So - it's been a tough week at work and I really needed to run last night (also I was in charge of scheduling this week's runs - so felt I needed to show up) But I knew Jen had to work so I wouldn't have my usual running partner and I thought MAYBE I could keep up with Sarah (if she took some pity and slowed down some).
By the time I was crossing I-90 on the way to the start - I knew that it would only be Andrew and me. Yikes! I called him and tried to cxl - my rational was he wouldn't want to run as slow as I run, I didn't want to run that route by myself and a warm dinner and my couch were calling my name loudly. Andrew said no problem he would run with me - he was at the start he would wait 5 min until I got there. At this point I was at the Rainier exit and headed to the start. Geeze, I love group pressure!
We started out on the run - it was a beautiful night - clear w/ a couple of high clouds and mostly dry pavement. I did my best to keep a decent pace (for me) and we stayed together having a nice conversation. When we got through the tunnel the view of lake Wa and the eastside was beautiful. Down the stairs and along lk Wa blvd - I was starting to slow down a little and asked if we could go 5 miles not 6. Andrew said yes - then recanted and said "come on it was only out a 1/2 mile more and I really do want to run the whole 6" - so on I trudged.
I then told Andrew run as fasts as you want to the turn around - I'll keep going and turn around when you get back to me. It worked (i got a little repreive and Andrew got to run a little). We headed back and I guessed that I could keep a slightly faster pace if I walked the stairs - so on we went.
When we got to the stairs - I asked Andrew to RUN the stairs twice (maybe he would tire a little) , but couldn't get him to bite. I made it to the top and as we headed back through the tunnel I picked up my pace and thought of it as interval training (its only pain - it won't kill me). Andrew even noticed that I was going a little faster! I was hoping for lots of cars at the two crosswalks so I could catch my breath - where are they when you need them? I continued my "interval" training back to the start w/ about 5.75 miles (Andrew got the full 6) . All in all it was a great run for me!
Andrew - Thank you! I appreciate your gracious attitude and the company/conversation during our run last night!
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Wow! Way to go you too!
I have some crummy news... turns out that my weird calf pain is real and is either a stress fracture or shin splints (feels nothing like shin splints I've had in the past but I'm hopeful that's what I have) So, I'm under orders not to run for two weeks and to start PT. I go back on Dec. 5 to determine next steps. I have no idea what this will mean for Austin but looks like I'm at the pool / gym for the next two weeks regardless.
OH, Sarah, that stinks!!! I am so glad you got it checked out. We will miss you, but know that the 2 weeks away from running might be the key to crossing the line in February. :)
Yikes Sarah, that sucks. Did you get an xray or MRI? I had a stress fracture three years ago--from training for Seattle marathon. Austin is a long way off, so if you stay off it now and you'll be able to come back.
I've got a great sports medicine doctor if you need one.
Bummer, Sarah! Sorry to hear about your injury. Take it easy and you'll be back running in no time. Holler if you need external motivation to hit the pool; I'll meet you at the Green lake pool (or elsewhere) for some laps. :)
Lee, you are way faster than you think.
Sarah, that sucks, but I'm glad you are dealing with it now. I think I went to the dr that Melinda was mentioning and he is good.
Thanks guys! I have a really good sports med doc at UW and start PT after thanksgiving, so hopefully I'll be back in no time.
Lauren, I'll be in touch about going to the pool!
Thanks again,
Sarah
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