"Find what brings you joy and go there."
Jan Phillips
First, the ahhhhhh. Spending a week by the beach was amazing. Some of you will have noticed that I even got a new header picture out of it. Here is a picture of our setup...
Our uber cool 1978 Westfalia :)
Perfect vacation reading!
Look at that beautiful beach...some areas were pretty much deserted...perfect.
Low tide...we can go right to the rock on the right.
It was a wonderful vacation with friends.
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The best-laid schemes o’mice an’ men gang aft agley.’
Robert Burns
Now, on to the ohhhhh. My knee had been doing well, but then once again, as soon as I felt better, I pushed it too much. Running on a beach, when your knee is a little sensitive is not a good idea...just so you know! So, by yesterday, when I wanted to run my 10K...I couldn't do it. I had to stop at 7.3K and the pain was back. Week nine of marathon training starts this Sunday...that leaves nine weeks to train for a marathon. A first marathon at that. I'll be speaking with my PT on Tuesday and will see what he thinks, but I'm leaning towards doing a half in Niagara and registering for a full a few months later. Giving myself a little leaway. This is not a serious injury...there is no lingering pain and no swelling. So, I remain extremely confident that I will be able to run my first marathon some time over the next six months or so...I just have to figure out where exactly (maybe I can make it a winter vacation destination :)). I'm checking things out and if you have any ideas, feel free to share.
My goal!
Looking forward to checking out what everyone's been up to over the last week.
Cheers!
31 comments:
love the new header picture! you look fabu! love the white running shorts/tights!!!
don't have any words for marathon training w/potential knee prob..sorry. i've never done one.
You look fantastic in your new picture! So sorry to hear about the knee. You sound like you are taking a very mature attitude towards it though. The right marathon/time is out there!
Love the new pic!
oooh, love the pic! hope those knees are back to normal soon!
Love your new pic! I can't remember if you've mentioned it before but have you tried foam rolling? I've not tried it myself but I've heard it can be really good for knee problems..
I can see you had a great time! I love camping! and the beach too! rest up and I am sure the knee will e back in no time. Cheers!
Cool ride - I LOVE it! I love to camp - but have never camped on the beach. I guess that would be because living in the middle of the country there aren't too many beaches nearby. My camping has been near woods, lakes, mountains, hills. I think I would love the beach. I would love to travel to Maine . . . .who knows - maybe I will one day. It looks wonderful and the pic's are great.
Too bad your knee is still acting up. Glad to hear that you will adjust your plan if needed. After all - it is the running you love - not a specific distance.
I am on vacation this week so I am now letting out an Ahhhhhhh!
OMG, I love the pop top! I haven't seen one of those in action in YEARS!
Keep your photo of 42.2 on your fridge, that way you'll see it every day!! You CAN do it!
Great header picture; you look so happy even if you are in pain.
I think you are being very smart to not push too hard. This injury isn't too serious but you don't want to push it and create one! Love the pics too!
That looks like the perfect vacation! Take it easy with the running. If you do your marathon a bit later it won't be serious. I would rather get stronger first.
I think it's great you've got the flexibility in your mind to push the marathon back a few months if needed. Sometimes once you set your training plan up for a particular date / race, it's hard to let go or postpone, but better in the long run if it means you're running injury free!
Love the new picture - and take care of that knee...hopefully you'll be able to keep running with a bit of TLC.
look at you in your cute shorts!! you look great!
I think it's smart to step back a bit with your plans, but it sounds like you're getting closer to recovery!
Wonderful pics and looks like a great vacation. I am not sure about my marathon with my heel. We'll see. I wish I had a crystal ball that would tell me exactly what I should do!
Looks like a GREAT vacation. Nothing better than the beach in my book. Sorry the knee is still acting up, but it sounds like you've got a good approach figured out.
Thanks for the words of encouragment on my new blog and getting into running. Say, your vacation looked lovely, but that book you were reading got me curious- Run Like A Mother. Was it good? Looks interesting..I'm going to google it right now:)
I also love the new header! Running on the beach is lovely. It looks like you had a wonderful vacation.
What months were you looking at to run your marathon? The Las Vegas Rock N Roll Marathon is in early December. I don't know if you wanted to travel that far.
love this post! the pics are wonderful! :D
Welcome back! I missed you:) It looks like you had a lovely vacation. I love the pictures of you running on the beach:) We are heading out tomorrow morning for ours. No computer....what will I do?
I totally agree with Molly...you are rocking those shorts! Uber hubby is a lucky man:)
Good to have you back:)
Love your outfit and the header! It sounds like a great vacay. You'll do your marathon - get your leg better first.
I love love love that quote. Looks like an awesome vacation!
Love the pics, especially the new header! You look so energetic!
I hope your knee gets better though :(
Love the new picture and your camping set up is the coolest! I'm sorry about your knee but I'm glad you are on top of it and are sensible about it. Hope the PT can help you out. Take care!
It's important that it is not a serious injury. Enjoy your vacation time, Anne!
Looking forward to reading about your first marathon plan :)
Running on the beach is my all-time most favorite thing to do! And it works so many different muscles than running on the blacktop that it feels like a different workout.
Love your totally awesome Westfalia. Wonder if I could find one for myself? Great new header pic,too!
Run on.
Love th ebeacy pics! Hope your knee is feeling okay.
Thanks for stopping by!! Your vaca looked awesome, but hopefully you knee feels better!
42.2 or BUST!
I love your pic of you reading the RLAM book :). I'm on page 71 (and sprinkled throughout) if you want my autograph - hehe. The camping picture is a scream, too. Sorry about the knee...as you know, I'm on the injured reserve list and it's just so frustrating. I love your positive attitude!!!
I love that new header photo! Both feet off the sand.
I also live the camp set up! so cool.
Looks like you had a great vacation. I love that camper! That would be perfect for me! You look awesome in your little running shorts and the new header pic is great. I hope your knee gets better real soon!
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