How Much Discomfort Can I Tolerate?!

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Location:

Eugene,OR,USA

Member Since:

Nov 09, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

  • 5k PR - 18:48 (7/04/08)
  • 8K PR - 33:46 (5/19/07, on trails)
  • 10k PR - I have not run a competitive 10K yet.
  • 12K PR - 50:10 (8/09/08)
  • 15K PR - 1:04:52 (3/22/08)
  • Marathon - Have run 1 trail marathon, (Grand Island) 3:55 (July 2007)
  • Ultra Marathons -
  • Farmdale 33.5 miles, 10/08 - 6:08
  • Riddle Run 28 Miles, 01/09 - 5:35 (run in 2-3 inches of snow)
  • Devil's Lake 50k, 07/09 - 6:22
  • Howl at the Moon 8 hour, 08/09 - 39.98 miles
  • North Country Trail Run 50 miles, 09/09 - 9:44
  • Farmdale 32 miles, 10/09 - 5:45
  • McNotAgain 30 Miles, 10/09 - 5:50
  • Red Rock Canyon Half, Las Vegas, 06/12 - 2:15


Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep running in the winter - 1st year in Eugene - fun!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep on Keeping on..

Personal:

Moved to Eugene in Autumn, 2012 - Track city USA!
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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Tue, Feb 10, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.000.000.000.001.00

Only able to go 1 mile today. 

I will probably stop running for now, and start up when my body recovers. Injury is a part of the game, so I just have to occupy myself with something else until I am better. 

Will stop blogging while I am recovering, thanks to everyone for the inspiration, this has been a great 18 months.

 

Comments
From Nevels on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 13:08:07

Hey, man, best of luck to you; we're all hoping for a speedy recovery for you.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 13:38:00

Deciding to take time off and rest is a hard decision to make, but it'll be the best thing in the long run. Take it easy and recover. You'll come back strong.

From The Howling Commando on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 13:41:21

You're in my prayers, Will. Maybe I can convert you to biking? I found that my body doesn't mind high intensity cycling, yet the second I go to jog a bit i get injuries. Maybe cycling can be a good time filler while you recover? Plus will kepe you in condition for the summer races!

From JimF on Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 18:12:54

I hope that you recovery quickly. It is smart to give your body time to heal and recovery. I'm sure you will be back strong as usual very soon!

From GTI on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 02:48:30 from 75.21.64.117

James!

I didn't realize it had been so long since I was able to check in on your blog. I so sorry to hear that you're dealing with the injury! I was trying to skim thru your posts and comments to get caught up.

Since it's been a couple of weeks now since you made this last post, I assume you're still working through it. Hard as it is, you're wise to take the time off.

Funny the first time I really started to have trouble with my ITs, was after an 18-miler on a snowy, icy trail two years ago. I noticed that you've already gotten some good advice on stretches. ITs are tough to get a good stretch on. In case you haven't heard of it yet, I *highly* recomend buying yourself a foam roller. (Pilates or yoga studios often sell them.) I use one for my IT and it has worked wonders. You just balance your weight on it and then roll back and forth along the IT between the hip and the knee. Maybe you've already heard of it.

I hope you're doing well! If all goes well, you'll be ready to hit the trails again just as the real thaw finally sets in!

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