"My Happy Place"
"As UltraRunners, we hide in the woods for hours, and we need the time away from everything, Some people call in touch with yourself, others call it getting in touch with nature, still others call it having a good time: whatever it is, it's purifying" ~ Francesca Conte (UltraRunner)
As I head out to my place of "serenity" this weekend. I'm searching for a little bit of "purification" to jump start my running. With still a sore ankle that comes and goes on a daily basis. I need a restart. This whole lack of trail running has put me in a chaotic training state.
Bubba's endurance world is out of balance..
Splurging on cinnamon danishes from the vending machine at work (it says it's the #1 seller) and Jimmy Dean Sausage/egg sandwiches for breakfast. Not a nutritional diet a endurance athlete should be consuming on a daily basis. Chaos in the form of food indulgence. There could be worst things?
But I did have a little bit of self-control. I resisted the urge to do any running this whole week. Did a couple of sessions on the elliptical machine to replace my running. I must say, I can handle running on a treadmill just fine, but an elliptical machine is not for me. All I could think about is "John Little's Gazelle Glider Elliptical Machine" infomercial.
So after completing a 12 mile /9:07 pace trail run this morning wearing an ankle brace. Hopefully I'm on the right track. I probably will not feel the effect of the run on my ankle till the next day. But so far so good, besides normal twinges that are still tolerable.
With regards to the ICE AGE 50 UltraMarathon, Thank-You all for your comments and concerns on trying to run my upcoming 50 mile Ultra on a sore ankle.
I plan to see the doctor on Wednesday. But according to the latest edition of "Runners World", I think I stressed my "Tibilias Anterior Tendon." Still not sure how good or how bad that is yet?
But for now I remind myself the words I always tell my daughter when she tells me "I can't", I always tell her "you have to at least try". So I'm going to take my own fatherly advice and tow the line next weekend, beyond that everything (conditioning and a sound mental state is still to be figured out). But yes, if my daughter was injured I would tell her to maybe not do the race. Since my dad is retired in the "Sunshine State", I guess I will not be calling him anytime soon before my Ultra race.
Now off to a Sunday LSD ride with TRIClub at the "Sudden Century Ride", that will hopefully put me back on my IM training track as well.
Bubba's endurance world is out of balance..
Splurging on cinnamon danishes from the vending machine at work (it says it's the #1 seller) and Jimmy Dean Sausage/egg sandwiches for breakfast. Not a nutritional diet a endurance athlete should be consuming on a daily basis. Chaos in the form of food indulgence. There could be worst things?
But I did have a little bit of self-control. I resisted the urge to do any running this whole week. Did a couple of sessions on the elliptical machine to replace my running. I must say, I can handle running on a treadmill just fine, but an elliptical machine is not for me. All I could think about is "John Little's Gazelle Glider Elliptical Machine" infomercial.
So after completing a 12 mile /9:07 pace trail run this morning wearing an ankle brace. Hopefully I'm on the right track. I probably will not feel the effect of the run on my ankle till the next day. But so far so good, besides normal twinges that are still tolerable.
With regards to the ICE AGE 50 UltraMarathon, Thank-You all for your comments and concerns on trying to run my upcoming 50 mile Ultra on a sore ankle.
I plan to see the doctor on Wednesday. But according to the latest edition of "Runners World", I think I stressed my "Tibilias Anterior Tendon." Still not sure how good or how bad that is yet?
But for now I remind myself the words I always tell my daughter when she tells me "I can't", I always tell her "you have to at least try". So I'm going to take my own fatherly advice and tow the line next weekend, beyond that everything (conditioning and a sound mental state is still to be figured out). But yes, if my daughter was injured I would tell her to maybe not do the race. Since my dad is retired in the "Sunshine State", I guess I will not be calling him anytime soon before my Ultra race.
Now off to a Sunday LSD ride with TRIClub at the "Sudden Century Ride", that will hopefully put me back on my IM training track as well.
posted by RunBubbaRun at 9:14 PM
8 Comments:
All you can do it give it a shot. If it does not hold up, no biggie. At least you are going to be there at the start. Looking forward to seeing you out there. Have a great week "tapering".
My advice is to have fun and try not to get hurt at that Ice Age 50. Can you do it? You really won't know until/unless you give it a shot.
Oh, and as much as the cinnaon danishes and sausage/egg sandwiches are calling your name, they probably aren't the healthiest choices...LOL.
Oh my gosh, the Gazelle. What a goofy looking machine. Also, that guy Mr. Little does not help the cause, he is so freaky looking (orange skin and blonde ponytail, anyone?).
I was craving some trail running today too. Not that there's any around here.
I think you should try the 50. If you have to quit, at least you started it!
Oh, to race or not to race? I am wondering what your ankle says.
Bubba, you put the endure in endurance. And I see exactly where "your room of your own is" - right out on those trails...
(Far from any vending machines!!)
I'm with you... just cannot get into the ellitical.
I vote give the 50 miler a shot. Just be aware of your ankle and your limits. Good luck!!
Yep, just give it a try. I hope the ride went well! And I love that infomercial. It ranks up there with the Magic Bullet infomercial.
We all need to occasionally change it up, if only to remember how good it used to be. And a life without the occasional cinnamon roll and sausage/egg biscuit is more interesting in my book.
Keep treating the ankle. And enjoying the serenity. It's a great, great way to look at your running.
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