December 2015 Running Challenge

I saw this article this morning and thought of @5BeautifulDays and I think @ceciliaslater? Any one else on a low carb diet.


I know several here regularly run fasted. I run late in the day with my work schedule, 6a-3p. I've always made a point to eat a few hours before I run. Maybe I won't be so strict about it now. Might actually help me lose a bit since I'm stuck.


http://www.runnersworld.com/diet/can-eating-more-fat-make-you-a-better-runner

Saw the P.A. yesterday about my knee. Long and informative session. He prescribed Mobic. Thought for sure he would aspirate the fluid but he says there isn't more than about 15cc's, I'm not complaining of significant pain, so he didn't aspirate, didn't inject cortisone, but DID tell me that at some point (esp bcuz I'm running) I will definitely need a knee replacement. Could be 5 yrs or 25 yrs from now but that it WILL happen. He also said that after the replacement there will no longer be running in my life because that's not what the new knees are designed for, or made for. I couldn't help it, my response to him was that 1) I'm not going to stop running 2) perhaps, if it's another 20 yrs or so before I need the replacement, maybe by then knees will be made for those of us who must run, and 3) I've lost 43 pounds with walking, running, swimming, cycling, and that it's now my lifestyle. I can't stop. Don't want to stop. Not going to stop. His frustration with me was obvious. After more discussion where I held my ground, he suggested a compression sleeve. omg. I honestly never thought of that! Straight to Dick's sporting goods, $25 later I've got a new Copper fit Pro Series compression sleeve with kinesiology bands built in. I'm running at lunch today so I'll know pretty soon if it helps.

I don't get it. They want us to lose weight. They want us to improve our health. They want us to be active. And every doctor I see, tells me that what I'm doing to reach those goals, I shouldn't be doing. It's too hard on the body. I'm too old for that. I'm 52. I'm not too old for anything! Uggghh! Okay. I'm done venting.

MorningGhost14 wrote: »

No run today. Got my ink finished last night and feeling a little tender.

Awesome @morningghost14 - we want to see and welcome back.

Virkati wrote: »

Saw the P.A. yesterday about my knee. Long and informative session. He prescribed Mobic. Thought for sure he would aspirate the fluid but he says there isn't more than about 15cc's, I'm not complaining of significant pain, so he didn't aspirate, didn't inject cortisone, but DID tell me that at some point (esp bcuz I'm running) I will definitely need a knee replacement. Could be 5 yrs or 25 yrs from now but that it WILL happen. He also said that after the replacement there will no longer be running in my life because that's not what the new knees are designed for, or made for. I couldn't help it, my response to him was that 1) I'm not going to stop running 2) perhaps, if it's another 20 yrs or so before I need the replacement, maybe by then knees will be made for those of us who must run, and 3) I've lost 43 pounds with walking, running, swimming, cycling, and that it's now my lifestyle. I can't stop. Don't want to stop. Not going to stop. His frustration with me was obvious. After more discussion where I held my ground, he suggested a compression sleeve. omg. I honestly never thought of that! Straight to Dick's sporting goods, $25 later I've got a new Copper fit Pro Series compression sleeve with kinesiology bands built in. I'm running at lunch today so I'll know pretty soon if it helps.

I don't get it. They want us to lose weight. They want us to improve our health. They want us to be active. And every doctor I see, tells me that what I'm doing to reach those goals, I shouldn't be doing. It's too hard on the body. I'm too old for that. I'm 52. I'm not too old for anything! Uggghh! Okay. I'm done venting.

@virkati the other day I met a guy on a trail run, his running group runs 4-8 miles on trail every day. He has had a knee replacement and all the veins removed from his leg. He said everyone in the group is older and has something "bionic" in their bodies. I'm calling BS on the not running anymore. My spine doctor said "stop running" he is no longer my doctor, my general doc tells me go go go just mind my body, her I love.

MorningGhost14 wrote: »

No run today. Got my ink finished last night and feeling a little tender.

Let's see it (assuming it's in a safe place)!

kimlight2 wrote: »

[quote="Becky_44;34785984

Piriformis, I found out about this a couple months ago after more than a year of pain I couldn't exactly pinpoint and none of my stretches helped. Now I do a stretch that keeps it tolerant most of the time. But im certain this will be number one reason i wont make it to long distance running. What stretches do you do for it?

As far as the 5k, I'll just say what most everyone told me for Thanksgiving run. Do it, do what you can and enjoy it. All it will do is encourage you to get back out again.[/quote]

Thanks @Becky_44. These are the ones I do.
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/stretches-and-exercise-sciatic-pain-piriformis-syndrome
I do them before and after every run and I do the one in Figure 19 at my desk sitting in my chair (basically ankle over knee and lean foreword) whenever I have been sitting to long. It seems to work better for me if I can keep my back straight.

I did end up entering the race. If nothing else it will be a good time and the sweatshirt is cool. LOL.[/quote]

Yay! For entering the race!

Here's the stretch I found about 3 months or so ago, that I believe is what has made it so much more tolerable for me and has helped me get back to running. When I first did it it was so amazing, cause I felt it relieve every aspect of pain, (hip front and back, SI Joint, butt, and even sciatic pain down my leg is so much better too). It's the third stretch on this video, called the Prone Figure 4 Isometric. I do it on two different beds and my couch. The bed I sleep in works the best because of the height and the stabilization I can get so I'm not feeling like I'm just going to fall over. Give it a try if you haven't already!

Edit: I don't know how to get the link to come up with out a big ole video planted in the middle of this post. so if you want, go to youtube and search Top 3 Exercises for Piriformis syndrome.

I was feeling a bit blah yesterday so I moved my 3 miles to today. Hopefully it doesn't affect my deadlifts this evening.

01/12 - 13.2 miles
02/12 - 13.6 miles
03/12 - 10.3 km
04/12 - 13.6 miles
05/12 - 10.4 km
06/12 - 20.8 miles
07/12 - 10.3 km
08/12 - 13.4 miles
09/12 - 13.6 miles
10/12 - 10.4 km

tot 185/500 km

so far, best week in the last 2 months

first of all no more pain, super super happy

I made the mistake to listen to people and thinking I was overdoing, it was not normal to wake up at 4 to run etc, and that affected my commitment and morale.
But for me running is entertainment, an expression of freedom, a way to prove myself, something I enjoy, and this is simply how it will be. 430-630 in the morning is my time, and I'll enjoy it.

Happy also that pace is improving a lot as well.

I probably underestimated the recovery post marathon, I acknowledge that and it is a lesson learnt for the future.

didn't win a spot for Berlin

Today was a rest day, because I am recovering from getting this last night...

Any of you guys use garmin connect?