2021- Ups and Downs- Loss and Miracle
2 years ago
Saturday, March 27, 2010
It happened.....
I am down and injured. I was overdue to get new shoes and just kept pushing my luck. I went and did some speed training on Wednesday and felt something funny on my ankle/ achilles tendon. I didn't get my full work out and could not go any further, so I stopped. I went and bought new shoes that same day, but the damaged had already been done. I can't even do the elliptical without feeling it, so I have been doing the bike and this other glider machine. I thought I was feeling better, and attempted to do my long run this morning, didn't even make it out one block and decided to quit, and not take any chances with only 3 more weeks to go. Today was supposed to be my last long run, 22 miles, before tapering. I don't know if I should attempt to get the 22 miles in a few days when I do feel better or if I should just leave it at that. At least I did do 20 miles last week. I want to make sure to be 100% by Marathon day, definitely don't want to risk being able to run it. FRUSTRATED!!!
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Sad news! I wouldn't worry about doing the 22 miler! When I did my first marathon my training schedule went until 20 miles. You know you can make it to 20! Take care of yourself - resting is always good and I think it only helps to improve a runner's ability. :)
ReplyDeleteSarai, I'm so sorry! I injured my achilles about 2 1/2 weeks before the St. George marathon 2006. I also missed my last long run, and hardly ran a step before the race. I was really nervous, but I ended up PRing and qualifying for Boston. I did have Ibuprofen and prednisone in me- I know that helped. Are you seeing a dr.? Dr. Toronto helped me a lot. You'll be fine. Just get better, and trust that your body is trained and ready to go :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kim! Were you there on Saturday? I drove all the way up there just to turn back around and come home. I could not find the park but I saw a group of ladies, the one that gets started earlier, and tried to go with them, we were going up hill and I just knew I was not going to be able to do 22 miles like that, so I stopped and walked back to my car. I saw the rest of the group as I drove by on my way home. I so wished I was able to run with you guys! It was very depressing. I have not seen a Doctor. I'm feeling a lot better. I think I should be good in a couple of days. If not I will go see a Doctor, maybe I'll get that reference from you. Hope you are having fun running!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that you're doing a bit better. It was probably really good that you didn't do that 22 miler. I'm sure you're completely ready! We need to plan to hook up that morning. I'll be sure to get with you in the next couple of weeks!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you were running Salt Lake! We definetly need to get in touch, it will be nice to have someone to hang out at the starting line. YAY! Yeah! let's hook up!
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