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@Elise4270 Surgery... ugh. Thank god I am not that bad. Sorry you had to go through all THAT. I am terrified of surgery....😬 @shanaber I visit PT on Monday and I will find out what I am allowed to do. Hopefully, something? Swimming? Rowing machine? We shall see. This is so frustrating!

@shanaber Thanks. I am down for a least 2-3 months. I am half way through 1 week on touch down weight bearing with crutches. They are trying to make everything calm down. The doctor said my hip is “very angry” at me. Crutches are such a pain! I feel like I can’t do anything! After crutches I start physical therapy for a…

Hello Crazy Running Peeps! I have been absent from MFP and this group because of sheer exhaustion from my insane running weekend. I finished the Mittens Challenge!!! Not fast & not pretty. But I did it! I only lost three toenails and the ability to walk downstairs. Oh, I also lost the ability to step up into the bathtub…

I am 300 posts behind. I have been running/tapering but not recording here. I am starting to have SERIOUS panicky doubts about next weekend. I don't know if I have 2 marathons in me. I seriously overestimated my abilities in signing up for this. Someone tell me this is not going to kill me. Ugh. Upcoming Races: 5/4 =…

I am particularly fond of the first two. :)

4/1 = rest/dying from weekend overload day 4/2 = 3 struggle/sore recovery miles 4/3 = rest day 4/4 = 8 miles 4/5 = 6 miles 4/6 = 13 miles (Wanderlust Half) 4/7 = severe weather cancelled run 4/8 = 3 struggle-miles 4/9 = sick 4/10 = sick 4/11 = just couldn't even 4/12 = 20 miles 4/13 = rest day 4/14 = 20 miles Taper time!…

Nap weather!!! The storms hit in my corner of Texas this morning and it’s still pouring. It’s a rest day for me with no work. I am still in bed in my pajamas at noon. I plan on doing nothing the rest of the day and it will be amazing. Can you tell I am burnt-out? 😂

OH, please let me know if you figure it out. I either need to figure out a way not to sleep or figure out a way to clone myself.

WHY did Apple do this?!?!? I've had my iPhone for years and the headphone thing still takes me by surprise (AKA pisses me off). I can't listen to music in my car at the same time as I charge my phone! UGH Apple and their stupid custom accessory and expensive dongle things. I am buying an Android next time JUST because of…

4/1 = rest/dying from weekend overload day 4/2 = 3 struggle/sore recovery miles 4/3 = rest day 4/4 = 8 miles 4/5 = 6 miles 4/6 = 13 miles (Wanderlust Half) 4/7 = severe weather cancelled run 4/8 = 3 struggle-miles 4/9 = sick 4/10 = sick 4/11 = just couldn't even 4/12 = 20 miles So far behind... SO tired of running right…

Congrats @midwesterner85 & @mbaker566 on your marathons! A marathon is a grueling thing even in the best of circumstances. You guys are amazing for fighting through in less than ideal conditions. :)

That sounds really good running advice. LOL Congrats on your race! :)

4/1 = rest/dying from weekend overload day 4/2 = 3 struggle/sore recovery miles 4/3 = rest day 4/4 = 8 miles 4/5 = 6 miles 4/6 = 13 miles (Wanderlust Half) 4/7 = severe weather cancelled run The half I ran yesterday was a small & well put together jewel of a local race. The race route was all gorgeous rolling hills and…

@mbaker566 Are you feeling better today?

^Exactly.

Oh... nice! I bought this one and tried it for the first time today. I filled the bladder with ice and it stayed cold for my whole run! It was amazing. Plus, it has lots of pockets for my phone, trail map and keys. I love new toys :)

Ugh.... sorry @mbaker566. The most important thing is to listen to your body. You only get one. If its just a snotty cold, I would power through (really, really, slowly). However, I would not try to run a marathon with a high fever -- Live to fight run another day.

I forgot about chiggers...ugh. And fire ants. The fire ants were super busy building on the trail I ran today. Funny story about when I first moved to Texas. I found out that cockroaches FLY down here. One landed in my hair the first time I tried to walk on a green belt after moving south. I did not go outside for a…

3/1 = rest/dying from weekend overload day 3/2 = 3 struggle/sore recovery miles 3/3 = rest day 3/4 = 8 miles 3/5 = 6 miles Welp, pre-summer is officially here. Temps in Austin hit a high of 91F yesterday and the humidity was 97% when I started my run this morning. Like running draped in a hot, wet, wool blanket. Oh, and…

Yes, ditto! Congrats @rusgolden. That is an amazing time. :) And congrats @zdyb23456! I just read your post about PRing on your half in March. :)

3/1 = rest/dying from weekend overload day 3/2 = 3 struggle/sore recovery miles 3/3 = rest day 3/4 = 8 miles April goal miles ? / Miles to Date = 11 miles Upcoming Races: 4/6 = Wanderlust Half 5/4 = Wisconsin Marathon (Mittens Challenge Part 1) 5/5 = Kalamazoo Marathon (Mittens Challenge Part 2) 6/15 = Fit Foodie 5k

In Central Texas the only things we have to really worry about are:* Diamond Back Rattlesnakes * Coral snakes * Water Moccasin snakes * Western Cottonmouth snakes * Copperhead snakes * mountain lions * scorpions * Texas red-headed centipedes * Black Widow spiders * Brown Recluse spiders * poison oak * poison sumac * poison…

@rheddmobile {hugs} i am sorry. I take meds for an autoimmune disorder that keep me a slave to my doctor’s office lab tech. Thankfully, I am blessed with a job who provides good insurance. The USA health care system sucks... 🙄 RE: hormone discussion Peri-menopausal here #hostagetohormones I never thought I would say…

Ditto! Happy birthday @Elise4270 ! Trying to catch up on this thread. Also ditto. I hope your Achilles’ tendon is healing quickly @7lenny7 @PastorVincent I am getting conflicting advice about a double 20 mile weekend. One person in my running group says I should do it and two others are telling me it will just put too much…

3/1 = rest/dying from weekend overload day 3/2 = 3 struggle/sore recovery miles I am 130 posts behind. I already feel like I have failed... lol I feel like I am in uncharted territory with training. How do I even taper? And when? I briefly considered doing a double 20 mile training run next weekend but my double 18s talked…

3/1 = 10.5 miles (Friday morning trail run @ Brushy Creek: Deception Trail) 3/2 = 12 miles 3/3 = rest day 3/4 = 4 miles 3/5 = rest day 3/6 = 7.5 miles 3/7 = rest day 3/8 = 7.5 miles (Friday morning trail run @ McKinney Roughs Natural Area) 3/9 = 13 miles 3/10 = 10 miles 3/11 = rest day 3/12 = 3 miles 3/13 = family…

3/1 = 10.5 miles (Friday morning trail run @ Brushy Creek: Deception Trail) 3/2 = 12 miles 3/3 = rest day 3/4 = 4 miles 3/5 = rest day 3/6 = 7.5 miles 3/7 = rest day 3/8 = 7.5 miles (Friday morning trail run @ McKinney Roughs Natural Area) 3/9 = 13 miles 3/10 = 10 miles 3/11 = rest day 3/12 = 3 miles 3/13 = family…

@amirahdaboss Those pictures look bad!!! Was the teenager in car that crumpled like tinfoil? You mentioned they rammed you. Ugh, I hope your back feels better and everyone is okay. How scary!!!

I run, and train for, marathons with a 1 minute walk break every 1/2 mile when doing solo runs. I walk the water stops during races as well. I also run with a group once or twice a week that does 3 min run / 1 minute walk intervals. It really does help reduce wear and tear on the body when running really long distance.

Do any of you follow “Humans of New York” on social media? If not, you need to. It will completely restore your faith in humanity. They are doing interviews / stories from the Special Olympics right now. :) http://www.humansofnewyork.com/post/183773647021/13-i-was-the-easy-one-to-pick-on-i-was-born