I can almost walk at a normal pace. LOL
The operation went really well and I'm recovering nicely. I was conscious--albeit, groovy--during the operation. The highlight was being injected with adrenaline. They injected other stimulants, too, but once that adrenaline hit, I really felt like I should be moving or doing something instead of just lying there (strapped to the bed, actually, lol). My limbs wanted to move. Maybe I just wanted to get out of there. The adrenaline did the trick, the tachycardia cropped up and they somehow located the source and burned it with one of the four (?) devices pushed up my femoral vein. The surgeon showed me the x-ray of my heart with the caths in it. He also showed me the end of the caths themselves after withdrawing them. He seemed to hesitate slightly before doing so, perhaps because of the blood. Perhaps most people don't get a peek. I'd like to thank my impressive fortitude for the privilege, but I really owe everything to the rather numbing IV cocktail.
My heart still feels sort of 'gritty' and the incision is still healing, but in another week or so, things should be pretty much fine. I can walk around ok, stairs are fine, bending down is getting better, picking up/carrying heavy things is still iffy....and yesterday, I caught myself bolting up the stairs like normal. not bad!
I'm not sure when I'll resume running, but I'm in no rush.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
quick update
I moved and internet hasn't been set up yet.
I've been running, but it's been so-so, but no worries.
My operation is tomorrow! It'll be good to get it behind me.
I've been running, but it's been so-so, but no worries.
My operation is tomorrow! It'll be good to get it behind me.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Minnesota and skipping workouts
Well, I went with my husband to Minnesota for a friend's wedding. It was a fun trip. But, man, gut problems. I pushed things a little too hard last week anyway, and it feels like I haven't been absorbing enough to recover. I skipped running on Friday and Saturday; Sunday was supposed to be a long run or something, but after 2.5ish miles, my right knee was acting up. Nothing major, but it seemed the sort of thing that could become major. With my muscles this tired, it feels like everything is going in every direction, which strains the ligaments around my joints so odd little things are cropping up. It just happened to be my right knee this time--it did feel a little odd last week, but not where it hurt on Sunday. Later on, while I was walking around, my left knee was feeling weird. LOL
I didn't run on Monday or Tuesday or this morning. I've been quite tired and sleeping a couple of extra hours a night/day. I was going to attempt speedwork this evening, but I just found out that I will be having my cath ablation next Thursday. The Army Run is the Sunday after that, so I'm not sure how much of a possibility it will be, if any. But, hey, I'm thrilled that I can get the proceedure done so quickly: I was told that I wouldn't get to see the doctor for the first appointment until November at the earliest but things have been bumped up nicely for me. :). So, I'll just run for fun until next Thurs, then recover and see what could be possible.
And we move tomorrow! Our stuff comes out of storage after 1.5 years...it'll be like Christmas.
I didn't run on Monday or Tuesday or this morning. I've been quite tired and sleeping a couple of extra hours a night/day. I was going to attempt speedwork this evening, but I just found out that I will be having my cath ablation next Thursday. The Army Run is the Sunday after that, so I'm not sure how much of a possibility it will be, if any. But, hey, I'm thrilled that I can get the proceedure done so quickly: I was told that I wouldn't get to see the doctor for the first appointment until November at the earliest but things have been bumped up nicely for me. :). So, I'll just run for fun until next Thurs, then recover and see what could be possible.
And we move tomorrow! Our stuff comes out of storage after 1.5 years...it'll be like Christmas.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
speedwork
Oh, and today's mileage: 0. Neither the dog nor I was up for running this morning. A short walk seemed to suffice.
Yesterday evening, I headed out with my husband and the dog. It was a bit warm and after about three miles, the dog had had enough. The phantom poop made its appearance, or lack of, a few times in short succession, which is the dog's way of telling us that he's starting to get a little bored of running. When he's had enough, he gets distracted by smelling things, but since I don't let him stop to smell things while running, he's learnt to pretend that he's about to poop.
Anyway, after some discussion, I left the boys in the Arboretum and jogged back downtown to join the running club. But something happened. I started to pick up speed, started to pass people, which necessitated more speed so that they wouldn't return the favour, and it ended up being a 3 mile tempo-ish run. It felt surprisingly good. At first, I debated slowing down, but it was my hard day and I'd already planned to show up for speedwork somewhat tired. I jogged another mile more slowly and ate a gel, and that brought me up to 7 miles by the time run club started. My legs were definitely tired during the warm-up so I didn't know quite what to expect.
We had to do mile repeats. I'd hoped to do four.
These days, I'm in my own zone pace-wise. There's the fast clump of guys, another smaller clump or two behind them, and then me. Lately I've been not-quite fast enough to keep up with a new female member, which is fine.
However, my legs, heavy as they felt, tapped into the inexplicable juice again...I trailed for the 800M out, and then, somehow, almost caught up to her and a man running with her, and we'd caught up to a 2nd woman who had blazed by and then faded. The out-and-back helped--turning around and knowing that it's half over is highly encouraging.
My first mile was in 7:03. Not as fast as I have been, but definitely faster than what I'd hoped for.
I tried to keep up, and almost did, for two more repeats. I also tried to go as efficiently as possible, concentrating on form, etc. My next two miles were in 7:06 and 7:12. Fading, but I was happy. I did 1/2 of another repeat, but at a more reasonable pace (hopefully 1/2 marathon pace, around 8:00/mile) and jogged back, then home. 12.38 miles in total for the evening.
About a year ago, I did 5X 1600 M: 6:57, 7:04, 6:59, 6:48, 6:55. I was also running a lot more, including some weeks over 100K. I don't have the same stamina now. I'm slower and I'm doing fewer repeats. However, I feel that I am sharpening up somewhat again. Last year, I think I peaked too early for my A race, the Philly marathon--I was tight for the Army Run and then started getting tired. This year, I'm not sure what I'll be doing after the Army Run exceptpossibly the February marathon here, so it would be ok to peak in a couple of weeks and then concentrate on building mileage or something.
However, if I'm going to peak, I also have to loosen up...I've been sorely neglecting yoga this summer, partially due to environmental causes. Lack of space. However, we're moving next week and this will no longer be an issue. My right leg is starting to feel off.
At any rate, I've already run 40 miles this week...it would be nice to get another run in, but not necessary. That long run on Sunday sure plumps up mileage nicely.
Yesterday evening, I headed out with my husband and the dog. It was a bit warm and after about three miles, the dog had had enough. The phantom poop made its appearance, or lack of, a few times in short succession, which is the dog's way of telling us that he's starting to get a little bored of running. When he's had enough, he gets distracted by smelling things, but since I don't let him stop to smell things while running, he's learnt to pretend that he's about to poop.
Anyway, after some discussion, I left the boys in the Arboretum and jogged back downtown to join the running club. But something happened. I started to pick up speed, started to pass people, which necessitated more speed so that they wouldn't return the favour, and it ended up being a 3 mile tempo-ish run. It felt surprisingly good. At first, I debated slowing down, but it was my hard day and I'd already planned to show up for speedwork somewhat tired. I jogged another mile more slowly and ate a gel, and that brought me up to 7 miles by the time run club started. My legs were definitely tired during the warm-up so I didn't know quite what to expect.
We had to do mile repeats. I'd hoped to do four.
These days, I'm in my own zone pace-wise. There's the fast clump of guys, another smaller clump or two behind them, and then me. Lately I've been not-quite fast enough to keep up with a new female member, which is fine.
However, my legs, heavy as they felt, tapped into the inexplicable juice again...I trailed for the 800M out, and then, somehow, almost caught up to her and a man running with her, and we'd caught up to a 2nd woman who had blazed by and then faded. The out-and-back helped--turning around and knowing that it's half over is highly encouraging.
My first mile was in 7:03. Not as fast as I have been, but definitely faster than what I'd hoped for.
I tried to keep up, and almost did, for two more repeats. I also tried to go as efficiently as possible, concentrating on form, etc. My next two miles were in 7:06 and 7:12. Fading, but I was happy. I did 1/2 of another repeat, but at a more reasonable pace (hopefully 1/2 marathon pace, around 8:00/mile) and jogged back, then home. 12.38 miles in total for the evening.
About a year ago, I did 5X 1600 M: 6:57, 7:04, 6:59, 6:48, 6:55. I was also running a lot more, including some weeks over 100K. I don't have the same stamina now. I'm slower and I'm doing fewer repeats. However, I feel that I am sharpening up somewhat again. Last year, I think I peaked too early for my A race, the Philly marathon--I was tight for the Army Run and then started getting tired. This year, I'm not sure what I'll be doing after the Army Run exceptpossibly the February marathon here, so it would be ok to peak in a couple of weeks and then concentrate on building mileage or something.
However, if I'm going to peak, I also have to loosen up...I've been sorely neglecting yoga this summer, partially due to environmental causes. Lack of space. However, we're moving next week and this will no longer be an issue. My right leg is starting to feel off.
At any rate, I've already run 40 miles this week...it would be nice to get another run in, but not necessary. That long run on Sunday sure plumps up mileage nicely.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Wednesday
To be updated--speedwork tonight!
Monday, I just walked. I didn't feel especially sore, but since my mileage seems to be just under 40miles/week these days, I felt it best to spare some for the rest of the week. ;)
Tues, I jogged six miles with the dog. This was a somewhat odd run. I've been off the elimination diet since Wednesday, and the symptoms are slowly returning, including heavy limbs and fatigue. This was the first run that reminded me of my other runs this summer, before the elimination diet. I was going pretty slowly and feeling an abnormally raised effort for it. It didn't feel like I was tired from Sunday's run, more of a general dullness. After two miles, I considered cutting it short, but I kept on and gradually found a new gear, accelerated, and ended the run at a pretty good clip. It was encouraging how it turned out, but it also made me wonder if I'd overdrawn.
This morning, three miles with the dog. A very slow run despite the relative coolness. He's tired, I'm tired...we'll both probably run this evening too.
With any luck, it'll work out like last Wednesday's workout (minus the trips to the loo)--I'll jog around for a while with my husband and dog, and then crank out a few faster mile repeats through the fatigue. Hopefully. I'll be happy with anything below 8:00/mile.
And then, Thursday, we're off to Minnesota for a friend's wedding. I have no idea how much running I'm going to get in. Maybe I can do an interval workout on a hotel TM on Friday, at least. I would also like to do one more 14+ mile run, hopefully with a faster finish, but this can get postponed until after my return. I am still considering going back on the elimination diet after the wedding hoopla to give me a bit more energy for the Army 1/2. My follow-up is on the 14th so I can show them that, hey, going without eating X and Y for a week felt good BOTH times. LOL
As for goals for the Army 1/2...I would like to PB, but I haven't been doing the miles or the long runs or the speedwork that I was doing last year at this time before my PB at last year's Army Run. My mileage was much more consistent this winter and early spring, and I was doing regular tempo and sprints/speedwork plus resistance exercises earlier this summer, unlike mostly slacking early last summer, and then things fell apart. I haven't been doing speedwork on Fridays, and I've recently done only one run over 16 miles as opposed to six between July 27 and Sept 8in 2008. My 1500M interval pace is definitely slower this August than last August by about 20 sec/mile. Although last Wednesday wasn't really my day. I've had worse, but with the help of bacteria.
So: A goal: under 8:00/mile.
B goal: under 1:50.
C goal: under 2hrs.
If it's hot, I'll be happy with under 2hrs.
Monday, I just walked. I didn't feel especially sore, but since my mileage seems to be just under 40miles/week these days, I felt it best to spare some for the rest of the week. ;)
Tues, I jogged six miles with the dog. This was a somewhat odd run. I've been off the elimination diet since Wednesday, and the symptoms are slowly returning, including heavy limbs and fatigue. This was the first run that reminded me of my other runs this summer, before the elimination diet. I was going pretty slowly and feeling an abnormally raised effort for it. It didn't feel like I was tired from Sunday's run, more of a general dullness. After two miles, I considered cutting it short, but I kept on and gradually found a new gear, accelerated, and ended the run at a pretty good clip. It was encouraging how it turned out, but it also made me wonder if I'd overdrawn.
This morning, three miles with the dog. A very slow run despite the relative coolness. He's tired, I'm tired...we'll both probably run this evening too.
With any luck, it'll work out like last Wednesday's workout (minus the trips to the loo)--I'll jog around for a while with my husband and dog, and then crank out a few faster mile repeats through the fatigue. Hopefully. I'll be happy with anything below 8:00/mile.
And then, Thursday, we're off to Minnesota for a friend's wedding. I have no idea how much running I'm going to get in. Maybe I can do an interval workout on a hotel TM on Friday, at least. I would also like to do one more 14+ mile run, hopefully with a faster finish, but this can get postponed until after my return. I am still considering going back on the elimination diet after the wedding hoopla to give me a bit more energy for the Army 1/2. My follow-up is on the 14th so I can show them that, hey, going without eating X and Y for a week felt good BOTH times. LOL
As for goals for the Army 1/2...I would like to PB, but I haven't been doing the miles or the long runs or the speedwork that I was doing last year at this time before my PB at last year's Army Run. My mileage was much more consistent this winter and early spring, and I was doing regular tempo and sprints/speedwork plus resistance exercises earlier this summer, unlike mostly slacking early last summer, and then things fell apart. I haven't been doing speedwork on Fridays, and I've recently done only one run over 16 miles as opposed to six between July 27 and Sept 8in 2008. My 1500M interval pace is definitely slower this August than last August by about 20 sec/mile. Although last Wednesday wasn't really my day. I've had worse, but with the help of bacteria.
So: A goal: under 8:00/mile.
B goal: under 1:50.
C goal: under 2hrs.
If it's hot, I'll be happy with under 2hrs.
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