03-10-10
thirty before thirty: update 2
1. Run a 5k (spring)
Let’s call it ‘participated’ instead of ‘ran,’ shall we?
I didn’t sleep much the night before – typical, really. Plus I wasn’t in my own bed, plus I was a bit anxious. Plus I made the bad decision to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D the night before instead of getting enough rest (I wasn’t a fan…it could have been better). Regardless, last Saturday I woke up entirely too early, hit up starbucks, and headed to Gaylord/Opry Mills for the Springer Mountain Healthy 5k Run and Walk.
My reactions, in list form:
+ I really don’t like country music, but that’s what was blaring the whole time. Thank God for my iPod where i could listen to Taylor Swift….wait….
+ Running outside realllllyy hurts my calves/shins [side note: my calves.hurt.when i run. the only thing that helps is running on a treadmill. but you can't participate in a 5k on a treadmill. i have done hours and hours of research to figure out what the heck is wrong...shin splints? do i need to stretch more? walk longer? shoe inserts? strengthening exercises? i think maybe a combination of the above will help...who knows]
+ My SIL ran it in like 32 minutes or something crazy….I’m so proud of her!
+ I finished. In under an hour. That was the goal, and I’m glad I did it so I know what to expect next time….
+ and, next time: soon. More running, more training, and more calf stretches! Goal: to RUN a 5k!
I stumbled onto your blog and was intrigued since I just turned 30 last month. I thought I would offer a word of advice…as a non-runner runner (meaning I have ran a few 5ks but am hard pressed to call myself a runner). My calves and shins used to hurt a lot from running before I wnet to a good running store- Fleet Feet in Brentwood or Team Nashville on West End- and got fitted for good sneakers. It made all the difference in the world. The sneaks cost a bit more but have saved my shins so if you are going to keep running I highly suggest it.
03-10-10 » 4:14 pm »
our friend that runs says that the more natural a shoe is to your bare foot it is better for running. he runs barefoot or with those glove-like things that are for feet. i have seen them and they look ridiculous though. he said that all the added support actually can do more harm than good. perhaps you should run barefoot
i am proud of you, e!
03-10-10 » 5:27 pm »
I tried on a pair of those little feet gloves thingys. So dang comfortable. I thought they were cute….anyway didn’t get them….
03-11-10 » 2:18 pm »
you are my heroine. I need more training time too. hang in there.
03-13-10 » 1:48 am »