Monday, August 10, 2009

Runners Opinions Needed

It's Monday!!! I'm not really quite that excited, but I'm practicing positivity here. ;)

Fall semester starts two weeks from today. I'll admit I'm a little apprehensive about how busy my life will soon be. Even more so than now. Can't imagine it.

I didn't sleep well because my hips and lower back have been sore (see below), but I started off the morning with a yummy breakfast.

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Raisin Bran Muffin (Henry's) with a smidge of PB, yogurt and some much-needed green tea

I had to run an errand this morning. When I got back, I had a tasty lunch. Still eating on that Hugh Jass bag of broccoli.

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And a fantastico coconut frozen fruit bar for dessert:

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This afternoon I had a PB Pretzel Mojo bar.

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Tonight, I'm meeting my friend Heather for a run. My hips and lower back have been really sore lately... I've been careful not to run two days in a row. I'm thinking it might be because I ran the fastest mile I've ever run on Saturday. A 9:20 mile. That's two minutes faster than the fastest mile I'd ever run before it. So, is this soreness normal for someone when they start out running? Maybe I need new shoes (mine are over a year old)?... Are orthotics a requirement for runners, in your opinion? Any thoughts or experiences with this?...

Have a fantastic day guys!

xoxo

-Mrs. Myers

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3 comments:

  1. hey girlie. I have never experienced and injury/pain when running so I can't really help you out.

    lunch looks delicious though!!
    love that cliff mojo bar!

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  2. Are you stretching after your run? That can help with soreness. If both your hips and lower back are sore, I would hazard a guess that it might have something to do with your gait. I would go to a running store and get some premium shoes if you are are going to continue running on a regular basis. They can also assess your gait for you.

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  3. I know that most runners recommend getting new shoes every 6 months. Maybe you should try that, and see if it gets better?

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