Marathon Finish Line...Scene 1; Take 2 - Location: Barcelona

shazkea

To be honest I can only laugh about this post...

Am now on crutches for gammy ankle that I thought was fixed but appartently isn't!!
So off to gym now for another evening of cross-training. Pain in my ass (literally) from the bike and rower but needs must! Still intending on doing this marathon even if I have to crawl it so legs better start behaving :rolleyes:... because I'm not going to get an ounce of sense in the next few weeks and quit!

Jaysus I'll be lucky to break a sub 6 at the rate I'm going :eek:

shazkea

Brianderunner wrote: »

Say to her that she's a crap physio and that she needs to retire from her career. See how she likes that

LOL but emm maybe she has a point after post above!!! Would almost book another appointment with her after marathon just so I could say "I told you I'd finish it"!!!

maria74

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shazkea wrote: »

To be honest I can only laugh about this post...

Am now on crutches for gammy ankle that I thought was fixed but appartently isn't!!
So off to gym now for another evening of cross-training. Pain in my ass (literally) from the bike and rower but needs must! Still intending on doing this marathon even if I have to crawl it so legs better start behaving :rolleyes:... because I'm not going to get an ounce of sense in the next few weeks and quit!

Jaysus I'll be lucky to break a sub 6 at the rate I'm going :eek:

crutches? Oh no! But you are still going to the gym? Ha would love to see the faces of people as you hop over to the machines....bet you will be talking point of gym!
That is determination of highest order. I hope it's not serious and all I can say is you put me to shame!!:)

jcsmum

Oh no Shaz, that is awful news. I'm so sorry to hear that.

shazkea

maria74 wrote: »

crutches? Oh no! But you are still going to the gym? Ha would love to see the faces of people as you hop over to the machines....bet you will be talking point of gym!
That is determination of highest order. I hope it's not serious and all I can say is you put me to shame!!:)

Nah they're taking no notice of me in the gym - always someone hopping around...seems to be a mecca for injured people!!

It'll calm down soon enough and I'll back running again in no time - just means my time in Barca will be crap but that's not the end of the world!

digger2d2

shazkea wrote: »

Am northside (malahide/balbriggan) direction but would drive to Tipperary if it meant I got this sorted...and that's saying something from a Clare woman

Ah, Shaz...There's only about €900,000 a house between the two of those I hope you get things sorted out quickly! Would never give medical advice (Disclaimer ; Unless it was to do with an STD - I'm joking folks....:D) But I did read an article recently that referred to 'us' dragging/shuffling our legs as opposed to lifting our knees, generally losing form on longer runs and causing additional injury!

RubyK

Bloody hell shaz, you are being tested to the max by injuries Look after yourself.

shazkea

digger2d2 wrote: »

Ah, Shaz...There's only about €900,000 a house between the two of those I hope you get things sorted out quickly! Would never give medical advice (Disclaimer ; Unless it was to do with an STD - I'm joking folks....:D) But I did read an article recently that referred to 'us' dragging/shuffling our legs as opposed to lifting our knees, generally losing form on longer runs and causing additional injury!

You may have a point here - on my crap running form and also house price diff!!!

I do notice at the end of runs kerbs pose a problems...awful things at the end of a run...or for some during a run

shazkea

RubyK wrote: »

Bloody hell shaz, you are being tested to the max by injuries Look after yourself.

I'm actually in training for the days after the marathon when stairs, pain etc are supposed to pose a problem; it'll be a breeze to me coz I'm so used to it at this stage :rolleyes:

Also thinking of changing my log title to "How not to train for a marathon"

rainbow kirby

shazkea wrote: »

I do notice at the end of runs kerbs pose a problems...awful things at the end of a run...or for some during a run

:pac:

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claralara

Sorry to hear that Shaz. Talk about socking it to the anti-marathon gods though. You’re a trooper! I hurt my shin on Wednesday and I’ve practically been in my slippers all week! Hope you feel better soon.

maria74

Just read back over your log and you are being tested alright with the injuries, you are surely due an injury break.
Hope you are doing ok

shazkea

maria74 wrote: »

Just read back over your log and you are being tested alright with the injuries, you are surely due an injury break.
Hope you are doing ok

If I'm completely honest I've no-one but myself to blame for these injuries. I have no patience and keep coming back too quick :rolleyes:. I just find it impossible to rest and sit still.

You're right, I am due an injury break though and that would be really good if it could happen around the first week in March and also next Sat for my last LSR!!!

shazkea

Woke up in a cold sweat this morning realising that it's less than 4 weeks to Barca and I've only 17 under the belt :eek::eek::eek::eek:.
Last chance saloon for an LSR next Sat before taper madness begins! Fcuk no pressure then!

So to distract myself I started thinking about my next set of goals/races...
<Note this assumes I survive Barca and actually want to run another step in my life again!!>

• St Patricks Festival 5km (purely to stretch the legs)
• GIR 10km April
• Great Limerick Run 10km or half (undecided!)
• Kildare Half Marathon
• Adidas Race Series
• DCM (??? that's a big maybe depending on Mar 6th)

Any other suggestions??

jcsmum

I like your enthusiasm. The morning after DCM, I was itching to sign up for another marathon.
Am jealous of all you Barcelona lot if I'm honest. It will have to be Cork or Kildare for me I think.....

shazkea

jcsmum wrote: »

I like your enthusiasm. The morning after DCM, I was itching to sign up for another marathon.
Am jealous of all you Barcelona lot if I'm honest. It will have to be Cork or Kildare for me I think.....

Nope that's not enthusiasm, that's me trying everything not to think about a certain marathon in 3.5 weeks!!

Kildare or Cork, thats a tough one...I have to say Kildare half was well orgainsed last year but I heard Cork has a good atmosphere too. Sorry I'm no help to you!!

shazkea

Still not running so gym still on the agenda. Very boring so I couldn't be bothered updating log to say how many mins I spent on a bike that does not move!

Very frustrating! Hope to be back running at w-end.

Also checked that Barca course opens for 6 hours so 5:59 may be my new time goal :mad::mad::mad:

jcsmum

shazkea wrote: »

Still not running so gym still on the agenda. Very boring so I couldn't be bothered updating log to say how many mins I spent on a bike that does not move!

Very frustrating! Hope to be back running at w-end.

Also checked that Barca course opens for 6 hours so 5:59 may be my new time goal :mad::mad::mad:

Ah, don't say that! Keep the spirits up.

RubyK

Hey shaz, I know it's absolutely head-wrecking to be injured so close to the marathon, but don't loose faith. You'll get to the start line and more importantly the finish line, and what happens inbetween will really surprise you

Stay positive.

shazkea

Sorry guys, complete moany cow at the moment. Missing those running endorphins!

Thanks for the encouragement and will banish those negative thoughts (admittedly with the help of some chocolate!)

RubyK

shazkea wrote: »

Sorry guys, complete moany cow at the moment. Missing those running endorphins!

You're not moany at all. I had a mini-meltdown when I picked up an injury before Dublin. You are an awful lot calmer sounding than I was

Fingers crossed for the LSR next weekend. I have a good feeling about it, and your Barcelona adventure :pac:

rainbow kirby

RubyK wrote: »

I had a mini-meltdown when I picked up an injury before Dublin.

I had one of those last weekend! It happens any time you get the slightest twinge during marathon training...

shazkea

My normal physio back in the country (TG!) so I was in to see him in a flash yesterday. Inflamed ankle joint (which other physios said)- explanation though is probably due to compensating for quad injury on other leg :rolleyes:. But he also noticed some tenderness on bone in foot which is more worrying - there was a mention of the dreaded stress fracture term :eek:.

So 3 milestones I have to get through during the week if I am to make Barca

Monday: 3 Miles
Wednesday: 5 Miles
Friday: LSR 15+

If I can't get through any of those, simple...MRI time and I'm out!!

Everything is crossed for this week to go well - so nervous though it's not even funny any more. If I'm all tense, thats not going to help my running...

hollypink

Best of luck this week, hope it goes well.

Emer911

Ooh! Fingers crossed for you. Hope it's a positive week.

racheljev

Ah good luck this week Shaz, hope it works out well for you. Fingers crossed you don't need the MRI. Think positive thoughts...

maria74

Everything crossed for you Shaz.

Picture the success, all about sports psychology so they say.

Best of luck!

jcsmum

Everything crossed for you Shaz. So disappointed that you are facing this so close to Barca.

RubyK

Sending you positive thoughts shaz that you'll be good to go for Barca!

shazkea

...in the bag

Needed this to go ok and it did - I have to admit at the start it felt like I had just taken up running again but I guess it has been almost 3 weeks since I did a short run. Def some fitness lost but more importantly foot feels ok so far...roll on Wednesday. Will do some cross-training tomorrow to keep it ticking over.

Distance: 3.02
Time: 30:53
Avg Pace: 10:14

claralara

Delighted for you Shaz, hope it all comes together now - you deserve for it to!

RubyK

That's great shaz! Best of luck for tomorrows physio visit.

shazkea

Plan 5 miles...

I had to take some time out to calm down after this run. I hated every sec of it and came close to quitting lots of times. It's just not clicking for me at the moment and it just feels messy, uncomfortable and everything aches.

Sense tells me I should give up and throw the towel in for Barca but for some reason I just can't - definitely crossed well over to the stupidity line now. I will give the LSR a lass and if I can't do 15+ comfortably or I'm struggling to walk properly the next day, that's it, I will cop on and put a stop to this.

I just want to run properly again and more importantly enjoy it.

Distance: 5.01 miles
Time: 52:20
Pace: 10:27

jcsmum

Ah Shaz, I'm sorry that the training is not coming together for you. Just be careful and listen to your body. Hope you get your groove back soon

shazkea

I have finally admitted defeat and am pulling out of Barca. Limping today so realistically there is no way I could run a mile let alone 15+ tomorrow.

So going to take a few weeks rest and then try and get back to enjoying running. No more talks of a marathon and feel free to whack me if anyone hears me mentioning I want to do a marathon.

racheljev

Ah no Shaz, really?:( That sucks so much, really sorry for you, hope you're back on track soon. Are you going to Barcelona anyway?

RayCun

Sorry to hear it, especially after all the work you've put in.:(

The marathon isn't the be-all and end-all of running though - do some shorter races, have some fun, and maybe go back to the long stuff in a couple of years.

shazkea

Yes i am . I will be cheering you on from the sidelines and would be on for meeting up for celebratory drink(s)

shazkea

RayCun wrote: »

Sorry to hear it, especially after all the work you've put in.:(

The marathon isn't the be-all and end-all of running though - do some shorter races, have some fun, and maybe go back to the long stuff in a couple of years.

Cheers Ray, I agree with you and yeah that's the plan - just going to have some fun with the shorter races for the moment!

racheljev

Will have to get your number, because my OH will be there wandering the streets, waiting for me. You could start a cheering squad for the boardsies on their way around (just make sure you hang around long enough for me to finish )

shazkea

racheljev wrote: »

Will have to get your number, because my OH will be there wandering the streets, waiting for me. You could start a cheering squad for the boardsies on their way around (just make sure you hang around long enough for me to finish )

Yeah perfect, there will be a few of us watching it so the more the merrier. Will PM you my num.

jcsmum

So gutted for you. I like your attitude though. I can't think of anything comforting to say..... it sucks big time.

claralara

Ah Shaz, that's awful news. Gutted for you. You've a great attitude though. And sure you'll have a fun weekend away the very least. You'll definitely have to join me for the Duathlon season this summer so? New focus...

DigiJem

Sorry to hear that Barca is out for you, Shaz, its tough after you put in all the effort but chin up, I'm sure you'll bounce back after a well-earned break.

maria74

Shaz, so sorry to hear that it's off.
Hope you have a really nice weekend away though, and take some time to sign up for a few shorter races, which will be a lot less stressful at least.

shazkea

claralara wrote: »

Ah Shaz, that's awful news. Gutted for you. You've a great attitude though. And sure you'll have a fun weekend away the very least. You'll definitely have to join me for the Duathlon season this summer so? New focus...

Oooh I forgot about those - count me in as they sound like fun!! Must go dust off the bike and pump up those tyres...and remove anything that was hanging off it - tis a great coat hanger!

Also just paid a deposit on a trip up Kilimanjaro in August. Might as well use my running as training for that since I won't be training for a marathon

hollypink

Sorry to hear about the marathon but your positivity is great. A trip up Kilimanjaro - sounds amazing!

Brianderunner

Ah sh*t, sorry to hear. You'll enjoy the weekend a lot more without all the nerves anyway and you'll be fresh as a daisy on the sunday drinking session. You never know, put in a good summer and the dcm might be on for you.

pgmcpq

Sorry to hear that - .... but love the way you're handling it .... wow Kilimanjaro !

Get those injuries sorted. A new physio is definitely required - they are supposed to help you get to where you're going not tell you what you can't do ... this coming after DCM suggests a fresh look might be just what you need. You've done a lot of good work - it will stand to you somewhere.

menoscemo

Sorry to hear that Shaz, but ti sounds like the sensible thing. See you in barca anyway.