I thought I would start blogging again here at the running vegetarian website. Unfortunately, I think I should get a new blog address. You see, I am injured and cannot run.
Last year, I thought it would be a great idea to sign up for a full marathon. I had done a couple of Half Marathon's and it seemed like a logical step. Plus, this year I turn the big Five-Oh! I just wanted to finish one before I turned 50.
Training was hard. I stuck to the Rookie Marathon's suggested running/training plan. But with all of the running (8 miles on Tuesday, 5 miles on Wednesday, 8 or 9 on Thursday and 15 on Sunday), once I got to this part of the training, my knees started to go numb. Then ache. Really ache. So, I put the knee straps on and plodded through the training.
Word of advice to anyone training for their first marathon, don't "plod" through an injury. It doesn't work. By the time I returned from our vacation up north, my running friends could not believe my condition and my limp. After my long run, my knee looked swollen and ugly.
They (my running friends) said STOP RUNNING! GO TO THE DOCTOR! I did the latter and eased up on the running. I ended up with a kneecap problem. Nothing serious but caused by the marathon training. Doctor says "rest & cross train". I am not a good cross-trainer. I love running because I love the outdoors. Hey, I live in SW Florida, how could you not love outdoors?
I have been biking, lifting weights and using the elliptical trainer. BORING! Except for the weights, I am bored.
And since I have not been exercising, I have gained weight! I feel like a Mush-Mellow! But that is about to change. You see, these last couple of month's taught me a lot about myself. When I ran, I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. Well, no more of that. I found out, not running and eating like I used too equals an additional 10 pounds. Clothes don't fit. And I am miserable.
So, welcome 2011!
Start weight: 143 (hard to even post)
Calorie Intake per day: 1,200-1,300
Eat at home more (more control on calories)
Get 8 hours of sleep
Drink more tea (notice it does not say "green" tea)
Exercise Plan:
Elliptical 2 x per week 45 mins. per session
Stationary bike 1x per week 45-60 mins per session
Weight train 3 times per week; try to increase weight lifted
Walk or dog walk 1 x 60+ mins. per week (this is my rest day)
Yoga 1 or 2 x per week 90 mins. per session
That seems like a pretty good plan. I am hoping that the yoga helps me heal. I would like to run again in one month. Even if it is just 3 miles without pain, I would be happy.
So welcome 2011 and the changes in my life. I may even attempt pool running. Anything to mix it up!
Breakfast today: Oatmeal (Bob's Red Mill) with banana and two tbsp. of Barney butter
Lunch: 2 slices of walnut arugula pizza (Men's Health Mag)
Dinner: Leftovers
Lynda
