Running in the Rockies

November 19, 2008

Vibram FIVEFINGERS M102 CLASSIC

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Location:

CO,

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Began running Aug 07

3 mile - 28:50 (Dec 07)

10K - 1:00:41 (July 08)

Half Marathon - 2:18:56 (Sep 08)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep running. Look for races to keep me focused on improvement and consistency.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Runner for Life

Personal:

I grew up in NM and met my husband at BYU. We've lived in NV, MI, AZ, and CO since graduation and we have 3 beautiful daughters 7, 2, and 1

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	13.75	Year:	678.33
Asics (green) Lifetime Miles:						382.76

Sat, Sep 06, 2008

Slow miles Fast miles Total Distance

4.00 0.00 4.00

Sadly, I took way too much time off of running this week. I was sore in my hip flexors for a couple of days after my race; but I really should've run on Thursday and Friday. When I went today, my left hip got pretty tight at mile 3, so I stopped and stretched it and kept running. Silly hips. Does anyone else have constant problems with their pelvis, low back, tailbone, and hips being "out"? My chiropractor is always having to adjust those. What an odd area to be out so often. It sure is irritating.

ave pace: 10:47 (obviously that's for my records - certainly not brag-worthy. Hahaha)

Comments

From Carolyn on Sep 06, 2008 at 23:07:58

I've had a recurring problem with my left hip for the last two months. It felt fine when I ran this morning and then this evening it started hurting to the point that I was limping. So I took 4 ibuprofen tablets and then went grocery shopping. Between the ibuprofen and the walking around, it got feeling better. Movement seems to help.

I haven't ever been to a chiropractor.

From Lybi on Sep 08, 2008 at 00:29:35

The first 2 weeks after a big exertion like this are the most dangerous for injuring yourself, I think. Take it easy! Do a reverse taper and leave out the intensity.

PS I used to have to constantly go to the chiropractor and had lots of hip and knee pain before I started running barefoot. But I'm running less miles now, so you can't really compare it, I guess.

From kristina on Sep 08, 2008 at 11:31:48

*cough cough* back exercises *cough cough*

:) So from what I understand, most alignment problems come from weak back muscles. It doesn't matter how many times you put your hips and back into place, if the muscles aren't strong enough to hold it in place, it will pop right back out again. So strengthening the lower back, and probably the thighs might really help a lot.

Anyway, great job on your running. You are so tough :)

From Christi on Sep 09, 2008 at 23:32:30

Hey- give yourself a break. Quite alright to take some time off after the race! How's it going this week? Hopefully the hip is behaving!

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