I Just Wanted To Be Athletic - And Now, I Am! (comments welcome)

[postesf]

HI Corinna! WOW!!! Look at your Ms Hardcore! Back to back runs. I think I'm going to do a back to back this weekened. 3/7 I'm definately going to take it easy on the 3 w/ more walking!

You are doing great!!! Keep it up girl!

Stacie

 

[corinnak]

Stacie,
I can't keep it up - my foot hurts. I am hoping to be healed up enough to run this weekend, but maybe that's just crazy.

It's not that bad, but it felt fine this morning and hurts more as I walk around. Which says to me "Rest, lady!"

So I mostly am. And icing. And generally trying to settle down the area. I feel like it's small improvements, but said to DH that if we were in Disney now, I'd seriously be thinking of renting a wheelchair or scooter, just to avoid making things worse. Not that I can't walk, just I feel like I shouldn't right at the moment, you know?

I keep thinking I should go to the Y and ride a stationary bike. Or pump up the tires on my regular bike. Cause I need to keep up the cardio, but take the load off my foot. Takes more work than just the usual, though.

 

[kimwim8]

Just take a rest day, for crying out loud lady!!

(I'm not really mad, just trying to get my point across )

 

[deekaypee]

Stacie,
I can't keep it up - my foot hurts. I am hoping to be healed up enough to run this weekend, but maybe that's just crazy.

It's not that bad, but it felt fine this morning and hurts more as I walk around. Which says to me "Rest, lady!"

So I mostly am. And icing. And generally trying to settle down the area. I feel like it's small improvements, but said to DH that if we were in Disney now, I'd seriously be thinking of renting a wheelchair or scooter, just to avoid making things worse. Not that I can't walk, just I feel like I shouldn't right at the moment, you know?

I keep thinking I should go to the Y and ride a stationary bike. Or pump up the tires on my regular bike. Cause I need to keep up the cardio, but take the load off my foot. Takes more work than just the usual, though.

Please, please, PLEASE rest Corrina. I don't want to see you injure yourself so that you have to take an extended time off (let alone be in pain). I know the advice is easier to give and/or hear than to follow, but please read your comments. It sounds so serious, and I'm worried about you.

 

[corinnak]

Guys, this is my second rest day in a row. I'm taking a rest already!!

I really think it's going to be OK in another day. I'm not running or walking any distance right at the moment. I can't avoid all walking and standing, but am freqently icing, I have a massage tomorrow, so my Nancy may well find some other muscle or two that are contributing.

I am nipping this in the bud - I promise. The degree of it at this point is more niggling and annoying rather than debilitating and severe. I don't want to make anything worse, so I even made DH walk the dog this morning. It's good for him, too.

 

[LittleMissMickey]

Hey Corinna! Sorry to hear that your foot decided to protest and/or strike! I hate that they can think for themselves sometimes. I like to think of this body as more of a dictatorship, but the limbs don't always listen.

Anyway... It sounds like you've been busy! I loved reading where you commented on being paranoid. I am SO that girl. I am constantly evaluating the situation and giving people the shifty eye.

Hopefully you are feeling well for your upcoming trip, and your super-busy month of May! Good luck with the massage!!! (Sounds nice!)

Let me know what you decide with the New Prague 5K. Do you ever go to the free training runs at Running Room in Burnsville? I've thought about it just because then I wouldn't be running alone, except I fear showing up alone. If you ever want to try it out, I'd love to accompany you. They have groups that meet the needs of different mile amounts and pace groups. Let me know if you are interested!

Take care and recover!
Ashley

 

[AmyBeth68]

Wow Corinna, I'm having foot pain myself. I just took a few days off too...and it KILLS me so I know you're probably going crazy too . Here's a of solidarity sister!

So what do you think? Are you trying new shoes? That's where I'm heading with this. Got my sports massage today and she didn't find any reason for the pain. SOOO frustrating with the Minnie and two races looming .

Here's some PD that your foot heals up super quickly!!!!

Edited to add: Sounds like we have pain in the same location C. I'm banking on the shoes being the problem even though I don't think mine have that many miles on them . Here's hoping we figure this out SOON!

 

[corinnak]

Ashley - I registered for the NP 5K - I have a friend who is doing the 1/2, but it's just too much for me to take on this year. I have also considered the running room group runs as well as the runs at....oh, that store in Apple Valley...Runner's Gate. But also haven't gotten it together to go. The times don't work out or the distance is wrong, or something. I'd be glad to look at it again with an eye towards meeting up.

Amybeth, I can't help but feel like different shoes are in order. The ones I have are causing a callous on one of my big toes, so that's not good, but I have to think that getting something different may be beneficial on many levels, just to be able to have different shoes for the back to back runs, even.

I am definitely getting somewhere. I'm a big believer in this trigger point stuff, that there can be little muscle knots one place that refer pain to another place. The place I am feeling these little knots is actually on the outside of my heel, right behid that ankle joint bump. I push there and yowsa, but then if I can get it to release a bit, it eases up the bottom of my foot, which actually feels pretty good right now.

Thanks for the commiseration and the Sorry you are having trouble, too. Here's to getting this settled down before the big races. Now, off I go to rest, rest, rest.

 

[LittleMissMickey]

I've never been to Runner's Gate. I have considered doing the training programs at Running Room, but the times and days are wrong for me. I have a friend who does them and she just gives me the stuff.

As for new shoes, there is a coupon each month in the Running Room eMag -- just go to their website. It's good for 20% off your purchase -- I think I'm heading over there to get some knickers or something.

I get blisters sometimes if I run in the same pair of shoes two days in a row. You might want to invest in a 2nd pair. You are supposed to give them some "rest" to dry out and do whatever else they do (stink??).

Chin up,
Ashley

 

[corinnak]

Hi Ashley,
I do have two pairs, but they are similar styles and the same brand - one is gore-tek for cold and wet and wind, and the other is breathable summer. I've been switching between them lately, but I think I could stand to have something built just a little bit different in the mix as well. Something with just a midge more room for my big ol' toe. I have a gift certificate for Runner's Gate - the place is run by someone my husband tangentially knows. It was actually from Christmas - I don't get down to shopping in that area very often, I guess. I think their groups are on different days from RR, for what it's worth.

So.......I'm doing better but definitely still in rest-recovery mode. The massage today seems to have helped. More ice, more rest. I'm not going to Kung Fu tonight, mostly because my older son fell asleep rather than go to class - he's really exhausted, apparently. It's probably just as well if I stay off my feet and do an extra session or two of ice instead of scissors-tornado kicks and the like. Right now, I'm icing and biofreezing. I'm feeling like my training is going down the tubes, but I am protective of my foot, so I just have to settle down about the training, I guess.

 

[ScoJo15]

Hi Corinna!

First of all, I think you've done an awesome job with your training and progress from way back when you started your journal...it's something you should be very proud of!

You are set up well to have a couple of great races down in WDW. Don't worry about easing up on the training right now due to the foot issues, the most important thing for you is to make it to the starting line healthy. All of the weeks and weeks of solid workouts that you've put in will carry you through the races just fine :

I just wanted to stop by and say "Great job!!"

 

[corinnak]

Scott,
That's so nice of you to stop by and nice of you to have so much faith in my training. I wish I felt like the training for this race was more solid, but of course you're right that the most important thing is to get to the start line healthy. I really just want to have fun and get a couple of medals - that's completely realistic even with the training gaps, I think. Thanks again for the words of encouragement.

 

[corinnak]

So this has gone from being a fitness journal to being an injury recovery journal. I am feeling better today. Inch by inch. The massage and ultrasound and ice yesterday all seem to have helped. I still feel a little tender on the outside of the heel on my right foot, but it's SO much better. Not sure what I should do about my training runs over the weekend. I don't want to re-activate trouble, obviously. I guess I should maybe do an easy jog or 2 and see if I can get my long run in during the week?
Tougher to work in during the week, and then the next weekend is supposed to be the taper, but I feel like half the training for this race has been taper. I hate when I get off the training plan and have to improvise. And yet it seems to keep on happening.

 

[kimwim8]

Hey girl. Glad to hear you're feeling better. I think taking it easy with easy runs this weekend is a great idea to gauge how your foot is going to handle everything. I'll be thinking about 'cha.

I think skipping Kung Fu was a good idea too, and your poor DS. Hopefully he's re-energized after falling asleep early.

 

[Caitsmama]

Corinna, glad you are doing better -- take it easy and listen to your body -- we are too close now to get injured!

 

[corinnak]

So I am just about completely fine. I saw my chiropractor yesterday and she got the last bits of trouble all straightened out. I have a little residual tenderness around the ankle bone, but the bottom of my foot feels fine and my heel and ankle generally feel good, too. I wasn't expecting such a rapid turnaound - honestly, I figured it would be another couple of days of icing and resting. I'm still going to test out the running kind of gently. I'll try a Kim a little later today. There is so much else going on, but I am going to work it in.

Yes, my poor DS did feel better....the next day.

Oh, and News in the Puppy Adventure 2008 - we have Giardia, people. So no doggie day care this week. He very well may have picked it up there, even. We have two kinds of medicine and some bland food from the vet. I feel like a new parent, taking him in for every little thing, but in this case, it turned out to be 100% the right move. He's a big sweetie and SO cute and fun and the kids adore him, but the added responsibility and challenge of a dog can not be understated.

 

[kimwim8]

Awww, what a beautiful dog! But, um, what is Giardia? No idea what that is, but it doesn't sound good.

Glad your foot is feeling better! You can't go wrong with a Kim.

 

[corinnak]

Well, these photos were taken before he was diagnosed with another intestinal parasite - that's what giardia is. I won't go into the details, but here's a cool picture:

Obviously, he's going to be OK - he's not even THAT sick, but it is, once again, a contagious thing and will keep him out of daycare for....I don't know how long. Why do these things always have to happen right before a trip? Hopefully we have enough time to get him all cleared up again - this one kennel says 10 days after symptoms stop. Cutting it might close, I must say. I can't stress about this yet - just can't go there.

My "Kim" went pretty well. I did feel my foot at about 1.5 miles, but was OK for the rest of the run. Stretched WELL and iced after I got back. I'll see how it feels tomorrow, and maybe try to do the long run on Monday, somehow. That's my best thought for the moment. Somehow it seems saner than charging ahead with 8.5 miles tomorrow.

 

[deekaypee]

Awww, poor puppy & the giardia. (Is it weird that I'm excited about learning a new word?) I hope his health is all cleared to go before you need to leave. I'm sure it'll work out.

And good news on how quickly you're healing! It bodes well for the Minnie, I think! Keep up the stretching & icing...because you're worth it! (And you are sane, not just saner!)

 

[kimwim8]

Sometimes, I just don't need the visual. Can I call you at 3am when I wake up with nightmares?

Just kidding (sort of).

I still love that I have a run named after me. Even if people refer to is as "only a Kim".