AnotherPrincess said:
My shin hurts now too, not just my knee.
Princess on the Run said:I have finally admitted defeat and am going to get some help for my stupid ITB problems. I did 5 miles last week in 52 min doing sort of a run a bit walk a bit thing and it seemed okay during the run but hurt like crazy afterward. It would hurt a little during transitions if I walked at all but mostly not too awful. I thought that was a good sign but then I barely managed 3 miles today without hideous pain. I ran the first mile at about 9:30, the second took me almost 11 minutes and the last was like 14 minutes because I walked most of it.
So I broke down and made an appt on Monday for an evaluation at Athletico. It's close to where I live so I figured I am more likely to be able to fit it in if I need to go often. She said if I need PT, I will need to get a script from a Dr for it but they can at least check me out and see what it is for sure. Ugh.
For those who were on the ToT thread, you might remember my month long drama getting one pair after another after another...and ending up with an injury that took weeks to heal... I HATE the thought of trying out a new shoe. I wear Nike Free Run 3s. They had free 7.0 in the store...and I just couldnt do it. They have a wider toe box...half the tongue attaches to the side of the shoe so it is not "loose" and the laces are off set... BUT more than anything... they have more support than my free run 3.0s Support is where I got into trouble in July... fitted for shoes, I was told I overpronate..and thus need a stability shoe. Bottom line...that did not work for me. I ended up rolling to the outside to much which led to peroneal tendonitis. 
It will have to happen though... I think I finally got these in August...so I do have a bit of time left.....
5k RACE
I had a 5k I did today. I was sooo hesitant to do it. It involved getting up early and driving in the dark...all in 30 degree weather. Once checked in, I thought I would still die from the cold. My son (19) ran the 5k too... and my daughter (7) ran a 1k. First I have to say I am so impressed with this race. I have ran one other race that this promoter has done... VERY organized. I also love that the kids got a really cool finishers medal..that is metal. Very cool. Add in the breakfast that they provided afterward for the race participants (yummy pancakes and eggs and BACON)...it was awesome! However, what I am most excited about is my performance. I really really didn't want to be on the last page..with maybe a few people behind me. That was my goal...and to not die because of the cold.....
I finished 7th in my division (only 12 seconds behind #6) out of 31. 81 out of 218 females and 228 out of 481 total participants.
My total time was 31:01 and my pace was exactly 10:00.
I am pretty proud of myself. Not only did I have a great time, but I didn't do nearly as bad as I had thought I might.
SHOES
I then stopped at the Nike outlet store near where the race was held (it is like an hour or so away, so best do go while up there) I had promised my dd that if she qualified for a local race that she could get new shoes. Since she brought home the paper work on friday stating that she had qualified - it was time to get those shoes. She picked out a pair...easy enough. Then I thought about how I am going to need a new pair.
So now I am realizing that I am going to be very nervous in getting new shoes. I know I read all the time about people going to get new shoes and their tried and true has been "updated" to a new model.... So I know I am not alone in the "omg, I just want a pair like I have been running in" but... I didn't realize just how bad I was going to feel at the thought of replacing my shoes.
I have finally admitted defeat and am going to get some help for my stupid ITB problems. I did 5 miles last week in 52 min doing sort of a run a bit walk a bit thing and it seemed okay during the run but hurt like crazy afterward. It would hurt a little during transitions if I walked at all but mostly not too awful. I thought that was a good sign but then I barely managed 3 miles today without hideous pain. I ran the first mile at about 9:30, the second took me almost 11 minutes and the last was like 14 minutes because I walked most of it.
So I broke down and made an appt on Monday for an evaluation at Athletico. It's close to where I live so I figured I am more likely to be able to fit it in if I need to go often. She said if I need PT, I will need to get a script from a Dr for it but they can at least check me out and see what it is for sure. Ugh.
5k RACE
I had a 5k I did today. I was sooo hesitant to do it. It involved getting up early and driving in the dark...all in 30 degree weather. Once checked in, I thought I would still die from the cold. My son (19) ran the 5k too... and my daughter (7) ran a 1k. First I have to say I am so impressed with this race. I have ran one other race that this promoter has done... VERY organized. I also love that the kids got a really cool finishers medal..that is metal. Very cool. Add in the breakfast that they provided afterward for the race participants (yummy pancakes and eggs and BACON)...it was awesome! However, what I am most excited about is my performance. I really really didn't want to be on the last page..with maybe a few people behind me. That was my goal...and to not die because of the cold.....
I finished 7th in my division (only 12 seconds behind #6) out of 31. 81 out of 218 females and 228 out of 481 total participants.
My total time was 31:01 and my pace was exactly 10:00.
I am pretty proud of myself. Not only did I have a great time, but I didn't do nearly as bad as I had thought I might.
SHOES
I then stopped at the Nike outlet store near where the race was held (it is like an hour or so away, so best do go while up there) I had promised my dd that if she qualified for a local race that she could get new shoes. Since she brought home the paper work on friday stating that she had qualified - it was time to get those shoes. She picked out a pair...easy enough. Then I thought about how I am going to need a new pair.
So now I am realizing that I am going to be very nervous in getting new shoes. I know I read all the time about people going to get new shoes and their tried and true has been "updated" to a new model.... So I know I am not alone in the "omg, I just want a pair like I have been running in" but... I didn't realize just how bad I was going to feel at the thought of replacing my shoes.
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