MapMyRun Stats 8/30/10

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Raven

A Good solid outside run!

After wrapping and taping my foot, I took off for a solid pavement pounding run. I ventured into a neighborhood which I had not really explored before, and ended up running up some surprising hills. As I cut over on one street, I caught sight of something that really bothered me; a squirrel and her baby in the road.

At first I thought that they were both dead, but as I slowed down, I realized that they were both alive, but for some reason were not moving. After carefully investigating, I found out that the momma had a hurt leg, and it looked as if it laid there to watch over it’s baby. I truly believe that she would have died laying there just to be nose-to-nose with her baby.

I dribbled some water at their mouths from my water bottle, and immediately after that the momma took off across the road, dragging an injured leg behind her. I carefully picked up the baby, and took it over to where the momma was hiding. I tried to just speak calmly to the momma, and gently pet the baby in my hand. It was sweet when the baby closed it’s eyes, as if it were completely comfortable. Of course when I stopped petting its little neck, it started squeaking REALLY loud! Scared the crap out of me at first!

SQUIRREL!!!!!!

After careful consideration, and a semi-anxious phone call or two, I decided that it was best to leave the lil one with his momma. She needed him, as much as he needed her. Luckily they were able to get into a secluded spot in some bushes.

I really hope that they are ok!

Back in the Swing of Things

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Raven

Weeee!!!

I promise that I have been meaning to get back to blogging, but life has been so hectic these past few weeks! My training still is not 100% back on track, and I am continuing to take it as slow as possible.

I still remain crazy active, even without running 20+ miles a week. I’ve focused on swimming and getting my foot used to walking without the boot. Walking the new pup has helped get some mileage going that is for sure. He was cleared to walk last week, and we have been hitting the streets almost every day.

Monday at lunch I ran a 5K on the treadmill at the gym. I did throw in walking breaks, and also have to tape my arch up, to help keep pressure off of my navicular bone. It’s been going quite well. I am hoping to be back on a training schedule soon, and to be able to build everything up to do the White Rock half-marathon in December. I may have to walk a little more than I had hoped, but finishing is finishing. Next year I will do the full 26.2 miles!

Life, Lemons, and Lemonade

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Raven

When life gives you lemons, you know what to do!

Today marks the one month anniversary of my last run. This was the awesome 10-miler right before I injured my foot. Seems like it has been much longer! I am pretty much 100% out of the walking boot, but if needed I will not hesitate to slap it back on again. For safety’s sake I am also NOT running as I was several weeks, even three months, back. The walk/walk/light jog/walk test has begun.

I started walking last week at lunch, and put in a shade over two miles per session. I did this for two days. My arch felt a little tight during the walks, but it was intermittent. It could have been because of the injury or just because my foot was not used to the movement; especially considering that my foot had been immobile for these pas weeks. There was no next day soreness, swelling, or area tenderness. That was a good sign.

I used two other days during the week to continue my new hobby; swimming. I never realized how much would like it; which was the same with running in the beginning, to be honest. I am getting past the awkward spazzy stroke stage, and am starting to get into the swimming groove.

Who knows, this may lead to doing triathlons! For now it is a good way to change up things and to allow my foot to take the time to heal.