So I signed up for these runs.
A half marathon in Des Moines that is coming up in about a month,
then a 10 mile run that is coming up in about TWO weeks!!
Oh yeah and for the 10 mile run I decided I would raise $500 for Girls on the Run since I really wanted to get involved in the organization.
So why am I freaking out? A variety of reasons:
1. My right leg has been hurting. I don’t even know how to describe it other than it starts somewhere around my outer right knee and then slowly radiates up and down my leg until I have to stop walking/running.
2. I started a new job three weeks ago and pretty much every day I worked I came home with aching feet. It’s pretty tough to train when your dang feet hurt!
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| Don’t be fooled by the “6.” That was adding miles to my work shoes for the past two weeks. |
3. As a result of the aches and pains, I have not been meeting the weekly mileage I had hoped to the past couple of weeks. I am so nervous I won’t be able to run either race!
4. I have yet to meet my $500 goal for Girls on the Run and I’m running out of time!
I did extend my giveaway to benefit Girls on the Run to the 30th of this month, so please check it out here!
All you have to do is donate a dollar to a wonderful organization and you could win a whole case of Chobani! I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t sound too bad to me!
I think it’s just tough to ask people for money. Yes, it’s a great cause, but it’s still awkward to ask for donations (or is that just me?).
I do get more excited the more I learn about Girls on the Run. I even had the opportunity to meet up with some of the gals for a short run around Lake Nokomis and I just love the heart behind what they do.
I wrote my first heart-felt post about Girls on the Run here, but I have since learned even more cool things about this organization.
1. Most of the girls in the program are low-income, inner-city girls who might not have had the chance to participate in a sport like running without Girls on the Run.
2. Katie from Girls on the Run Twin Cities came and talked to us at the Healthy Living Summit. She told a story about a little girl who’s mother sent a note with her to Girls on the Run saying that she “is fat and lazy” and probably won’t run. I had tears and my eyes listening to Katie describe how slowly, this little girl’s self-esteem was built up to the point that she not only ran her 5K race, but invited her mom to do it with her next year! Lives truly are changed through Girls on the Run.
I am so very grateful for the donations I’ve received thus far! Every little bit helps and I want to say thank you THANK YOU for everyone who participated in the Justin’s Nut Butter raffle and who has shared the donation link!
Join me in prayer so that I might not let down the awesome team (in more than one way) that I am running for!!
So what do you folks think?
What more can I do to raise funds? Hold a virtual bake sale? Beg door-to-door?
What do I do about my sore feet and achy leg? Just rest and walk the races or try to work through it?
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You’ll be okay! When I was training for my first half, I had shin splints that made it nearly impossible to walk, let alone run, and I still (somehow) crossed the finish line running! Take rest if you need it, just listen to your body!
Oh shin splints are the worst! I don’t know how you managed!
You’ll be okay! When I was training for my first half, I had shin splints that made it nearly impossible to walk, let alone run, and I still (somehow) crossed the finish line running! Take rest if you need it, just listen to your body!
Listen to your body lady! Sounds like IT band stuff to me which just requires rest, foam rolling and icing. If you nip it in the bud now it won’t come back later! It’s such a bummer though. Out with a whole slew of unknown injuries (which I spent way too long ignoring) so I feel ya!
You’re right. I really don’t want to ignore this stuff and have it blow up in my face! I’m so sorry about your injuries/issues!! I read your post the other day and I just feel so bad! 🙁
Listen to your body lady! Sounds like IT band stuff to me which just requires rest, foam rolling and icing. If you nip it in the bud now it won’t come back later! It’s such a bummer though. Out with a whole slew of unknown injuries (which I spent way too long ignoring) so I feel ya!
Try to take breaks from being on your feet all day! Do you have a foam roller? You could use that on your feet and up through your calves and hamstrings to help relieve some aches and pains!
It’s kind of one of those jobs where you aren’t supposed to sit down. I do make sure I take one 15 minute break sitting though!
Yes, I should definitely foam roll more!
If you’re on your feet alot, I would recommend getting compression socks to get the blood flowing!
Good idea, Katie!!
Try to take breaks from being on your feet all day! Do you have a foam roller? You could use that on your feet and up through your calves and hamstrings to help relieve some aches and pains!
I agree you need to listen to your body, let yourself off the hook and rest until things feel better!!
It’s so hard to do that when I know I have races to run!! Eeek!
I agree you need to listen to your body, let yourself off the hook and rest until things feel better!!
Oh man, I feel you on the fundraising part. I’d feel awkward too. I’m so independent and it is very hard for me to ask for help, or better yet, money, even if it’s for a great cause. But you gotta do what you gotta do! Good luck girlie. I do think Girls on the Run is an amazing organization and I hope to get involved in the future as well.
Foam roll. Go to yoga. Everyone says IT band, that may not be true….But you need to slow down and reduce the mileage. If you have any friends that are doctors, physical therapists, or athletic trainers, see if you can talk to them about some informal opinions.
I have slowed down a lot but it just makes me nervous I won’t be able to do the races! That’s a great idea though about talking to an athletic trainer…I do work at a gym now! 🙂
Foam roll. Go to yoga. Everyone says IT band, that may not be true….But you need to slow down and reduce the mileage. If you have any friends that are doctors, physical therapists, or athletic trainers, see if you can talk to them about some informal opinions.
I have slowed down a lot but it just makes me nervous I won’t be able to do the races! That’s a great idea though about talking to an athletic trainer…I do work at a gym now! 🙂
It’s so hard to do that when I know I have races to run!! Eeek!
It’s kind of one of those jobs where you aren’t supposed to sit down. I do make sure I take one 15 minute break sitting though!
Yes, I should definitely foam roll more!
You’re right. I really don’t want to ignore this stuff and have it blow up in my face! I’m so sorry about your injuries/issues!! I read your post the other day and I just feel so bad! 🙁
Oh shin splints are the worst! I don’t know how you managed!
I had some IT band issues after my last marathon, no fun at all 🙁 I reduced mileage and foam rolled and eventually it went away. Try to not run at all for a week (elliptical, stationery bike and swimming are all good cross training) and it may go away. I took 4 days off from running and after that the pain was pretty much gone.
I had some IT band issues after my last marathon, no fun at all 🙁 I reduced mileage and foam rolled and eventually it went away. Try to not run at all for a week (elliptical, stationery bike and swimming are all good cross training) and it may go away. I took 4 days off from running and after that the pain was pretty much gone.
If you’re on your feet alot, I would recommend getting compression socks to get the blood flowing!
Good idea, Katie!!
RE: feet issues — I don’t know what kind of shoes you’re wearing to work, but if you can, get some heavy-duty old-lady New Balance super-stiff cross trainers. Something like what you’d see nurses wear. Maybe pick up some insoles (I like Dr. Sholl’s active — those are almost as good as my CUSTOM ones). Soak your feet if you get the chance, and stretch, stretch, stretch. I have a feeling if it’s your heels that you’ve got some calf and back of the leg stuff going on too.
Just a friendly msg. from your friend who’s suffered from plantar fasciitis for the better part of a year. Trust me, it is a bear to get rid of, so if you can prevent it, do so! 🙂 feel better.
I wear asics, but I think they are too small or something. Also it’s hard floor so it’s just tough to not have sore feet at the end of the day. They’ve gotten a bit better though! 🙂 Also interesting that I might have back of the leg issues…never thought of that!
RE: feet issues — I don’t know what kind of shoes you’re wearing to work, but if you can, get some heavy-duty old-lady New Balance super-stiff cross trainers. Something like what you’d see nurses wear. Maybe pick up some insoles (I like Dr. Sholl’s active — those are almost as good as my CUSTOM ones). Soak your feet if you get the chance, and stretch, stretch, stretch. I have a feeling if it’s your heels that you’ve got some calf and back of the leg stuff going on too.
Just a friendly msg. from your friend who’s suffered from plantar fasciitis for the better part of a year. Trust me, it is a bear to get rid of, so if you can prevent it, do so! 🙂 feel better.
I wear asics, but I think they are too small or something. Also it’s hard floor so it’s just tough to not have sore feet at the end of the day. They’ve gotten a bit better though! 🙂 Also interesting that I might have back of the leg issues…never thought of that!