- Current plan: Mix of running and biking right now & trying to address ITBS
- Today’s session: Cross Train: 60 minute bike ride
- Comments: I rode for 1:05:58 for 18.04 miles @ 16.4 mph avg.
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Well, my doctor called today with the results from my knee MRI:
- Knee is fine structurally, though I do have some mild osteoarthritis
- Iliotibial band is not so good. I have ITB Syndrome, thus the lateral knee pain
He said it’s not enough to merit any medical procedure and recommended that I research some stretches, etc. to address it – as well as being smart about exercise. He liked the fact that I’m bicycling more and taking it easy when I run.
So, I’m researching…
Training Journal – 7/5/13:
- Current plan: Nothing fancy, just a mix of running and biking right now…with a half marathon on the calendar now!
- Today’s session: Cross Train: 90 minute bike ride
- Comments: I rode 25.47 miles @ 16 mph avg. for a time of 1:36:19.
- Current plan: Not sure right now…looking at options for a run in July
- Today’s session: Cross Train: 60 minute bike ride
- Comments: I rode 59:38 minutes for 16.13 miles @ 16 mph avg.
May was quite a month…
The intent was to leverage my Big Sur Marathon training and run the Horseshoe Lake 50K – which were separated by three weeks. That started out fine, but a tweaked knee on a 5/12 trail run and then getting a stomach virus that knocked me out of commission for fours days cut into my training/mileage. Still, it was a decent month, as you can see below. Since the 50K was on trails, road running dipped to 23%, trail running ended up at 49%, and bicycling at 28%.
After the 50K, I really dropped training and rested a bit more than I usually do – though that mostly had to do with my knee flaring up, visiting the doctor, and then being put on 10-days of complete rest from running and cycling. I did have one “first” this month: I did a “brick” workout: 8.25-mile ride + 3.43-mile run. It was interesting and, once I return to better conditioning, I may work those in occasionally. No business travel this month, so that was nice.
- HIGH: I ran a 50K! I’m an ultramarathoner!
- LOW: My knee issues
As far as new equipment, one this month:
- I picked up a Garmin 910XT. I had been thinking about getting one of these for a while and saw that they were $100 off at Road Runner Sports…so I jumped! I really like it and, violating the “no new equipment on races” rule, wore it for the first time on the 50K. It went great and I am still getting familiar with it.
With that, here are the stats for the month that was May 2013:
This was a different week:
- I was off work Monday for Memorial Day, so I went for a longer bike ride.
- Had my first ‘tip over’ on my bike. Nothing serious, I didn’t get my left foot out of the clip soon enough when I leaned to punch the crosswalk button. Only injury was pride…
- My knee was petty sore after my long run last Sunday and I probably shouldn’t have rode. It was more sore after ride…enough that I couldn’t disguise it anymore. (OK, running a 50K three weeks after a marathon with 88 miles run in between the two and 26 miles run & 51 miles biked after the 50k probably contributed.)
- I went to the doctor on Tuesday to see about my knee. He didn’t think there was any significant injury, but put me on R&R for 10 days.
- Did resistance band workouts for the rest of the week – I HATE THIS TYPE OF EXERCISE!
- With no running or riding, I’m fighting against my running-enabled eating diet. I’m tracking, but am up two pounds this week, which I’m not happy about. I’m allowing myself five pounds, which is manageable.
- After today, just four more days of rest. Hoping the knee heals – it does feel better. I’m looking forward to my test run on Friday – though I’ll admit, I am a bit nervous.
- Strategized my options for the San Francisco Marathon – 2nd Half, which I AM running on June 16. I think I’ve got a few viable plans, depending upon my knee.
- I’ve been pretty consumed at work with a big project. Oh, the joys of 11th hour challenges…
- Between work, life in general, and not being able to run, I’ve been generally grumpy and in a funk. Gotta snap outta it!
‘Training’ Journal – 6/2/13:
- Current plan: San Francisco Marathon – 2nd Half Training Plan
- Today’s session: Rest & recovery day 6/10
- Comments: nada
- Weekly mileage: Running: 0 / Bicycling: 25.07
Not the selfie I wanted to take today; but, after much thought, remembering this article I read last week, limping around after yesterday’s ride/previous day’s run (it was hard to disguise), and talking with my wife: I went to see the doctor today about my right knee. He’s a cyclist, so I figure he would be the best place to start opposed to an urgent care place. [After hearing my story, he said, “50K!?!” and edited his notes to read “avid” runner… :)]
- Diagnosis: After pressing, pulling, twisting, etc., he felt there was no obvious signs of a break or fracture and that there probably wasn’t any damage to muscles, tendons, or cartilage. He felt it is probably a strain (back from my 5/12 run and aggravated by everything since) – no need to x-ray it or do an MRI right now.
- Treatment: No running for ten days. Take ibuprofen for the 10 day rest as well and ice the knee during the day at work and in the evening at home. When I asked if I could ride my bike, he said, “Do you train half-way?” I said, “No.” He said, “Then rest that way.” After 10 days, I’m to go for a run, see how it feels, and we will go from there. Hopefully, he said, I won’t need to come back and see him. I’m hoping for that too!
So, no running (or riding) for ten days. I’m bummed, but glad it appears to be just a strain and know that resting is the best thing.
I’m working on alternatives to keep active…
Training Journal – 5/28/13:
- Current plan: San Francisco Marathon – 2nd Half Training Plan
- Today’s session: 4 mile easy run @ 8:41-9:41
- Comments: Rest day called because of my knee – which now counts as day 1/10…
No, not the quirky character from ABC’s “the middle” [head bow & whisper “middle”]
The one that involves the two pairs of shoes shown below:
Bike – Run – ICK!
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I felt like trying (not tri-ing) something a little different this morning…
My workout (the distances of which (8 & 3) were planned to fit in my one-hour workout time):
- RIDE: 8.25 miles @ 16.3 mph avg. TIME: 30:21
- TRANSITION: ~5 minutes
- RUN: 3.43 miles @ 7:59 avg pace. TIME: 27:19
- TOTAL TIME: ~1:02:40
It was fun and did feel “bricky” when I started my run. I’m a runner first, so I’m not sure this will become a regular workout. Oh, and maybe someday I’ll “tri”…
Have a great weekend!
Training Journal – 5/20/13:
- Current plan: San Francisco Marathon – 2nd Half Training Plan
- Today’s session: Cross Train: 60 minute bike ride
- Comments: I Bricked! My knee was still stiff after the run, but it’s improving.
- Current plan: Horseshoe Lake 50K Training Plan
- Today’s session: Cross Train: 60 minute bike ride
- Comments: I rode 70 minutes for 18.44 miles @ 15.7 mph avg.
Wow…March was a FULL month of training! Yeah, I’m following a plan and know on a daily basis what’s going on, but to look at the stats in total is…wow. This month, road running pretty much dominated the mix at 70%, with trail running at 10%, and bicycling at 20%. I even stayed on track during my short trip to Texas, doing the first of two twenty mile long runs around Lady Bird Lake while in Austin.
As far as new equipment, a couple of things this month:
- Compression. I’d been reading about using compression socks or sleeves and finally took the plunge in March. I opted for sleeves and really like the way my legs feel during and after runs. I initially bought two brands – CEP and Zensah – and have settled on CEP, because of the (at least to me) better compression. I also tried CEP recovery compression socks and like the way my legs feel later in the day after a long run. Both these are keepers…
- Shoes. I’ve been wearing Saucony Kinvara 3s for a while and added a new pair to the rotation (as well as another pair on the shelf for later [REI dividend!].) I also bought a pair of Saucony Type A5s for my shorter runs. I LOVE THEM! They are light, comfortable, and, based on the sole wear after 54 miles, I actually seem to be doing better at mid-foot-strike running while wearing them. I think that is transferring to my Kinvara 3s as well.
With Big Sur less than a month away, April will be all about staying healthy and keeping on track with the training plan…including the taper. I’m really looking forward to April 28th and running my second full marathon – plus, my next goal in running!
Anyway, here are the stats for the month that was March 2013:
- Current plan: Big Sur Marathon Training Plan – W14D1
- Today’s session: Cross Train: 60 minute bike ride
- Comments: I rode 61 minutes for 16.1 miles @ 15.6 mph avg.
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