TT Running Club

“hubcap, I too usually use R4 after longer sessions. I feel worlds better too.”

“Yeah, birch, part of the Martian Marathon in Northville. They're doing both a full and half. Papabull and I talked about doing it. They also have at "training run" for those who want to pick any distance while still taking part in the aid stations and race day fun.

www.martianmarathon.com”

“the start point this year for the martian is Livonia, I always thought it started at the northville store across the street. I hope to do the half...”

“Things are looking good for the 1/2 marathon on march 19th. I did 10 yesterday in 89 minutes and felt great. I am looking forward to getting out to run with the dogs soon, durn slippery sidewalks are a bummer this time of year.

Hows everyone else doing?”

“anyone have suggestions for an achilles that tends to get sore? My shoes are still fairly new - would an ankle brace help? Should I wrap it (like we all used to do in high school football)? Or do I just need to completely back off and start back very slowly to build strength?”

“Sounds like yer on track, birch! Keep up the good work....

I had a sore achilles a long long time ago - rest was the only thing that helped it. A friend of mine has been trying to overcome her achilles problem... for the past year! So it seems like rest is the way to go. I would think there might be some combo of ice, massage, etc. to help it along. Resist the urge to stretch it, though.


I have been completely unmotivated to run since the marathon. I've been pretty busy with other stuff - e.g., I coulda gone out today and run a long run, but just puttered around the house all day long.... One of these days it'll come back. At least I'm not gaining weight. Yet.....”

“Yeah, me neither but I'm watching my legs turn to a cottage cheese consistancy.

I ran two miles last week. It hurt me. My foot hurt most but the knees and ankles were right behind it, lol. I think it's going to be harder to get going again than it was to start last January.”

“Sass, if you need a running partner, let me know. I'm slow and I don't run far. I'd love to get back into it, as I want to run at least one 5K this summer.”

“Alright SG! meet me at the rec center tonight ( and/or Wed or Friday) and we can cry on the treadmills together, lol. You pick the time, just make it after four pm so I can drop Ab off at the Kid's quarters.
It'll probably only take us 1/2 hour or so.”

“That's the problem, Sass! I have class on Mondays and Wednesdays! What about Tuesdays and Thursdays? (Except tomorrow, of course, since I have a meeting for work I have to go to!) :(”

“Sass, glad to see your back running. did you run 2 miles your first time out?”

“Yes Ewker, but it was extremely difficult and it hurt!

SG, I take Abby swimming Tuesdays and Thursdays because the pool is closed due to swim lessons on Monday and Wed evenings. As soon as that changes I'll switch around my gym nights though.”

“OK Sass, let me know. I've been thinking about trying to run in the lazy river - it would be a good workout and pretty low impact, but I"m not sure what time its open for use like that.”

“Sass, sounds like you might have over done it to start with. I know your anixous but go slow and work your way back up. It won't take you long.”

“If she runs with me, she prolly won't overdo it. I'm such a slacker! LOL!”

“I was going very slow Ewker and I have been working on the eliptical for several weeks. I just wasn't ready for the impact I think.”

“Yeah lots of difference between the eliptical and running.

I looked at the treadmill yesterday but passed on it again. Ever since I did a Jetson on it my first time I haven't been back..zoooooom

I prefer the track but it gets old...straight,left,straight,left,
straight,left...lol”

“Does the direction on your track change every other day? At our gym it does. So, you could be running straight, right, straight, right, straight, right.....”

“Smiley, it does change every day but I don't run everyday. I run every other day. I just started back running again so I am not doing a lot of it.”

“Well skip a day, Ewker, so you don't get too dizzy! LOL!”

“Durnit!!!!

I cant do the 1/2 marathon next month, its on a saturday (who schedules races on saturdays?) and I have a meeting I cant miss. I am really bummed, I'll have to wait till april.”

“Well, I did another two miles the other day. Got some new superfeet and orthotics in my hiking shoes and wore them. My knees, ankles and feet felt great compared to the first try. I was feeling pretty good about getting back on track, possibly.
Then Thursday night my back started hurting. I figured I wrenched it carrying my school bag full of books or something. Got so bad yesterday afternoon I was walking hunched over so I got a number for a chiropractor. Got the xrays taken and went to go lay on the warm water treatment table to relax the muscles before adjustment. When I walked back in the room my xray was up on the lightbox and it was immediately obvious to me I have scoliosis. The Dr. confirmed. I was really surprised by the amount of curve. Pretty darn bummed out to find out it's heretitary, (my mom has it) and Abby will most likely have it. Most bummed out that the Dr. says I should not be running anymore. =( Anyone else have any experience with scoliosis and running? I looked online to see if I could find any help at runners world, etc. No luck. I don't want to stop forever.
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“Which kind? I'm assuming since it was noticable to the eye, it's an s or c curve? That stinks :-(
I have the type of scoliosis where the spine does a twist on it's way down, which is why my right hip is 1/4-1/2" higher than the left. And, it's what the doc attributes to the numbness I get in my feet as well as my back pain.

My only suggestion... get a second opinion. My chiro says I'd be better off if I didn't hike or run, but also says it's not going to make my back problems any worse by continuing to do so.”

“Both, but the "s" is more evident. I have a physical scheduled for next month and I'll ask my regular Dr his opinion. He is a runner and more likely to realize how important it is.”

“Sass, I didn't mention this to you this afternoon, but my chiro is an AVID runner, you can ask her if you want. She's on the state board of chiropractors, and a marathoner.”

“I'll let her know smiley, thanks for the advice. I almost tried to join you all tonite but my wig wasnt convincing enough....”

“Just thought I'd post my running miles for each day so far this year:

0 3 6 4 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 6 2 8 0 0 4 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 5

Ugh.”

“BowlderMan, don't be hard on yourself. Thats more than a lot of folks have done all of their life”

“I guess you're right, Ewk - heck, I've run 13 miles in the past 3 days!!”

“I registered for the Bayshore marathon in Traverse City, Mi. memorial weekend. It's my second. I hope to do better than just finish running, this time. I think I need a 3:30 to qualify for Boston (not that I really want to run Boston).
There's been so much snow and ice this late winter that I'm behind on training already.”

“LeSubtil Ihope you make your goal.

Bowlder, dont be hard on yourself. We all go through dry spots.

I am at 230miles so far this year, feeling great (heel pain is back though). I added running with a 14lb pack 2 days a week, that is work. But should help this season for adventure racing.”

“Don't feel bad. I've done three miles.”

“I've completly been a slacker, probably only managed about 15 miles the whole year so far.”

“at least you have a good excuse Sassafras.”

“I have sucked with running this year. Maybe 30 miles max.

I have been hitting the gym a couple times a week though. Even been doing some power step aerobics classes. That's definitely a different workout.”

“I did 5 miles of speed work tonite. 1/2mile interval at 6mph then 1/2mile at 9mph for 5 miles, a reall butt kicker. Tomorrow will be 10-12 and a 2 hour bike ride.

Hows everyones training going?”

“The ouchie knee I had after my half had me resting for a few weeks. Then, I never really got back into a regular running schedule; I was very inconsistent. I'm back on track now. Once or twice during the week (short distance followed by eliptical training) and at least one, but ususally both, weekend mornings w/ dad and the guys.

4 miles this morning.

Dad and I decided to race up the last hill. He beat me, of course. His pal said we broke a rule of the weekend run; we made our running a competition. We assured him that we were just trying to motivate one another... yeah, that's it. lol

One of these days, I'll beat him up that hill.”

“I ran for the first time in a long while last weekend, and it really felt awesome. I'll go again once they plow the roads. Thankfully, there's a big hill of death near my house that will be incorporated into all of my routes.”

“I bought new running shoes last night. Today, I'll test them out at the gym.

My goal is to run a 31-minute 5K on my 31st birthday this summer. :)”

“Great goal, Smiley! Come to think of it, I did a similar thing last year, running 2 10k's under my age of 42. With my current lack of running, doing a 10k under 43 would be pretty tough right now - maybe I can do it later this year....

A friend of mine made it his goal to run the number of kilometers equal to his age in years on his birthday every year. He is usually able to do it. He turned 63 in November.”

“SG, we'll be up there from 4 to around 6:30. See ya!”

“Yea! I get to see you guys again!!


Joe, I just saw the link on the right for Team thebackpacker.com. Very cool!”

“It was good to see ya again Amy, Stick with it and you meet your goal!”

“I just checked out that link, too, smiley - cool-o-rama!

I'm gonna be in MI during that May race - too bad it's in OH....”

“Bummer bowlderman, maybe next time.”

“Well, at least I get to go out to Comerica Park to catch a Tigers game....”

“The COMA is a nice ball field, right outside the front gates is where the detroit marathon begins.”

“The gym bag is packed again for today. I think tonight I'll try to get on a treadmill and increase my pace. Last night was tough for me for several reasons, including the fact that I did try to run faster than I normally do. I figure if I increase the pace, the distance will come over time. Gotta get to that 10 minute mile!”

“Smiley, why do you have to get to a 10 minute mile? As long as your out there excerising and running you are doing good. IMO don't worry about the time it will get there on its own.”

“My wife and I are running in the Country Musice 1/2 marathon in April, and plan to pace ourselves at 10 min. mile... It should be a blast. smiley, I run run what is comfortable to you and be consistent, the pace will take care of itself. Pushing your self too hard can bring injury.”