This picture was taken just after the storm when it was still raining quite heavily. Note my skizzles at taking photos while running :)
Sunday, 30 March 2008
Phew! I'm Alive
So as you can probably see I surpassed the 16 mile mark. I am very proud of myself but at the same time OMG! I got just over the half way mark and the pain in my back became excruciating. I managed to push myself through it a bit further but ended up walking a good part towards the end. I don't mind having to walk if I need to although I'm hoping on the bi day my back will be better. I really don't know what the problem is, after I stopped running I felt like I Had whiplash and couldn't move my head or neck and had a throbbing pain from the base of my spine to the back of my skull. After a sit down, a shower and some painkillers though its not so bad. I'm making an appointment to see a chiropractor though to see if there is anyway to alleviate it.
My biggest challenges today were: I thunderstorm I ran through, the pain, the bloody jack russell with the very large branch that I had to keep jumping over, keeping my mind distracted and seeing the other faster runners overtake me.
My biggest rewards were: the awesome rainbow after the storm (pictures coming up), the lovely nike plus graph saying how awesome I am, the motivational message from my cuz once I had finished the run, the thought of Dave wetting himself when he realises I'm actually going to do this and take all his money and being able to put a tick beside my first major endurance run (even if it is a little late). The best thing though is knowing that even when I'm sore and sick I can still push my boundaries and overcome my limits.
Tip of the Day: Have a willing nurse at the ready when you get home to spoon feed you pills and make you laugh at your pain (love you Daddy, giggity giggity alright!)
Random thought whilst running: "Sure its only my spine, it'll grow back"
Love Michelle
x
EEK!
16 miles with gallstones and a sore back...I am NOT looking forward to this!!! Just about to prepare for my longest run yet and I am absolutely crapping myself. I haven't been able to eat much lately due to my stomach problems and just about managed 2 slices of toast for breakfast so I'm probably not fuelled to the optimum level. I'm hoping that Powerade will keep me going throughout my run since its the only thing my body doesnt seem to reject these days. My biggest concern though is that my recent illness has left me feeling weak and my back is very sore all up the right side. I'll log my run tonight when I get back and we can see how well I did.
Right now I'm trying not to focus on things that can hinder me. I think I put limits on myself which I know I can push so my goal today is to push through any discomfort I feel and get these 16 done. If I can do that...WHEN I do that, I will feel a better more confident about the actual marathon itself.
EEK!
Right now I'm trying not to focus on things that can hinder me. I think I put limits on myself which I know I can push so my goal today is to push through any discomfort I feel and get these 16 done. If I can do that...WHEN I do that, I will feel a better more confident about the actual marathon itself.
EEK!
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
Update
OK so after a hellish 2 weeks I have finally managed to get out of the house and run again (runs to be updated later) and completed a 6 mile and an 8 mile and plan more this week. Gonna give up my rest days in an attempt to catch up so expect pictures of blisters and tears!!
As for my stomach,I can finally eat again yippee! although the reflux murders me and running with a mouthful of bile is not fun. I have an appointment with the doc tomorrow to discuss our plan of action.
The mood surrounding marathon day is mixed. On one hand I am confident I can make it (even if it does take me 13 hours!) but on the other hand the lack of training has me seriously stressed. I also accidentally bought tickets for the Kooks not realising it was the evening of the marathon so as soon as I cross the finish line and assuming I'm still alive I have to speed home, shower and get to the train station to head for Dublin. I really hope I can make the gig, I've been waiting 2 years for these guys to come and it would be a major downer to miss them now. I'm using this as my motivation to complete the marathon in under 5 hours.
Fingers crossed!
Tip of the Day: Wear a proper sports bra if you're well-endowed like me...running with basketballs bouncing around under your shirt is not clever...you WILL get black eyes!
Toodle-pip
Michelle
x
As for my stomach,I can finally eat again yippee! although the reflux murders me and running with a mouthful of bile is not fun. I have an appointment with the doc tomorrow to discuss our plan of action.
The mood surrounding marathon day is mixed. On one hand I am confident I can make it (even if it does take me 13 hours!) but on the other hand the lack of training has me seriously stressed. I also accidentally bought tickets for the Kooks not realising it was the evening of the marathon so as soon as I cross the finish line and assuming I'm still alive I have to speed home, shower and get to the train station to head for Dublin. I really hope I can make the gig, I've been waiting 2 years for these guys to come and it would be a major downer to miss them now. I'm using this as my motivation to complete the marathon in under 5 hours.
Fingers crossed!
Tip of the Day: Wear a proper sports bra if you're well-endowed like me...running with basketballs bouncing around under your shirt is not clever...you WILL get black eyes!
Toodle-pip
Michelle
x
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Uh Oh
Why is it that there is always one hiccup? Just as training was going so well I ended up in hospital with possible gallstones. I've been in absolute agony for almost a week now and haven't been able to eat or sleep. I attempted to run on Monday and only made it 2.5 miles before almost passing out. I haven't been able to go to work either so I've been bored out of my mind convalescing at home :(
I'm really stressing out because this is crunch time with training. I only have a few weeks left of training and really want to give it my all but with my stomach in the state its in I'm going to be seriously hindered.
Here's to catching up!!
I'm really stressing out because this is crunch time with training. I only have a few weeks left of training and really want to give it my all but with my stomach in the state its in I'm going to be seriously hindered.
Here's to catching up!!
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
I'm Back!
OK so here's the recent developments. My main problem these past few weeks is my iPod keeps crashing on me randomly which has resulted in a few runs being lost and me not being able to upload the runs it did manage to store. I've have finally been able to get these uploaded and they will be displayed now :)
My second thing is the doctor told me yesterday that I am suffering from sciatica resulting from misalignment in my hips and spine. I woke up with this burning ache all down one side of my back and it even hurts to breathe. I didn't run yesterday because of it but forced myself to run today as I am totally crapping myself as the deadline approaches. It probably wasn't my best idea as I am now very uncomfortable and sore. I am going to explore my options to sort this out and I'm thinking about enlisting a personal trainer to help me with my footstrike and alignment so hopefully that will help.
Fundraising still continues but there is still plenty of time to donate, so if you haven't, get moving! Details on the homepage.
Love you all
Michelle
My second thing is the doctor told me yesterday that I am suffering from sciatica resulting from misalignment in my hips and spine. I woke up with this burning ache all down one side of my back and it even hurts to breathe. I didn't run yesterday because of it but forced myself to run today as I am totally crapping myself as the deadline approaches. It probably wasn't my best idea as I am now very uncomfortable and sore. I am going to explore my options to sort this out and I'm thinking about enlisting a personal trainer to help me with my footstrike and alignment so hopefully that will help.
Fundraising still continues but there is still plenty of time to donate, so if you haven't, get moving! Details on the homepage.
Love you all
Michelle
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