I was going to resurrect the previous randoms, but it was a friday one...and that just felt kinda mean on a Monday.
ANYWAY.
I just scheduled a bike adjustment @vtcupcake It's tomorrow. I'm so excited. My bike has been getting steadily LESS comfortable for me for some reason. Some of that is various tired bits from marathon training. Some of it is the fact that I'm on a trainer and not the road and for some reason I'm ALWAYS less comfortable on the trainer. Not sure if that explains it all though. Especially the fact that my toes go numb after 15 minutes. But since my initial sizing setup when I bought it (different shop) was the first time I'd ever gotten on a road bike, and I've had the thing for 3.5 years and I'm not sure how many miles...it's probably way way past due. I should spring for the full on bike fitting, but it's just not in the budget at this moment thanks to H's truck needing 7 FREAKING THOUSAND AMERICAN DOLLARS worth of stuff. Oil pump went. and then some other thing. and then I don't even know what. stupid vehicles are the worst.
In other less yay news - but not like...bad...when you guys say that marathon training is a whole other beast, you weren't kidding. Also things that every running advice thing ever isn't kidding about? DON'T GO OUT TOO FAST. I had my very first like full on mid-run breakdown on my 18 miler last weekend because I was an idiot and tried to run a bunch of the early miles with people I KNEW were going too fast for me. Tears. Self Pity. Catastrophic levels of whining. Dramatic texts to training buddies. 100% self-inflicted. Why do I do this to myself? I'm reaaaaaaaally hoping that I get lucky with not running my 20 miler in more chilly rain and also that I can just run it steady and like I have half a brain, and get through it with only reasonable amounts of "everything hurts and I'm dying"
wawa, I am so proud of you for the marathon that you are running. Your athletic feats over the last couple of years are so cool and really inspiring. I am excited to see what you do next!
I am so GD tired. S is waking up between ever 1-2 hours again. It is beautiful, perfect running weather and all I want to do is take a nap in my car before going to pick S up. But I will force myself to run about 15-20 minutes since I need to start getting my ass in gear for the spring half I have planned. yawnnnnnnn. I am so tired, though.
I had my very first like full on mid-run breakdown on my 18 miler last weekend because I was an idiot and tried to run a bunch of the early miles with people I KNEW were going too fast for me. Tears. Self Pity. Catastrophic levels of whining. Dramatic texts to training buddies. 100% self-inflicted. Why do I do this to myself?
^ My first marathon, like exactly, including the dramatic texts. I'm sorry you had a shitty run, but hopefully that means you won't repeat the mistake on marathon day!
I had three magical runs in a row! You know the kind that remind you why you like to run in the first place?
I am still seeing notable improvements in my paces. I have been back at it now for 5 weeks and have dropped 3 min/mile from my "easy" run pace. (I was severely anemic 7 weeks ago, I think a lot of the improvements I am seeing are a result of taking iron supplements.)
I am fantasizing about signing up for a half, but that would be a stupid thing to do at this point. It would cause all sorts of unnecessary stress.
I am also on the "my baby woke up four times last night" train and considered if I could pull off napping while I pumped earlier. If breast milk wasn't like liquid gold and I wasn't scared to spill it, I totally would have zonked out.
I said this a few days ago, but the Open makes me wish so badly that I could still do Crossfit. I miss it.
I am planning a run today after work and I'm so stoked. It's been raining here for a solid week and it has sucked the life out of me. But the sun's out today and I'm going to run and it's going to be great.
wawa Everyone is always more uncomfortable on the trainer, not just you. Remember to stand, stretch, and shift around every 5-10 minutes. You naturally do this on the road. The trainer makes you sit there in one.uncomfortable.position.the.whole.time. Still, I think a bike fit/adjustment is a great idea! Let us know how it goes.
I had my very first like full on mid-run breakdown on my 18 miler last weekend because I was an idiot and tried to run a bunch of the early miles with people I KNEW were going too fast for me. Tears. Self Pity. Catastrophic levels of whining. Dramatic texts to training buddies. 100% self-inflicted. Why do I do this to myself?
^ My first marathon, like exactly, including the dramatic texts. I'm sorry you had a shitty run, but hopefully that means you won't repeat the mistake on marathon day!
Peak drama was definitely when neither TriBestie nor H were answering my texts and I actually said, out loud and not quietly, "WHY WON'T ANYBODY ANSWER ME??!!!" and burst into a fresh wave of tears.
And then actually laughed at myself through said tears because SERIOUSLY WAWA?
I am FOR SURE not repeating this mistake on race day. Some other mistake...yeah probably. but not this one!
And thanks shauni27, that's so nice of you to say. I hope you get a solid night's sleep soon!
My local tri bestie is going in for cyst removal/exploratory surgery on Friday because she has a mass on her ovary. Also in worse "shitty news because I am cursed during taper", one of the friends that is responsible for Mr Cupcake and me getting together told us he has stage IV renal cancer. Just, fuck everything today.
My local tri bestie is going in for cyst removal/exploratory surgery on Friday because she has a mass on her ovary. Also in worse "shitty news because I am cursed during taper", one of the friends that is responsible for Mr Cupcake and me getting together told us he has stage IV renal cancer. Just, fuck everything today.
^ My first marathon, like exactly, including the dramatic texts. I'm sorry you had a shitty run, but hopefully that means you won't repeat the mistake on marathon day!
Peak drama was definitely when neither TriBestie nor H were answering my texts and I actually said, out loud and not quietly, "WHY WON'T ANYBODY ANSWER ME??!!!" and burst into a fresh wave of tears.
And then actually laughed at myself through said tears because SERIOUSLY WAWA?
I am FOR SURE not repeating this mistake on race day. Some other mistake...yeah probably. but not this one!
And thanks shauni27 , that's so nice of you to say. I hope you get a solid night's sleep soon!
I texted my H crying, saying "everyone is disappointed in meeeeeeee"
^ My first marathon, like exactly, including the dramatic texts. I'm sorry you had a shitty run, but hopefully that means you won't repeat the mistake on marathon day!
Peak drama was definitely when neither TriBestie nor H were answering my texts and I actually said, out loud and not quietly, "WHY WON'T ANYBODY ANSWER ME??!!!" and burst into a fresh wave of tears.
And then actually laughed at myself through said tears because SERIOUSLY WAWA?
I am FOR SURE not repeating this mistake on race day. Some other mistake...yeah probably. but not this one!
And thanks shauni27, that's so nice of you to say. I hope you get a solid night's sleep soon!
I tried to telepathically get my husband to pick me up on a particularly shitty 18 miler once and was annoyed when it didn’t work. I was too put out to actually take my phone out and call.
I had 7 w/2@mp today and finished the entire run under goal pace. THAT can not happen race day b/c while it felt easy enough today. At mile 20...yeah no. My rested legs are trying to fool me. Must. Be. Smart.
Post by mysticmuffin on Feb 26, 2018 17:08:10 GMT -5
I miss working out so much. I finally got cleared for exercise last week, and we promptly got in the car and drive to Florida to introduce the baby to family. Now I go back to work on Monday, whet I will meet my new boss and figure out what my new work schedule even looks like. I'm really hoping hard for WFH at least part-time so I can run and bike again. If not, I don't know where the hours will come from.
I'm also living my worst nightmare staying at H's parents' house this week. 4 adults, a revolving door of additional family members, one bathroom.
I tried to telepathically get my husband to pick me up on a particularly shitty 18 miler once and was annoyed when it didn’t work. I was too put out to actually take my phone out and call.
This is hilarious. Also, wawa , about a year ago there was a day when I yelled at my training partner "WHY DON'T YOU EVER KNOW WHAT I'M DOING?!?!!" because he asked what exercise I was doing next. So I get it.
I am super unmotivated with work and house stuff lately, and that's always a vicious cycle for me. I'm hoping that tomorrow I can get out of my rut and deal with some stuff that's been hanging over my head so I feel productive, which will in turn make me more motivated. I had the most amazing couple of weeks on vacation recently, but between no longer being in paradise and no longer being with the bf 24/7, I'm definitely having some post-vacation blues!
Post by Wines Not Whines on Feb 26, 2018 18:41:19 GMT -5
wawa I think not going out too fast is one of those things you may understand conceptually, but you don't really understand it until you hit the wall and all you want is someone to put you out of your misery. I still remember some of my most painful training runs going back to 2009.
I am so sorry to hear this @vtcupcake, I will be thinking of you and your friend.
My random: I want to increase my speed and get back to my fastest pace, but I am just way too lazy to work at it. Then I get cranky when I see people I used to be faster than getting faster.
My local tri bestie is going in for cyst removal/exploratory surgery on Friday because she has a mass on her ovary. Also in worse "shitty news because I am cursed during taper", one of the friends that is responsible for Mr Cupcake and me getting together told us he has stage IV renal cancer. Just, fuck everything today.
I seem to have lost my mojo for damn near everything lately. I don't know if it's winter blues or burn out or what but I do not like it. I have a 5K on Saturday that I do every year and usually get pretty psyched up for. And even that I'm like "meh"
I miss working out so much. I finally got cleared for exercise last week, and we promptly got in the car and drive to Florida to introduce the baby to family. Now I go back to work on Monday, whet I will meet my new boss and figure out what my new work schedule even looks like. I'm really hoping hard for WFH at least part-time so I can run and bike again. If not, I don't know where the hours will come from.
I'm also living my worst nightmare staying at H's parents' house this week. 4 adults, a revolving door of additional family members, one bathroom.
Not going to lie, it is really hard to work full time with a baby and find time to work out. I have posted woe is me threads about it a lot on here. I hope you can get some WFH hours! And also, one bathroom with even two adults sounds terrible. Four adults and visiting family members? HELL NO.
Post by mrsukyankee on Feb 27, 2018 8:39:43 GMT -5
@vtcupcake, you'll be in my thoughts. Hugs.
I forced myself to get out of bed yesterday and today - I lifted yesterday and ran today. We're having VERY unusually cold weather with some snow (flurries, not really settling where I am), so it's the first time since I moved to London where I'm running in below freezing weather (it was -2C and felt like -9C - I think that's upper 20s, feels like upper teens). Breathing in that is tough. And I couldn't figure out what to wear so I was cold at first and then too warm. Oh, well, I'm figuring it out.
Also, has anyone had lower back (on the side just as the bum begins) pain after running? Any thoughts on what to do with it?
Post by CallingAllAngels on Feb 27, 2018 8:51:23 GMT -5
My knee hurts. I think it's my new shoes. With my old shoes everything hurt. The ones before that I was having a hard time with PF. Ugh. I'm worried I have gotten too fat to run because I didn't have any of these issues 30 lbs ago, but not worried enough to skip the cookie cake last night.