OldSlowGoofyGuy
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- Jan 4, 2013
At least it wasn't 'Paradise By The Dashboard Light.'Yes - I just quoted Meatloaf!
At least it wasn't 'Paradise By The Dashboard Light.'Yes - I just quoted Meatloaf!
I was doing exactly what it sounds like you are not doing. I started getting antsy and started really pushing mileage too fast. My bad ankle began to swell horribly. No new surgery but I had to back way off and it was back to PT. I am being smarter now, trying to be anyway. I have little to no pain but do get some swelling. My PT feels that it is fully healed but I need to pay attention to form when I am running. When I run more my form goes to hell and that stresses the ankle. Patience he says. My response, ok, but I do have Dopey to get ready for!
Brookfield Zoo Run Run 5k
This has been a race I have wanted to do for years and it finally made the schedule this year. A fundraiser for the zoo, the entire race occurs on zoo grounds; while the first half mile or so is service road the rest of the course is in the public areas of the zoo.
Packet pick up was easy for me as I went Friday during the day. Bag was a string backpack in one of three animal shapes (monkey, hedgehog or ladybug) and contained the shirt and a flyer for a local sports team. Looking at the pick up line this morning it appeared to moving steadily. The race company corralled a bit like the WDW 5k, self seed, with those with strollers asked to be in the back of their pace corral or in the designated stroller corral. They also started each corral a few minutes apart to keep the course from being too congested. Despite the twists and turns the course takes I was able to maintain my slow pace.
Animals in the areas the run went past were outside for participants to see, with the exception of the goats which were hiding in their house so they could stay dry. Since some of the animals were out 90 minutes early today there were keepers who had to change up routines for both themselves and their charges this morning.
Finish time was 55:47, which isn’t bad considering I was only allowed to restart walking 10 days ago. However, Garmin showed the distance covered to be 3.05 miles. Since there is no way I managed to run under the tangents I strongly suspect the course was .2 to .4 miles short. Temperature was 64 with a constant drizzle.
@regul8ter18 did the course seem short to you too?
First a definition, then a question...
Plantar Fasciitis (n.): two words I have heard a million times over the years but had no idea what they actually meant
So, for the past year or so, I have had slight-to-moderate pain in my heals (especially the left heal) usually after playing tennis or paddle (platform tennis). It has got to a point where I try not to schedule a run for the morning after tennis/paddle because my heals typically do not feel like running (although every once and a while I will still run the day after, and after a slightly awkward warm-up, I'm usually fine for the run). In any case, after a year, I decided to look it up online a few days ago, and plantar fasciitis seems to be the culprit. It's not debilitating at all. After a day or so, it seems to improve back to normal.
Now the question: for those who have dealt with plantar fasciitis, was it as simple as adding orthotic inserts into your shoes or are there other solutions that helped? TIA.
Awesome! I did that run seven years ago (2012), and I just looked at my Garmin results, and it stated 3.11 miles (https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/226061850). Don’t know if the course changed any in the last seven years,
For some crazy reason, despite having a Garmin account, I can’t open the link. However my bet is the course was different since the area around the old baboon island is still closed with construction. The course route that we ran is not the one they were showing on line.
I have tried compression socks from CEP, "pro compression", CW-X, Saucony and Some Amazon Medicated ones.
For me the CEP socks are the most comfortable, but the Pro Compression and the weird medical Compression socks seem to have more compression. I don't know if it's just the medical and pro compression socks are too small.
From Pro-Compression info these are the amounts of pressure exhibited by compression gear and the purpose of that pressure level.
8-15 mmHg: This is the lightest amount of pressure that will be placed on your limbs. It’s ideal for those with tired or achy legs that need a subtle boost in circulation.
15-20 mmHg: This range treats mild conditions such as varicose veins and the aches and swelling caused by pregnancy or traveling for long periods. Compression socks in this range are ideal for anyone who sits or stands for a long period of time and can help prevent deep vein thrombosis from occurring.
20-30 mmHg: This is the compression-level sweet spot for many compression sock wearers. It means you’ll experience a moderate pressure on your limbs. Those with edema, deep vein thrombosis or varicose veins will appreciate socks that fall in this range. Compression socks with moderate-level compression are also ideal for many types of athletes including runners.
30-40 mmHg: This range treats more severe conditions of edema and often treats those suffering from active venous stasis ulcers. Socks at this level will most likely require a doctor’s prescription as they are considered a more intense form of treatment.
40-50 mmHg: This is the highest compression level that is mainly prescribed by doctors to treat chronic venous conditions.
CEP's Running compression socks are in the 20-30 mmHG.
If your looking for CEP socks leftlane sports usually has them marked down a lot, but the colors may be crazy.
Brookfield Zoo Run Run 5k
This has been a race I have wanted to do for years and it finally made the schedule this year. A fundraiser for the zoo, the entire race occurs on zoo grounds; while the first half mile or so is service road the rest of the course is in the public areas of the zoo.
Packet pick up was easy for me as I went Friday during the day. Bag was a string backpack in one of three animal shapes (monkey, hedgehog or ladybug) and contained the shirt and a flyer for a local sports team. Looking at the pick up line this morning it appeared to moving steadily. The race company corralled a bit like the WDW 5k, self seed, with those with strollers asked to be in the back of their pace corral or in the designated stroller corral. They also started each corral a few minutes apart to keep the course from being too congested. Despite the twists and turns the course takes I was able to maintain my slow pace.
Animals in the areas the run went past were outside for participants to see, with the exception of the goats which were hiding in their house so they could stay dry. Since some of the animals were out 90 minutes early today there were keepers who had to change up routines for both themselves and their charges this morning.
Finish time was 55:47, which isn’t bad considering I was only allowed to restart walking 10 days ago. However, Garmin showed the distance covered to be 3.05 miles. Since there is no way I managed to run under the tangents I strongly suspect the course was .2 to .4 miles short. Temperature was 64 with a constant drizzle.
@regul8ter18 did the course seem short to you too?
The half marathon starts exactly 2 hours after the full and runs the back half of the course and shares a finish line. This seems odd to me. Every other time I've done a race with a half and a full, they start at the same time and the half peels off. It seems unsporting that a 1:58 half marathoner gets to Pac-Man a 3:59 marathoner, but waka-waka!
And they clog up the aid stations and porta Johns on the front half of the courseThis is why I dislike marathons with a relay option. It can be demoralizing when you’re slogging through those tough miles in the back half of the race only to be blown past by a fresh runner who only has to run their 6.5 miles or so...
This is why I dislike marathons with a relay option. It can be demoralizing when you’re slogging through those tough miles in the back half of the race only to be blown past by a fresh runner who only has to run their 6.5 miles or so...
This is why I dislike marathons with a relay option. It can be demoralizing when you’re slogging through those tough miles in the back half of the race only to be blown past by a fresh runner who only has to run their 6.5 miles or so...
12/14- @OldSlowGoofyGuy - Rocket City Half Marathon (1:49:59 / NA)
I'm on the wait-list right now, but got an email last night that said 'we can't tell you officially, but you're almost certainly in.'
I'm in. Just finished registering!
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I hate the official name: 'Half The Rocket City Marathon'. Couldn't we just have stuck with 'Half Marathon'?
They've really upped their marketing game since I last registered. During registration they tried to sell me: a spectator's medal (really?), a blanket, socks, training shirts, stickers, magnets, race dinner, charity donation, etc.
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I'm complaining, but like I said before: I love Rocket City and am excited to be going back. Rocket City Marathon (never done the half) is special to me for a number of reasons.
I may have to pick up some Trash Panda merchandise while I'm there.