Asphalt Junkies Spring 2013 - Closed (Page 107)

Its kind of something you have to figure out, but generally stabby pain is bad. Tightness and a more dull pain seems to indicate a less severe problem. As for the foam roller, I have one of these https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ_R8p1gkfOqt7iPXNsBDjsVf2dPAQ8BejHEdiFYVt9w95TjKKbhg  and when I toll my IT band it can almost be paralyzingly painful at first. If it feels better after rolling you're doing it right. Another key is to roll BEFORE you have a problem. I roll almost every night now, keeps my IT band issues at bay, and hurts much much less.

that is very interesting!

I was wheezing during my short run this evening.  I never wheeze!  I had pneumonia 2 years ago.  I wheezed then.  It was really weird.  I've been ridiculously tired, too.  I'm going to forego tomorrow's long bike ride and take a semi-rest day.  I might even pull out the inhaler....just in case.

On another note....my foot hasn't been hurting while running AT ALL!!!!  I'm so excited!  I'm feeling like a runner again!  I'm enjoying my easy runs, too.  No pressure to do any speed work.  No pressure to run hills.  I'm having FUN!

I can't see the article. It takes me to a page to order the magazine. This happens every time I try to look up anything from Runners World. Annoying.

Hope that wheezing is just allergies or something and really great news about your foot! You did do some crazy hard hill stuff last year. Glad you've come around to the dark side - easy is good LOL.

Well our first local sprint race is tomorrow but I'm missing it this year. This is the race that was my first ever and always starts off my tri season but I'm actually not too bothered by it because I don't love the course - pool swim, 2 loop bike with part of it along a busy 2 lane highway where we have to ride in the shoulder and look our for rocks then cross the same highway 2 times to get on and off the course. I just never really relax on this bike route. I'm not going this year because I don't want to run too hard and screw up my foot again for the rest of the season.

I have jogged twice this week and so far my foot is hanging in there. But mentally I am having a hard time moving past this latest foot problem, like I don't believe I am really fine. I keep feeling like the pain is going to come back at any minute or expecting it to hurt. I have to remind myself it really does not hurt. The best news is I have not taken any NASIDS all week.

Is it bad that my dog has been away at training for 5 days and I don't miss him?! Ha ha ha, we stopped in to check on his progress yesterday. The trainer said "he is doing o.k". Oh so not the glowing report I was hoping for. She says he is just a young pup and has a lot of energy. Well no kidding! You don't have to tell me that!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Jackie glad to see you get in a good workout, keep it up.

Tracy glad to hear that your foot is doing well and that you are enjoying your runs. I hope that wheezing really is nothing and hope your feeling alright.

Warren enjoy the maiden voyage on the P2 this weekend. Did you name her yet?

Dina sorry to hear that you aren't doing that Tri this weekend but it sounds like you don't miss it much so it doesn't matter. I had to laugh out loud when I read about your dog. That sounds just like my dog LOL.

Well I am finally going to get the bike off the trainer and out for a ride. I am hitting the hills of the north shore of Long Island tomorrow with a group of my tri friends. I can't wait to see if I can keep up with these guys because I know they are all good on the bike and they ride hard and it will beat being on the trainer for 3 hours. It's supposed to be 70 degrees tomorrow so it should be great weather for this ride. I'm gonna hammer away when I get out there.

That is annoying.  It's a short article, so here it is:

You've probably heard that many running injuries stem from "training errors," or increasing mileage or intensity too quickly. Is it possible to fine-tune that admittedly broad diagnosis? Is it possible to categorize running injuries by whether distance or speed is the more likely culprit?

Danish researchers think so. Writing in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, they analyzed 2,002 running-related injuries described in other studies. Their goal, using clinical and biomechanical information on the injuries, was to look for underlying commonalities in the training of the people who had the injuries.

For about half of the injuries, the researchers found no such commonalities. Among these were medial tibial stress syndrome (AKA shin splints), and hamstring, hip adductor, and iliopsoas injuries.

For the remaining half, however, the researchers felt confident in classifying the injury as related to training volume or training intensity.

According to the researchers, the common knee injuries of patellofemoral pain syndrome (AKA runner's knee), iliotibial band syndrome, and patellar tendinopathy are related to training volume, not intensity.

In contrast, the common lower-leg injuries of plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and calf strains are related to training intensity, not volume, the researchers say. As the researchers note, these injuries are more common in competitive runners who do a higher percentage of their mileage at a fast pace than they are in recreational runners. The faster running, such as 400-meter repeats on the track, places greater strain on the tissues of the feet and lower legs than does easy running.

Do these categorizations matter beyond a well-that's-interesting conclusion? Potentially. After all, when many runners ramp up their training, such as when pointing toward a marathon, they increase mileage and intensity simultaneously. This study suggests that if you have knee problems while doing so, you may have upped your mileage too quickly. Conversely, if your knees are fine but your calf, Achilles or plantar fascia start hurting, your body may be okay with your mileage increase, but isn't yet ready to handle the increased intensity.

Dina-I can relate to how hard it is to have a puppy. They do get better. Our dog, Honey, literally chewed everything in sight and, magically, when she hit the age of 2 she just mellowed out (the opposite of kids )and never chewed anything. She was an awesome dog and running companion. We had to put her down this year as she became sick with cancer.

We still wanted a dog, but there was no way I was doing the puppy thing again at that point. So we adopted a 5 year old beagle mix, Nacho. He has been awesome since day one. Totally house broken, never jumps...however not the best running companion. We ran about a block and then he was over it. Locked his legs and made it very clear that he was settling the pace which was a leisurely stroll He is great to cuddle with but doesn't really play with the kids (if you throw a frisbee, he just looks at you).

Sorry rambling now. Good luck with the puppy training. Hope the school helps.

Well seeing ya'll post about dogs, ours is a wire haired dachshund...well he has a herniated disk.  They gave him some pain med and and anti-inflammatory to see if it works.  If not......  The sad thing is he is the best dog for us, he is really a people person dog and loves everyone.

Well today  I rode my bike 1hr and 15 minutes to a 10K run, then rode home.  It was very hilly to and from the race.  Got there just in time to go potty (thank goodness it started 5 minutes late).  Ran it in 51 minutes and ???? seconds.  They did give out sampls of 3Plenish, I drank it on the way home and it was good.  It was so HOT on the way home, I drank the enttire bottle in an hour.   I will definitely buy some.

The other thing, my toe beside my big toe is a little longer than my big toe and i have been having problems with it, so it is hurting now but will make an appt for a podiatrist Monday but it may take weeks to get in.

Dina, I had the same problem w/ Runners world and we are members...lol

Tony, let us know how your ride went, Warren thanks for the article and enjoy your ride too.

Everyone taining and racing, have fun.

Dirk, have you made up your mind about Boston?

Karl- Great workout! Hope things work out with your dog.

Took the kids to the pool today and while I was there, I looked over at the lap pool and started thinking about going back...I decided to go back one day this coming week and see where I'm at. I might try doing 75 yrds easy & 25 yrds hard and just see how many times I can repeat it as my first workout back. I'll let you know what happens & then would love ideas for getting my swimming back to the point where I might be able to follow a plan.

Not rambling at all! I'm the one always rambling about the puppy. Our old dog had to be put down in December and I swore I would not get a puppy again. Another nice 3 or 4 year old dog would be perfect. Well I went to 3 different animal shelters, got climbed on, licked on, pooped on then had a text that my chiro was giving away a litter of puppies and here we are. The puppy is part lab and part border collie which = a very smart, energetic dog who can't stop looking for something to eat!

Karl that breaks my heart to hear about your dog. I still go over the last days with my old Maggie and the kids continue to want to hear about her last moments with us, talk about what a good girl she was etc. Hopefully the meds will help.

Nice training today! Sounds like a great workout. I really don't think I remember what it feels like to be too hot. It sounds pretty good to me. We had more rain and 50's today but at least the winds were calm.

Jackie, get in the pool...and good luck.....

Will 3Plenish I think is like Infinit, it has carbs, amino acid for recovery and a little sugar.  It tasted good to me and I had energy to ride home...lol

Planning on running to the gym today after church BUT right now my toe is stinging like it may be broken...I'm icing it right now as I type.

http://www.completenutrition.com/sports-nutrition/supplements/3plenish/3plenish/

Hopefully that linked.

Interesting indeed.  It makes me wonder a little about my PF and how exactly I came by it.  I may go as far as looking back at al  of my logs to find any consistencies that would concur with the article.  It was a very brief article but seemed to provide a couple of really good snip-its of information.

What has worked for me with relative success is getting serious about finding the specific movements that effect the particularly tender body part.  Doing specific movements that can provide more insight to exactly pinpoint they area in question and what kind of movements seem to have the most impact on pain.  But, truth be told, most injuries result from overuse, rather than sudden trauma and without a single, obvious trigger, it can prove difficult to accurately and correctly pinpoint the pain's source.

More specifically, it the difference between injury and stretching is determined by the persistence of the injury.  If I have been noticing something for a few work outs then more stretching will begin to focus on that particular area.  If that does not provide immediate, temporary relief then I begin to consider other avenues.  If the stretching provides immediate, temporary relief I will continue to stretch but pay very close and specific attention to the affected part.  If the pain remains persistent even after the stretching focus, I will begin to alter my training.

A little more info about your toe is needed before you go to the doc, in my opinion. 

Have you changed shoes to a different model, brand or size?  If the answer is yes to any or all of the above, it could be that the shoes aren't fitted properly.  The toe box could be a little to narrow or the shoes are a little small on your feet.

Have you been running route that have a little more down hill sections?  Have you slightly changed the way you plant your feet?  If you have been running down hill more, your feet could be sliding forward in your shoes a little more cramming your toes toward the end of your shoe.  Another cause could that you have altered your gait slightly to land under your hips to much causing you to push your foot forward with each stride.  If this is the case you would likely hear the tread on your shoe make a scuffing sound with the shoe tread against the running surface on the affected foot.  It's not something that you are likely to notice while you are running unless you pay close attention.

Here is a picture of my current foot condition.  I developed the middle black toe running downhill at Boston.  The second toe has been a fixture sine November of 2011 during my BQ attempts.

Small steps are great!  Make sure you lets us know how you do.  It's could be that you surprise yourself and are able to do more than you thought.  Either way, it will be a successful trip because you are taking those first steps.

..........And to answer the question I am sure many of you are waiting to hear............

I am not going to attempt to run Boston next year.  And honestly until actually seeing it written here, now, I was alright with it.

The decision came during a conversation with Lis yesterday morning.  She has a unique way of being able to communicate with me and keep me from getting of track, emotionally and physically.  She was able to make me see some of the things I had been inwardly discussing and reviewing myself, yet I hadn't made mention to her any of these points.  (She amazes me with how well she knows me sometimes.)

Very briefly, here are some of the points we discussed yesterday:

• My current running fitness, because of injury, isn't what it was or possibly needs to be when I BQ'd in 2011.
• The weather could be a major factor in being unable to qualify.  We are approaching summer with each week and the weather is very unpredictable.
• The uncertainty to her making the trip because of the bombings this year.  Frankly it would be a far different trip and race without her there to celebrate it with me.
• Financial impacts are many. 
  1. Next year Kyrie (our youngest daughter) graduates HS and the expenses of all the parties and festivities.
  2. I am still planning a full IM next year.  (Big race fees, equipment expenses, etc.)

Above all of these point are the effects and emotional responses of my family.  After the Boston events my family had a differing response than I.  I was in a "go to war" emotional state, while Lis and the girls were in a shocked state that I can still see remnants of.  I am not sure that they would be able to make the trip in a sound state of mind.  I feel they would be constantly checking around the corners, so to speak, and never be comfortable.   I don't think I could really enjoy the race or actually even think of things other than how they would feel for 4+ hours.  I am unwilling to put them "out there" for my emotional response to figuratively get back at cowards.

So, I am choosing to wave my hand of defiance at every race I compete in this season to violate the evil acts of cowards.  I will run Boston again!  At this point I have no specific time frame but I won't allow my race to have been tarnished by fools and cowards.  I can redeem that which was, by attempt only, taken from me and again run the streets of Boston.