5 Mile

Today was my first long run, I did 5 miles this morning.  I felt great doing it.  I don't think I have ever run that far in my life.  True I didn't "run" the whole 5 miles since I am doing the run/walk method but never less it feels good to accomplish this mileage.  I did it running for 30 seconds and walking for 30 seconds.  I only took one extended walk interval and that was at just over 4 miles.  My pace averaged at just under 14min/mile.  I am thinking that I could keep this pace for longer but didn't want to push it and want to stay with my training plan.  Next Sunday I will be doing a 5K race and hope to finish in under 40 minutes.  The following week I will be doing 6.5 miles.  Had no pain in either leg and feel that I am getting stronger every run.  Fifteen weeks until the Disney Half Marathon.

Two Weeks In

I have now been training for a little over two weeks and I am starting to feel different.  Not sure what it is but having that goal is good motivation for me.  I run when I'm tired, when I'm sore and when I just don't feel like it.   I have had some minor injuries but nothing that I can't work through.  I have tried different things and I know what works and what doesn't, running at 4:30 in the morning right after getting up doesn't work. I've ran a 5k and have another one to run on October 7th.  My family and friends have been very supportive and I'm thankful for them everyday.  I'm really looking forward to January 12th.

Tired

Went out for my run tonight, got a late start it was almost 9:30 before I started running.  I just wasn't feeling it tonight my legs were tired so they got sore.  I tried to push myself to hard trying to do 40/30 run/walk, just to much to soon especially on a night I just wasn't feeling it. Got my 30 minutes in and did 2 miles.  My next run is a scheduled 3 mile run on Sunday morning.  Thinking of changing things up and getting up earlier and doing my runs in the morning.  Have not decided when to start this might start next week.

A Little Further

Well tonight I went a little further than my last training runs. Made it 2.6 miles in 36:03.  Not a great pace but I'm working on it.  Tonight was a hot and humid night, it had rained earlier and moisture was in the air.  Ran at steady pace doing 30 seconds of running then 30 seconds of walking.  Will keep upping the running time on my training runs and then on my long runs go back to either 20/30 or 30/30 for now.  I have another training run on Thursday where I hope to go about 2.6 miles again then a long run of 3 miles on Saturday.

My First 5K

Yesterday I ran my first 5K as part of my training plan for the Disney Half. Got up early in the morning had a small breakfast and got ready to go. I got to the race location about 45 minutes before race time, got signed in and picked up my goody bag. Got lined up and ready to run, at the start I ran for the first couple of minutes and then got into a run walk pattern of about 30 seconds run and 30 seconds of walk. I was towards  the back of the pack where I figured I would be.  I felt good with no pain in my knee.  I took a couple of longer walk breaks when I was getting tired.  I actually ended up almost catching up with a few people, came close but didn't quite pass them.  Ended the 5K with a time of 42:23, not a great time but I was happy since my goal was 45 minutes.  I am scheduled for another 5K in October and want to try and be under 40 minutes which I think is very possible.

September 13th

Well my 2nd run of the week.  Still a little pain in my leg but it is getting better. I went out and ran 2.02 miles in just under 30 minutes, might not sound that impressive but I'm happy with it. I don't want to push to hard right now while still recovering. If I can get down to a 13min/mile by the end of October I will be happy.  Right now I'm just over 14min/mile.  I have to remember I haven't really run that much since high school which was a long time ago.   The runs I've done are some of the longest I've done in 30 years.

My next run on Saturday will be a 5k, I hope to finish in under 45 minutes. That would be a win for me.  I am signed up for another 5k on October 7th which by then I hope to be able to finish in under 40 minutes.

Wish me good luck for Saturday.

First Run Back

Well tonight I did my first run since injuring my knee.  It went pretty good, a little pain but in the muscles around my knee not in my leg.  I think the pain is from having shoes that are making me run correctly.  They felt good on my feet and I think after a few runs I will be right where I need to be in my training.  My Nike+ Sports Watch didn't want to connect to the GPS at first so didn't get a complete run recorded it registered 1.76 miles in 27:26 I know I actually did right around 2 miles in about 32 minutes.

I think it is a good run and back on the right track

Ready To Start(Again)

Well I'm ready to get training again.  My leg is feeling good.  I can't wait to get running.  I registered for the Disney Half Marathon yesterday so I'm in this for real, no backing out now.  I am running a 5K next Saturday and don't care what my time is I just want to finish.  That will be my attitude from now until I cross the finish line at Epcot.

I found a really great running store here in Cape Coral, The Run Shoppe.  They helped me find a pair of shoes that suit my running style and will help with my almost flat feet and over pronation while running.  I think they will be a great help in my traing.

On a bright note Bryant and Ashlee will be joining me in my training runs and Rhonda will be walking while we are running.  I told the kids they don't have to run over 3 miles with me unless the want to.  Next Saturday Ashlee will be running the 5K with me and Rhonda is going to walk it.

Here is a picture of my new Brooks shoes, socks and my compression sleeves.

MRI Results

Went for my MRI on Wednesday, It was an open MRI so no tube it took about 30 minutes and off to work I went.  Got a call later that day to schedule a appointment with the doctor to go over the results.  Went in Friday morning and was told I have a stress fracture in my tibia.  It didn't show up at all in the x-ray but could see it in the MRI.   Have to take it easy for another week or two.  The pain is almost completely gone and not even taking Advil anymore.  Taking this week off and next weekend off aiming for the 11th to start training again.

Doing research on stress fractures I think I may have discovered the cause of mine.  I have very low arches(almost flat feet) which cause me to roll my foot inward while running(overpronation) causing to put more pressure on my tibia than it could take.  My running shoes are just off the rack shoes from Sports Authority so they are not fitted for my running style.  Before I start training again I plan on going to a specialy store and get fitted properly with a pair of shoes to match with my running style.  I suggest anyone who wants to start running distance do the same.