SWBKRUN fast, furious, and closed (Page 19)

Ok bit of an update. I managed to get in for a Gait review here in the city I work in. Spent an hour there and brought my running shoes to work with me just incase I got in. I went through a series of tests etc and before they talked to me about what my gait and foot style was the guy was a runner and asked me what I was running in. I told him Asics GT-2160 and I bought a pair of Saucony Pro Grid 9 that I wore for 5K and never put on again because they didn't feel right. He asked if my 2160s felt right. I told sort of but not really and I was fitted at a well known running store chain.

Too bad you didn't bring your shoes with you. AHHH But I did. Ok go get them and if I am right I am going to see a wear pattern on those shoes. So I brought them in set them on the floor. He talked to me and said before I start if we are right these shoes will have excessive wear on the outside edges. I already knew that. He picked them up and confirmed.

So I am a bit pigeon toed, I Supinate with my left foot and slightly supinate almost neutral with my right foot and I have straight legs and a flat foot with tight not so flexible ankles when I squat to the bottom my heels lift of the floor. He also told me to stop trying to change my gait at this point. Just get in the right shoe and run how it feels natrual.

He then commment that he was suprised I have not hurt myself or caused an issue with my knees to this point. I pointed out that is why I was there. So he went on to explain I have been running on the outside edge of my shoes. Not allowing my supinating right foot to land properly is probably twisting my tibia and causing the issue with my Patella tendon. Along with my weak core, he felt that the wrong shoes were contributing. Oh and my shoes were also 1 size to big. He then suggested a store to go to. I drove 30 mins over there, brought them my info.

I now own a pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 14. It was those or the Ascics Landreth I was choosing between. I ran in both and can say for the first time in running, I could actually feel my midsole striking the ground, well I could feel the contact more then the strike the shoes were a bit more cushiony then I am used to. Man Canadian prices on shoes suck. $174 later.  Who cares if you need something and the customer service was there.

Anyways. I am busy for a few days but can't wait to try running in them on Wed for an easy run when I take my sister in law out for her second week of learning to run.

Some icky news for the day:  Ryan has been having some issues with his foot lately, so his runs have been touch and go.  It happened a few weeks ago, and it's not gotten any better, so he took some time off.  This morning was his first run in a while, and it hurt just as bad as ever.  Long story short, he decided to call off the Green Bay Marathon, too.  Bummer that BOTH of us have injuries right now that bagged our first race of the season.

Now we have to get doctors' notes to cancel our hotel room.  Yuck.

Kyla - You're a trooper!  Keep up the positive attitude!  It's contagious!

Still got a horrible head cold but managed to get myself out for a 55k bike ride at 5am this morning.

Glad I did it, I don't want to miss any workouts this close to my first Oly.

And here's a couple of pics of where I rode today:

I'm EXCITED because I know at least one person has the race of her life this weekend (well Monday!), who else is toeing the line?  Spill your strategy!

good luck racing peeps!   monday is a cool day on the mg because we get to watch one of us race from work. 

speaking of racing,  not sure if you lone star people heard about the race last weekend.  someone tossed 100's of brass tacks out on the road down by the bridge close to the turnaround.  there were tons of flats and some dnf's because of it.  apparently there were some pretty bad wrecks to, not sure if it was due to the tacks. 

I'm EXCITED because I know at least one person has the race of her life this weekend (well Monday!), who else is toeing the line?  Spill your strategy!

Me, me, me, a thousand times ME!  Half marathon, strategy in the works, probably pretty similar to my 20K last weekend.  The highlight will be the sleet and snow that is to accompany the day!

I'm EXCITED because I know at least one person has the race of her life this weekend (well Monday!), who else is toeing the line?  Spill your strategy!

I'm EXCITED because I know at least one person has the race of her life this weekend (well Monday!), who else is toeing the line?  Spill your strategy!

Saturday Rumpass in Bumpass (yes that's the name of the town)  Olympic

Sunday Carl Dolan Criterium (8:00am start, hour drive)

Have my strategy for Saturday and Sunday's is to hang out in the pack and get a check-mark for another race start.

Oh,  do tell Tony..... do tell!  

I'm EXCITED because I know at least one person has the race of her life this weekend (well Monday!), who else is toeing the line?  Spill your strategy!

I'm hoping the fact that ya'll ignoring my post isn't a sign that I should head for the highway.  So I'm posting a bio and an update...

Name: Christina, 37

Story: Been active all my life up until I got married, moved to the burbs and had kids.  Now that they are getting more self sufficient I needed to get myself back into gear.  I set myself some goals of a half marathon and a sprint tri last yr.  This yr I'm doing 2 half marathons, an Olympic and a half ironman.

Family Status: Married with 2 kids.

Races:Next race is in June which everlong is going to be doing as well (Ashland Olympic). Then its all about Timberman in August and finishing off the fall with the Wine and DIne HM down at WDW on Oct.

Long Term Goals: An ironman before i'm 40.

Update on my MIA self: When I was down in DC just after brunch with Sam, Tony, and Erica I pulled my back out.  I tried continueing with training but it got too much.  Then, three days after we got home my husband got laid off.  That caused a LOT of changes, one of which was home internet access.  Anyway...my back is somewhat better.  And with the break it appearsmy issue of blood in my urine is gone.  But time will tell.

No races for me.  Good luck to everyone racing.  Looking forward to watching Kim on Monday.  I'll be on course around mi 18.5 (corner of Comm and Chestnut).

Well, gosh when you put it that way, NO PRESSURE!!!! 

Yes, I am running the holy grail of marathons on Monday and I am so honored to be toeing that line.  I will be in Wave 2, Corral 2, bib #10300.  10,300 of 27,000! 

My strategy is to stick to my pace and not get caught up in the excitement of race day and the crowds that will surely add to the adrenaline factor.  I did that (went out like a charging bull) at my qualifying marathon and the last few miles were not pretty.  I know I can run at 7:40 pace, I have done that on a few long runs in training, but 7:30-7:35 for 26.2 will be the challenge.  So, if you guys see my half mary split at less than 1:38, you can start worrying about me!  And give me crap for it after the race.  And if 7:30's are not working out, I will adjust as needed!  It will be a fun day no matter what!

Those Newton hills have put a bit of fear in me, so we'll see how much I slow down, I am hoping to only lose a few minutes there but 5 miles of hills sounds like a huge challenge.  Hopefully I will see Christina (welcome back!) for a lift at mile 18.5!  I will be thinking of our Terps Linda who couldn't make the trip out and something she said in her race report when I hit the top of the last hill.  Will miss you Linda!

We are flying out on a red eye Friday night, will go over to the bib pick up after grabbing a bite and then hopefully crash out if they'll let us in the room. 

I have thought alot about what this race means to me and will say that I would never even be at the starting line without the support and encouragement of this group.  The one thing I am sad about is that my Mom and Dad can't come out due to my Dad's health, but Kathy will update them and they will be watching the leaders on the television.

Oops, sun is out and i have one last track workout.  i hope to make you guys proud out there.  thanks twin!

Good luck to everyone else racing!

Well, gosh when you put it that way, NO PRESSURE!!!! 

Yes, I am running the holy grail of marathons on Monday and I am so honored to be toeing that line.  I will be in Wave 2, Corral 2, bib #10300.  10,300 of 27,000!

good luck racing peeps!   monday is a cool day on the mg because we get to watch one of us race from work. 

speaking of racing,  not sure if you lone star people heard about the race last weekend.  someone tossed 100's of brass tacks out on the road down by the bridge close to the turnaround.  there were tons of flats and some dnf's because of it.  apparently there were some pretty bad wrecks to, not sure if it was due to the tacks.