Running in the Rockies

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Location:

CO,

Member Since:

Aug 22, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Began running Aug 07

3 mile - 28:50 (Dec 07)

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

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

Short-Term Running Goals:

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

Long-Term Running Goals:

Runner for Life

Personal:

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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Asics (green) Lifetime Miles:						450.34

Fri, Sep 14, 2007

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
1.47	0.00	1.47

I took the heart rate monitor today to figure out my max heart rate. Right before my steepest hill, I started running and had to convince my legs to keep trudging up the hill. I maxed out at about 194 and my running pace before the hill was 5:24. It's amazing that so many of the bloggers can maintain that pace! At the same time, there is something so liberating about a sprint like that - it's so different from a slow, bumpy jog. I'd love to be able to maintain a sprint for longer than 10 yards. ha, ha!!

That's awesome, Sarah and Sasha, that you homeschool!! What curriculum do you use? My sister-in-law uses Thomas Jefferson Education and has me almost convinced that I need to homeschool my children. I'm not sure that I can homeschool my oldest one with special needs because the school is able to offer so many extra services - therapies and specialists. But yesterday I did schedule her therapies (the ones outside of school) to be in the mornings so she can miss more of 1st grade. I don't know if that's much of a solution, but it gives her more time away from a teacher who doesn't seem to work well with her personality.

One quick question: my hip doesn't hurt while I run or even right after my run. But the first time I sit down for a long time after my run and then stand up, my hip feels AWFUL! I stretch after my run, but are there hip stretches that I should do? or ice it? or ibuprofen? or . . . I don't know! It's aggravating that my hip never seems to totally feel better. Even when I sleep at night, when I lay on my right hip it hurts a little. Any thoughts?

Comments

From Jon on Fri, Sep 14, 2007 at 14:20:18

Just wondering, what part of CO are you in?

For the hip, stretches are always good. Hip problems are often caused by muscle problems elsewhere, like quads, hams, or back. Have you had any tightness? Has your stride changed recently (i.e. compensating for an injury)?

From sarah on Fri, Sep 14, 2007 at 16:37:55

We do love homeschooling but it's definitely not for everyone. If you are interested in it there are homeschooling websites with discussion boards that could give you more info. I'm sure there are even moms that homeschool special needs kids. It's hard to balance with housework. I think my house is a little bit less organized than I would like it( not bad at all just not perfect either.

From laura on Sat, Sep 15, 2007 at 22:32:09

Jon, we live in Colorado Springs - in the shadow of Pikes Peak (hence my reference to the Rockies in my blog name - although "running" is a bit of a stretch as I'm just starting out. I never even ran in High school. ha!)

Thanks for the tips on my hip. My low back (especially tailbone) went through a real number with my preganancy (baby is now 5 months), but I've always had low back pain. I'm trying to see the chiropractor on a somewhat regular basis as part of my training. I figure as I strengthen my muscles, I'll be more able to stay in alignment.

From Michelle on Mon, Sep 17, 2007 at 05:07:51

I definatley reccomend that you read the vampire series, they are soooo good! I'm surprised that Lybi hasn't had you read them already?

The massage was really great! You definatley need to have one, I know that new baby, special needs child and mother, wife in general can be a lot it would be a great recharge for you mentally and physically!!!

Hope that the hip starts to feel better, I hate to have someone "Feeling" my pain, but it's nice to have someone to swap ideas and possible solutions with. Check on the internet about stretching the piriformis muscle, that might help along with regular other stretching. also if you have had a lot of low back problems, you know the low back and abdominal go hand in hand (Yes, that means sit-ups and increased core srtength might help).

From Lybi on Mon, Sep 17, 2007 at 16:08:11

Hey Laura, great job! Two things: first, I'm not sure, but I think 194 is a really high heart rate. Might not want to push it so hard. The other thing is I am having similar problems with my hip. It never hurts when I run, but first thing in the morning and when I first get out of a chair (from blogging, usually :)) it hurts. For me the big difference is pace. If I run fast it gets worse. If I go longer but slower, it gets better. If it's the same as mine, don't sprint on it--no matter what kind of euphoric delirium it enduces! ;) Also, the last time I had hip pain, getting my lower back adjusted by the chiro fixed it. I'm going back tonight to get it done again.

From Sasha Pachev on Mon, Sep 17, 2007 at 16:31:43

194 is a reasonable max heart rate. You definitely do not want to train at it all the time, especially early on before you gain a serious level of fitness. This does show, though, that your training heart rate should be around 140 right now, but do not take it too religiously, only as a guideline.

Yes, there is something liberating about being able to sustain a fast pace, it brings a level of satisfaction no carnal pleasure can match.

For homeschooling we use a chicken soup of stuff. The basic idea is to teach core skills (reading, writing, typing, math), and then give the children the time to learn what they feel like using those skills. I do not think it is the curriculum itself that leads to success in homeschooling, rather it is the consistency, and the work ethic, and the values you are teaching.

From laura on Mon, Sep 17, 2007 at 23:56:43

I don't think I could train at a 194 heart rate if I wanted to - I think my vision blurred for a moment when I got to the top of that hill. But my husband said to push it just for a bit to figure out what my max and aerobic levels are. I was surprised while I was running. It seemed that I often stayed right around 170. Am I pushing it too much compared to the 140 you recommend? It didn't feel too bad around 170, but I could certainly feel it when I approached 180 and that's when I usually started walking.

From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Sep 18, 2007 at 13:03:11

What kind of activity would it take you to sustain your HR at 140, and how long can you do it for? What about 150? 160?

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