Let's do this!

I made it 7 miles today. But I am unsure that I can actually count that as running. My calf hurt a lot yesterday after the 5k and the 4 miles I ran afterwards. This morning started out as more of a brisk walk with a limp. Then intervals of running and brisk walking. More walking than anything.

I am so down. I think I need to see the Dr this week to figure out for sure that it is shin splints in my right leg. I am going to take 3 days off and see if that helps alleviate some of the pain and discomfort. I hope Provo City half is still within reach. If it hurts, I can't say that I think it's wise to try and run it.

I'm kind of weepy today over this. But I know if I take time off now, I have a better chance of healing up the problem quicker and UVM half can still be done. I also found a website that said to ice bath dip the leg 10-15 times with a minute break in between each dip. I did that this morning and will do it each day this week. Also I'll ice massage it during the day.

I did not run today because of the pain I experienced on Saturday evening and yesterday morning.

I've been ice bath dipping my leg each morning (it is sooooo cold and my toes are so numb when I am done!). I've also massaged round blocks of ice into my shin a couple times a day. My hubs has been massaging my leg with his strong hands. And, of course, I've been using my e-power machine on the leg, which stimulates muscle metabolism and blood supply. I already feel about 70% better. Amazing!

I think I will still be good to go for Saturday's Provo City half. I hope I can pull off some speedy stuff without hurting myself. I can still have a hope right? You never know!

Today I did: strength training and 50 minutes on the elliptical. Fat burn heart rate zone.

Random side note: I was 'featured'  ( I guess that's what you'd call it) on the facebook page of "recipes for Gals in figure and body building".  My first marathon picture and brief description of that day. It had over 10,00 hits  for the day ( according to the page owner/admin) and over 100 likes.  I got about 30 personal messages in my FB inbox. Women asking me how I train, or how to get faster. It was an honor to try & answer them. I hope the best for everyone that enjoys running.

 We must overcome the notion that we must be regular... it robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre. ~Uta Hagen.

Todays workout was foam rolling, a small amount of strength training, some explosive plyo's, then 50 minutes on the elliptical, getting a good sweat on. Calf is still feeling a lot better!

This morning:

Ice bath dipping 14x

Then epower machine. Which does this

Updating from my crackberry so this won't look pretty :) 40 min elliptical before I threw my hands up in the air and said screw it! I'm gonna run! I had some discomfort the first 2.5 miles and then it got better and better. Last part I couldn't tell anything was wrong. Pain is now in the back of the calf halfway down. Sometimes I feel weakness when walking in the mid calf. I used to hurt in the front by my shin, now that's gone. What is that? Tendons? Not achilleis right? Made it 6.2. Made me happy

25 min elliptical, strength trained abs, back and some tricpes. Ran 6.5 on the river trail. Some of it on the grass. Discomfort till mile 3.5 today. Not sure if I should run the half on Sat or ask to be switched to the 5k?!!???

60 min elliptical, then 2.50 down to the trail up partial way and flipped around back home. Discomfort in my right calf and shin, and my inner voice shouted don't race on Saturday. Sad... I suppose I should rest it all this next week. I hope UVM is still attainable :(