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CO,

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Aug 22, 2007

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Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

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Began running Aug 07

3 mile - 28:50 (Dec 07)

10K - 1:00:41 (July 08)

Half Marathon - 2:18:56 (Sep 08)

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Keep running.  Look for races to keep me focused on improvement and consistency.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Runner for Life

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I grew up in NM and met my husband at BYU. We've lived in NV, MI, AZ, and CO since graduation and we have 3 beautiful daughters 7, 2, and 1

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Well, I finally bought real running shoes yesterday and I also went to the chiropractor. He actually gasped a little and said, "No wonder you've been in pain." When laying on my stomach, my feet were a full inch different in length. I also tried something this morning that a friend told me about; it's called Ceragem and it's a therapeutic massage table that utilizes jade rolling stones that emit far infrared heat. So, you go to the store and they have 20 of these tables that people can just try for 40 minutes for FREE! You can come back as often as you want - in fact they encourage you to. I guess after using it, people love it so much, they're willing to spend the thousands to buy it. I know two people in my ward that have one (one has it for her Fibromyalsia). The salesperson said it might hurt the first time if my back is not doing great - and it did. But, afterwards, I felt more relaxed than a massage therapist - and I felt . . . elongated. Does that make sense. I felt like I was standing taller. Anyway, it was very interesting. I think I'll try it 2 more times next week and if I don't notice a difference, at least I won't be out any money!!

My walk/jog/run felt good. It was nice to have better shoes that didn't clomp. I tried jogging at a walking pace like Lybi recommends and I was able to do that for about half the time (not all together). I even tried hard to continue jogging UP the hills thanks to Brent's Rools. Thanks for the push, Brent! Hopefully my hip won't be hurting me tomorrow. We'll see . . .

Comments
From Lybi on Sat, Sep 01, 2007 at 22:16:21

Hey! I want to be elongated too! So glad you got to the chiro. An inch off! Wow. Hope you feel better soon. Good job jogging today!

From James in Sunny AZ on Sat, Sep 01, 2007 at 22:21:39

Glad you got some good shoes and went to the chiropractor. I suspect you will feel better tomorrow, but do not be surprised if you get out of alignment again quickly - your muscles are used to that position now and need to be trained to keep the proper position. Another thing that can make a big difference - do you always run on the same side of the road? Most roads, and even sidewalks, are cambered a bit to allow the water to run off into the sewer. If you run on one side of the road going out and the other coming back, it is sure to throw your alignment off. If you are running on the road or sidewalk, try running an out-and-back, staying on the same side of the road both ways (recommended by my chiropractor). You guys are also very close to that trail that goes under that bridge - that might be a good place to run as well. Easier on your legs than road or concrete . . . :)

From laura on Sun, Sep 02, 2007 at 17:49:38

Good advice, James! I never even thought of that. I have actually been running mostly on a trail by our house, but I'll try to remember to break up the side of the street that I'm on. What trail goes under a bridge? Do you mean the Santa Fe trail - which is about a mile and a half from our house? Did you run on that one when you were here?

From Brent on Sun, Sep 02, 2007 at 19:39:48

Laura, thanks for your comments. It seems mentally, you are taking all the right steps to move forward for fitness and fun with running. Enjoy the running journey. I look forward to watching your progress. The most fun thing for me, with new runners, is to watch how they progress. No doubt, it would be untimatley cool if you and Lybi ran a marathon together some day. What pictures could be taken and what memories would be made. Stay cool

B of BS Rools out

From Michelle on Mon, Sep 03, 2007 at 23:43:21

That table sounds really cool, and I really like FREE!! Too bad that I live in smallville, no chance of finding that around here.... but sounds like things with the chiroparctor went well, actually do have one of those here, never been to one. Right now the hip is doing pretty good but if it doesn't decide to stay that way, might give that a try!!! Sounds like things are coming along good inspite of the inconviences that the body can produce. I read and usually try BS rools on the hills too, it's not always a lot but I do try to speed up. Sometimes it depends on the hill, if they are too long I speed up, slow down, speed up.....ect. I guess we just keep plugging along and trying!!!!

From laura on Tue, Sep 04, 2007 at 09:29:24

Wow, I wish I could say I've never been to a chiropractor. My dumb back gives me lots of trouble. The problem is, I don't think a chiropractor will ever give me long term help, but I don't know what else to do. I agree with you on the hills and the Rools! It depends on how long the incline. And sometimes, I might make it up a hill, but then I have to walk when I finally get there. I doubt that was the purpose of the rools. Ha! Thanks for your support and encouragement!!!!

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