Well before we talk about my knee let's talk about the fact that I did a headstand (assisted by the wall) in hatha yoga yesterday. I've been doing yoga for over 6 years and I've never even tried it. I don't really know why except I figured I couldn't. I don't know. I wonder why I've never even tried!! Now I realize that the marathon really has opened my eyes as to the concept of just do versus thinking i just can't. or even the concept of just try. I'm duly impressed. I mean forget everything else I DID A HEADSTAND!!!! Not a long one and certainly not the best one I'm meant to- but still!
On Tuesday I did strength training for 45 min. On Wednesday I did 10 min on the CardioWave, 10 min on the Stairmaster and 10 on the bike before rolling out my legs and stretching.
Yesterday Brandt massaged my legs and really just my legs although we did some neck for 75 minutes. My knee today feels healed. I've made the decision to attempt running 18 tomorrow but in the park just in case.
Restorative yoga tonight. Very excited for my nap- ha. Also heading to the nutritionist to see what is up with my metabolism!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
a little inspiration
oh. and then there's this:
http://insidenikerunning.nike.com/2008/07/22/why-run-a-100-miles-just-ask-ramon/
i'm going to read this every day until the marathon.
because really, ramon is THAT inspiring
http://insidenikerunning.nike.com/2008/07/22/why-run-a-100-miles-just-ask-ramon/
i'm going to read this every day until the marathon.
because really, ramon is THAT inspiring
Wkd run
I ran 16.9 miles this weekend. I really wanted to hit 17 but I suppose I shouldn't obsess over 0.1 miles. It was 3:12 so that is the longest I've run so far, by 12 minutes.
On Thursday my knee felt fine and I ran 6.65 miles with Nicole. We did the whole bridle path, including the scary tunnel at the end- I was glad for a change of scenery though....
Saturday's run was unexpected. We were given the option of running, as Ramon put it, "zee perimeter of ze island" so that is what we did. After waiting in line behind some German tourists (damn closing of the restrooms at Bethesda we had to go to Boathouse) Nic and I headed up the hill on 72nd to the west side... we ran down the west side highway, around the tip past the Staten Island Ferry and up the East Side to 36th street (chk out the awesome weather)
where we switched to 1st ave and then ran up to 71st street (I didnt want to run on 72nd and be tempted by the crosstown bus!!) and back into the park. Then I did a lower loop.
I definitely decided that those chalkblock things (i know this isnt the name but for the life of me I don't care) give me stomach cramps. Back to regular GU gels for me. I tried Vanilla bean this weekend- was like a cupcake icing on a shortbread cookie- super yum. I have MOcha by Clif to try next weekend and Orange Vanilla $2.50 GU. It should be like rocket fuel to charge that price!!!
Overall the run was good.. the east side was much colder and much more windy and my knee had bursts of flames which sucked. I drank a lot of water during the run and an entire gatorage by the time I got home, which I think fended off my headaches etc. Overall I felt a lot better than the weekend before- so improving!! Matt and I went to dinner at Bottino in CHelsea and i was passed out after a wonderful massage (love him!) by 11. I was up at 7 am on Sunday though so definitely need to work on sleeping a bit more on Sat nights. I did nap a bunch yesterday but I'm irritable, cranky and starved at all times. It's pretty damned sucky.
This week- a lot of strength training- My knee feels WORLDS better today so we'll see about tomorrows run. There is/will be about 10 inches of snow on the ground by tonight.... so I dont know about running outdoors in the park tomorrow!!
Feb was an 80 mile month!!! Averaging 11:26 a mile which is fine by me given how cold it was!
wk 2/23 24.38miles
On Thursday my knee felt fine and I ran 6.65 miles with Nicole. We did the whole bridle path, including the scary tunnel at the end- I was glad for a change of scenery though....
Saturday's run was unexpected. We were given the option of running, as Ramon put it, "zee perimeter of ze island" so that is what we did. After waiting in line behind some German tourists (damn closing of the restrooms at Bethesda we had to go to Boathouse) Nic and I headed up the hill on 72nd to the west side... we ran down the west side highway, around the tip past the Staten Island Ferry and up the East Side to 36th street (chk out the awesome weather)
where we switched to 1st ave and then ran up to 71st street (I didnt want to run on 72nd and be tempted by the crosstown bus!!) and back into the park. Then I did a lower loop.I definitely decided that those chalkblock things (i know this isnt the name but for the life of me I don't care) give me stomach cramps. Back to regular GU gels for me. I tried Vanilla bean this weekend- was like a cupcake icing on a shortbread cookie- super yum. I have MOcha by Clif to try next weekend and Orange Vanilla $2.50 GU. It should be like rocket fuel to charge that price!!!
Overall the run was good.. the east side was much colder and much more windy and my knee had bursts of flames which sucked. I drank a lot of water during the run and an entire gatorage by the time I got home, which I think fended off my headaches etc. Overall I felt a lot better than the weekend before- so improving!! Matt and I went to dinner at Bottino in CHelsea and i was passed out after a wonderful massage (love him!) by 11. I was up at 7 am on Sunday though so definitely need to work on sleeping a bit more on Sat nights. I did nap a bunch yesterday but I'm irritable, cranky and starved at all times. It's pretty damned sucky.
This week- a lot of strength training- My knee feels WORLDS better today so we'll see about tomorrows run. There is/will be about 10 inches of snow on the ground by tonight.... so I dont know about running outdoors in the park tomorrow!!
Feb was an 80 mile month!!! Averaging 11:26 a mile which is fine by me given how cold it was!
wk 2/23 24.38miles
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