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Member Since:

Dec 31, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I'm new to running scene.  My father, brother and brother-in-law have all ran marathons, so I thought I'd give running a try.

First 1/2 ( Hurricane 1/2 May 3, 2008) 2:04

2nd 1/2 (Bryce Canyon 1/2 July 19th) 2:09

Coming off an injury (Excuses, Excuses!!)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Get some 5K's, 10K's and a few half marathons under my belt. Stay injury free to run the 2009 St. George Marathon.

Long-Term Running Goals:

2009 STG Marathon!!!!!!!!!!

Personal:

 1 daughter who want to be a runner.  She wants to be fast like her  uncle and grandpa, not slow like her mom.

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Sat, Jan 26, 2008
Total Distance
8.00

Today I ran the same 8 mile route as the first time I ran 8.  That was fun.  My leg felt ok as I ran, but now that it is later it is starting to hurt again.  As I was running I looked down at my feet and noticed that my right foot does land weird and I am sure that has something to do with the pain.  We will see.  I would love to break the 8 mile barrier I am on and go for at least 10 next week but I don't want to do permanent damage to my leg.

Comments
From Kristina on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 23:48:04

Welcome! If you are new to running then I am very impressed and awestruck that you are running so much. Ha ha, I've been running for a while and sometimes I think how pathetic my runs are :)

Anyway, I was just wondering about how your right foot lands when you run. Does it turn in at the toe or do you overpronate? It all makes a big difference in what could be causing the pain and something like orthodics could help.

Happy running!

From kristina on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 23:49:08

oops. I thought I had clicked on your name from the new members area. Well long overdue welcome then. Ha ha ha.

From linda10k on Sun, Jan 27, 2008 at 00:24:04

Hi

I like to do the same route myself. I know the area and I can just put myself on autopilot. If my average is a little low then I know at what point I should pick it up if I want a certain time.

I'd rest your leg. Try to do some cross training this week then if you leg feels better try running next saturday. If you want to try for 10 go for it but if your leg starts hurting stop because running injured can make it worse.

My husband went into a running store because he had a weird stride. They put him on a treadmill and watched him run and also made a video so he could see himself running. Then they gave him tips on how to correct his stride and told him which shoes would be best for him. Maybe you can try that.

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