Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed (Page 105)

I know you've been dealing with leg issues for some time now, so hopefully this new path with get you back to healthy and having FUN again.

Welp, we signed up for a few races. 

Have a 10k next weekend (something like the 3rd biggest in the country), the Cap10k.  Ran it last year and was a blast, though this year we'll be jogging it (despite that likely netting a "race pace" HR!). 

Then have the "Life is good in the 'wood" Rollingwood 5k on the 22nd.  Volunteered at this one last year and will run with the family this year (in our new neighborhood, or at least what will be if we ever move!). 

Then lastly have the Autism Speaks 8K later in May (my company sponsors this, as we have a diagnostic product in the space and some passionate employees - a great experience last year!). 

Might also do the local Oly that weekend as a fun race (cuz I sure won't be race ready by then).  We'll see how it feels to run events without being anywhere near a high level of fitness.  I'm guessing it'll be a blast (the post-race festivities don't ask)!

Just thought I'd post a DO EEEET update.  Hit home when Kim signed us up for the 10k yesterday... 

Matt

You do realize that doing this sort of think will get you kicked off the DL, don't you?

I've seen the word "volunteer" a couple of times in here today. So, I just want to encourage others to do volunteer if the opportunity arises. This weekend was a great reminder as to one reason why I do these events. It was truly inspiring, to the point of allergic reaction, to work sweep at the end of the event. To have the last 2 people come up to me an hour later to say thanks for being there to help them when they needed it was humbling and touching. The front may have some cool, fast, inspiring people, but I have found some moving stories at the back of the pack as well. And, you never know who you are helping with an encouraging word, or how much you are helping them.

No where is it written that one must be healthy to race. 

OK, probably a good idea to be full up, but still...  We've already committed to this being just a training run with a great party at the end.

Actually, the run yesterday felt really good.  7 miles outside and the foot and rib cooperated the whole time (foot still hurts when barefoot in the morning, but in Hokas seems not to mind an easy run).  So, I'm back, but slowly, on the road (I'm just going to live with the hamstring and stick with some fairly obsessive PT for the Achilles - which still feels OK, knock wood).  Color me off the DL for 2 out of three!

I'm most anxious about getting back in the pool.  Oh, and also concerned that my rib will hurt when I do. 

M

Ditto here.  You get what you give in life (if you're lucky).

M

Oh no!  I am so sorry to hear this!  

Oh no!  I am so sorry to hear this!  

Oh no, I'm so sorry!  Hopefully, the bloodwork will offer a workable solution.

I'm glad you're out of your funk and mostly recovered.  Now find that race!

The bloodwork will definitely give you some more information on all her body systems.  I am wondering if what you/your SO saw was syncope (fainting) rather than a seizure.  Can be common with dilated cardiomyopathy.  Not saying it couldn't be a seizure.  Darn pets, I wish they could tell us what is going on for them!  Sending puppy prayers and big hugs.

So sorry Laura, we are thinking of you!

Staci, I think 20 weeks is plenty of time to build up to a marathon.  Given that 6 miles is your long run these days, I'd look at Higdon's novice 1 plan.  I think he starts out with the long run about that distance.