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Location:

Littleton,CO,USA

Member Since:

Aug 04, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

I've run off and on (more off than on) throughout my adult life. Most recently I started running in May of 2007.

5K PR: Colder Bolder in December 2009 in 22:50.

10k PR: Bolder Boulder in May 2009 in 48:06.13.

1/2 Marathon PR: Canyonlands Half-Marathon in March 2010 in 1:43:20.

Marathon PR: Newport (Oregon) Marathon in June 2010 in 3:42:17.

I have completed two full marathons.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Get back to consistent running.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sub 3:30 marathon.

Personal:

I grew up in Utah, but live in Colorado now.

I am married and am a working mother of four children, ages 9-19.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Nike Lunarracer Lifetime Miles:						284.91
Brooks Adrenaline Trail Lifetime Miles:						574.62
Brooks Green Silence Lifetime Miles:						681.13
Brooks Adrenaline 10 (2) Lifetime Miles:						424.52

Tue, Jul 21, 2009

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
2.95	0.00	2.95

Easy run. Average pace: 9:34.

I intended to run 10 miles today, but I developed a significant pain in my right calf, so I did something I've never done before. I stopped running and called my husband and asked him to come get me. After I called him, I walked towards home until he reached me.

When I got home, my daughter made me an ice pack and brought me some stuffed animals to comfort me.

I hope this pain is gone by tomorrow.

Brooks Adrenaline Miles: 2.95

Night Sleep Time: 7.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.00

Comments

From JD on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 11:28:34 from 64.65.159.206

Stuffed animals work for me every time!

Wise move stopping the run like that. Hope the pain goes away by tomorrow.

From marion on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 11:54:02 from 71.213.106.139

Sudden pain always warrants caution ;) Good move. Have you ever pulled your calf muscle before?

From jun on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 12:15:27 from 66.239.250.209

Definitely the right decision. Getting hurt is not fun, so being proactive is the best thing you can do right now.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 12:36:41 from 198.241.217.15

Marion, remember when my calves were tight after the Ogden marathon and you massaged them for me? That was the first time I had any issue with my calves. Other than that, I had a little soreness in the right calf a month or so ago when I was about a week into my transition to a mid-foot strike. Then it went away. What I had today is kind of like that but worse. I'm not too worried about it. I think it will be fine with a little rest, some ice, and some massaging.

From marion on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 12:46:18 from 71.213.106.139

Be very kind to your calf. Mine have always given me PLENTY of warning before they rupture :( I am a toe runner and am therefore, more prone to calf issues. Up hills cause more of an issue than does down hill. Flat is the best. Orthotics have totally alleviated my issues :) Are you familiar with down dog? Pedaling the feet while in down dog can really help. :) I also stand with my toes on the door step and give my calves a good stretch before I come in after a run :)

From Bonnie on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 17:08:11 from 24.121.55.123

bummer about your calf Carolyn, it sounds like Marion has some exprience with this ... stretching both before and after you run is certainly warranted (and doesn't really take much time).

Good luck!

From auntieem on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 20:41:42 from 67.182.145.8

Oh, sorry about your calf! Take care with it; I'm sure that it will be OK. It must have been pretty bad for you to stop running.

From Mark on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 22:33:50 from 173.168.88.68

Wise choice to call it a day early. It can be so risky to run through the pain. Hope you are back running soon.

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