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That sounds how I ended up with my 2 stress fractures in my foot. I was running and it was a little uncomfortable, didnt hurt when I walked and the longer I waited it just got worse and worse. Maybe your shoes are too tight but I would still be very cautious. Your feet swell when you run but I don't know too much about it.

justy had an epic swim for me. longest to date
1000m
4 X 500m
3000m total

And i officially signed up to volunteer for Ironman Canada 2010. Setting up for 2011. WHOOOOOTTTT.

Trust me. There are a many of us in this group like that. It doesn't get any easier. Easrly morning/lunch-hour/ late-night workouts become the norm

Nice job, Trevor! 

And exciting news about volunteering!  Do you get to choose your assignment???

you get to put in your preference. Bodymarking, wetsuit strippers are full already. So I'm going for finish line catcher. 7:30pm-midnight. I think that would be the coolest and most inspiring time to do it.

At least you put them around your neck for the race and not still on your eyes.

We're here!!!  Survived camping!!!  Heading out to meet Flyboy from BT to drive the bike course!!!  woohoo!

Hows the weather???

You will be amazed at the what you see out there when people come across the line.  Some people will be too cool for you and not need you... Others with want you to take a picture with them, and others will think you are a doctor!  It is a crazy fun experience, and time flies!!

Who cares if you miss a work out?  Remember the reason's you started doing this in the 1st place.  It wasn't because you wanted to win the race, it was because you wanted to make a change in your lifestyle!  AND YOU ARE DOING THAT!!! Family ALWAYS comes 1st!  School, work, etc... THEN TRAINING!  This is suppose to be fun, and non stressful.  And I am actually going to disagree with Trevor a little and say that it does get easier.  It goes from being a CHORE to a lifestyle.  You don't do things because you HAVE TO DO THEM, you do things because you WANT to do them. 

Hang in there.

Very cool.  I will likely volunteer for IM TX next year and was wondering what would be the most fun or rewarding volunteer areas to sign up for.

 x2. It does not mean you enjoy every work out, but any negative is far outweighed by the positives.

I really want to start running in the mornings but man 6 AM is just super early for me.

LOL - you started it! :-)  Okay, the "EXACT" spot is:



See the outer circle? That's the "area" that it *was* painful (keyword= WAS). The inner circle is where it had hurt the most.  It feels like pins and needles when I land on it, and only when I'm running.  I'm not a heel striker - I'm more of a whole foot striker.  Heel doesn't hurt at all. It feels like the ball of the foot has no support at all, like I'm running barefoot on asphalt with no callous.   Since I replaced my shoes, I haven't had that issue except feeling like my foot is tilted to one side (the PM I sent you), so I think a better support for that foot is in store.  The other foot is perfectly fine.   

I'm wondering if my club feet has anything to do with it - I was born with them, so when I was 2, the doctors had to break both of my ankles and align it right.

I can see why you're concerned, after all you had a stress fracture and it's not a joke. A friend had a stress fracture and had issues for about 8 months, and had to quit triathlons all together...and she's just started to get back. 



Edited by CyborgQueen 2010-06-24 5:06 PM

I agree - for me it's a total lifestyle change. Do you see me doing blazing fast speeds? No. It came with time and determination.   If you are doing this because you want to increase your fitness, that's exactly what you're doing. So, who cares if you're missing workouts. You're better than those who are stuck on the couch all day! :-)   If you feel like you're having a set back...just take a recovery week, and take it easy. Focus on your family, focus on doing errands that you need to do (such as playing with your dog, getting the proper cycling shoes, etc), then you can come back into training with more spirit. Look at me...I had a not-so-great recovery week, and I needed it...and now this week I did it with a bang. :-)

I have a dog, and she's a runner...but she is a lousy running partner so I don't run with her for my training.  She likes to chase cats, and does get distracted at times. Unless if your dog is well trained, I wouldn't recommend using your dog as a bona fide running partner. Maybe once in a while, sure, but not all the time.   To help me run with her a little - I take her to the dog park, the biggest one in town (seriously...1 acre!?), and I CHASE after her. If I get tired before she does, that wasn't a great workout...if she gets tired before me, that's a successful workout.  Throw the ball - you're stretching your shoulders. Bend over and roll around with your dog - that's squatting exercises...see...it's awesome to think about the little things. :-)


As for your morning runs...dude...need I say it?  HTFU!!

LOL I know I need to just man up and do it but the thing with 6AM is there is no way I can be in bed by 10pm. usually I do homework from 8 or 9 PM on. I will be honest and I will do my best to do a morning run. TOnight is park night for me and my dog, she is a great running partner if it is just me and her most of the time, well not most of the time but I love her being with me. I will say that she has improved slightly since we started.

Tough love time....  Read the 2 highlighted statements.  Where there's a will there's a way!  Like I said earlier, you are on the right path, but if you want to continue down the right path it means changing your ways.  Look at some peoples logs and see what time they get them done in the day... I know some people that start their day @ 4:30 am on the trainer before work, or getting kids to school.  Others are getting their workouts done starting @ 9:30 at night when everyone is in bed.  It's what you make it.  If getting up early or staying up late isn't your thing, NO HARM..... Just don't stress about squeezing things in..... Again... Hang in there.

A picture is worth a thousand words...that is NOT a pinpoint area like I was talking about.....BIG YEAH!  A pinpoint area is a place where you can put the tip of your finger, press and then scream.  I don't have an answer for you on the cause or the solution.  My advice is to seek the opinion of a PT...that way you can tell them about the club foot issue, ask about orthotics and have them watch you run....it might be as simple as new shoes, but it might not be....

Or even a foot specialist, it could very easily be a soft tissue injury or what not.

Try this one.....

http://www.kvsupply.com/KVVet/productr.asp?pf_id=81272&0=dept.asp%2Cdept_id%3D9000%26Tree%3D%2CCompleteCatalog&1=dept.asp%2Cdept_id%3D10000%26Tree%3D%2CDog&2=dept.asp%2Cdept_id%3D10600%26Tree%3D%2CCollars,%20Leads%20%26%20Harnesses&3=dept.asp%2Cdept_id%3D10603%26Tree%3D%2CNylon&refcode=NEXTAG&URLCheck=1

LOL!  I was thinking of pinpoint, like a "specific" area..not "thumbnail pinpoint". :-) Besides, that has been resolved since I bought the new shoes. Way more support/cushion in that area. 

I will go for one more run (it doesn't hurt, it just 'feels' weird), and see if I'm still feeling that tilting feel on the left foot. It's possible that it's from my gym track as it is sorta running on a bank...bend? what's the word (like a race car tracks where the outer is just a little bit higher than the inner).  I just realized that....I ran mostly in the middle.  No worries!  Tomorrow will be outside, at 7am when the park opens. 

OKay 'nuff about my foot. I wish everyone a GREAT race this Saturday!  Nothing special for me, just a long run and long ride. 

 

That would be perfect, should I get a saddle bag for her to carry my water too? lol I may get that leash, I didnt even know they made those until I seen a guy with two perfectly trained dogs running with one.

publix!  woooot!!!!!   another reason to love the ATL.

standing in the beer isle i was feeling overwhelmed.  (not really)  then linda, terps, showed up!!!! 





had a nice run along the chattahoochee river this afternoon.


kim / andy... kathyg's jet fuel.  http://try3sports.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html    she (and lots of others) have used it from sprints to IM.   i'm still playing with it but yesterdays ride worked well.  we'll see.  lots cheaper than other mixes that are 96+% maltodextrin.   if you or anyone needs info on where to buy lemme know.   again, still trying it out...we'll see.

mett.  quit bitchin" and man up.  seriously.  the sympathy train ain't gonna run forever around here.  if you want it then go get it.  edit.. and yeah, i've been through grad school and have a family and work full time.  if i can YOU can!


Edited by fattyfatfat 2010-06-24 6:43 PM