Keep Calm and Run On

Today we did something we haven't done before- the beep test. I always hated metranomes playing the piano but with running it's even worse. We ran a 2 mile warm up then did it in the IPF. We ran 40 meters across and back to the machine which sped up every 8 sets with 10 seconds rest between each stride. You keep running until you miss the beep two times (AKA can't keep up)  It was short but it got pretty fast. I was tired by level 25 and wanted to be done by 50. I made it to level 68 and was finally done. The last 4 girls made it to 74. I ran 2 miles cool down.

I ran with Carrie after devotional. My shins hurt so bad after yesterday's beep test.

I only had time for 6 before our team party. My shins still hurt- I iced them after my run.

AM- I ran 5 before class

PM- I ran 4 more later in the afternoon

I ran in the afternoon. My shins feel a lot better than earlier this week.

Long run- it was pretty wet and cold. I was tired after a week of little sleep, lots of stress and papers and projects to turn in.

Today did not get off onto a great start. I was running with a group of 6 planning on doing 8 or 9 miles. We were only 400 meters into the run when I fell. BOO. I was running from the sidewalk to the road by Helaman Halls and it looked all clear of snow and ice. But the white line of the crosswalk was very icy. I slipped on that and instead of falling sideways, my knees buckled and I landed straight on my knees before falling over. It hurt so flippin bad. My knees were ringing with pain and felt locked- I had the girls lift me up because I couldn't move. It all happened so fast but I said I was fine and wanted to get my miles in, so we ran Carterville. My knees hurt (obviously) my left knee started killing by mile 4 and the last mile I was limping along I finished at 7 to inspect the damage. My right knee was really scraped up- my thick tights ripped and I was bleeding a lot. My left knee wasn't as scraped but it was the one that really hurt. I went to get them cleaned and bandaged in the training room and just went home.

I went in to see the trainer today about my knees. I was limping around and knew it wouldn't be good to run yet. Luckily I didn't hurt anything too bad. They are just so swollen and tender.

I was able to walk today without limping so I tried running. I ran on the indoor track with Carrie. First mile, I was fine. Second, my left knee started killing like before so I stopped. I ran on the alter g for the first time- it is awesome! I wanted to do 7 or 8 but even at 75% my knee was killing by mile 5. I got anti-inflammortories to help the swelling. I was limping around tonight and I am going to take tomorrow off.

I ran on the alter g again. I started at 75% and finished running at 85%. It still hurt but not quite as intense as Wednesday.

I ran 5 outside this morning. I could feel it, but it wasn't unbearable. By Monday I think I will be better! I have been icing every day and the swelling is not as bad. Both knees are bruising up quite colorfully though.

This weekend I was able to move my left knee and bend it without hurting so I decided to get all the miles I could before getting my wisdom teeth on Thursday. I ran with a group of 7 and we did a fartlek- 5-3 on Carterville. My knee was tender the first 3 miles but after the fartlek to the end of the 9 miles it hurt so bad. I went in to the trainer and got a brace to wear when I run and any other time. It is still irritated and inflamed but running won't make it worse. So I ran 4 more with the brace and iced my knee after.

AM- I ran with Nicole. My knee was killing by mile 4 and we did 8. I iced it and it felt better walking around

PM- I ran again and was going to stop if it hurt like this morning. It felt better and started hurting by the end, but I was already done. I iced it again and it was super stiff and killed tonight.  

Just to last the day,  I ran on the alter g. I did 6.5 at 70%. It hurt but not as bad as yesterday and running on the dreadmill was not as bad as before. Later I had to do the VO2 max test. It was awful. My legs were so tired after little running last week and stacking in the miles these few days. My legs gave out before my lungs.

I was planning on running this morning but... I was at the library until 1 finishing a paper. Yay for finals..... I got my wisdom teeth out this morning and they said no running for a week. It was rough.

I shouldn't be running yet but it's a beautiful and I am sick of lying around feeling like crap. My teeth hurt running but it felt good to get some fresh air!

I just had to break in my new running shoes I got for Christmas. I ran 4 miles around my neighborhood then ran to my sister's to visit. My knee ached and teeth hurt but I miss running.

AM- I ran Shriner's along 11th Ave to the firestation and back. My teeth don't hurt and my knee hurt on the way back but I felt ok.

PM- I went to the gym to run on the treadmill. My knee hurt like none other and I only lasted 3 miles and another mile around the ice rink. I think it may be time to cross train until it heals fully.

Today my hip was super tight and I have no idea why. I rolled out and stretched a couple times and decided to bike. I did 40 minutes in the morning and another 40 at night.

One last try to run before deciding what to do. I ran in the morning and my knee hurt starting and by mile 3.5 (like every other run) killed. Time for a plan B.

I ran 5 this morning before going to see a dr about my knee. Nothing is broken or torn, just bruised. It kills me, but I have decided to give it a break, cross train and wait.

Biked for 40 minutes that night.

Biked for 40 minutes. 10 warm up, 20 minutes of 2 minutes hard, 1 minute easy and 10 minutes cool down.