My latest long run was really hard for me for a couple of reasons. My body just wasn’t in the mood. You know how that is, right? It just said…no thank you, but I pressed on — because I’m marathon training gosh darnit! I’ve done SO well keeping up with my training that now I’m a little obsessed with staying on top of it! Then a little over halfway through, my knee issues kicked in.
I still haven’t gotten down and dirty with the ice bath but I’m so worried about my knee that I may not have any other choice. In reality, I need to be icing this knee three times a day every day — but who has time for that? I mean the process basically takes an hour each time — as I’ve heard you are supposed to do 15 minutes on, 15 minutes three times in a row for it to work!
Later in the week, I ran one 5-miler and one 8-miler but had to cancel on the other 6-miler planned because of the knee. I just KNOW it’s going to kick in hard core tomorrow for the 13-mile long run. I can handle 13 miles on a sore knee but not 26. Last weeks’ 20 was so hard to ignore. Plus — it just feels WRONG to keep grinding this knee into the ground. Does anyone have any suggestions? I’ve 29 days until the marathon and I would crushed if something happened and I couldn’t run it!
On another note…I’m so the person without the gear. I’ve acquired some — like a nice water belt and a couple of generic running shorts and dry-fit shirts but when it comes down to spending, I always end up backing out. But — it’s almost my birthday so in honor of that, I am writing my wish list! Maybe Santa reads my blog and will stock up for Christmas too — I’m quite certain he does in fact. So here ya go:
*I’m not saying I want multiple gift certificates to Lululemon but I’m also not saying I don’t want multiple gift certificates to Lululemon… 🙂- Arm warmers
- Garmin!
- Nike Cushion Running Socks
- Vibram Five Fingers Shoes
- Running headband that doesn’t slip
- Two more Lululemon sports bras
- Cambel bak running pak
- Sports sunglasses
- Lightweight Nike running gloves
- Entire UnderArmour running outfit including winter running pants, long sleeved running shirt, zip up running jacket and running hat.
- Lululemon running top & capri pants
- Small, portable, fashionable, anti-smell gym bag
- Cute athletic ear warmers
- A foam roller
- Various weights of kettle bells
- Turbo Fire DVDs
- Large stability ball
- Casual Puma tennis shoes
What’s on your fitness wish list? And what am I missing from this list?!
While I haven't run a marathon (yet), I used to do some pretty heavy distance running, averaging 50-60 miles per week. I'm not sure what your goals are for this race, but you might want to scale back even though the competitive side of you says otherwise. At this point you can finish the distance and probably get a respectable time. It seems to me that if you don't have time for enough "RICE" then running on it just ups the chances of putting you out of commission for a lot longer.One day I still want to run the Boston Marathon, although at this point I'm jealous of anyone who runs just one.
I've had knee problems in the past as well. I've found that in addition to icing, you should do some heat therapy as well…like at night before bed. I hope that helps! I also really want some Five Finger shoes but haven't broken down to buy them yet. Hope you get some of the things on your wish list!–Annika
THanks Doug…I know you are probably right. I'm going to see how things go today and then probably lay off for the rest of the week. You should totally run a marathon! My sister did Boston a couple years ago — she's fast!Annika — good point. I have heard heat can be helpful as well…need to find my old heating pad. I will let you know if I get the Five Fingers!!
Be sure and adequately taper! Endorphins will get you through. I'm a Nike girl myself
While I haven't run a marathon (yet), I used to do some pretty heavy distance running, averaging 50-60 miles per week. I'm not sure what your goals are for this race, but you might want to scale back even though the competitive side of you says otherwise. At this point you can finish the distance and probably get a respectable time. It seems to me that if you don't have time for enough "RICE" then running on it just ups the chances of putting you out of commission for a lot longer.One day I still want to run the Boston Marathon, although at this point I'm jealous of anyone who runs just one.
I've had knee problems in the past as well. I've found that in addition to icing, you should do some heat therapy as well…like at night before bed. I hope that helps! I also really want some Five Finger shoes but haven't broken down to buy them yet. Hope you get some of the things on your wish list!–Annika
THanks Doug…I know you are probably right. I'm going to see how things go today and then probably lay off for the rest of the week. You should totally run a marathon! My sister did Boston a couple years ago — she's fast!Annika — good point. I have heard heat can be helpful as well…need to find my old heating pad. I will let you know if I get the Five Fingers!!
Be sure and adequately taper! Endorphins will get you through. I'm a Nike girl myself
Ice baths are a must! You will hate the process, but you will love the results. I do them for any run over 10 miles. Have you tried pool running? People swear by it. Keeps the stress and impact off your injury, but it allows you to keep up with your workouts.
Ice baths are a must! You will hate the process, but you will love the results. I do them for any run over 10 miles. Have you tried pool running? People swear by it. Keeps the stress and impact off your injury, but it allows you to keep up with your workouts.
Nice wishlist! I might print that out and handcut to my husband fir my birthday/Christmas!! Only I'm changing the Nike socks to Balega socks… Gave you seen or tried those before? They are like heaven in a sock!!!
Nice wishlist! I might print that out and handcut to my husband fir my birthday/Christmas!! Only I'm changing the Nike socks to Balega socks… Gave you seen or tried those before? They are like heaven in a sock!!!
You mentioned looking for a headband that doesn't slip…I have that same issue. I finally found one that is awesome. It's Sweaty Bands. They are great. After a while the do kinda strech out, but if you get a few and rotate, they will last a while. They have a website, sweatybands.com, but they also sell in local running stores. You can find locations on their site.Good luck with your knee. I'm suppose to run a half this weekend, but might have a stress fracture in my hip. I'm awaiting the results of the MRI. Fingers crossed!
Who are you anonymous?! Ha…I guess you might want to remain that way! Yeah, I have seen sweaty bands but couldn't remember if they were the ones I had heard as being slip resistant. I'm definitely going to invest. I bought a band that was supposedly non slip at Lululemon and well, FALSE, I can't even wear. Try try again!
You mentioned looking for a headband that doesn't slip…I have that same issue. I finally found one that is awesome. It's Sweaty Bands. They are great. After a while the do kinda strech out, but if you get a few and rotate, they will last a while. They have a website, sweatybands.com, but they also sell in local running stores. You can find locations on their site.Good luck with your knee. I'm suppose to run a half this weekend, but might have a stress fracture in my hip. I'm awaiting the results of the MRI. Fingers crossed!
Who are you anonymous?! Ha…I guess you might want to remain that way! Yeah, I have seen sweaty bands but couldn't remember if they were the ones I had heard as being slip resistant. I'm definitely going to invest. I bought a band that was supposedly non slip at Lululemon and well, FALSE, I can't even wear. Try try again!