Not-so-fast-running-blog

Workout: Just run and see what is sore

Overall Average Pace: 9:38

Conditions:

• 27°
• Wind E 4mph

Splits:

• 2 mi - 10:20 / 4 mi - 9:53 / 6 mi - 9:42 / 8 mi - 9:33 / 9 mi - 9:26 / 10 mi - 8:59

Thoughts:

• I stopped running for a week after my ill-fated marathon.
• I cried. I mourned a hope lost. I cried some more.
• I don't know when the joy of running will return, but until then I'll lace up my shoes and just run. No goals. Just run...

Workout: Just run; the body should feel comfortable with the pace

Overall Average Pace: 9:27

Conditions:

• 30°
• Wind SSE 1 mph

Splits:

• 1 mi - 10:15 / 2 mi - 9:56 / 3 mi - 9:44 / 4 mi - 9:02 / 5 mi - 8:57 / 6 mi - 8:48 / 6:53 mi - 8:47

Workout: Run

Overall Average Pace: 9:30

Conditions:

• 31°
• Wind S 4 mph

Splits:

• 1 mile - 10:27 /  2 mi - 9:48 / 3 mi - 9:34 / 4 mi - 9:21 / 5 mi - 8:57 / 5:24 mi - 7:29

Thoughts:

• I think that I have plantar fasciitis. I have been rolling my heel off and on all day with little relief.
• My heel started hurting at mile 4 so I cut my run short. I thought that I'd be fine once I returned home.

Cross Training:

• 45 minutes spinning
• Rolling of heel throughout the day - lots of Advil
• Purchased a new brand of shoes with better heel support - Asics Gel-Nimbus 20

Cross Training:

• 45 minutes spinning
• Rolling of my heel throughout the day
• No high heels today at work - heel is feeling significantly better

Cross Training:

• 1 hour 30 minutes of spinning
• Rolling of heel throughout the day
• Wearing a plantar fasciitis sleeve - slight pain with heel

Workout:

• 50 minutes pilates
• 45 minutes spinning

Workout:

• 45 minutes spinning

Workout:

• 50 minutes pilates
• 45 minutes spinning

Thoughts:

• I attempted to run just to judge the health of my heel. I ran about 5 strides and turned back up my driveway.
• I continue to roll incessantly, wear my foot sleeve, and consume Advil.

Workout:

• 45 minutes spinning

Workout: ​

• Run for 45 minutes
• Gage my heel pain

Overall Average Pace: 9:53

Conditions:

• 38°
• Wind ESE 8 mph

Splits:

• 1 mi - 10:41 / 2 mi - 10:38 / 3 mi - 10:17 / 4 mi - 9:37 / 5 mi - 9:01 / 5.40 mi - 8:30

Cross Training:

• 45 minutes spinning

Thoughts:

• This was my first run in 10 days. I was set to stop at any point of my run if I experienced moderate heel pain. I had a touch of pain here and there, but it resembled more of typical aches and pains of inactivity.
• I liked my new brand of running shoes, but may still consider a pair of Hoka One shoes.
• I am experiencing very light heel pain 4 hours after my run. I continue to roll off and on hitting the sorest of heel locations. I'll take tomorrow off and reintroduce my workouts slowly until I feel that I am back to normal.
• It felt good to hit the pavement. I know that it is all relative because I am the tinest of females. But, not working out at the level that I am used to left me feeling heavy and sluggish.

Cross Training:

• 45 minutes pilates
• 45 minutes spinning

Injury Update:

• I woke up with zero heel pain!
• When I attempted to run, I had significant heel pain. I chose to stop.
• I'll continue to roll, rest, and try again tomorrow on the treadmill or outside on Wednesday.

Workout:

• 45 minutes spinning

Workout:

• 45 minutes pilates
• 45 minutes spinning

Workout:

• 45 minutes spinning

Workout: Gage healing with a slow run

Overall Average Pace: 9:52

Conditions:

• 48
• Wind NNW 13 mph

Splits:

• 1 mi - 10:43 / 2 mi - 10:01 / 3 mi - 9:38 / 4 mi - 9:15 / 4.19 mi - 8:54

Cross Training:

• 45 minutes spinning

Thoughts:

• I had zero heel pain all week. I did not need Advil or my heel sleeve.
• During the first mile I experienced moderate heel pain. By the second mile, the pain was significant. Mile 3 and 4 were not bad, but I thought that it was best to stop running.
• Throughout the day, I experienced constant heel pain.
• I've been rolling my heel and started up with the Advil again.
• I ran in a pair of Hoka Cavu running shoes, but I did not find them to really cushion my heel anymore than the Asics brand.
• I do like my Hoka Recovery slides. 
• My next race is mid-June. I'm not sure how long I can maintain a high level of fitness if I can't start running soon. The spinning is good, but I don't know how it translates to running.

 Workout: Run

Overall Average Pace: 10:29

Conditions:

• 37°
• Wind S 7 mph

Splits:

• 1 mi - 11:23 / 2 mi - 10:41 / 3 mi - 10:20 / 4 mi - 10:03 / 4:73 mi - 9:43

Cross Training:

• 50 minutes pilates
• 45 minutes spinning

Thoughts:

• I just LOVE running. Unfortunately, my heel does NOT love running. I ran the first 1 1/2 miles in my Hoka shoes. I experienced severe pain.
• I changed into my Asics shoes. My heel responded better. I found if I shortened my stride, the pain was slightly lessened.
• My heel hurt all day at work.
• I am beginning to think that I have a stress fracture instead of plantar fasciitis. I've been off of my heel for 3 weeks, but am experiencing little improvement. When I roll, I experience more pain. When I awake, my heel does not hurt. The pain increases the longer that I am on my feet.
• I see the doctor on Thursday.