Man when you get locked up you do it right. I am so sorry your body is rebelling against you. I am hoping you get everything unlocked and loose enough to stay that way.
I guess huh. I run tight always, that's not new. I didn't realize that extended to my ankles and heels though!
That flight sounds painful. Had a 2 hour layover in Atlanta on the way home from LA and I took a nap in the airport, had to.
They layover won't be an issue at all, that's only from 7-9:30 or something like that. It's the arrival time that will kill us. Pray for our room to be ready early.
You might be okay in the Belle Vue but remember they serve breakfast so not sure when they start setting up.
Walk over to Beach Club and nap in the solarium?
Doesn't one place in either the Swan or Dolphin serve 24 hrs?
Picabu in the Dolphin. They serve breakfast at 6 am. That could be an option.
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We may not be hungry at 6am lol. UGH! Solarium is not a bad idea. I am not sure how early Belle Vue opens but it does seem like at least it would be a bit more quiet and a lot more cozy than the main lobby if we don't feel like leaving the hotel right away.
The expo opens at 10 so I suppose we could do that right away after we eat wherever we eat though I don't know that either of us were planning on hitting it at "rope drop" as the crowds can be ugly. But it would get it out of the way and then I think we may go back over with Mary Ellen once she gets in. Originally we were thinking we'd go later in the day as we'd planned to eat over at Boatwrights and that'd be easy to just head there after the expo. I have a feeling we will be eating early there though. We aren't making a ressie to give us flexibility. I think we will just play it all by ear but UGH that's early.
Cynthia, even though I knew already about the PT and everything, that just stinks. I completely understand why you would be feeling upset like you were. I think it's just the concept of potentially being de-railed from a goal.
It's a bit bigger than the goal. The concept of being derailed from doing PHM is upsetting enough but the long term idea of being derailed is pretty devastating to even contemplate. Trying really hard not to go there.
You're right about the dread mill. And intervals. Although I would rather interval on the treadmill, because running at a continuous pace just seems like it's NEVER ENDING!
I think I have seriously done the treadmill maybe 3 times, ever? maybe 4? And truth be told haven't stuck with it for a full workout. Last time (only time) I really tried for any length of time I felt like it gave me shin splints. Not only am I worried about that, and convinced I'll fall off, having to adjust the speed every minute and watch the clock like that? UGH!
OMG. I have to order my costume!
I cannot wait to see what you are doing! Are you telling ahead of time?
We are all going to have so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so excited about the medals! And possibly kicking myself for not signing up for the Glass Slipper Challenge. Oh well. I'll have two medals out of four.
And my sanity.
That is one more than I will have! I can't get past 2 things on GSC. One is the cost and two is the idea of having to take it easy on one to do ok on the other. That would be hard. If I was doing it with friends or family though I could do it but I think I'd have to actually run with someone on the 10K part to be ok with it.
That's awful news about the ankles/shins etc. Sorry you aren't able to run right now. I hope it gets better soon.
Thanks, me too!
It was so nice meeting you and your family for lunch on Friday. Great company, and the boys behaved really well for how long we had "adult time". The food was really good too!
They did do pretty well, it was a nice long lunch and I'm so happy you liked the food. It's a Seattle institution and well, it couldn't have felt more Seattle like between the food, the rain and the ferry dock!
After spending time near your city, I really have to applaud you for your diligence. If I lived in a place with weather like you have, I'd probably never go outside after October 1st!
LOL! This is a bit on the cold side for us. It does get this cold, just not usually for long. Usually the lows are more in the mid 30's but there is something about December where we get 1 or 2 weeks of that amazing clear gorgeous sunny but 20 degree weather. Snow is pretty much what you saw, a silly dusting that people freak out over and then it's gone. The black ice is what you really have to watch out for. What kind of shoes did you have to buy? I hope you had a good time down in the market, it was such a pretty day to be down there. We walked down for coffee and a croissant (and a pass through Sur la Table lol) before heading home and I thought of you guys.
Hang in there! You are going to find the right combo of shoes and stretching and everything will come together!
I hope so! I didn't like that the PT thought the latest ones might be too narrow. Sadly my go to Asics in the neutrals just don't seem to feel right every time I try them on. I did try a Zoot Solana and may go for that if these don't work. Sigh.
I actually like the one minute walk, one minute run on the treadmill. You have to pay attention, so you don't really get bored. Plus if your ankles hold out you can increase your run speed every interval. For me its kind of fun. And its just short term.
Well you are pro at the treadmill, me, I am scared of it! The concept of adjusting the time that often sounds like work. A minute is so short, that seems like a lot of starting and stopping.
Don't worry about getting upset. PT and sports medicine people know how runners are. I am sure no one took any serious offense.
I don't think Brit was offended, she just felt bad. And I feel bad that I made her feel bad!
I am struggling with some overuse issues myself. I ran 70 miles in November and I am actually getting slower. My long run this weekend was a struggle. I ran 11 minute miles because my legs just felt dead. Several times I just had to stop and walk because my legs literally ached. It just reaffirms what I already knew from my previous experiences with long distance running. There is nothing easy about it. I miss riding my bike. Wah!
Dude, that's a LOT of miles. I have been worried you've been overdoing it. That is as many miles as I ran in August right before my half and including the half! You did that right after your huge bike ride. Other than that month I'm always much more in the 40-60 range. Nothing wrong with 11 minute miles, Galloway says that the long run can't be too slow. I really took that to heart with my training this past summer and it helped. I definitely had some longer runs at that pace and it could happen again for sure.
I am trying not to freak out, I've not run farther than 7.35 miles since the half. Which is what my plan calls for but still. I guess the good news is that I can fall back on the galloway basic plan if mine ends up being too aggressive. The interesting thing is the one I am doing is actually quite a few less miles on the long runs (more during the week but still less overvall) but it is supposed to be consistently faster and I am worried about my ability to try that given the developments.
I ordered my pants to wear under my skirt. OMG. They are almost too tight. I still have to order the rest of everything, but I've just spent so much $ on internet Christmas shopping. And every time I internet shop I shop for myself too!
Did you get compression pants? I can't wear those, or compression shorts. I do like the look of the shorts with the skirt better but know I'd be supremely uncomfortable. I went with my standard knicker but in black as they have the amazing pockets and are not compression! I can send you the link if you are interested.
On the too tight...UGH. Between basically being off all of Sept, batting the ankles lately and work travel, holiday and vacation eating...I've put on any weight I lost in the last 2 years. I think I'll be able to take it back off between now and the PHM but right now I feel rather beached whale like!
So sorry about the ankles/shins and the no running. I hope you get it all sorted out.
Thanks, me too!
Glad you had a great thanksgiving. How cool to DisMeet with Alison!
We had so much fun with Alison and Fran, it was just a lovely lunch (despite the weather).
what a pain in the rear. Any time line on when they'll be back to normal?
