Not sure who's with me, but in the months leading up to each of my marathons I procrastinated on so many tasks, employing a "I'll take care of that afterwards" mentality. With such a huge event looming large, it seemed inconceivable to burden myself with unnecessary undertakings. Which of course, left so much to get done after the big race...
1) Get an iPod Nano and move into 21st century re: learning how to download music/podcasts and whatnot. Check.
2) Start reading books again. Check (two on the go right now)
3) Revamp hideously boring blog format. Check.
4) Start and finish Christmas shopping in a maximum of three focused, top speed outings. Check.
5) Research and choose a more aggressive training schedule for next marathon. Check.
I signed up for April 25th's Country Music Nashville Marathon, chose a new, more challenging training schedule (that I plan to alter down to a 60mpw max), and decided to incorporate heart rate monitoring into the mix.
Then, last week I was literally stopped in my tracks during a run with excruciating left knee pain. I haven't run in a week and it seems to be getting better (at least I'm no longer limping or screaming out in agony intermittently.)
Theoretically the 18-week schedule starts next week with 36 miles, but since I have run less than that in the entire 4 weeks since the marathon, I'm not sure it would be wise (advice anyone?)
I'm too scared to step on the scales, but I'm pretty sure I've gained about 10lbs since the marathon. I lose all control when I'm around chocolate. Which of course, is all the time right now. *sigh*
Friday, December 19, 2008
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I thought I was at the wrong blog!
I don't think you'd have any troubles jumping right into a 36 miles week. If you're building up to that for the first time you have to do it gradually, but for a seasoned runner like you that should be easy enough.
Hey, my marathon was well before yours and I'm STILL on the chocolate. And the ice cream. I guess that's where those 6 extra pounds came from.
Not doing Boston with that nice BQ?
Unlike Thomas, I'd be a little more cautious jumping in to 6d/week running. You have the base in your legs but don't want to get injured right off (esp. with your wonky knee). Why not try alternate days and then ease into it over a few weeks? Good luck!
Best of luck Yvonne!
I've done the Nashville Half and my sister and her friends did the full. It is immensely challenging, as it is very hilly. But I think you'll train well and will do just fine.
Hello. got the link to your blog from the Hellgate site. I just joined the team. I also wanted to say you've got a good base and shouldn't get too nervous about not training as much. When the knee feels better, I'd suggest a focus more on hill repeats and tempo runs (not on the same workout-haha)Good luck!
John Matney
Not bad, how's the running going in '09?
Sorry for the long absence, I'm finally trying to catch up on reading. Congrats on Philly and good luck in Nashville! Your daughter has grown so much; I still had a mental image of her as a little baby :-)
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