Sunday, July 29, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Back in the saddle
Tonight I ran for 45 minutes and went 3.16 miles. Felt pretty good but I would like to have seen my HR a little lower (average 147 but I was shooting for 140).
I also had a massage today which was a nice treat.
I also had a massage today which was a nice treat.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Dehydration
Friday started out with a killer sore throat & I debated skipping my run. After several hours I had talked myself into going so I headed out in the midday sun. I don’t take water on my runs & this one was no different.
My target heart rate was 145 but I started out at 160 & couldn’t bring it any lower unless I slowed to a walk. I began feeling very nauseated, and 30 minutes into my run I decided to stop and walk home. (It should have been a 50 minute run.) It took my another 20 minutes to walk home and by then I was feeling really poorly. I drank a glass of water & went to bed.
Within a few hours I was really sick. My throat was burning, my head was pounding, and every muscle in my body hurt. I spent the rest of the day in bed but my body was wracked with pain & I couldn’t sleep. It felt similar to a bad case of mastitis. I tried taking ibuprofen and my migraine medication but it didn’t even touch the pain.
I alternated rubbing arnica & Ben-Gay into my muscles, I took arnica by mouth, and I nibbled on the corner of a protein bar. The day and night dragged on forever.
Saturday morning came and I was no better. I was feverish & in so much pain that I cried off and on for a lot of the day. Phil suggested that maybe I was dehdrated, so I ate a Gu, and drank 2 bottles of Propel, and ate a few bites of pasta salad. I took several hot baths & would feel a bit better during that time but it didn’t last. By now I was hearing noises in my head every time I moved, & by late afternoon I was dizzy and my vision kept going dark. I thought I was going to pass out. At this point I Googled dehydration & heat stroke & what I read scared me. I had all of the symptoms of mild dehdration, most of the symptoms of moderate dehydration, and a couple of the symptoms of severe dehydration.
Phil brought me some Pedialyte & I drank it through the evening and night. I slept in the recliner because it was more comfortable than my bed. By morning (now) I was feeling much better. Although I’m still very weak & in a fair amount of pain, it’s not the excruciating pain I’ve dealt with for the past 2 days. My appetite is starting to come back & I’m still working on the Pedialyte in the hopes that I will be back to normal tomorrow.
I don’t know why it hit me after only 30 minutes in the sun. I know that I don’t normally spend a lot of time in the sun, and I had slacked off on forcing myself to drink 64+ oz of water daily. I had no idea dehydration was this painful & I never want to feel this way again.
My target heart rate was 145 but I started out at 160 & couldn’t bring it any lower unless I slowed to a walk. I began feeling very nauseated, and 30 minutes into my run I decided to stop and walk home. (It should have been a 50 minute run.) It took my another 20 minutes to walk home and by then I was feeling really poorly. I drank a glass of water & went to bed.
Within a few hours I was really sick. My throat was burning, my head was pounding, and every muscle in my body hurt. I spent the rest of the day in bed but my body was wracked with pain & I couldn’t sleep. It felt similar to a bad case of mastitis. I tried taking ibuprofen and my migraine medication but it didn’t even touch the pain.
I alternated rubbing arnica & Ben-Gay into my muscles, I took arnica by mouth, and I nibbled on the corner of a protein bar. The day and night dragged on forever.
Saturday morning came and I was no better. I was feverish & in so much pain that I cried off and on for a lot of the day. Phil suggested that maybe I was dehdrated, so I ate a Gu, and drank 2 bottles of Propel, and ate a few bites of pasta salad. I took several hot baths & would feel a bit better during that time but it didn’t last. By now I was hearing noises in my head every time I moved, & by late afternoon I was dizzy and my vision kept going dark. I thought I was going to pass out. At this point I Googled dehydration & heat stroke & what I read scared me. I had all of the symptoms of mild dehdration, most of the symptoms of moderate dehydration, and a couple of the symptoms of severe dehydration.
Phil brought me some Pedialyte & I drank it through the evening and night. I slept in the recliner because it was more comfortable than my bed. By morning (now) I was feeling much better. Although I’m still very weak & in a fair amount of pain, it’s not the excruciating pain I’ve dealt with for the past 2 days. My appetite is starting to come back & I’m still working on the Pedialyte in the hopes that I will be back to normal tomorrow.
I don’t know why it hit me after only 30 minutes in the sun. I know that I don’t normally spend a lot of time in the sun, and I had slacked off on forcing myself to drink 64+ oz of water daily. I had no idea dehydration was this painful & I never want to feel this way again.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Freedom Run race report (short version)
Click here to read the long version.
I got up at 5 am, after going to bed at 12:30. I was tired and my legs were tight and sore from pushing too hard in previous workouts this week.
We got to the park, registered, and were in place at 7:15 a.m. when the gun went off. There were a lot of people and it was easy to run faster than normal in all the excitement. I'd been worried about my legs but they didn't bother me for long. The first mile was pretty easy. I wondered if I was running too fast but it was nice and cool & I was being passed by lots of people so I didn't think I was going too fast.
The second mile we'd moved into the sun so I was getting warm. People were cheering along the parade route & it seemed that I was working harder than the runners around me (ie, they looked like they were having fun and I felt like I was getting a workout). I heard someone nearby say we were at the halfway point and had been running for 16 minutes.
By mile 3 I was tired & relieved to be 2/3 done. Someone on the sidelines yelled, "You're almost there! Just up the hill and you're done!" I hadn't realized we were heading up a hill & was disheartened. The hill was tough but I managed to keep running. I'd thought about stopping quite a few times during the race but wouldn't allow myself. I was frustrated that I even wanted to stop since the distance was familiar to me and shouldn't have been a real challenge.
Into the home stretch and I was thinking how foolish I'd been to be excited about the race. It was hard work & I was ready to be done. I'd wanted to finish in 36 minutes and could see that I had a minute and a half to get there. I didn't think I could speed up at all, so I just prayed the distance was short enough to get me there. When I saw the clock get to 35:30 I knew I'd make it & found a burst of energy to speed me up & push me through the finish line.
Afterwards I was tired, sweaty, and glad to be done. I could have sat down right there and not moved for 10 minutes. Instead I claimed my T-shirt and medal, and some fruit & water, and then went to cheer for my brother in law and sister who were running the 10k.
A few hours later I'd forgotten my resolution to not run any more races for awhile, and Phil and I were discussing when we would run next.
I got up at 5 am, after going to bed at 12:30. I was tired and my legs were tight and sore from pushing too hard in previous workouts this week.
We got to the park, registered, and were in place at 7:15 a.m. when the gun went off. There were a lot of people and it was easy to run faster than normal in all the excitement. I'd been worried about my legs but they didn't bother me for long. The first mile was pretty easy. I wondered if I was running too fast but it was nice and cool & I was being passed by lots of people so I didn't think I was going too fast.
The second mile we'd moved into the sun so I was getting warm. People were cheering along the parade route & it seemed that I was working harder than the runners around me (ie, they looked like they were having fun and I felt like I was getting a workout). I heard someone nearby say we were at the halfway point and had been running for 16 minutes.
By mile 3 I was tired & relieved to be 2/3 done. Someone on the sidelines yelled, "You're almost there! Just up the hill and you're done!" I hadn't realized we were heading up a hill & was disheartened. The hill was tough but I managed to keep running. I'd thought about stopping quite a few times during the race but wouldn't allow myself. I was frustrated that I even wanted to stop since the distance was familiar to me and shouldn't have been a real challenge.
Into the home stretch and I was thinking how foolish I'd been to be excited about the race. It was hard work & I was ready to be done. I'd wanted to finish in 36 minutes and could see that I had a minute and a half to get there. I didn't think I could speed up at all, so I just prayed the distance was short enough to get me there. When I saw the clock get to 35:30 I knew I'd make it & found a burst of energy to speed me up & push me through the finish line.
Afterwards I was tired, sweaty, and glad to be done. I could have sat down right there and not moved for 10 minutes. Instead I claimed my T-shirt and medal, and some fruit & water, and then went to cheer for my brother in law and sister who were running the 10k.
A few hours later I'd forgotten my resolution to not run any more races for awhile, and Phil and I were discussing when we would run next.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Taking the scenic route
I live in a beautiful area. Since I started running I've gained an increased appreciation for the gorgeous views that are right outside my door. Last time I ran along the route that I consider "most scenic" I snapped a few photos with my camera phone.
This is the view starting out, and heading south. I'm about five minutes from my front door.
This is the view to the east.
A little further down.
This is about the halfway point for a 30 minute run. When I can smell the manure I know it's time to turn around.
Heading home, looking east.
And looking west.
I have to admit that it's a pretty amazing place, goats and all.
This is the view starting out, and heading south. I'm about five minutes from my front door.
This is the view to the east.
A little further down.
This is about the halfway point for a 30 minute run. When I can smell the manure I know it's time to turn around.
Heading home, looking east.
And looking west.
I have to admit that it's a pretty amazing place, goats and all.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Tired legs
I ran tonight for 30 minutes, at 145 HR, and went 2.1 miles.
My legs felt tired, which was unexpected. I did fine and I'm glad I ran but I expect to be a little sore in the morning. Going to use some arnica tonight & hopefully wake up feeling great.
My legs felt tired, which was unexpected. I did fine and I'm glad I ran but I expect to be a little sore in the morning. Going to use some arnica tonight & hopefully wake up feeling great.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Monday run
I ran for 45 minutes, and tried to keep my HR at 135 although it wanted to go higher. I went 3.07 miles.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Tonight I ran for 30 minutes, went 2 miles. I took my pulse at the end and my heart rate was 150. I was shooting for 140 without the HR monitor.
I had intended to run for 45 minutes but our power was out all night & I was concerned about the kids being able to entertain the babies in the dark. They were arguing when we got home so it was probably a good thing we cut it short.
I had intended to run for 45 minutes but our power was out all night & I was concerned about the kids being able to entertain the babies in the dark. They were arguing when we got home so it was probably a good thing we cut it short.
Friday, June 22, 2007
I read in Chi Running that you can evaluate your run based on how you feel afterwards. If that's true, this was my poorest run yet.
I usually run in the evenings but I needed to go this morning, which meant that my legs were tired before I even left the house. I ran for 30 minutes, trying to keep my heart rate at 140. As it turned out it hovered between 145 and 150 the whole time. I ran 2.07 miles.
After last night's run I was nauseated the rest of the evening. I still felt poorly this morning so I didn't eat anything before my run. I was quite sick by the time I finished my run this morning, and that's when I remembered I didn't eat dinner last night either.
And to top it all off when I took off my shoes, I had Left socks on both feet. ;)
The good news is it can only get better tomorrow when I run.
I usually run in the evenings but I needed to go this morning, which meant that my legs were tired before I even left the house. I ran for 30 minutes, trying to keep my heart rate at 140. As it turned out it hovered between 145 and 150 the whole time. I ran 2.07 miles.
After last night's run I was nauseated the rest of the evening. I still felt poorly this morning so I didn't eat anything before my run. I was quite sick by the time I finished my run this morning, and that's when I remembered I didn't eat dinner last night either.
And to top it all off when I took off my shoes, I had Left socks on both feet. ;)
The good news is it can only get better tomorrow when I run.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
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