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April 14, 2005
Wahoo!!
Okay, I stole that title from another eliterunning blogger who says that but I can't remember who. Feel free to claim your due credit! I simply had to use it b/c I was literally thinking that in my head as I ran this morning. I ran just under a mile to my gym, lifted, stood on those half moon balls that are good for balance, and ran back. Nanda encouraged me to try running, with sneakers and everything, even OUTSIDE (not just around my kitchen) and Becky was right on with suggesting foam rollering to me in school the other day. The trainer at my gym, a runner, confirmed that this morning by independently suggesting rollering. So thanks to the eliterunning team, I was on my way. The calf felt fine. Not 100%, but much better, and I think it was good to get some movement in it. I am mostly relieved b/c I know for sure I will be okay to run on Sunday now. The plan from here on out is to cross-train for real tomorrow (I even have access to a pool) and to run again on Saturday for three miles in a row. Then, I will call myself healed and resume normal training. I am being conservative b/c I honestly feel if I had taken a week off from running when my knee first started hurting in May of last year, instead of running through it, I would not have had pain all the way until November. So now I want to just HEAL.
I am off to pack. I am headed to NJ to baby-sit the little brother while the parents are away. I am flying, so I am going to make sure I keep my orthotics WITH ME after Becky's luggage mishap. I don't want to be separated!! We have a family membership to a gym, that has a pool, so that is timely for my cross-training needs. I will probably do lots of homework since my brother will probably be playing video games most of the time. (Henceforth, the run I decided we should do on Sunday). More to follow on that...
PS. Most importantly, I got another subway station today! I was trying to hold off as long as possible on claiming the one at my gym simply b/c I thought it would be easy to get. Unfortunately, I lasted a WHOLE WEEK w/out using that one up...
Posted by Audrey at April 14, 2005 09:39 AM
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I'm so glad you're feeling better, that's great! Have a great time in NJ and a fun race!
Posted by: Nanda at April 14, 2005 11:36 AM
Glad you're feeling better! I am done with my Ed school project so I'm so much less stressed now. Have a great weekend and maybe we can run Monday! I'll be in touch.
Posted by: becky at April 14, 2005 07:40 PM
Sweet, you are quoting me! Although I usually say 'woo hoo' so you can probably claim 'wahoo' for yourself.
Welcome to the blogging community! I am excited to hear how your training goes, etc. Good luck with your calf, I hope you are back on the roads soon. Definitely keep up with the foam roller, it is a miracle. I am happy to have another non-speed demon on our site as well :)
Posted by: Barb at April 18, 2005 05:48 PM