Good Morning! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I know I did. I got a lot of things from my list. I am pretty excited to try them out. I got lots of new running socks and a new sports bra.
My workout yesterday went like this: 4 minutes on the bike=.5 mi, then 3.5 mi running at 5.7 and then .25 mi of cool down at 3.5. I was feeling pretty good and worked up a good sweat. I am so excited to get back on my training schedule and to prepare for the Mini!!
I wanted to write here that I typically run in Saucony Ride (they are the white/black/orange in pic). I am a neutral and prefer a lot of cushion after my leg surgery. I have also love the Saucony Triumph and have had the 5 and 6 (both pictured). They have less cushion, but feel like pillows. I have also liked the stability of the Mizuno Creation. I hear this is a love it or hate it shoe. I have liked it because I am a bit of a heel striker...thus allowing the shock to be absorbed through the wave plate that runs the full length of the shoe. I have had one other pair of mizunos and was impressed. I ran in a pair of Asics cumulus and they were cushiony, but had a hard time after 3 miles outside. Still not sure why. I have attempted to run in Brooks Adrenaline, I think, but they rubbed the top part of my foot and just didn't fit right. So, if there are any questions about shoes, I am your gal. I worked briefly in a high end shoe store and have had happy feet, legs and back ever since! :)
Today is my day off...I look forward to hitting the road tomorrow if it isn't too dark or cold. Winter in Indiana is a little crazy to forecast. Happy Running!!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
health
For some background, I think it's a good idea to mention some of the health concerns that I have gone through to bring me to this point. Hopefully, it will give an understanding to why running is/has been a challenge for me. I never knew I was sick, until I got well.
Age 12-Diagnosed with borderlined Lupus, saw a nephrologist for years and had routine bloodwork done, found that I have an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly)
Through high school-had shin splints, taped for games and practices, and iced through the on and off season, had electrolosis where they would shock my shins and create barriers of some sort. Had horrible acid reflux and often couldn't eat more than gatorade and crackers.
College soccer-taped arches and shins and had ultrasounds on my shins done, iced with dixie cups, spent an hour before and an hour after practice in the training room.
Dec 2004-had surgery on both legs for medial tibial stress syndrome and compartment syndrome (all 4 compartments, both legs). Recovery time was AT LEAST 2 years...but I am finally comfortable doing any type of exercise
Aug 2005-had a Lap Nissen Fundoplacation done for my reflux. Best decision I've ever had. I told myself that the surgery would pay for itself if I weren't on acid medicine full time in 5 years. We are approaching the 5 year mark and I am happy to say that the medicine I take is for the erosion that was caused by the reflux, not because I have reflux!
Feb 2008-Exploratory surgery of reproductive area. Found some answers...started to do some questioning in other areas.
Aug 2008- Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Thought this was the greatest answer any doctor has ever given me. It FIT! So I started to read and find ways to maintain a normal life. I kept stumbling upon DIET. So, I thought I needed to eliminate MSG from my diet. Turns out, I just needed to eliminate gluten.
Nov 2008-GLUTEN FREE!!! I am self diagnosed with Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity. That means, the vili in my small intestines have not been damaged by gluten consumption. Turns out, NCGS mimics auto-immune disorders...see Lupus and Fibro above. So, yes, I believe I have had this my whole life, but because it can't actually be tested via labs or biopsies, doctors don't diagnose it. The only way to know if you have a sensitivity, is to eliminate ALL of the gluten in your diet. It is also hereditary. My mom has been on this diet a few months and is finding benefit in the elimination as well.
Currently, I have played a few games of indoor soccer and feel better than I felt in high school. I competed on a volleyball team with other college athletes and we won the championship. I completed my first 5k with a time of 33 minutes. If anything, this is my way of saying to you that YOU know your body better than ANYone. Don't let a doctor tell you there is nothing wrong. If you believe there is something wrong, please start investigating. Don't be afraid to try a few things...with plenty of research of course. Also, I will say that I went to my family doctor a few months ago to make sure it would be "ok" for me to begin training for the Mini and he said yes. He later told my mom in one of her visits that I looked better than he had seen me look in the whole 10 years since I'd been going to him. I didn't go to him very often over the course of the 10 years because I saw a specialist for most of my issues. So, anyway, I thought I should give a little bit of background for why this journey has been amazing and why I never thought it would be possible.
Possible workout tonight: 3-4 miles depends on inside or outside...I get bored on the treadmill really fast...but it might be warm enough to run outside...34 degrees or so.
Happy Running! :)
Age 12-Diagnosed with borderlined Lupus, saw a nephrologist for years and had routine bloodwork done, found that I have an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly)
Through high school-had shin splints, taped for games and practices, and iced through the on and off season, had electrolosis where they would shock my shins and create barriers of some sort. Had horrible acid reflux and often couldn't eat more than gatorade and crackers.
College soccer-taped arches and shins and had ultrasounds on my shins done, iced with dixie cups, spent an hour before and an hour after practice in the training room.
Dec 2004-had surgery on both legs for medial tibial stress syndrome and compartment syndrome (all 4 compartments, both legs). Recovery time was AT LEAST 2 years...but I am finally comfortable doing any type of exercise
Aug 2005-had a Lap Nissen Fundoplacation done for my reflux. Best decision I've ever had. I told myself that the surgery would pay for itself if I weren't on acid medicine full time in 5 years. We are approaching the 5 year mark and I am happy to say that the medicine I take is for the erosion that was caused by the reflux, not because I have reflux!
Feb 2008-Exploratory surgery of reproductive area. Found some answers...started to do some questioning in other areas.
Aug 2008- Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Thought this was the greatest answer any doctor has ever given me. It FIT! So I started to read and find ways to maintain a normal life. I kept stumbling upon DIET. So, I thought I needed to eliminate MSG from my diet. Turns out, I just needed to eliminate gluten.
Nov 2008-GLUTEN FREE!!! I am self diagnosed with Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity. That means, the vili in my small intestines have not been damaged by gluten consumption. Turns out, NCGS mimics auto-immune disorders...see Lupus and Fibro above. So, yes, I believe I have had this my whole life, but because it can't actually be tested via labs or biopsies, doctors don't diagnose it. The only way to know if you have a sensitivity, is to eliminate ALL of the gluten in your diet. It is also hereditary. My mom has been on this diet a few months and is finding benefit in the elimination as well.
Currently, I have played a few games of indoor soccer and feel better than I felt in high school. I competed on a volleyball team with other college athletes and we won the championship. I completed my first 5k with a time of 33 minutes. If anything, this is my way of saying to you that YOU know your body better than ANYone. Don't let a doctor tell you there is nothing wrong. If you believe there is something wrong, please start investigating. Don't be afraid to try a few things...with plenty of research of course. Also, I will say that I went to my family doctor a few months ago to make sure it would be "ok" for me to begin training for the Mini and he said yes. He later told my mom in one of her visits that I looked better than he had seen me look in the whole 10 years since I'd been going to him. I didn't go to him very often over the course of the 10 years because I saw a specialist for most of my issues. So, anyway, I thought I should give a little bit of background for why this journey has been amazing and why I never thought it would be possible.
Possible workout tonight: 3-4 miles depends on inside or outside...I get bored on the treadmill really fast...but it might be warm enough to run outside...34 degrees or so.
Happy Running! :)
Monday, December 21, 2009
Day ONE of blog
So, the past week has been a little busy, but this has been on my list of To-Do's. I had planned to start this blog on Dec. 12, 2009-the day of my first 5k. Eh, I'm only a week behind. I blame that on the sinus infection that had me down for the count this past week.
So, I have been working up to this point for 4 months or more. I registered for the Mini-marathon and decided to give myself PLENTY of time to train. Afterall, I am not a normal case. This is the first time I have really pushed my legs since surgery in Dec. 2004. I feel pretty good, all things considering. At 25, this is the best I have ever felt. No joke. I pretty much told myself that THIS is the time.
This blog is hopefully going to help capture my journey as I go from "retired" soccer player to half-marathon-er. :) For those of you that don't believe you can do it, I challenge you to look inside and dig deep, and try it. You'll never know what you can do unless you try. I have been surprising myself time and time again throughout this journey.
I want to write that I ran my first ever 5 mile (consecutive) run in 32 degree weather. I completed my first 5k last week in 28-30 degree weather with a time of 32.52. I have ran a few 9.13 minute miles over the course of the last month or so. I am just super excited at the things I am accomplishing and can't wait to see where this journey takes me!
Join me in my journey by stopping by and leaving some encouragement. I will do my best to update often. Happy Holidays!
So, I have been working up to this point for 4 months or more. I registered for the Mini-marathon and decided to give myself PLENTY of time to train. Afterall, I am not a normal case. This is the first time I have really pushed my legs since surgery in Dec. 2004. I feel pretty good, all things considering. At 25, this is the best I have ever felt. No joke. I pretty much told myself that THIS is the time.
This blog is hopefully going to help capture my journey as I go from "retired" soccer player to half-marathon-er. :) For those of you that don't believe you can do it, I challenge you to look inside and dig deep, and try it. You'll never know what you can do unless you try. I have been surprising myself time and time again throughout this journey.
I want to write that I ran my first ever 5 mile (consecutive) run in 32 degree weather. I completed my first 5k last week in 28-30 degree weather with a time of 32.52. I have ran a few 9.13 minute miles over the course of the last month or so. I am just super excited at the things I am accomplishing and can't wait to see where this journey takes me!
Join me in my journey by stopping by and leaving some encouragement. I will do my best to update often. Happy Holidays!
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