Miles:
950 total logged
Goal:

Los Angeles Marathon 3/21/10. Will be my first (I hope)

  • 2 mi tracked
  • 02:33 logged
  • 540 calories
  • 4 workouts
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  1. goodLunch Swim 2000 yd / 00:38

    80 and sunny. Great day for a swim

  2. goodSpinning Class 00:45

    Can't run, but I can still spin. It was such a beautiful day, a shame to be indoors, but I can't believe I don't own a bicycle. Currently shopping for one.

    • Jules C. Jules C.

      Nice. Don't take too long to decide though. Prices go up in the spring/summer.

      2 days ago
    • Morey B. Morey B.

      Yeah, but for me, half the fun is searching for just the right bike, for just the right deal. Plus, if I take long enough, perhaps my hip will feel better and I won't need a bike. :)

      2 days ago
  3. goodLunch Swim 1500 yd / 00:30

    Sunny and 75. Can't complain. Nice day to go for a good swim.
    And- it didn't hurt my hip at all.

  4. good25min on Precor AMT, 20 min o... 00:40

    I attempted running on the treadmill, but didn't get 10 steps before the hip said 'not a chance'. The Precor (a elliptical trainer) and the cycling felt fine. I can still be fit, I just can't run.

    • Jen L. Jen L.

      you'll be back in no time!

      5 days ago
    • Suzy Suzy

      Sorry Morey. I hope you are back at it soon!

      4 days ago
  5. I've had this quote I used to use: "Someday I won't be able to run... today is not that day". I said it with pride, conviction and enthusiasm towards running.

    I can't use that quote for a while. Hope it's a short while and not permanent.

    • Trace B. Trace B.

      Sounds like one of Dane Rauschenberg's quotes.
      I hope it isn't permanent! Just give it time...today is not the day but tomorrow...

      4 days ago
    • Morey B. Morey B.

      Could be Dane's, not sure where I heard it.
      My hip is damaged. Might need surgery.

      4 days ago
  6. Just got my MRI results back today. It's not the stress fracture that I thought, instead it's a full-thickness tear of my acetabular labrum. Might require surgery- not sure yet.

    Unfortunately- I won't be posting any runs on this forum any time soo... read more

    • Leo Leo

      that's horrible news morey. i wish you the best... be patient

      8 days ago
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    • Morey B. Morey B.

      Thanks Chuck. I work at a health resort and receive plenty of advice from trainers and exercise physiologists.

      7 days ago
    • Juryduty Juryduty

      So sorry to hear this, Morey. We'll be standing with you for quick healing!

      7 days ago
  7. The only way to determine your physical limit, is to exceed it. I miss running.

  8. x-ray came back negative. Which only means that I don't have arthritis or cartilige damage in my hip. I guess that's good for my long term health, but all indications still pointing towards a femoral neck stress fracture. From the sports docs I've sp... read more

    • Trace B. Trace B.

      Wow...I hope you feel better! Did you see the location in AZ from my posted workouts? Were you near there? I have to go back!

      16 days ago
    • Morey B. Morey B.

      you mentioned Saguaro National Park in your post. I live on the east side of Tucson and run into the park for my long runs. Or, at least I used to when I was able to run. Just wait- come in another month when the whole desert is blooming. The hillsides will be bright yellow from the brittlebush and palo verde trees. The mesquites green out in mid April. Right now it's a bit barren looking.

      16 days ago
    • Joanne S. Joanne S.

      Yikes, sorry to hear that it still sounds like a stress fracture. What terrible timing, even if it is common. :( Glad that your x-ray ruled out some other things though. Good luck, Morey.

      16 days ago
    • Morey B. Morey B.

      I just have to realize that sometimes it's the journey that's more important than the goal. How else would you find out what your limits are, unless you exceed them.

      15 days ago
  9. Perhaps I'm just a victim of internet medicine, but my pain feels a lot like this: http://bit.ly/98kd57
    I could have a hip stress fracture. Great. My training is done and I'm 19 days from my 1st marathon. I'm ready- except for my bones. I'll call ... read more

    • Chuck K. Chuck K.

      That sucks, Morey. I have been through the frustration of training all winter for a spring marathon only to get an injury that stopped my training and, in my case, eventually caused me to miss the race. Fortunately for me, it was not my first marathon, but I still remember how upsetting it was.

      Good luck, and be smart about your body. There will be more marathons.

      18 days ago
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    • Suzy Suzy

      Ah Morey, I'm sorry :( That really bites. I hope you feel better soon. Any chance you can roll your reg fee to the next year's race? Or maybe there is a chance you can still run??

      18 days ago
    • Joanne S. Joanne S.

      Good luck Morey, I'm hoping for the best for you.

      18 days ago
  10. Shared Photo

    I haven't run in Nike's since high school, and I hated them then. Always wrapped my peds in Saucony or Brooks. But, slipped a pair of these Lunarglides on and they felt terrific. Cushy, soft, stable. Not crazy about the color though. My new sneaks!

    • Jules C. Jules C.

      I'm curious about these. The midsole looks really beefy in every picture I've seen. I guess a first hand fit in them would scratch that itch.

      18 days ago
    • Morey B. Morey B.

      I've only got one 7 mi run in them so far, but they are an interesting shoe. They are not billed as a stability shoe, but I was impressed with the amount of support they offered for my flat feet, and I liked where I felt it- more towards the heal rather than under my arch. The style, of course, is subjective. I kinda like the ones with the bright soles, but my running shop only had this color scheme. Unlike past Nike's I've tried, the shoe is wider and roomier. Pretty comfy.

      18 days ago