Tuesday, January 26, 2010

recoveryville and NYC Marathon, I AM IN!

I already feel about 50% better than yesterday. I had to go through some pretty painful workouts and stretching/foam rolling/icing to get to where I am now, but the first hard part is over with. I am not limping anymore!

Started with a swim @ lunch that turned into aqua jogging and kicking on my back with some stretching in the pool. Then last night I was on the trainer for 45 mins. No joke, my legs felt like they had never peddled a bike before. I was doing about 80 watts to start off and my legs could push no more. Eventually they opened up a bit, but I never got above 110 watts. More stretching/foam rolling/icing ensued.

Then this morning was just a runtarded morning. I didn't really "run" but rather "hobbled" about 4.18 miles in 42:31 for a mind blowing, record breaking, super speedy pace of 10:10 mins/mile. This run was exactly what I needed. It hurt a LOT but it broke up all of the crap in my legs and made me a lot more mobile. More stretching/foam rolling/icing ensued and I felt like a brand new person.

Unfortunately the hard part is yet to come. Tonight I visit "The Elbow." If you hear any screaming from the direction of Westchester County, NY, don't worry, its just me crying like a 5 year old.

Yesterday the registration for guaranteed entry into the 2010 NYC Marathon opened up. I promptly signed up and quickly received this:

So now its real. I am ACTUALLY going to run a marathon in 7 months time! Bring it!

6 comments:

  1. Very exciting!! Glad to hear you are starting to feel better tonight - good luck with the elbow!

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  2. Wow, a marathon on top of everything else this season, you'll be busy when spring and summer come around!

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  3. Hi little bro,
    So you signed up for the NYC Marathon...good for you! That is great news and it gives you something work on:) I am also going to see my version of your elbow, (Dani) but I am having a fluff massage! I need it to be gentle and relaxing this time:) Take care!

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  4. Who the hell is Leonard? Congrats!

    Glad you are feeling better. I like 10:10, that is my comfy zone 2 pace, ahhhhhh.....

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  5. Runtarded. You know I think I learn something from you about once a week. Great post.

    And yes, it will get better. All that crap breaks up and flushes and you will be speedy again.

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  6. congrats, congrats, congrats!!!! very exciting!

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