I never came back to post that I didn’t actually get to run the 5K (didn’t pick up my packet the night before, like a dummy.) I still had a great day– walked about 11-12 miles, hooping with my hands for part of that time. My hips were REALLY, REALLY sore, though. Walking with two people who set full marathon PRs that day, I was the only one limping!
I’m not prepared for my half in February. I had to stop running because of my sore hips. The good thing about the half is that I can walk as much of it as I need to. I think I’m going to do a 9/1 run/ walk. I’m also going to do most of my training on the treadmill up until then because of the brutal hills where I am. No time to both adjust to the hills and adjust to running again! I’m just going to do one or two runs a week outside.
Diet-wise, I’m doing very well with the no pop and kind of well with the no potato chips/ French fries. I’m going to extend that until after the half. I wouldn’t mind losing five pounds, but I’m not expecting it. Because of my issues getting enough calories when I’m not eating junk, I’m going to make a special effort to do one or two juices a day plus a green smoothie on days when I don’t have Chipotle.
January 25th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
No day w/o Chipotle is a good day! :^) I’ve been trying to do green smoothies too, and actually up my fruits and veggies in general. It was an “avoid sickness” strategy before the marathon, but I want to keep it going.
I think the 9/1 plan will be great, as will be staying on the mill for your hips. Can’t wait to hear all about it!
January 26th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
If Chipotle were closer, I would probably eat it every day!!