Well tomorrow is my birthday and I will hit the big 60. Can it really be me that is turning that kind of number over? I have known me for a long time, but THAT LONG?!!! I am happy that I feel much younger. I am blessed in many ways. Thank you God.
I walked and yes, RAN this morning on the Strawberry Patch Park trail. I experienced that old compartment syndrome pain in both of my lower legs today when I walked and when I ran. The muscles on the outside of my shin bone get so hard and so painful that I can hardly flex my foot. I have not walked or run for almost a week now, (except for the tennis) and I am paying for it. I had gotten to the point that I did not have that compartment syndrome pain. (I diagnosed this by going to the website, injuredrunner.com) The pain is an incentive to stick with the program and get back to where I was. I will start doing the recommended stretches 2-3 times a day. Surgical release is a last resort fix and I do not want to have any surgery!
I need to get an interval watch because I found it hard to watch my cell phone time while trying to do walking for 2 min. and running for 1 min. I went over to Fleet Feet but am undecided if I am going to get the Garmin which is the Cadillac of running watches or if I will just get one that is simple and mainly does the time and intervals. I hate to spend 200+ dollars if I never use many of the features, and knowing me, (as LONG as I have), I probably should go with the simple interval watch. I also purchased a running bra while I was there. I exercised for 34 min. this morning. I did not walk yesterday because I played tennis after work for a couple of hours and did not have the time to walk. I may just walk tomorrow instead of XT so I can get back to my pain-free walking again. I am feeling anxious about doing the 5 mile thing on Saturday. I am not sure why, but probably because I have missed so many days of walking. I know I can do it though. When I think of 26.2 miles, well, I don't really want to think of that right now. One day at a time, one day at a time.
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Happy Early Birthday! I can't wait until tomorrow! I hope you have a great day! We will celebrate tomorrow and then again Saturday night at the Mexican restaurant. Maybe the waiter will let you wear the sombrero and give you a tequila shot! Haha!
Happy happy birthday! What a great time to start running - you'll be the youngest one in your new age group! Keep on going, you're doing great!
Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a great one. And yes, wear the sombrero, it's part of the fun. About playing tennis, according to runner's world, it's one of the best XT you can do when you are training for a race. so you are doing great!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!, HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY,,
THANK YOU FOR THE KIND WORDS, I NEED THEM ALL, IM THINKING MY RUNNING DAYS MIGHT BE OVER, I CAN WALK, AND I CAN WALK WITH THE BEST OF THEM, AND I CAN CROSS THAT FINISH LINE WALKING, AND I WILL,,
HOPEFULLY BY NEXT SATURDAY ILL BE THERE WITH YOU ALL,
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!
NO WAY ARE YOU GOING TO BE 60!!!!!!! I would NEVER had guessed that. You look AWESOME!!!! Happy Birthday! We'll DEFINITELY have to get some sombrero and tequila shot action going on Saturday night in your honor. About the watch, go to Amazon.com and search for "Timex Women's Ironman Triathlon Sleek 50/100 Watch." I bought one a couple weeks ago and I LOVE it! It comes in many colors and does great with intervals. Best of all, it's CHEAP!! Check it out. I'm sorry you are having shin problems. Just don't push it. Do what you can but no more. And don't worry about not being able to walk or run for a while. Check out Scotty Roger's blog from the other day. He said the time off recovering from an injury HELPED his training! I'm pulling for ya, you know that! Can't wait to see ya Saturday!
Happy Birthday!!!!!! And I think not only do you need a shot of tequila, but you need the flaming shot of tequila. You haven't experienced a birthday until you've experienced one of those:) LOL. Really though, happy birthday, hope it's great!!!!!!!!
Hpaay Birthday!!! you make me feel SOOOOO much better about turning 50 - always nice to know there are some great girls turning 60!!
Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great day. I hope I can join the group on Saturday in the "Run from the Sun" followed by dinner. I am waiting to see what my husband's schedule is.
My oldest sister turned 60 last November and all I can say is I want to be like her. She looks like she's about 25 and has had no
artificial help to stay that way(no kidding!). She is very dedicated to exercising and keeping fit and it really shows. I want to be like my big sister and just hope I haven't waited too late!
In any case, I know that this effort has added some years to our lives and joy in new friendships. How cool is that? What a great birthday present, huh?
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