Ironman Louisville training window - 807 days
Columbus Marathon training window - 156 days
Just wanted to bring everyone up to speed on my training and an update on my injury. The last time that I walked was the Sunday that I reported on in my last post. Since then, I have been back to my doctor. Since the anti-inflammatory meds didn't make much improvement to my situation, he wanted me to have x-rays taken of my hip and lower back to rule out bone problems. The results came back on Tuesday (5/13) with nothing showing except some slight arthritis. He didn't believe that this would cause the problems. The next step would be to get some physical therapy.
Yesterday was my initial assessment at Banyan Tree Rehabilitation. It went well. The end result of the meeting with the PT was that my hip flexors and hamstrings are tight and that I will need to start on some stretching to loosen them up. After that, exercises to strengthen my core muscles. The PT believes that I should see a marked improvement in about 3 weeks if I follow their instructions.
Trainng Log - May 5, 2008- One Step Forward - Two Steps Back
Ironman Louisville training window - 818 days
Columbus Marathon training window - 167 days
Columbus Marathon training window - 167 days
Well, the end of last week brought about a slight setback on the walking front. My Thursday walk at Creekside was about the same as the previous day. The temperature was better at about 66 degrees and the sun was out in force. I was able to finish the 3 miles but the final half mile was at a much slower pace and with the hip pain once again. My time was 57:43 and my pace was 19:14.
I was hoping that Sunday would be a better walk. I woke with some of the same hip pain that I have had before – not a good sign. Once again, it was a beautiful day with temps in the 70’s and sunshine. Antrim park was packed with folks out riding on the bike trail and those walking on the trail. I had to park about a third of a mile from the trail. The first 2 miles were OK (18:22 and 17:33) and I felt good heading into the third mile. By the time I hit mile 3, my time was 19:02 and I was in pain. It was a foregone conclusion that there would not be a fourth mile. My problem at that time was that I was on the far side of the lake and it was 0.6 miles to the trail exit. After that, there was the 0.33 mile walk to the car. By the time I got to the car, I was limping pretty well. Not sure what the doctor is going to say about this.
Training Log - April 29, 2008
Ironman Louisville training window - 824 days
Columbus Marathon training window - 173 days
My recovery continues...... I was able to get a walk in on Saturday and was able to walk today at Creekside.
Saturday was my 3 miler at Antrim. It was nice to get back to that park again. The weather was not as good as it has been over the last few days. It was around 65 and began to drizzle as I began my first lap around the lake. I was able to finish the 3 miles without discomfort in 52:34 and a pace of 17:31 min/mile. I was elated to be able to get the distance in. The rest of the weekend was quite busy. Saturday afternoon was my niece's first birthday!! Not that Rebecca or Riley will remember it - but it was a great party with about 50 people showing up. Sunday was their baby dedication/baptism. I was asked to stand as Riley's godfather. An honor. It was also my brother's 40th birthday so we had lunch at their home.
Today I was excited to get another 3 miler in on the heels of the weekend. The walk started good - but I was only able to get 2.75 miles in before my hip started hurting again. Kind of a let down but I came close to hitting the goal. My time was 46:45 and a pace time of 17:00 min/mile. Now that I am back at work, the hip is not hurting so I think that I will be OK.
Columbus Marathon training window - 173 days
My recovery continues...... I was able to get a walk in on Saturday and was able to walk today at Creekside.
Saturday was my 3 miler at Antrim. It was nice to get back to that park again. The weather was not as good as it has been over the last few days. It was around 65 and began to drizzle as I began my first lap around the lake. I was able to finish the 3 miles without discomfort in 52:34 and a pace of 17:31 min/mile. I was elated to be able to get the distance in. The rest of the weekend was quite busy. Saturday afternoon was my niece's first birthday!! Not that Rebecca or Riley will remember it - but it was a great party with about 50 people showing up. Sunday was their baby dedication/baptism. I was asked to stand as Riley's godfather. An honor. It was also my brother's 40th birthday so we had lunch at their home.
Today I was excited to get another 3 miler in on the heels of the weekend. The walk started good - but I was only able to get 2.75 miles in before my hip started hurting again. Kind of a let down but I came close to hitting the goal. My time was 46:45 and a pace time of 17:00 min/mile. Now that I am back at work, the hip is not hurting so I think that I will be OK.
Training Log - April 24, 2008 The Road to Recovery
Ironman Louisville training window - 828 days
Columbus Marathon training window - 178 days
Today was another beautiful day here in Central Ohio. The picture perfect Spring day. It was made even better by the fact that I have not had any hip discomfort today.
I was eager to get to the park and see how well it went. I was able to do 2 miles with very little discomfort. I had plans to try to do 3 miles but decided not to try to push it. My time was 36:13 with a pace of 18:06. Not quite back to my usual pace but better than the 19-20 min paces for the last few outings. Will set myself the goal of 3 miles with a pace no greater than 18:10 min/mile for my walk on Saturday.
Columbus Marathon training window - 178 days
Today was another beautiful day here in Central Ohio. The picture perfect Spring day. It was made even better by the fact that I have not had any hip discomfort today.
I was eager to get to the park and see how well it went. I was able to do 2 miles with very little discomfort. I had plans to try to do 3 miles but decided not to try to push it. My time was 36:13 with a pace of 18:06. Not quite back to my usual pace but better than the 19-20 min paces for the last few outings. Will set myself the goal of 3 miles with a pace no greater than 18:10 min/mile for my walk on Saturday.
Training Update - April 22, 2008 - Let the Healing Begin
Ironman Louisville training window - 830 days
Columbus Marathon training window - 180 days
I can't believe that it has been over 2 weeks since my last post.
Here's the catch-up for you. I mentioned in my last post that my left hip had been bothering me. I thought that it was a tight IT band. Wrong. I continued to try to train but was not able to do anything beyond about a mile and a half before the pain began. Ended up not walking in the Dam Fool 4 Miler on Sunday because I couldn't see attempting a four mile race if I couldn't get beyond 2 miles. I finally decided to call the doctor last week after the pain didn't ease up after my last "training walk" on the 15th.
I went today and he believes that I have a pinched nerve in my lower back and that is what is causing the problems. I am now on anti-inflammatory meds for the next 2 weeks. He wants me to continue to walk until the pain hits but not to try to walk through it. He hopes that with the meds - I will be able to gradually add more distance in the next weeks. If not and the pain continues, he said that imaging might be necessary to see what is going on.
So today I hit Creekside park for the first time in over a week. It was a beautiful day - sunny skies with temps in the 70's. I was able to do about a mile with some discomfort. The hip still has some aches even now. We'll have to see what happens over the next week.
Columbus Marathon training window - 180 days
I can't believe that it has been over 2 weeks since my last post.
Here's the catch-up for you. I mentioned in my last post that my left hip had been bothering me. I thought that it was a tight IT band. Wrong. I continued to try to train but was not able to do anything beyond about a mile and a half before the pain began. Ended up not walking in the Dam Fool 4 Miler on Sunday because I couldn't see attempting a four mile race if I couldn't get beyond 2 miles. I finally decided to call the doctor last week after the pain didn't ease up after my last "training walk" on the 15th.
I went today and he believes that I have a pinched nerve in my lower back and that is what is causing the problems. I am now on anti-inflammatory meds for the next 2 weeks. He wants me to continue to walk until the pain hits but not to try to walk through it. He hopes that with the meds - I will be able to gradually add more distance in the next weeks. If not and the pain continues, he said that imaging might be necessary to see what is going on.
So today I hit Creekside park for the first time in over a week. It was a beautiful day - sunny skies with temps in the 70's. I was able to do about a mile with some discomfort. The hip still has some aches even now. We'll have to see what happens over the next week.
An update to Run Happy 5K
Just a little update to my results from the Run Happy 5K. I went to the mailbox on Saturday and there was a package from Run Wild Racing waiting for me. I opened it and found an award plaque for placing third in the race for the men's walking division. When I checked the results online, I was surprised to see that I was listed as third. Last weekend I was shown as placing fourth in the division. Not sure what happened -- but I'll take a third place finish!!
Started doing some stretching of the IT band and have noticed that the soreness is beginning to lessen. Yeah! I want to get started on the training.
Started doing some stretching of the IT band and have noticed that the soreness is beginning to lessen. Yeah! I want to get started on the training.
Inspirational VIdeo - Evan Morgan
I was sent this link by my brother Mike. Evan is the cousin of Mike's wife Patty. His is an awesome story - I hope that you are as inspired by it as I am.
This story comes from KGET 17 in Bakersfield, CA.
I have added a link to the Challenged Athletes Foundation in my links area.
This story comes from KGET 17 in Bakersfield, CA.
I have added a link to the Challenged Athletes Foundation in my links area.
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