Injury Update
Just wanted to report that my doctor called me at home last night to let me know that the X-rays showed no fractures or any cartilage damage. He believes that it was simply a bad sprain. Nice to know - now on with the lead up to the training !!!!!!!
Inspirational Video - January 28, 2008
Saw this last week and wanted to post it then but decided to wait. I showed it to my family and they agreed that this was an excellent video. I hope that you enjoy it too.
Training Log - January 28, 2008
They say that the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. That's not the road I want to start going down because it is the start of a gradual turning away from my goals. SO ....... today I took a step back on the correct path. That's right -- three weeks after my last walk, I returned to the paths of Creekside Park.
Of course, it's always easier to take that step when it is sunny and 37 degrees rather that cloudy and 20 degrees with a wind chill in the single digits. But I'll take my victories where I can find them.
I decided that since I am coming off the ankle "injury" ( I still haven't heard the results of last week's X-ray!!!) and a 3 week hiatus that I would start with an easy 2 mile walk. The ankle did OK. It is still a little stiff and still aches at times - like now sitting at my desk. I completed the walk in 35:44 with a pace of 17:52 min/mile. The split times were 17:40 for mile 1 and 18:04 for mile 2.
Of course, it's always easier to take that step when it is sunny and 37 degrees rather that cloudy and 20 degrees with a wind chill in the single digits. But I'll take my victories where I can find them.
I decided that since I am coming off the ankle "injury" ( I still haven't heard the results of last week's X-ray!!!) and a 3 week hiatus that I would start with an easy 2 mile walk. The ankle did OK. It is still a little stiff and still aches at times - like now sitting at my desk. I completed the walk in 35:44 with a pace of 17:52 min/mile. The split times were 17:40 for mile 1 and 18:04 for mile 2.
Good Intentions
Well, I did intend (per my post from Friday) to get back to walking Monday. Forgot that it was a day off from work and the ankle was still iffy. Sounded like a good excuse to me - but as my freshman HS English teacher told us "excuses are crap - only reasons count!". So I set my sights on Tuesday.
Yesterday morning I got a reply to the e-mail that I sent to my Dr. to let him know that the ankle was good to walk on but not so good going down stairs. His reply was to let me know that he wanted it x-rayed. So I spent my lunch plus some at St. Ann's Diagnostic Center. The radiologist will be looking at the shots and will let my Dr. know the results (probably today or tomorrow).
So let's see what today brings. Hopefully, I will be able to post a Training Log for today.
Yesterday morning I got a reply to the e-mail that I sent to my Dr. to let him know that the ankle was good to walk on but not so good going down stairs. His reply was to let me know that he wanted it x-rayed. So I spent my lunch plus some at St. Ann's Diagnostic Center. The radiologist will be looking at the shots and will let my Dr. know the results (probably today or tomorrow).
So let's see what today brings. Hopefully, I will be able to post a Training Log for today.
Weekly Video - January 22, 2008
Thought I would change up a little this week with a funny ad from Dick's with Lance Armstrong. I loved the stream of motivational sayings and Lance's look at the end.
Update - January 16, 2008
Just wanted to check in. Will be holding off on the training walks for the week. I plan on returning to walking on Monday.
Still experiencing a little soreness and swelling on the ankle. Walking doesn't cause too many problems. Stairs were and still are the problem. Especially going down stairs - there is something about the weight on the toes and forefoot that is not working. Still hoping that I will notice some improvement with the stairs by early next week.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!!
Still experiencing a little soreness and swelling on the ankle. Walking doesn't cause too many problems. Stairs were and still are the problem. Especially going down stairs - there is something about the weight on the toes and forefoot that is not working. Still hoping that I will notice some improvement with the stairs by early next week.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!!
Inspirational VIdeo - January 14, 2008
I though that I would continue the inspirational videos this week. Before I do - I wanted to announce that I am not sure how many training posts I will have over the next few weeks. I injured my right ankle on Saturday while getting up off of the kitchen floor after putting groceries away on the lower shelf. I went to the doctor's today and he was stumped by what I had done. He did agree that the ankle looked swollen but after pressing on and moving the ankle around to find the source of pain - he listed it as "sprained ankle". He did advise me to take it easy and watch it over the next 2 weeks. If it isn't better, he wants to x-ray it. He said it might end up being a stress fracture of a deep bone or possibly torn cartilage. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for just a sprain. My next race is February 17th.
Here is the video for this week.
Here is the video for this week.
Inspirational Video
After learning how to post video last week, I thought that I would try to add an inspirational video each week. Here is this week's video.
It was difficult to watch this year's IM World Championships and to know that this would probably be the last time that the Hoyts would be attempting the IM. It was even more moving to watch them miss the cut off time for the swim section of the race.
It was difficult to watch this year's IM World Championships and to know that this would probably be the last time that the Hoyts would be attempting the IM. It was even more moving to watch them miss the cut off time for the swim section of the race.
Training Log - January 7, 2008
Countdown to Louisville - 936 days.
Went walking today at Creekside during lunch. The weather today was a prime example of how flirtatious the weather can be in Central Ohio. One week ago, I was walking in the New Year's Day 5K and dealing with 30 degrees and 25+ mph winds. Today, it was partly cloudy and around 60 degrees. It was a wonderful taste of spring - unfortunately, spring is couple of months off.
My time today was 52:44 with an average pace of 17:17 min/mile. Split times were: (1) 17:56, (2) 17:46 and (3) 17:03.
I did notice today that they are almost done with the new extension to the paths at Creekside Park. Can't wait to get to use them.
Went walking today at Creekside during lunch. The weather today was a prime example of how flirtatious the weather can be in Central Ohio. One week ago, I was walking in the New Year's Day 5K and dealing with 30 degrees and 25+ mph winds. Today, it was partly cloudy and around 60 degrees. It was a wonderful taste of spring - unfortunately, spring is couple of months off.
My time today was 52:44 with an average pace of 17:17 min/mile. Split times were: (1) 17:56, (2) 17:46 and (3) 17:03.
I did notice today that they are almost done with the new extension to the paths at Creekside Park. Can't wait to get to use them.
The Next Step in the Journey
I chose the name of this blog ("A Journey of Many Steps") because in anything we do in life - there is a progression of small steps to reach the goal. In that light, I have taken the next step in my progression towards the Ironman. This morning I registered for the 2008 Columbus Marathon. The date will be Sunday October 19th and the distance will be 26.2 miles.
I will be doing the usual walks during the next few months as the weather allows. April will be the start of my training program. I have set up a schedule similar to the one I followed last year for the Half Marathon. I will be slowly increasing the mileage from week to week. This will peak at two 20 mile walks in September. The distance still seems unreachable but the 10 milers seemed that way last summer. I really look forward to the training and taking the next step.
I will be doing the usual walks during the next few months as the weather allows. April will be the start of my training program. I have set up a schedule similar to the one I followed last year for the Half Marathon. I will be slowly increasing the mileage from week to week. This will peak at two 20 mile walks in September. The distance still seems unreachable but the 10 milers seemed that way last summer. I really look forward to the training and taking the next step.
The Man Who Doesn't Make Excuses
Here is some background on the man from the video that I posted. This comes from the Nike website and was at the end of the video on their site.
"Matt Scott is a wheelchair basketball player, a NWBA star, a national champion, a tournament MVP and is training to qualify for the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. He was born with spina bifida.
And he doesn't make excuses."
With his attitude there is no doubt that he will be on the 2008 team.
"Matt Scott is a wheelchair basketball player, a NWBA star, a national champion, a tournament MVP and is training to qualify for the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. He was born with spina bifida.
And he doesn't make excuses."
With his attitude there is no doubt that he will be on the 2008 team.
Happy New Year !! and a Race Report
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!!
I just wanted to start off the entry today with my best wishes for everyone for the new year. I should also say a very, very belated
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!!!
I hope that everyone had a great time over these holidays. I know that I sure did and boy did the scale show it this morning. Not the best way to start the year off but I helps to provide motivation to change. The other thing that helps was to do a 5K this morning. So here is the race report.
The race today was the New Year's Day Resolution 5K held at the Westerville Sports Facility across Cleveland Ave. from the new rec center. I have to say that I was again surprised by the number of people that will come out on a holiday and participate in a race. What made the effort even more interesting was the weather. It was around 30 degrees and the winds were gusting from the west at about 25-30 mph. I dressed according to the rule of dressing for temps about 20 degrees warmer than it is. So, it was a layer of tech shirt and pants under a t-shirt and sweat pants and a windbreaker over that. Also present was the wool watch cap, ear covering and wool gloves. Needless to say that it wasn't until around the first mile that I started to feel warmer.
The race was around the fields there and then under Cleveland Ave to the turn around point and then back around the fields again to the finish line. Quite a few runners out today but not as many walkers. I am proud to say that I didn't pull a DLF (Dead Last Finish) like my first race of 2007. But I did finish ahead of the last 3-4 walkers. I am also proud of my time ----- 48:44. That is a new PR for me in the 5K !!! My mile splits were (1) 15:42, (2) 16:33, (3) 14:53 and the last tenth of a mile in 1:35.
It felt good to be in a race again. As a side note: My little toe that I broke on Dec. 20th did fine. I continue to buddy tape it.
It was a great start to 2008 and it is 942 days until August 2010!!!!!
I just wanted to start off the entry today with my best wishes for everyone for the new year. I should also say a very, very belated
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!!!
I hope that everyone had a great time over these holidays. I know that I sure did and boy did the scale show it this morning. Not the best way to start the year off but I helps to provide motivation to change. The other thing that helps was to do a 5K this morning. So here is the race report.
The race today was the New Year's Day Resolution 5K held at the Westerville Sports Facility across Cleveland Ave. from the new rec center. I have to say that I was again surprised by the number of people that will come out on a holiday and participate in a race. What made the effort even more interesting was the weather. It was around 30 degrees and the winds were gusting from the west at about 25-30 mph. I dressed according to the rule of dressing for temps about 20 degrees warmer than it is. So, it was a layer of tech shirt and pants under a t-shirt and sweat pants and a windbreaker over that. Also present was the wool watch cap, ear covering and wool gloves. Needless to say that it wasn't until around the first mile that I started to feel warmer.
The race was around the fields there and then under Cleveland Ave to the turn around point and then back around the fields again to the finish line. Quite a few runners out today but not as many walkers. I am proud to say that I didn't pull a DLF (Dead Last Finish) like my first race of 2007. But I did finish ahead of the last 3-4 walkers. I am also proud of my time ----- 48:44. That is a new PR for me in the 5K !!! My mile splits were (1) 15:42, (2) 16:33, (3) 14:53 and the last tenth of a mile in 1:35.
It felt good to be in a race again. As a side note: My little toe that I broke on Dec. 20th did fine. I continue to buddy tape it.
It was a great start to 2008 and it is 942 days until August 2010!!!!!
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