osteo-arthritis
Looking over my earlier posts, I realized I was running a 9:50 pace. I am now around 10:20. The slowdown is probably due to a weight gain of 5 lbs since the Tunnel Marathon and fear of injury.
I had a good dose of plantar fasciitis after the last marathon. It hurt to walk but I could run through the pain although I'm sure that wasn't good for me. What I thought was bursitis was probably just plantar fasciitis.
In order to help me train, I paid $200 to join a training program to prepare for the December marathon in Sacramento. My thought was that the professional coaches in the program could advise me on how to train through my injuries. Well, these coaches actually know less than I do. Turns out most of them have run fewer marathons than I and since they are all young, they can't comprehend what is needed or good for an older runner. The only good thing about the training is that it keeps me disciplined. I wake up every Wednesday at 4am and drive 24 miles to Land Park in Sacramento where I run 3-4 miles either around the park or to a local high school with the group. We finish before 7am and I drive to a Starbucks closer to my house and work on crossword puzzles until my weight lifting and pilates class. In the beginning, I was just beat for the rest of the day after this morning of torture but I'm used to it now and look forward to it in a masochistic way.
I'm modifying their schedule for the long runs since I have 2 marathons before the CIM the rest of the gang is training for. I am running very slow (10:10-10:20) but my plantar fasciitis seems to be lessening; it's either that or just that the arthritis is more painful. My left knee is in a lot of pain after a run and I just always wear a brace now. I'm going to run Chicago and if my knee's pain is too unbearable, I will attempt to get a cortisone shot.
I did run 20 miles 2 weeks ago in cool temps and felt pretty good. I averaged 10:16 during the run but didn't count the 12 min of stopping during the run to pee, drink water and 3 gels. I think the key to a good run for me is the temperature. Hopefully, Chicago will be cold.
I had a good dose of plantar fasciitis after the last marathon. It hurt to walk but I could run through the pain although I'm sure that wasn't good for me. What I thought was bursitis was probably just plantar fasciitis.
In order to help me train, I paid $200 to join a training program to prepare for the December marathon in Sacramento. My thought was that the professional coaches in the program could advise me on how to train through my injuries. Well, these coaches actually know less than I do. Turns out most of them have run fewer marathons than I and since they are all young, they can't comprehend what is needed or good for an older runner. The only good thing about the training is that it keeps me disciplined. I wake up every Wednesday at 4am and drive 24 miles to Land Park in Sacramento where I run 3-4 miles either around the park or to a local high school with the group. We finish before 7am and I drive to a Starbucks closer to my house and work on crossword puzzles until my weight lifting and pilates class. In the beginning, I was just beat for the rest of the day after this morning of torture but I'm used to it now and look forward to it in a masochistic way.
I'm modifying their schedule for the long runs since I have 2 marathons before the CIM the rest of the gang is training for. I am running very slow (10:10-10:20) but my plantar fasciitis seems to be lessening; it's either that or just that the arthritis is more painful. My left knee is in a lot of pain after a run and I just always wear a brace now. I'm going to run Chicago and if my knee's pain is too unbearable, I will attempt to get a cortisone shot.
I did run 20 miles 2 weeks ago in cool temps and felt pretty good. I averaged 10:16 during the run but didn't count the 12 min of stopping during the run to pee, drink water and 3 gels. I think the key to a good run for me is the temperature. Hopefully, Chicago will be cold.
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