to run at 5.30 or 6am on a winters morning - call me mad!
Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Steady paced run: 29.54mins, 6.29kms, Ave 4.45min/kms.
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins
Yep, I probably was running too fast I know, but I had to warm up somehow! Yes, again my lack of fitness was noticable and my lungs were burning with the cold air at times, but it felt great all the same. I love the way I can lose myself in my music or spend the time thinking about all sorts of stuff. I have been reminded why I love running and why I should keep on doing it, persevering thru the injuries and never give it up. Unfortunately I noticed a bit of tightness on cool down this time and it has stuck with me ever since - not bad, but there all the same. I've been doing my stretching and using Anti-Flamm again since then and I am hopeful that I can get thru it without stopping again, with the help of massage therapy. I last saw Marianne on Saturday and go again next Tuesday. Might have to make it a weekly thing for a while tho, despite the cost, as it definitely feels better after seeing her.
Plan to head out again in the morning. I'm anxious to get my fitness back, be clear of injury and start cranking up the kms again and get back into the LSDs, but I know the only way to do so is to do short, regular runs and not overdo it. Lack of patience is my worst trait and that goes double for running, but I'm just gonna have to be... Wish me luck!
Trying to catch up on blog reading and I'm getting there slowly! Thanks to those that are still dropping by and leaving comments - they're very much appreciated, as is any advice.
I said last week that I'd probably wait until the weekend to attempt a short run, but as it turned out, my four weeks of rest was up on the Thursday and I was so antsy by that night that I went out and ran!
Thursday 19/07/07:
Courtney was in a dance festival for school and got a ride with a friend and her parents, while we took the friend with us when we went to watch the following night. This left me with a bit of time up my sleeve and what better way to spend it I thought, than going for a run! The four weeks off has passed pretty quickly, but even so, I was dying to get out there again. Everything seemed to have come together - I got the Polar footpod working again the night before and it was a pleasant evening to be out. It was dark by the time I got away at 6.30pm, but I didn't mind - I was on the well lit main roads and even used the iPod, which was awesome after so long... I don't really use it any other time, not being a public transport user and having stereos in the house, car, etc. So I really enjoyed the session, didn't push it too hard, but ran at a 'normal' pace for me, I've been told that slowing down too much will only cause me to use an unnatural gait. Yes, I noticed the loss of fitness, but it was not too bad really... just struggled a little bit in a head wind over the last km or so, but I was just so happy to be out there and enjoyed the challenge.
Brisk walk warmup: 10 mins
Steady paced run: 25.52mins, 5.25kms, Ave pace 4.55min/kms.
Brisk walk cooldown: 10mins
I can honestly say I had not even the slightest of twinges or niggles from the hip or tibia at the time, which I was absolutely rapt about. I almost expected to feel the tightness creep into the tibia tendon when I went back to walking and started cooling down, as this is what would happen before, but it remained perfect throughout. The hip was a bit dodgy later on and the next day - but this has never affected me during a run and has been much worse when I wasn't running at all than it is now!
Saturday 21/07/07:
Procrastinated a little bit this morning - was keen to get out for a run, but was feeling tired too! In the end I made it out the door at 9.30am - after Daryll had left for work and with Mum happy to watch Courtney for me. It was overcast and a bit windy, but not too cold and I was glad that I went out when I did, as an hour later it was raining and didn't let up all day or night! The good thing is I again had time for a longer walk - something thats a bit difficult on weekday mornings. Took an old fave route thru the country road, hilly but nice and quiet and pretty.
Only bummer was I forgot to turn the footpod on, so only recorded time, not distance! Doh!
Brisk walk warmup: 10mins
Steady paced run: 25.33 mins (approx 5kms)
Brisk walk cooldown: 10mins
Again the run was niggle-free and fun. The music on my iPod really got me going and I had a huge grin on my face half the time as it just felt so good to be out there again! I was even singing aloud at times - yeeha!
Monday 23/07/07:
This was to be my first day back, getting up early and running before work! Theres usually a little more incentive to stay in bed these mornings than there used to be! But true to my word, I was out the door by a couple of minutes after 6am. However it just so happens that I chose the coldest morning of the year so far! Evidently the air temp was 1 deg C and there was a frost of -4 deg ! What I do know for sure was that the cars and rooftops were completely white and the lawns were white and crunchy! I was so glad to have my gloves, beanie and full length gear on, but it was still pretty cold! But oh what a feeling - I never feel as alive as when I am getting up to run at 5.30 or 6am on a winters morning - call me mad!
Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Steady paced run: 29.54mins, 6.29kms, Ave 4.45min/kms.
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins
Yep, I probably was running too fast I know, but I had to warm up somehow! Yes, again my lack of fitness was noticable and my lungs were burning with the cold air at times, but it felt great all the same. I love the way I can lose myself in my music or spend the time thinking about all sorts of stuff. I have been reminded why I love running and why I should keep on doing it, persevering thru the injuries and never give it up. Unfortunately I noticed a bit of tightness on cool down this time and it has stuck with me ever since - not bad, but there all the same. I've been doing my stretching and using Anti-Flamm again since then and I am hopeful that I can get thru it without stopping again, with the help of massage therapy. I last saw Marianne on Saturday and go again next Tuesday. Might have to make it a weekly thing for a while tho, despite the cost, as it definitely feels better after seeing her.
Plan to head out again in the morning. I'm anxious to get my fitness back, be clear of injury and start cranking up the kms again and get back into the LSDs, but I know the only way to do so is to do short, regular runs and not overdo it. Lack of patience is my worst trait and that goes double for running, but I'm just gonna have to be... Wish me luck!
Trying to catch up on blog reading and I'm getting there slowly! Thanks to those that are still dropping by and leaving comments - they're very much appreciated, as is any advice.
posted by Vicky @ 7/24/2007 07:58:00 pm
6 Comments:
At Tue Jul 24, 10:32:00 pm,
Andrew(ajh) said…
Great to hear you're back out there running !!
At Wed Jul 25, 12:18:00 am,
Anonymous said…
Brilliant, a nice consistent week there, you must be so pleased.
Feels great to be out there again doesn't it :-)
At Wed Jul 25, 04:07:00 pm,
Anonymous said…
Hoooray! Hope it continues to go well!
At Thu Jul 26, 01:54:00 pm,
Anonymous said…
Yay Vicki!! Very good news :)
At Fri Jul 27, 11:47:00 am,
Anonymous said…
Hooray! You're back - and running! So glad to hear all is well MAR.
If any post was going to fire someone up for a run it'd be this one - that description on Monday says it all really. Yep, running is like nothing else. Hope that tib continues to behave.
B.
At Fri Jul 27, 10:35:00 pm,
TD said…
"Patience is a virtue". It's a cliche but very true. I am sure you will not push it too soon.
Wonderful to see you are back out running and clearly getting back into the groove. I can very much identify with the feelings you have expressed, given my injury problems over the years and especially this week.
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