Groan.
Ok my knee now feels ok to walk. I have been icing it for the past 2 days. I went kickboxing yesterday with my knee support on (*shouldda done that on Sunday*) and it's pretty sweet today. I got to the gym ok - did some weights and one legged squats gently. Then decided to see what it was like on the treadmill. Did some walking, did some faster walking. Did some slow jogging, felt a slight ache, so stopped and did some rowing. Bah! No Wednesday training run for me this week.
I have also ordered some more Asics 2120 trainers today. That means that I have new trainers to run in before the miadidas ones come and I have alternatives that aren't worn out. Wish I could buy a new kneecap! LOL
Wednesday 28 March 2007
Monday 26 March 2007
The return of the grumpy knee!
Ack! Well I managed to run almost to Brent Cross. Then someone tried to prise my kneecap off with a screwdriver. Or at least that's what it felt like anyway. Gah!
We have a combination of factors that might have caused it.
1) Unsupportive Cat boots that I was wearing yesterday.
2) Worn-out trainers - I've had them over a year and I trained for my half-marathon in them, so it's probably time they went in the bin.
3) Downhill running. I'm not particularly good at this and I felt like I might've put more pressure on my knee than it could've coped with.
4) I started off rather fast...
But apart from that, it was quite a nice run! I had my shuffle with me - I had Hanson singing MmmBop! to start off with! Makes me smile. Also made me run fast. Then we had the Spice Girls doing Spice Up Your Life for a little while and eventually when I wanted to slow down the pace I got Tina Turner doing Simply the Best! Simply the Best always reminds me of some stupid radio advert they used to play on my local radio station when I was 7... Simply the best, South Cleveland Garages, better than all the rest, South Cleveland Garages.... I think they'd probably get done for that now! South Cleveland Garages, off the trunk road, the difference is we care! Oh the susceptible fragile mind!
So I ran 2 miles before my knee conked out on me. Then I got LOST and had to walk back the way I'd come, but I made it to Brent Cross ok.
I got home and iced my knee and ate brownie. Well half a brownie. It didn't taste as good as I expected... I think I'm going off chocolate! Madness!
We have a combination of factors that might have caused it.
1) Unsupportive Cat boots that I was wearing yesterday.
2) Worn-out trainers - I've had them over a year and I trained for my half-marathon in them, so it's probably time they went in the bin.
3) Downhill running. I'm not particularly good at this and I felt like I might've put more pressure on my knee than it could've coped with.
4) I started off rather fast...
But apart from that, it was quite a nice run! I had my shuffle with me - I had Hanson singing MmmBop! to start off with! Makes me smile. Also made me run fast. Then we had the Spice Girls doing Spice Up Your Life for a little while and eventually when I wanted to slow down the pace I got Tina Turner doing Simply the Best! Simply the Best always reminds me of some stupid radio advert they used to play on my local radio station when I was 7... Simply the best, South Cleveland Garages, better than all the rest, South Cleveland Garages.... I think they'd probably get done for that now! South Cleveland Garages, off the trunk road, the difference is we care! Oh the susceptible fragile mind!
So I ran 2 miles before my knee conked out on me. Then I got LOST and had to walk back the way I'd come, but I made it to Brent Cross ok.
I got home and iced my knee and ate brownie. Well half a brownie. It didn't taste as good as I expected... I think I'm going off chocolate! Madness!
Saturday 24 March 2007
A Harrod's shoe dahling!
On Saturday I dragged DH to Harrods to get me fitted for some made-to measure miadidas running shoes. It took AGES!
The first thing they do is measure your feet. To the 0.1mm!!! Which is all well and good, but they still only make "standard" sizes. Then you get to choose the colour. JOY! And what you'd like embroidered on them... I am getting "Lightning" done on my pair. Fortunately I spotted the spelling mistake before the shop assistant finalised it. I would've looked a right numpty with Lightining written on my shoes. So I have very garish shoes now. Or at least I will have them in about 4-6 weeks.
I have one foot longer than the other and it would've been really nice to be able to get my right shoe half a size bigger than my left - I think sometimes I get toe pain in my right foot from this problemo. However the size 9.5 shoe had the arch in a funny place and wasn't at all comfortable, so I have settled for a shorter shoe. I think it might be ok.
I tried the trial shoes out on the treadmill they had instore. Did I remember to wear a sports bra? NO! Did I wear clothes that would support and cover my chest area whilst running? NO! So here's me running on a treadmill with the girls trying to break free and all the posh people watching... Humph! I'm sure one couple just stood and watched me for the sheer amusement value.
I walked round town for the rest of the day in my Caterpillar boots, which have no arch support to speak of and aren't very flexible. I sat in the cinema and by the end of the film my right knee was grumping at me. Hopefully it will be ok for my run tomorrow.
The first thing they do is measure your feet. To the 0.1mm!!! Which is all well and good, but they still only make "standard" sizes. Then you get to choose the colour. JOY! And what you'd like embroidered on them... I am getting "Lightning" done on my pair. Fortunately I spotted the spelling mistake before the shop assistant finalised it. I would've looked a right numpty with Lightining written on my shoes. So I have very garish shoes now. Or at least I will have them in about 4-6 weeks.
I have one foot longer than the other and it would've been really nice to be able to get my right shoe half a size bigger than my left - I think sometimes I get toe pain in my right foot from this problemo. However the size 9.5 shoe had the arch in a funny place and wasn't at all comfortable, so I have settled for a shorter shoe. I think it might be ok.
I tried the trial shoes out on the treadmill they had instore. Did I remember to wear a sports bra? NO! Did I wear clothes that would support and cover my chest area whilst running? NO! So here's me running on a treadmill with the girls trying to break free and all the posh people watching... Humph! I'm sure one couple just stood and watched me for the sheer amusement value.
I walked round town for the rest of the day in my Caterpillar boots, which have no arch support to speak of and aren't very flexible. I sat in the cinema and by the end of the film my right knee was grumping at me. Hopefully it will be ok for my run tomorrow.
Thursday 22 March 2007
Marathons are fun... Marathons are fun...
Helen said so!
Soooo last night was interesting. I joined the casual running group at Sweatshop North Finchley. I decided on the 6K run, since I thought 10k was a bit ambitious after only 1 mile of running! So there were 5 of us, 2 ladies who knew each other, one of whom was a group leader, then me and DH and this really tall athletic looking lad who just scared the bejesus outta me right away because he looked so buff and scary and athletic. Then another of the running staff was telling about his Welsh half marathon and said he completed it in 1 hour 20minutes. I could've walked out of the door right there! My half marathon time is TWICE that. Heh!
So we set off together and soon the 2 ladies left us, and DH decided to run off at his own pace and was running with them the whole way. I was at the back with Mr Long Legs, which was cool because he was just having a really easy jog and I was feeling well out of condition. He was trying to talk to me and I hate talking and running, it really messes up my breathing. But he did say that I'll be surprised how quickly the running skills come back. I feel like I did ok with the run, I completed it in 45 minutes, which is probably about right, if not a little slower than usual. There were HILLS! I didn't really realise how hilly our place is - I usually run on the flat bits! I took a few walking breaks but by the end my brain was together and I ran from the bottom of a short steep hill all the way back to the shop.
I got back and was sweating like a pig and was bright red, but it was all good. I felt like I pushed myself enough. I feel like I pushed harder than if I'd been out running alone. I did also have quite a problem with acid reflux for most of the run - I think ricotta cheesefake was a bad idea. I'll remember for next time!
I made apple and brie calzone when we got back and I'm still feeling a little queasy this morning. Blah! No breakfast for me!
Oh and by DH's reaction last night and this morning, you'd think we ran a marathon! LOL He said that when he got to the last few hundred meters he simply couldn't run any more and had to walk, even though they'd taken walk breaks all the way through the run. I must have more slow-twitch than him! This morning he looks pale and stayed in bed while I fed him breakfast, I literally had to prise him out of bed so that we could get to work!
Soooo last night was interesting. I joined the casual running group at Sweatshop North Finchley. I decided on the 6K run, since I thought 10k was a bit ambitious after only 1 mile of running! So there were 5 of us, 2 ladies who knew each other, one of whom was a group leader, then me and DH and this really tall athletic looking lad who just scared the bejesus outta me right away because he looked so buff and scary and athletic. Then another of the running staff was telling about his Welsh half marathon and said he completed it in 1 hour 20minutes. I could've walked out of the door right there! My half marathon time is TWICE that. Heh!
So we set off together and soon the 2 ladies left us, and DH decided to run off at his own pace and was running with them the whole way. I was at the back with Mr Long Legs, which was cool because he was just having a really easy jog and I was feeling well out of condition. He was trying to talk to me and I hate talking and running, it really messes up my breathing. But he did say that I'll be surprised how quickly the running skills come back. I feel like I did ok with the run, I completed it in 45 minutes, which is probably about right, if not a little slower than usual. There were HILLS! I didn't really realise how hilly our place is - I usually run on the flat bits! I took a few walking breaks but by the end my brain was together and I ran from the bottom of a short steep hill all the way back to the shop.
I got back and was sweating like a pig and was bright red, but it was all good. I felt like I pushed myself enough. I feel like I pushed harder than if I'd been out running alone. I did also have quite a problem with acid reflux for most of the run - I think ricotta cheesefake was a bad idea. I'll remember for next time!
I made apple and brie calzone when we got back and I'm still feeling a little queasy this morning. Blah! No breakfast for me!
Oh and by DH's reaction last night and this morning, you'd think we ran a marathon! LOL He said that when he got to the last few hundred meters he simply couldn't run any more and had to walk, even though they'd taken walk breaks all the way through the run. I must have more slow-twitch than him! This morning he looks pale and stayed in bed while I fed him breakfast, I literally had to prise him out of bed so that we could get to work!
Monday 19 March 2007
Well better than nothing!
I ran/walked a 12 minute mile in the gym on the treadmill!
I laugh at my pathetic attempt, but I didn't have anything good to watch on the telly! I used to run in the gym while The Darling Buds of May was on, and Heartbeat in the late afternoon, but today I had to put up with Loose Women. Bah!
I laugh at my pathetic attempt, but I didn't have anything good to watch on the telly! I used to run in the gym while The Darling Buds of May was on, and Heartbeat in the late afternoon, but today I had to put up with Loose Women. Bah!
The first step out of the door is the hardest
Yesterday I ran again.
After a half marathon in October 2006 I hung up my trainers for a little while. I got married, I went on honeymoon and ate Scotland! Then Christmas happened, and I think I ate Christmas too! I did manage a small run with DH over the Christmas break.
I entered, and ran, a 10K in Battersea park in February. I ran it in my usual time. I was perplexed. At the end of the Battersea run, some irresponsible park users decided to let their dog wander in front of me, and I sprained my right knee in the process of trying to avoid it. I rested completely for a good week and it managed to heal ok. It still grumbles occasionally and for that reason I have been putting off the next run.
Yesterday was the day I took to the pavements again. I ran/walked a mighty 2 miles and it felt good. My knee managed it without support and my lungs managed ok when I remembered my odd/even footfall breaths.
So with that exceedingly small victory, today I have signed up for the ING Amsterdam marathon on the 21st October. Only 215 days, 21 hours and 37 minutes and counting.
Next thing is to join the running club type thing at Sweatshop on Wednesday. Thing after that is to buy some miadidas running shoes, specially fitted at Harrods Sweatshop. Thing after that is to go and run!
After a half marathon in October 2006 I hung up my trainers for a little while. I got married, I went on honeymoon and ate Scotland! Then Christmas happened, and I think I ate Christmas too! I did manage a small run with DH over the Christmas break.
I entered, and ran, a 10K in Battersea park in February. I ran it in my usual time. I was perplexed. At the end of the Battersea run, some irresponsible park users decided to let their dog wander in front of me, and I sprained my right knee in the process of trying to avoid it. I rested completely for a good week and it managed to heal ok. It still grumbles occasionally and for that reason I have been putting off the next run.
Yesterday was the day I took to the pavements again. I ran/walked a mighty 2 miles and it felt good. My knee managed it without support and my lungs managed ok when I remembered my odd/even footfall breaths.
So with that exceedingly small victory, today I have signed up for the ING Amsterdam marathon on the 21st October. Only 215 days, 21 hours and 37 minutes and counting.
Next thing is to join the running club type thing at Sweatshop on Wednesday. Thing after that is to buy some miadidas running shoes, specially fitted at Harrods Sweatshop. Thing after that is to go and run!
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