Good morning! Yesterday I went out for an 8 mile run and at around 4 miles my knee started to hurt. Now is not the time to be dealing with injuries and it felt like something that could turn serious if I didn't take care of it properly. So, I finished up the next 4 miles on my elliptical then stretched real good. I had a 13 mile run scheduled for today but since my DH does his long runs on Monday I'm going to get on my elliptical instead then do my long run with DH tomorrow. That way I'll give my knee (which feels OK at the moment) another day of rest and I'll be able to run DH for a change. Geez, say a little prayer for me please!! I just *cannot* have injury problems at this point!!!
Can't remember who was asking about whether the Garmin would track your distance on a treadmill. GPS is an acronym for global positioning system and since it tracks your position on the planet then, no, it will not tell you how far you have gone on a treadmill since you're running in place.
Carole, Do you run your long runs alone? Sounds like John is improving in spirit at least. Have they said what the prognosis is as far as recovering the use of his legs? At what level is he affected by the paralysis?
Shelly, I haven't seen you in a few days. How have you been? I read this news story the other day that, for some reason, made me think of you!!! It was about an emergency room nurse who was in her 50s. She returned home from work and found a man with a hammer in her house. She ended up strangling him to death!!
I think I thought of you because you are a nurse in your 50s and are incredibly strong!!
Jennifer, Maybe you are drinking too much during your races? I always finish runs and races a bit dehydrated. Just a thought.. I'm sorry but there are so many cheetahs to keep track of and I missed where you posted about what event you are training for. What, when and where is it?
Cathy, So, is this working on the weekend thing because school just started and you have some catching up to do or is it a normal part of a teacher's life? When you listed those VHS tapes I almost bit and requested a couple simply because I like getting free stuff! I have so many yoga DVDs that I still have not used so I resisted the temptation! It was sweet of you to offer them to us.
Laurie, I did not realize that your 1/2 is so close! I hope your 18K went fantastic. What are you eating during your run? Did you ever try the Clif Shot Blocks? I picked up a few packs yesterday so I can try them tomorrow when I run 13 miles. I'm finding it harder and harder to eat the gels, especially when I'm at my 15th mile and it's time to eat a third one. I think having something to chew rather than having a sticky gel to gag on (not really but I feel like it) will help.
Wendy, Great job on your run this morning!!! When you get Joey out in the jogging stroller it will be harder to run while pushing it since you will have the weight of the stroller and Joey to deal with plus you'll have to find your comfort zone. You'll get used to it though and I bet he'll love it.
Adri, Have fun at the gym! You sure are a good role model for girls your age!
Hi to everyone else dropping in today!
