Yesterday's Run: Road: (warm) degrees. 3.11 miles; Splits: 8:53; 9:02; 8:54; :51; 27:40; 8:53 per mile pace.
My P.T. appointment is tomorrow. Thank goodness. Running is not fun right now. It hurts; my left knee is hurting, especially when I first start to run. After the first 3/4 of a mile or so, the pain isn't as bad. It isn't bad enough to keep me from running, but it's painful enough to know that if I continue to ignore it, it won't get better. I have the "Here we go again" feeling. My left knee has hurt before, but not the kind of hurt that when I begin to run, it almost feels as if something's not attached, or loose, inside of my left kneecap. Funny thing is, my total time and splits time are the same. Go figure.
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*11/1/09: NY City Marathon: 4:39:31
*10/10/09: Hartford Marathon: 4:43:21
*10/11/08: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19
*5/4/08: Cox Providence Marathon: 4:52.26
*10/10/09: Hartford Marathon: 4:43:21
*10/11/08: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19
*5/4/08: Cox Providence Marathon: 4:52.26
Upcoming Races
8/13/11 Warrior Dash
2010
2010
*9/19: Warrior Dash: 3.23 miles: 45:58
*7/18: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 27:33
*6/27: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 2:12.57
*3/21: New York City Half Marathon: 2:05.39
2009
*12/13: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children: 5K: 24:30
*11/1: NY City Marathon: 4:39.31
*10/10: Hartford Marathon: 4:43.21
*9/7: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:49.40
*7/30: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 29:40
*7/19: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 26:37. Ran with my daughter. See pic in "About Me"
*6/28: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:59.18
*5/3: Baja 5000: 5K: 23:41 (7:37/M) 2nd in my division
2008
*12/14: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 22:57
*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 36:42
*10/11: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19 *Marathon PR
*9/21: Niantic Bay Half Marathon: 1:53.22 *Half Marathon PR
*9/1: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:50.48
*8/14: Corporate 5K: 23:29
*7/31: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 26:59
*7/20: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 23:29
*7/16: Citizen’s Bank Not Your Typical 5K: 23:48
* 6/22: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:54.55
*5/4: Cox Providence Rhode Race Marathon: 4:52.26
* 4/6: Stratton Faxon Greater Danbury Half Marathon: 2:13.06
*3/16: O’Hartford 5K: 23:59
*3/2: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:48
*2/3: Run for Refugees 5K: 23:21
2007
*12/9: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26
*12/1: Trumbull NIA 5K Jingle Bell Run: 24:47
*11/22: Manchester Road Race: 4.75 miles: 39:56
*11/18: Wallingford 5 Mile Turkey Trot: 41:54
*6/23: Connecticut Irish Festival 5K Race: 22:25 * 5K PR
*6/17: Branford Road Race: 5 miles: 39:40
*5/28: Washington Trail 10K (Durham): 6.2 miles: 52:02
*5/6: Run for Autism 10K: 6.2 miles: 47:54
*5/5: Essex 5K to Play: 3.5 miles? Race: 24:55
*4/29: Glastonbury River Run: 5K: 23:24
*3/11: O’Hartford 5K: 22:28
*3/4: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:29
*2/4: Milford Winter Wonderland 5 Mile Race: 40:11
*1/1: Chilly Chili Run: 5K: 24:30
2006
*12/10: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26
*12/2: Trumbull NIA Jingle Bell Run 5K: 26:09
*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 47:11
* 11/18: Cheshire Canal Canter; 5K: 29:28
*9/19: Warrior Dash: 3.23 miles: 45:58
*7/18: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 27:33
*6/27: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 2:12.57
*3/21: New York City Half Marathon: 2:05.39
2009
*12/13: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children: 5K: 24:30
*11/1: NY City Marathon: 4:39.31
*10/10: Hartford Marathon: 4:43.21
*9/7: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:49.40
*7/30: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 29:40
*7/19: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 26:37. Ran with my daughter. See pic in "About Me"
*6/28: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:59.18
*5/3: Baja 5000: 5K: 23:41 (7:37/M) 2nd in my division
2008
*12/14: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 22:57
*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 36:42
*10/11: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19 *Marathon PR
*9/21: Niantic Bay Half Marathon: 1:53.22 *Half Marathon PR
*9/1: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:50.48
*8/14: Corporate 5K: 23:29
*7/31: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 26:59
*7/20: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 23:29
*7/16: Citizen’s Bank Not Your Typical 5K: 23:48
* 6/22: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:54.55
*5/4: Cox Providence Rhode Race Marathon: 4:52.26
* 4/6: Stratton Faxon Greater Danbury Half Marathon: 2:13.06
*3/16: O’Hartford 5K: 23:59
*3/2: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:48
*2/3: Run for Refugees 5K: 23:21
2007
*12/9: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26
*12/1: Trumbull NIA 5K Jingle Bell Run: 24:47
*11/22: Manchester Road Race: 4.75 miles: 39:56
*11/18: Wallingford 5 Mile Turkey Trot: 41:54
*6/23: Connecticut Irish Festival 5K Race: 22:25 * 5K PR
*6/17: Branford Road Race: 5 miles: 39:40
*5/28: Washington Trail 10K (Durham): 6.2 miles: 52:02
*5/6: Run for Autism 10K: 6.2 miles: 47:54
*5/5: Essex 5K to Play: 3.5 miles? Race: 24:55
*4/29: Glastonbury River Run: 5K: 23:24
*3/11: O’Hartford 5K: 22:28
*3/4: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:29
*2/4: Milford Winter Wonderland 5 Mile Race: 40:11
*1/1: Chilly Chili Run: 5K: 24:30
2006
*12/10: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26
*12/2: Trumbull NIA Jingle Bell Run 5K: 26:09
*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 47:11
* 11/18: Cheshire Canal Canter; 5K: 29:28
"Runners need quality foods that provide a 'spark plug' for their energy," says Nancy Clark, RD, MS, and author of The Food Guide for Marathoners. These seven "elite" foods for runners will help you feel your best -- and keep you up and running.
· Small bagel with peanut butter
If you're a morning runner, you know it can be tough to hit the road on an empty stomach. It's been several hours since your last meal the night before, and your energy stores are low. Eating a 100- to 300-calorie snack before your morning run can give you energy and staying power, says Clark. This quick-and-easy snack has carbs and protein, plus it's easy to digest.
· Bananas
If you need a carb-packed energy-booster before an afternoon run, it's hard to go wrong with a banana. A bonus: Bananas contain loads of potassium, which regulates blood pressure and reduces the risk of stroke.
· Berries
Your legs can take a pounding from high-impact activities like running; soreness you feel after a hard run may be caused by micro-tears in the exercised muscles. That's why, in addition to their high fiber content, berries are a good option for runners. The vitamin C and potassium they contain help the body repair itself.
· Broccoli
This nutritional powerhouse has Vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and phytochemicals, all key for peak performance and health, says Clark.
· Low-fat yogurt
Running and other weight-bearing exercise can help you improve your bone density. But calcium is an essential part of the equation, and many runners don't get enough. One cup of yogurt contains a third of your recommended daily intake of calcium. Plus, yogurt has protein -- important for building muscle and recovering from tough workouts.
· Lean beef
In addition to being a quality protein source, beef is high in iron, an especially important element for runners. (Iron deficiency can lead to fatigue.) For vegetarians, beans, peas, green leafy vegetables, and iron-fortified cereals are good sources of iron.
· Wild Salmon
I AM a Warrior..or The Grand Poobah from The Flintstones!
Yes, you get wet-but it's fun!
"I run, therefore I am." Being able to run is a gift; a gift we should be thankful we have, a gift we should always appreciate and enjoy. Being a runner is a privilege . A privilege that not everyone can enjoy. As a runner, we owe it to ourselves while out on a run to do whatever it takes to have fun. Bask in your ability to enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds while you're running. There are no bad days of running. A bad day of running is better than a good day of not running or not being able to run.
For the past ten years I have worked as a Teacher’s Aide in a private school for students with learning disabilities and autism. I have come to realize the great admiration I feel for the parents of autistic children, and the children themselves. I have always wanted to do something to show my support of them. As a result, I raised over $2600 and ran the
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"I just wanted to say, you are really inspiring, and thank you so much for sharing-in detail! Sometimes we really need it!"
" I never had the intense experience as you described so well-or the glorious finish, but I am truely invigorated by this post."
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"Thanks again Rick your comment helped me through a tough downer day!" sam
"You are such an inspiration to me and I really hope you continue to run + run hard!" Rachael
Rick,
Thanks for your comment...your blog inspired me last night...to just reflect on being real with our sport and loving it for what it is..and what it’s not(a chance to advertise?)!
Keep running hard and having fun, thanks for your kind words, really enjoy your attitude!
meg
Thanks for your comment...your blog inspired me last night...to just reflect on being real with our sport and loving it for what it is..and what it’s not(a chance to advertise?)!
Keep running hard and having fun, thanks for your kind words, really enjoy your attitude!
meg
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18 comments:
I had to think about commenting now that I know you are a UCONN fan...but you redeemed yourself by hating Duke, so I guess you are still okay. And it goes without saying I am a Phillies fan...so if you love the Yankees (I just threw up in my mouth) keep that lovin to yourself!
Anyway, good luck on your knee. I hope it is nothing and not something!
Good luck on the PT appointment. Heres hoping they can identify what is going on in that knee and get some rehab underway to sort it out for you.
Hey Rick. Thanks for visiting my blog and for your comment(s). I wanted to drop by to say hello.
Good luck at your PT appointment!
Hope all goes well with the PT...you need some fixing so you can get back out there, good luck!
Sounds like that appointment can't come soon enough! Hope you're back to running soon pain free! Thanks for your comment on my blog. To answer your question... I only plan on running one marathon this year so only one monster month. But like I said, who knows! You have great splits even with your pain, by the way!
Hope your PT appt. gives you some relief. Good luck!
Hi Rick,
Now I have that song in my head!! It is okay, I like that song:) You did good on your run...way to stay in the game. I hope your PT session turns out positive and that you will not be feeling the pain for much longer!! Hang in there Rick!
Hope all goes well... sorry to hear it. At least you aren't ignoring it. You will be back on the road soon :)
Here's hoping everything goes well with the PT...knee pain is not fun. Great job keeping the pace though!
Love the blog header Rick!!! Good luck at appt... hope you get some answers and relief :)
As runners, we know how to deal with pain. It's dealing without running that we have trouble doing.
Take it easy.
I hope your knee gets better. Those splits look amazing, especially since you are not feeling 100%. Have a great week!
Good luck at your PT appt. I am curious to find out what they tell you at that appt. Hopefully, it is just something that alittle bit of strengthening and alittle bit of "loosening" up will take care of!
I hope your PT appointment goes good so that you can run pain free! You ran a great workout with pain...imagine without!=)
I laughed at your "note to Sherri!" Thanks!
Errrrr! I send all positive vibes your way for the knee pain to get better! Good luck at PT and I look forward to seeing you in Beantown, right??!!!??
I'm sorry to hear your knee is still bothering you but per your newer post it sounds like things are ok in general? More stretching! Your favorite :) Take care of your body - I don't think the government is handing those out yet but maybe soon... ;-)
It might be time for some bare foot running at the beach...it worked for me.... :)
I don't like this pain either! Hope it improves soon!!!
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