Site:
http://apalousemom.blogspot.com/
Miles:
545 total / 188 in 2013
Goal:

Getting my body back after baby #3, training for half marathon and simply getting comfortable again in my own skin!!

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  • 428 calories
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  1. RUN
    TM intervals 4 mi 00:34 08:26 pace

    .5 mile warmup / 45 sec intervals 8.0 & 6.0 for 3 miles / .5 mile cool down

  2. RUN
    TM 3 mi 00:26 08:46 pace

    Another short one on the TM.

  3. RUN
    TM - short intervals 3 mi 00:26 08:40 pace

    5 min warm-up, 17 intervals (2 miles) of 35sec @ 8.0 / 25sec @ 6.0, .5 mile cool down

    Trying to ease back in but want to go like crazy. My leg has an ache in it today - hoping it's just getti... read more

  4. RUN
    Run in the sun - FINALLY!!!! 2.68 mi 00:25 09:11 pace

    Finally trying out the leg after giving it the requested rest. No pain!!!! Well, the run was painful but not because of my injury. Felt so good to be out there moving!! Will be a slow comeback as... read more

  5. RUN
  6. Short attempt tonight gave me the first real encouragement I've had in seven weeks! My stride felt normal. I could still feel the "twinge" in my right leg/knee so didn't push ... read more

    • Shannon H.
      Shannon H.

      Yay! So happy to hear that Renee! Injuries stink, but you are playing it smart by listening to the doc and resting. You'll be up and running before you know it!

      about 1 month ago Like1 person

    • Emily M.
      Emily M.

      Well this is good news indeed! Whatever you're doing, keep it up! Speedy healing wishes sent your way!!

      about 1 month ago Like1 person

    • Stacy B.
      Stacy B.

      Very good news!!

      about 1 month ago Like1 person

    • Kortni M.
      Kortni M.

      Glad to hear good news! I am sure you get plenty of exercise chasing around your cute girls!

      about 1 month ago Like1 person

  7. Good news and frustrating news at the same time. My MRI came back showing a perfectly normal, healthy knee and leg... Yay!! Except I still have no explanation for what's been sidelining me for... read more

    • Emily M.
      Emily M.

      Oh, that is so frustrating!! I'm sorry, Renee! How weird...

      about 1 month ago Like

    • Kortni M.
      Kortni M.

      Ugh...glad that you got good news, but ugh! Hopefully after everyone is healthy again you will be ready and able to run!

      about 1 month ago Like

  8. FIT
    TM experiment and JM Ripped i... 0.5 mi 00:40 80:00 pace

    Experimented with my pain threshold on the mill. Could comfortably walk at 4.0, running at 5.0 was the plain point... Boo! JM still helped me get my sweat session in. A few modified moves again to... read more

  9. No real news to report. Dr. said that based on my pain (and the fact that my x-rays are clear and I tested negative for any ligament or cartilage tears) he would normally diagnose inflammation of t... read more

    • Emily M.
      Emily M.

      How frustrating!!! I'm sorry :0/

      about 1 month ago Like

    • Nicole N.
      Nicole N.

      Hopefully you'll have some answers soon.

      about 1 month ago Like

    • Kortni M.
      Kortni M.

      Oh man. So sorry you did not get any definitive answers, but I guess it is a little good that you can workout some!

      about 1 month ago Like

  10. FIT
    Ripped in 30 - level 2 00:30

    Couldn't take the laziness anymore and battled through this one. Surprisingly, I managed ok. Many of the cardio moves were a little painful but I was able to get through all but a couple of ... read more

  11. So the results of my knee x-ray shows an "anomaly" on the tip of my right tibia... my chiro referred me to an orthopedist to discuss whether it is an anomaly that is "normal" fo... read more

    • Emily M.
      Emily M.

      What does that mean exactly?? I'm so sorry Renee! I really hope things get better soon! Keep us posted!

      2 months ago Like

    • Nicole N.
      Nicole N.

      Well...that sounds at least like you're on the way toward some answers. I really hope you can get this figured out.

      2 months ago Like

    • Kortni M.
      Kortni M.

      I am glad you went to the doctor, but that still sounds confusing and frustrating. I hope the ortho doc has some answers for you!

      about 1 month ago Like

    • Stacy B.
      Stacy B.

      Good luck at the ortho doc. I hope you get some answers. Hang in there girlie!!

      about 1 month ago Like

  12. RUN
    TM - no go again 0.5 mi 00:04:50 09:39 pace

    After a very nice vacation (Disneyland with the family) and not stressing about my leg... Gave it another shot tonight and still not functioning up to par. Any sports doctor or orthopedic recomme... read more

    • Shannon H.
      Shannon H.

      Oh man! Sorry you are still hurting Renee! Hope you can find a good sports doc for some relief!

      2 months ago Like

    • Nicole N.
      Nicole N.

      I wish I had some advice for you, but I haven't gone to see anyone for my "pains". It seems they mostly just prescribe pain meds and say to stop running. I really hope you can get to the bottom of this soon.

      2 months ago Like

    • Donna N.
      Donna N.

      Clint Janson (fellow DMer and organizer of the Hope 5K and 10K in Spokane) just posted (on facebook: Hope Run 2013) a recommendation for Acceleration Physical Therapy, naming doctors Beth and Dave specifically. He has used them personally and gives them a thumbs up. I haven't visited them myself but I trust Clint's opinion. www.accelerationphysicaltherapy.com

      2 months ago Like1 person

    • Donna N.
      Donna N.

      By the way, I hope you get some relief soon. I completely know what a dark time it is when injuries plague me. Stay as positive as you can and know that it truly is only temporary. :)

      2 months ago Like1 person

  13. Well... Still struggling mightily with my right leg. It is feeling better overall, but any attempt to exercise, run, brisk walk, or otherwise results in an immediate knife pain in my knee followed ... read more

    • Donna N.
      Donna N.

      I'm so sorry, Renee. Praying for wisdom and patience for you.

      2 months ago Like

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    • Emily M.
      Emily M.

      Oh man, this is not good Renee! I'm sorry! Gosh, I know how much it sucks to be sitting out injured, I completely feel for you :0( hang in there. Keep stretching, icing, and foam rolling

      2 months ago Like1 person

    • Stacy B.
      Stacy B.

      Hang in there. Do you have a sports medicine or ortho doc in your area? You might consider going. I've been there, done that, but I'm glad I went each time. I suffered from bursitis in both knees, and a torn Sartorius muscle. Separate injuries, but my ortho doc saved me. Just a thought, so you know what your dealing with. Hugs!!

      2 months ago Like

  14. Got some help today from a chiropractor... apparently my right side is just a little "wonky". Right hip is rotated forward causing my leg to rotate unnaturally, IT band is REALLY tight, ... read more

    • Emily M.
      Emily M.

      Oh that's good news!!

      2 months ago Like

    • Nicole N.
      Nicole N.

      Woohoo! That is so great. I'm glad you found a doc/chiro who really helped you with some solid answers. You're on the road to recovery.

      2 months ago Like

    • Stacy B.
      Stacy B.

      Great news! I love my chiropractor!! He has saved me more than once. I also am a big fan of the foam roller and ice. I hope you are back at it soon!! Hang in there and heal fast :)

      2 months ago Like

  15. A week off of the legs and still no dice!! Might have to see someone to figure out what's going on. :(

    • Kortni M.
      Kortni M.

      Oh no! I am so sorry! Please do so you can get better!

      3 months ago Like

    • Donna N.
      Donna N.

      So sorry, Renee. I know the frustration. Nicole N gave you some good advice in your last post... Have you had a chance to try any of those remedies? Hope you get some answers/healing soon.

      3 months ago Like

  16. Ok friends - any advice? The small twinge in my knee at the end of my run on Sunday was full blown, "not feeling like it wants to support me" kind of soreness by evening. It's reco... read more

    • Nicole N.
      Nicole N.

      Where does it hurt?

      3 months ago Like

    • Renee C.
      Renee C.

      The outside of the knee at the joint, but it aches up into my quad and down into my calf as well.

      3 months ago Like

    • Nicole N.
      Nicole N.

      The knee and quad pain seems right for ITBS, but mine hasn't ever really gone down into my calf. In addition to foam folling and stretching, I have also done a lot of icing using a frozen styrofoam cup of water. You peel the styrofoam off as you rub the frozen ice vigorously where it hurts. Those things and cross training helped me to make it through a marathon last year in spite of some very significant ITBS.

      3 months ago Like1 person

  17. RUN
    Outside Run!! 7.04 mi 00:59 08:25 pace

    Took me all afternoon to get up the whatever to get my bum outside and run on my sloppy and muddy road... but as my mood deteriorated I realized that a little mud on my shoes would do me some good!... read more

  18. RUN
    TM 5 mi 00:43 08:31 pace

    TM run to end the days. My calves and hamstrings are incredibly tight... It was a tough one.

    • Kortni M.
      Kortni M.

      Be careful....you have been working out tons! Nice run to end the day!

      3 months ago Like

  19. Does anyone have experience planning a walk/run for a cause? I would like to organize a walk for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (a condition that my daughter has) but have no idea how to go about star... read more

  20. RUN
    TM Tempo 4 mi 00:31 07:46 pace

    4 miles at 7.7 tempo. Was a tough run on tired legs after the Jillian video this afternoon. Tempo run days probably shouldn't be a double workout day...

    • Emily M.
      Emily M.

      Golly, you are an animal! I've never seen anyone do as many back to back hard workouts and speed work as you!! I need your secret...and your body, mine seems to be falling apart ;D good job!!

      3 months ago Like1 person

    • Renee C.
      Renee C.

      Emily - I'm going a little too crazy actually. I've been icing me knees every night for a month now... But I'm addicted to the endorphins... :) we are going on a family trip in a couple of weeks where I won't be working out... Trying to fill my bank up so I feel less guilty skipping out!

      3 months ago Like

    • Nicole N.
      Nicole N.

      Those back to back workouts are killer. Jillian's tough enough on her own, then speed work... Ai yi yi!

      3 months ago Like

    • Stacy B.
      Stacy B.

      Wowza! Nice double workout! That is hard core :)

      3 months ago Like