"60 to Zero"
Hmm, Zero to 60, that was my last post.
Now this week became 60 to zero, okay 60 to at least a couple of running miles.
I think it finally sunk in that I need to back off on my 100 mile training.
I have really tried taking it one week at a time. But being able to run one week, then the next week I struggle with my injuries is not really fun at all. I need to restart and put the caution flag out.
I do sometimes forget it is only February and have a lot more months of racing ahead of me. My ankle is still bothering me a little bit, but it is starting to cause other problems because I'm trying to adjust my running motion and overcompensate.
I also have some arch pain to add to my feet woes.
I was planning to do a 50k trail race this weekend. So instead of a D.N.S (Did not Show) it will be just a "D.N.R" (did not register) on the race list, a little disappointed, but at least I'm not out of the registration fee.
I'm also leaning towards my 100 miler plan B option. Drop down from 100 to 50 miles at the McNaughton Trail race in April.
So the next candidate might be the Mohican 100 in June, just because it seems to be harder than the Kettle(KM) 100 that also is in June.
So time to suck it up and do some non-impact running again. I've somewhat got over the boredom factor of the elliptical trainer, but going to try something equally as boring. AQUA-JOGGING, thanks to eBay I got some aqua-shoes to provide a little resistance in the water.
But since I don't have access to a deep water pool, I'm going to be running back and forth in a shallow pool. Ohhh the mind-numbing boredom.
If anybody has any more ideas of anymore mind-numbing non-impact cardio to get me through this time? I'm open to any suggestions, while I wait to see my foot doctor to tell me I need to rest more.
Hmm, Zero to 60, that was my last post.
Now this week became 60 to zero, okay 60 to at least a couple of running miles.
I think it finally sunk in that I need to back off on my 100 mile training.
I have really tried taking it one week at a time. But being able to run one week, then the next week I struggle with my injuries is not really fun at all. I need to restart and put the caution flag out.
I do sometimes forget it is only February and have a lot more months of racing ahead of me. My ankle is still bothering me a little bit, but it is starting to cause other problems because I'm trying to adjust my running motion and overcompensate.
I also have some arch pain to add to my feet woes.
I was planning to do a 50k trail race this weekend. So instead of a D.N.S (Did not Show) it will be just a "D.N.R" (did not register) on the race list, a little disappointed, but at least I'm not out of the registration fee.
I'm also leaning towards my 100 miler plan B option. Drop down from 100 to 50 miles at the McNaughton Trail race in April.
So the next candidate might be the Mohican 100 in June, just because it seems to be harder than the Kettle(KM) 100 that also is in June.
So time to suck it up and do some non-impact running again. I've somewhat got over the boredom factor of the elliptical trainer, but going to try something equally as boring. AQUA-JOGGING, thanks to eBay I got some aqua-shoes to provide a little resistance in the water.
But since I don't have access to a deep water pool, I'm going to be running back and forth in a shallow pool. Ohhh the mind-numbing boredom.If anybody has any more ideas of anymore mind-numbing non-impact cardio to get me through this time? I'm open to any suggestions, while I wait to see my foot doctor to tell me I need to rest more.
posted by RunBubbaRun at 6:52 PM
12 Comments:
REST! REST! REST!
The streets and trails won't be the same with you missing for a while but REST!
Ok, now I have to go and get me a pair of those shoes and try out the Aqua jogging. :)
Bummer homie! I don't have any suggestions most of my cross training is boring, but I always have the tv to at least offset some of the boredom LOL
Oh come run Mohican in June! I don't know whether its harder or easier than KM, but it is full of never ending ups and downs. hardly any flat land. 5 water crossings, one climb up a waterfall, climb down another, high heat and humidity-yep fun fun fun!
I see you are also thinking about the Lovin the Hills Race, I'm interested to see your race report on that. That's a nice area to run in!
I've done the water jogging in both the shallow and the deep end. Mind-numbing, yes. But it's kinda cool to sweat in water.
sorry that its come to this...acqua jogging...
toughest thing to do is to back off..don't need to tell you that...
good luck
Bummer about your injuries. I have no advice about cross training, but I totally 'get' how boring it is to run on a machine or whatever and not outside. All I can suggest is keep the end in sight - this is a temporary detour while you heal, you're just taking a different route than originally planned!!
Maybe you can take the time to do some weight lifting to build leg strength? I don’t have any additional insights into maintaining cardio other than what you have said.
So why the Mohican because it is harder? For some reason one thing I am worried about regarding running 100s is that I will start with a race that is too high on the difficulty list and won’t feel like doing “easy” 100s and will run out of races, I’ not much for repeating races.
I’ve heard good things about both KM and the Mohican but you could put it off until August and to the Lean Horse 100. That’s the one I am aiming at and you would cinch the deal.
Man, good luck with the arch pain!
Yikes. Sorry to hear about the stubborn injury. You probably already know that swimming and biking can help maintain a lot of running fitness, but probably not enough to jump into a 100-miler soon. I'd cross train, rest, and give yourself a longer window of time to find a 100-mile event. Good luck!
Thanks for posting on my blog. Sorry to hear about your injury; my advice we would be to rest for a bit, then work towards cross training. Perhaps do upper body workouts in the meantime. Last year, I had a stress fracture on my 3rd metatarsal, but still did the Leadville marathon; that was only because I was too stubborn to go to the doctor and fear them telling me not to do it, thus wasting my non-refundable ticket and registration fees, etc. ;-). Only you can decide what's best for your situation other than your doctor of course. But, by all means, there are plenty of races out there with plenty of time to do them. Don't overdo it though.
by the way, my first 100 miler may be states next year if I get in, otherwise; i may be doing kettle.
Yep, as for me, back to round 2 at the leadville marathon (I did post plenty of info last year on my blog about the race), but first I'll be tackling Miwok (sold out in 10 minutes, so I was lucky; yay!)
see ya at the slam!
bg
Ha! There was a guy doing that at my pool today. Running back a forth - 25 meters at a time. Water never getting above his shoulders. It looked hard! Glad I was swimming!
Maybe not so bad if you can listen to music?
Get some rest and I hope the non-impact running relieves the pain.
i've been doing the water running thing for the past few weeks and it has really helped keep me in somewhat decent shape. try getting an aqua-belt... that way there isn't any impact. i can send you some workouts if you like - just email me!
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