Week 9

Last week I did a lot of biking and elliptical time.  Actually, the last 2 weeks I have tried to be nice to my heel.  And it started to feel better, really great actually.  So on Sunday, I decided to try jogging again on the treadmill.  I did 6 miles, and my heel didn't feel so great anymore.  I also had an MRI (last Wednesday) and found out today that I have a tear in my plantar fasciitis.  Huh?  See below. :)

So...my orthopedic dr. prescribed physical therapy for 4 weeks and no walking or jogging for 4 weeks as well.  My question to her... If I continued to walk and jog, could I damage it worse?  She said maybe, but that she would prescribe p.t. for that as well.  I told her that I was going to go ahead and do the 1/2 marathon, but maybe I'd just walk it. (maybe)  She said to be prepared for some serious pain afterwards.  Like I didn't know that... It is a total bummer after training for 18 weeks.  But worse things could happen.  So... San Diego, here I come! 

Weeks 7 and 8

Let's start with the positives...(with negatives in parenthesis)

* I completed Bloomsday last weekend in Spokane.  I was not sore at all afterward.  I was hoping for a faster time, but considering everything, I'll take my 1:30. (My time was 2 minutes slower than last year, and I was in tears about 3 times throughout the course because my heel was killing me.) 

* I've worked out 5 times this week.  (I haven't been able to run at all.)

* I have a Dr. appointment on Monday for my foot.  (I'm nervous that she will say I can't run my 1/2 marathon, which is why I've waited a month before going.)

* I am very close to losing 15 pounds since January, and have lost 22 pounds since school started.  (It has been coming off so slow and it is testing my patience.)

* I get to hang out with my friends in San Diego in less that a month!  (A little worried I may just be a spectator after all this training and hard work.)

I think that is all for now.  Peace and Blessings.  Jamie

Week 6 done and 6 Weeks to go...

M - Group Power
Tu - 4 mile jog
W - 45 min. elliptical
Th - 4 mile jog
F - rest
Sa - 30 min walk
Su - 5K jog

Heel still hurting.  Going to head into Runner's Soul and see if they can recommend an insole or something.  Was diagnosed by my coworkers - Plantar Fasciitis...  I've looked it up and I think they may be right.  Although I hate to pretend that the internet is a doctor and I hate it when other people do that. (One of many things that bugs me about people.)   :)  Everything is set for the big race next weekend!  Hotel is booked, friend has been informed of my coming, and excitment is in the air.  Happy Easter everyone!

Week 5

M-Group Power
T - 4 miles
W - 45 min. hill intervals
Th - 4 miles
F - off
Sa - 6 miles
Su - 30 min walk.

Only 7 weeks left until the 13 miles in San Diego!!  During my jog on Saturday, my heel started to hurt and could hardly walk the rest of the day.  I'm a little bit worried about how it will do during the real event.  Or even how it will feel on Tuesday when I jog.  I didn't want to have to worry about an injury, especially this close to the real thing.  On another note, Bloomsday is just 2 weeks away and I have yet to get a hotel room!  Should be interesting.  Will I be seeing any of you at Bloomsday??

Week 4

M - Group Power
Tu - 3.5 miles
W - walk (how many miles did it end up being Sam?)
Th - 3.5 miles
F - Rest
Sa - didn't do my cardio - was at the hospital with my Grandma
Su - 5 miles

8 weeks until San Diego!

Week 3 Stats

M - Group Power
T - 3.5 miles (made it to the gym before work!  yeah me!)
W - 3 mile hill intervals
Th - 3.5 miles
F- rest
Sa - First day of Spring Break... I DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!  and it felt good...
Su - 5 miles

9 weeks until 1/2 marathon

Week 2 Stats

M - Pilates (probably won't do this again...my body isn't ready for pilates.)
T - 3 miles
W - 3 miles hill intervals/ Group Power
Th - 3 miles
F - rest
Sa - 30 min cardio (took a walk)
Su - 4 miles

Only 10 weeks left until the 1/2 marathon.