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Location:

Mesa,AZ,

Member Since:

Apr 04, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Prs:

1 mile: 6:31

5K: 23:37

Half Marathon: 2:04

My first post-high school 5K, in which I thought I was going to die

The first time I won my age division. Yippee!

My first half marathon, in which I attack Sasha

The time I beat my high school PR for the 5K (as a 31 year-old mommy of 3!)

My first 5K barefooted

Short-Term Running Goals:

I'm just getting back into running after a long break to have my last child. I would like to race some 10Ks, a half, and a marathon in the next 2 years.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Be the oldest woman to complete a marathon. Yea! But hopefully I will also complete some BEFORE I geezer up, like, before I'm 40 for sure. I think it would be fun to dress up really strange for marathons, like impersonating celebrities and stuff. Except I don't really like celebrities, as a rule, so maybe I'll have to stick to the age old question of ninja, or pirate. I say ninja. *Hyah!*

Personal:

I am happily married to James W (Cool Runnings). We have 3 boys and 1 opinionated little girl. I love reading and I'm also a news junkie. I am a stinker.

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Sat, Jan 05, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00

I don't think I'm going to be able to run today! Yesterday on my treadmill run my right leg started hurting. It was a really dull ache at first, but eventually started to really hurt. I think it is some kind of cramp or strain in the muscle on the front of my leg between the knee and ankle. There is definitely tightness. It hurts a little today even when I am not doing anything, I feel it a little more when I walk, and well, I'm not even going to try running until it goes away. Massage and heat feel good on it.

Humph!

Night Sleep Time: 7.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.00

Comments

From Jody on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 17:56:35

Hope your leg gets feeling better. You are smart to listen to your body. Hang in there!!

From MarcieJ on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 20:11:42

It sounds like shin splints but maybe not, be careful and take it easy. In high school I had stress fractures in that same location on both legs so dont over do it. Sounds like you are pretty on top of it.

From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 21:19:57

If Josse does not see this, send her a message. She knows a lot about injuries, and will have some helpful advice.

From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 21:23:37

Note that the injury correlated with running hard, then holiday stuff, then less consistent running all of which was done on the treadmill. So we are probably seeing the 1-2-3 punch effect.

From josse on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 21:29:15

Like Marcie said it sound to me like you have a shin splint. Have your husband massage it as deep as you can stand, if you ice first it won't hurt as much. But it will hurt. When I get shin splints it usually means I need new shoes and make sure they have a good thumbs width between your big toe and the end of the shoe. Alot of injuries come form your shoes being to small. Make sure you ice after each run.

From Christi on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 22:33:54

Oh Lybster! I'm sorry about the leg! Rest up. May I suggest some ibuprofen too to help reduce inflammation? Perhaps you are just now getting sore from some recent long runs. That happens to me sometimes a few days after a long run. Take it easy, enjoy your Sunday w/ your leg up and an ice pack!

From Mik'L on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 22:40:47

I hope it goes away quick! If it is shin splits, everyone has given you the best way to get through it already. Take it easy! (Lybster...that is funny.)

From Lybi on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 22:50:01

I don't know why, but all through my life at every stage, people have called me "Lybster". Something to do with Saturday Night Live, I believe. Also "Lyberama"...

Thanks for all the great advice! I really think (hope) it is not shin splints, though. I had those in High School and they came on much more gradually than this. This reminds me more of that time I strained my quads pushing the jogging stroller with the super-flat tire. (That was a penalty for stupidness!) But I am sure I will be fine to run Painters, just give me a few days to work this out...

From James on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 22:53:43

Hope you get those niggles worked out of your shins!

From Michelle on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 23:19:24

Lybi, you MUST feel better....get your husband to do everything that the mop machine won't! I actually have't registered for Painter's yet, should I hold off? (It's been on "the list" to do for a week and I haven't) But I still will if you think you are going to be o.k.! I'm sorry that you are having pain, I think the new shoes sound like a good idea too.... I ran in my not so great new ones and I think that I'm paying for that one, I hope that they are good for a shorter run.

From Lybi on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 23:25:17

I feel really confident that I will still run it, Michelle, even if I have to do the wheelchair division ;)

From James W on Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 14:56:16

Based on the area of tenderness from massage, it seemed more like some sort of strain of the tibialis anterior, no shin splints. No pain on the bone itself. I think you will be just fine - ice and ibuprofen would definitely help, as will getting off the treadmill. Someone made an interesting comment on the discussion forum regarding treadmills and how the moving belt actually causes you to go through the footstrike phase faster than normal. I think getting back on the roads this week should be good for you. Still have 2 weeks before painter's, don't worry about tapering.

From Brent on Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 17:02:41

Hubby is right on, too much treadmill running is not good. It is a great saver when needed, but, the foot strike and take off are much different than the road.

Take Care, listen to your hubby, I know it is hard to listen to the other half.

B of BS Rools out

From josse on Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 18:27:15

Actually James a true shin splint is caused from the tibalis anterior muscle pulling away form the bone, but I am glad to hear that is not tender along the bone. I always have shin splints on the posterior side and always thought that was shin splints untill I went to massage school. But usually any tenderness along the bone on either side is usually classified as a shin splint. But in any matter just keep up the massage and ice and I think you will be fine. I agree with the treadmill comment. I have been doing more treadmill running and noticed after sat. run tenderness in my calves and feet as well. So I am going to try and stay away from that thing.

From Brent on Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 19:33:33

Lybi, forgot, you should ice from the inside out. Eat ice cream.

Get better, the blog is counting on the Fast Running Chicks at Painters

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

From Michelle on Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 22:11:41

Lybster! How is the pain today? To sore to run, I hope not!! Keep icing! I think icing from the inside out should do the trick! if not repeat as needed!!!

From Christi on Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 23:21:25

Hey Lybster, the Lybmeister! Just checking in... How's the leg? Ice cream therapy helping? Good luck!!

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