Two more posts from the running journal archive:
April 13, 2011- My friend is signing us up today for a half-marathon relay at Disney in October (I will run 4.8 miles, she'll run 8.3). I think this is a better short-term goal for me and much less intimidating than a half-marathon. I am EXCITED (and a wee bit nervous)! We had to choose a team name, and ended up with "Running 'Ritas." We were talking about the reasons we run, and high on the list was running so we could have calorie-laden food guilt-free. We initially came up with the name Running for 'Ritas, as in margaritas. It was too long, so we shortened it to Running 'Ritas. Go team!
April 14, 2011 - Did my walk/run training this morning and ran through the neighborhood instead of the park. I really enjoyed looking at the houses and the changing scenery, but not far into my run my right shin started hurting. I kept going, which may have been a mistake because it's been achy all day. I thought about asking my running partner or my brother if they experienced this and how to handle it, but quite frankly I am embarrassed. I still feel like my workouts are "baby workouts," and the idea of injuring a muscle at this level of the game only makes me feel weaker.
So I googled it, and it seems two things may have caused it. Sometimes switching to a harder surface will cause additional strain, and when I jog in the park I jog on the dirt as much as I can. Today's run was all asphalt. Also, not having proper footwear can cause strain. I feel like I should invest in good running shoes (all the runners I know say I should), but I've never been comfortable spending top dollar on any clothing for myself. I'm a bargain hunter and buying expensive shoes feels very selfish, especially for a hobby. But I don't want to injure myself either, so I have some decisions to make between now and my next run on Sunday.
April 13, 2011- My friend is signing us up today for a half-marathon relay at Disney in October (I will run 4.8 miles, she'll run 8.3). I think this is a better short-term goal for me and much less intimidating than a half-marathon. I am EXCITED (and a wee bit nervous)! We had to choose a team name, and ended up with "Running 'Ritas." We were talking about the reasons we run, and high on the list was running so we could have calorie-laden food guilt-free. We initially came up with the name Running for 'Ritas, as in margaritas. It was too long, so we shortened it to Running 'Ritas. Go team!
April 14, 2011 - Did my walk/run training this morning and ran through the neighborhood instead of the park. I really enjoyed looking at the houses and the changing scenery, but not far into my run my right shin started hurting. I kept going, which may have been a mistake because it's been achy all day. I thought about asking my running partner or my brother if they experienced this and how to handle it, but quite frankly I am embarrassed. I still feel like my workouts are "baby workouts," and the idea of injuring a muscle at this level of the game only makes me feel weaker.
So I googled it, and it seems two things may have caused it. Sometimes switching to a harder surface will cause additional strain, and when I jog in the park I jog on the dirt as much as I can. Today's run was all asphalt. Also, not having proper footwear can cause strain. I feel like I should invest in good running shoes (all the runners I know say I should), but I've never been comfortable spending top dollar on any clothing for myself. I'm a bargain hunter and buying expensive shoes feels very selfish, especially for a hobby. But I don't want to injure myself either, so I have some decisions to make between now and my next run on Sunday.
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