Donald
I can't believe how much I've abandoned running/my health after my marathon in May. I want to start back up again so bad but feel so un-motivated. First run in ages and it shows. Shin pains neve... read more
- Site:
- http://donaldsfirstmarathon.blogspot.com/
- Miles:
- 934 total / 0 in 2012
- Goal:
Calgary Marathon - May 29, 2011
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Donald logged 934 miles.
Last workout 7 months ago. Help get them back on track!
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injured 3 loops around the pond 2.89 km 00:18 09:58 pace
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blah Dinosaur Valley Half Marathon 21.08 km 02:44 12:31 pace
Really paid for not having run in the past 30+ days. Tough course, hot day, calf cramps, 150m climb in the first couple km. I need to get back to my regular self.
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good Energizer Night Race 10 km 00:59 09:29 pace
GPS said it was shorter than 10K but oh well. It was a really really hard push for me to finish as hard as I did. Maybe too hard. I was getting back cramps last few kms and at the finish line I ... read more
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injured 2.4 km 00:16 11:01 pace
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alright August31 - Day 4 - Citadel / ... 11 km 01:16 11:07 pace
11.0km run. Legs muscles feel the same. Right knee a bit and right shin getting worse.
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Get Better:
get well soon, donald. good on ya for starting the 31day challenge.
10 months ago
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alright August31 - Day 3 - Citadel / ... 10.4 km 01:13 11:19 pace
Waited out the thunderstorms and stayed dry tonight. The usual muscles were sore, quads/hams/calves. I swear I had a side stitch for 5km.
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Nice Job:
ugh! stitches are the worst!
10 months ago
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alright August31 - Day 2 - Citadel / ... 10.4 km 01:15 11:36 pace
First 5k felt great then the legs started hurting. Mostly the calves uphill and hamstrings in general. Tough run right after hockey.
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Good to see you up and running again Don.
10 months ago • Like
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alright August31 - Day #1 Citadel/Ham... 10.4 km 01:13 11:15 pace
Tough start. Spend all day yesterday and today in the sun. Felt a little exhausted. Used walk breaks as this week is gonna be rough. Happy to get the first 10K run in. #31daysofpain
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alright 1/2 Training - Run #3 Tempo 5.56 km 00:35 10:07 pace
Still feels tough. Couldn't keep the same pace as yesterday but still a good tempo pace for me. Wore the same shoes as my marathon, curious to see if I get the same pain in my right foot...
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alright 1/2 Training - Run #2 Tempo 4.05 km 00:24 09:35 pace
Short tempo run, was tough just to keep it around 6:00/km. Found a nice 1.5km loop around a lake, should be a nice cool spot to run.
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Good job for getting back out there!
10 months ago • Like
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Good to see you back Don, train well buddy.
10 months ago • Like
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Awesome job, it is tough getting back but you did!!
10 months ago • Like
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Thanks, I really hope it doesn't take more than a couple weeks to get back into the swing of things. It's very hard mentally to know where you were and how hard is it right now haha oh well.
10 months ago • Like
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good Citadel Cul-De-Sac Madness!! 21.1 km 02:38 12:01 pace
The most random run I have ever done. Originally just wanted to try on my old shoes and see if foot pain would return. Not sure what possessed me to run a half. Just to see if I could? Calves ar... read more
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You're Funny:
wow. who just randomly runs a half on a random evening?! ;) glad to hear you're back from injury.
11 months ago
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And my foot doesn't hurt this morning!! Makes me so happy!
11 months ago • Like
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alright Citadel 6 km 00:39 10:26 pace
My first run since the Calgary Marathon, 21 days ago. Was a very tough run thanks to time off & bit of heat and humidity. Finished without walking, so I'll take it. Pondering replacing some ... read more
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i think cross-training is a great idea and it helped me deal with my shin splints & knee injury. i found that spinning, weight-training, yoga & pilates really made a difference when i was training for my first 1/2 this year.
11 months ago • Like
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I agree. When I was having shin problems I cycled and they got better while keeping my cardio up to speed. I'm thinking of starting weight training to help me become a stronger runner.
11 months ago • Like
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Good idea Don. Cycling is not only good cross training, it is just plain fun.
11 months ago • Like
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good Calgary Marathon 2011 42.31 km 05:54 13:27 pace
Blew up around 20km. Left calf muscle seized up every time I tried to run from there on. Mostly walking from that point on. What able to run across the finish line though!
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Great job Donald! Of the 12 marathons I've done, Calgary is by far the toughest. I cannot imagine doing it with a calf cramp!
12 months ago • Like
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You're an Inspiration:
so impressed that you kept on going with the race despite the calf cramp halfway through. great work on your first marathon!
12 months ago
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Congratulations on the finish Don. Hate to hear you are still battling injuries. Hope you recover nicely buddy.
12 months ago • Like
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injured 6.87 km 00:46 10:45 pace
left shin acted up
Donald
Ice those shins Donald! You'll get your mojo back!
7 months ago • Like
Was wondering where you'd been buddy. You know how it is, takes time and patience. No rush.
7 months ago • Like