I had a great time in Jackson, TN, this last weekend. I flew to Nashville, met my friend Carol, and was picked up at the airport by Diane. We all drove over to Jackson, where we met other friends--both old and new. Had dinner with Annette and Arland, Michelle W, Jen, John, and many others. Had good run on Saturday, in spite of the heat. At one point, I was dead last. Well, not dead...but the last one. I finished ahead of 13 others, so I slowly gained ground as I tried to keep my steady pace. We were privileged to have showers at the end--always better than washing up in the airport restroom.
It was number 131 and state #22 the second time around.
I learned that Hammer's Recoverite really works. Didn't take time to mix and drink it, and my muscles are slower recovering than when I take it. I'll definitely take time for it next time.
Next on the calendar is Kentucky Derby on April 28.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Long time for recovery of Savage Seven
For those of you who run long distances, or run hard, you know that's it's not unusual to be stiff and sore for a day or so afterward. Well, my soreness and stiffness from the Savage Seven lasted until the end of February. It probably didn't help that I did a double the next weekend, and then ran a marathon for the two weekends after that. So I guess I didn't allow enough time for a full recovery until I finally took a few weekends off.
In the last couple of weeks, I finally feel back to normal. I did do the Boy's Ranch Marathon on March 11, and recovered from that easily. I now have two weekends off before going to Jackson, TN for the Andrew Jackson Marathon.
The best quote I've seen lately is, "The day will come when I can no longer do this. Today is not that day." At my age, I appreciate every run more than the last. Think I'll make a shirt with that quote.
Stay well, folks.
In the last couple of weeks, I finally feel back to normal. I did do the Boy's Ranch Marathon on March 11, and recovered from that easily. I now have two weekends off before going to Jackson, TN for the Andrew Jackson Marathon.
The best quote I've seen lately is, "The day will come when I can no longer do this. Today is not that day." At my age, I appreciate every run more than the last. Think I'll make a shirt with that quote.
Stay well, folks.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Savage Seven, 2011-12, Pensacola
"Sweet Redemption" This is what I felt after I finished the 7th marathon in 7 days. I had tried this feat last year, but failed in my attempt. For a year, I've been wanting my chance to succeed. It was hard, and I had blisters, generally sore feet, swollen legs, and fatigue. But I made it through.
For the last several miles on Sunday, I felt emotion well up as I realized I was about to achieve my goal. I talked to my fiance who passed away in 1994, and who believed in my running ability more than I did. I forgot the pain and was able to actually speed up a bit. The finish line was glorious!
Now, on Tuesday, I'm still sore and recovering, but oh how sweet the feeling of achievement. There's nothing to compare with the pride I feel. I did it! You can't get that feeling unless you attempt something difficult--difficult enough that you aren't sure if you can do it. Then the satisfaction is so sweet!
For the last several miles on Sunday, I felt emotion well up as I realized I was about to achieve my goal. I talked to my fiance who passed away in 1994, and who believed in my running ability more than I did. I forgot the pain and was able to actually speed up a bit. The finish line was glorious!
Now, on Tuesday, I'm still sore and recovering, but oh how sweet the feeling of achievement. There's nothing to compare with the pride I feel. I did it! You can't get that feeling unless you attempt something difficult--difficult enough that you aren't sure if you can do it. Then the satisfaction is so sweet!
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