1 hour 50 minutes
1 Hour and 50 Minutes.
Thats what it took me to run 10 miles today.
I ran out to the third gate. This time I did not stop at a friends house for water even though I ran right past 2 of them. I dropped 20 minutes off of the first time I did this run. That's pretty good.
I was surprised that I ran the whole thing without stopping. Now of course me legs hurt.
Actually I can say a little more about the way I felt.
My right knee had started hurting well before I had gotten to the third gate. That's somewhere around mile 4. Not good.
On the way back I started lifting that knee a little higher than the other one. I hoped the extra movement would work out the pain. It did.
There is a hill on the way back that really bites. You get to where you think is the top only to turn a corner and find you still have more hill to go...then you get to that top and CRAP! you have ANOTHER big hill to run up.
But like Gary says...Pain is weakness leaving the body.
Question Gary:
If I intensify the pain does it make it leave faster?
Like when you are trying to deflate a water floatie? Because I'll do it. That was my thinking in moving my knee around. Working it out faster...pinching the intake valve makes the air go out faster, so why not apply that principle to my knee. Sure- sounds good.
Nothing is going to stop me. I am enduring more pain now then I thought was possible. Not the kind of pain that is going to leave me injured. I will take care of those. Ice and rice. glucosemine too.
The pain of enemy is sitting in my rear. It lags in my lungs. It tries to turn my brain against me. BUT FEAR NOT! I have learned it's evil plan. I have intelligent sources that have leaked vital information. I am a few steps ahead of him.
The victory is mine.
whaahhhaaaahha *evil grin* *crazy lady laugh*
posted by Kathy @ 1:20 PM
1 Comments:
Running like the wind! That equates to a 5.5 mile per hour clip! Pretty soon you will be hitting the marathon circuit!
The "pain is weakness leaving the body" ONLY pertains to muscle soreness and NOT to skeletal pain, backaches, and pregnancies! When one starts running for the first time, the lactic acid makes them wish they didn't take up running. Yes, sore for a couple of days if not longer. But they kept at it and the pain went away and before you know it they are out running 5Ks, 10Ks, half and full marathons, and triathlons.
Aren't hills fun? Nothing like lung burning, leg churning uphill runs.
As for your knee, you may be onto something. It could also be the endorphins during your run. Ever hear of runner's high? I would suggest keeping a journal of the number of miles, times and any discomfort experienced during your runs. That way, SHOULD YOU GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR (hint, hint), you have a personal record that could prove beneficial in the prognosis and diagnosis. I keep a journal. What an historical record! When I look back at when I first started running and look where I am at today, I am in awe of the distances and times.
I hope your new shoes are doing the trick. Sounds like you got them broken in. You may want to consider getting another of the same pair. And alternate each pair every week. Ask that ultra-marathoner where you bought your shoes to get his thoughts on this topic. I know shoes are not cheap, but they are a lot cheaper than surgery.
About your apprehension about wearing a pack for hydration purposes. I have a Camelbak Flash-flo. Fits snugly on the hips and not on your back. You can pack a snack or an MP3 player as you jog. It is not like the Camelbak Pixie. Go to www.camelbak.com.
Good job, Kathy, on your runs. You have come a long way. Keep up the good work and don't "sweat" the small stuff.
P.S. Easy on the rice. That's my favorite staple you know. Oh, you mean R.I.C.E.! Duh! :-)
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