tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35651110004597690362024-03-05T10:05:12.724-08:00Heartwing's DenHeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-24861694825528151812017-06-20T06:00:00.000-07:002017-06-20T10:35:21.616-07:00You never know what to expect when there's pixie dust in the air.<div dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-5e9d86c8-937e-42ee-6525-254b9b027ebd" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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I've had strange race weekends but this went above and beyond, into the realm of Neverland itself.</div>
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I had not intended to run any of the races during the Tinker Bell Half Marathon weekend, I was going to house sit for my sister and brother in-law while they enjoyed the Disney weekend (and races). Plans changed, as they are want to do, and my brother in-law ended up having to work the entire weekend. They decided that Charlene would still go as they had a lot of money already spent on the weekend plans, non-refundable money. Sis originally thought to go alone, she's a seasoned traveler, but they shared a single car which he'd need for work. They hit on the idea of asking me to travel with her to Anaheim in my car, they'd cover my room and board for the weekend, and things would work out as well as possible (all things considered). I was happy to go and be her cheer squad, plus I could do my training runs through the Anaheim neighborhoods (I love running there).</div>
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I then stumbled upon the information that a 10k race had been added to the Tinker Bell weekend, one open to male competition as well as women (the half marathon is only competitive for women), plus the race coordinators had created a special event challenge for people who wanted to run the 10k and half marathon on back-to-back days. I really enjoy the dual race challenges, and I knew I could be strongly competitive for a 10k overall top 3 placing, possibly even 1st place. As for the half marathon (even though it wasn't open to men for competition) it was still a good race to run for personal time and pride, so I bit the bullet and spent $342 for the challenge. It was an unexpected new adventure for us but we knew it would be "interesting". We had no idea.</div>
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Our first indications that the pixie dust was already in the air around us started weeks before the race and increased in “oddness” as the event weekend got closer. We had unwanted people from our past try to weasel their ways back into our lives, as if “leave me alone” didn’t actually apply to them. Charlene’s health continued it’s rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, leaving her in serious doubt as to whether she could even compete the 5k and 99% confident that the half marathon was out of the question. Charlene’s pup Jack got spooked during a walk and somehow managed to back and wriggle his way out of a body harness and then flee in panic. Fortunately he was caught and calmed in short order but it took hours for my sister’s heart and stomach to resume their normal places inside of her. </div>
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One of the more frustrating and odd problems to come up for my sister at the last minute was the need to completely redesign her Disney themed costume to run in during her 5k race (Disney races are very popular to run in costume due to the rich field of characters and stories). Her original costume idea/plan had to be scrapped because her tailor person repeatedly failed to get the body of the outfit right, despite her many and often discussions with him as to what it was and how it should look. It wasn’t at all difficult for someone of his skill set, he just kept going against her requests and design in seemingly random ways but promised to get it right in time before the race. She finally had to decline his services all together and create her own “quicky” costume made of bits and pieces from previous costumes and stuff from her closets.</div>
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On my side things weren’t really any better, as far as strange things went. On a particularly windy night (just days before the drive to Disney) I’d stopped at a grocery store after work to pick up a few things. I made a quick trip in and out again and had just loaded the bags into the backseat of my car (on the passenger side) when I heard a rushing sound and then a loud crash. The wind had blown a shopping cart from where a lazy shopper had left it out in the open, between my car and the one next to me and smashed my driver's side rearview mirror. The cart didn’t touch either car, except to destroy my mirror, even after it rebounded off the curb we were parked against. I cursed and spluttered of course, as one would expect, but I thought I might be able to replace it quickly since it was still early in the day since my car's dealership and a major auto parts store were nearby. Of course the dealership parts desk closed early, and the auto parts store would have to order a new mirror assemble from out of state which wouldn’t arrive until well after the race weekend. At that point I wanted to either set fire to my car, roast marshmallows over it’s smoldering husk, and chuckle with more evil burgeoning thoughts or to just go home and hope the night ended quickly. I chose to go home and tried to relearn how to change lanes safely without the driver side mirror before reaching the first traffic light. To top off that bit of excitement, that same night just as I was climbing the stairs to go to bed for the night, I heard a strange and loud clanking noise from the second floor. It sounded much like a cookie sheet twisting/popping in a hot oven but I couldn’t think of what would make such an odd noise. I went back downstairs to check the oven, to ensure it was off, and I looked all around both floors to try and spot anything unusual. I found nothing broken or damaged, nothing out of the ordinary to explain the loud noise. When I stopped in the bathroom next to my room I found something strange indeed, the large wall mirror above the sink had inexplicably broken free of the wall and dropped onto the backsplash. It was leaning casually against the medicine cabinet, just slightly askew, with the air of a particularly clever Easter egg that a child finally found in May. All I could do was laugh, and then add Liquid Nails to the list of things to get ASAP (right next to a new car mirror).<br />
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Thankfully the drive to Anaheim was nice and normal, most importantly it was safe (thanks to my sister and I shopping all over Vegas to find a new mirror).</div>
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Normal didn’t last beyond the Expo/packet pick up at Disneyland though. runDisney violated their own corral placement rules for the 10k and put me in line based upon my date of registration as opposed to the stated proof-of-time based method. We tried to get my placement updated/upgraded to the position I’d earned but they were adamant about staying with the unadvertised “first come, first served” mentality they’d inexplicably adopted for this particular race. Things went downhill from there: During the afternoon, Charlene was enjoying some park time and tried to use a Disney gift card I’d given them before 2016 ended and the pesky thing didn’t work. Neither of us had the original sales receipt with us so the cashier couldn’t verify the card should have been operational. On top of that, their own computer system was acting up so the cashier said it might still be good but Charlene would have to try it again later. Then, later that afternoon, My brother in-law sent sis a text message telling her that their new pretty car had been hit in the parking lot at his work place. He’d been able to get the driver’s insurance information but the damage had been done and they’d have to deal with it in the near future. Just to ensure the day was plenty weird, my sister received another unexpected text that evening but this was good news: She had received a lot of positive feedback at work and received a promotion of sorts and a gift of appreciation. She and her friend spent the rest of the evening in Disney watching their nightly parade and having a generally good time. At least the day ended on a high.<br />
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The first day of races (the 5k on Friday) was pretty frustrating for Charlene, essentially from the moment she woke up to when she lay back down to call it a night. It started with runDisney pulling another fast one on the racers arriving at their assigned starting spot: they decided to ignore the corral placement rules again and lined up their runners first come first placed, instead of the assignment printed on the race bibs. Then once the runners got started on the 5k course, they found out that the normally highly popular Disney characters typically placed throughout the race course (for pictures, selfie style and official photo pass style) had been reduced to only one instance and that one was set away from the runners so they could not take pictures together (many runners attend the races specifically for those Disney character picture opportunities). Later that morning, after she’d returned to the hotel to freshened up a bit, she went back to the park to meet friends and to spend some quality alone time with her buddy Walt (get it?). A little over an hour after leaving I received a text from her saying she had forgotten her bank card. She’d attempted to rent a locker near the Disneyland park entrance and discovered the absent card, after having to wait for an hour in line just to get past the first security check area that screens everyone before they can even reach Downtown Disney on race days (they were moving crazy slow for some reason, slower than what is normal for Disneyland staff). She told me exactly where to find the card, which I did, and asked me to bring it to her after she met with her friends. I also discovered that she’d forgotten to put the protective case back on her phone after the morning’s race and brought that as well. Her lunch plans took an odd turn too: She’d hoped to try a new special item in the park but the place serving it ran out just before she got there. She waited through another delay while more of product was brought from a different section of the park and the meal only turned out “ok”. It wasn’t even good or special enough to have a second time during a future visit, or to recommend to her health conscious brother. Charlene was still able to get in a few rides and a couple hours of quality park time but things took a frustrating turn again when she went through a longer and more arduous task of getting a “special” dessert/treat in the park called “The Grey stuff”. Yet another food disappointment, not worth her time nor effort even if she’d gotten it on the first try at half price (which of course she didn’t, it took 4 tries and full price of course). She also tried the gift card again, as recommended the day before, and it failed of course. It did however make a satisfying frisby as it went spinning into the nearest trash can. The day was annoying enough that she called it quits at only 4pm, there just was no salvaging the mood. </div>
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Day two of the races (the 10k on Saturday) and park time was a mixed bag of good and unfortunate: As predicted I completely outran my corral placing despite having to weave through hundreds of participants. I even ran fast enough to get a better time than the guy who was the 3rd male to cross the finish line (by comparing my chip time to his). Charlene and I were both very angry and disappointed about the posted results but the race staff didn’t care, they even tried to avoid her when she voiced her complaints to the staff members stationed at the information/solutions table. We also found out that the character photo opportunities were still significantly less than is normal at their other events (though more were available than the measly one-limited access during the 5k). We were given platitudes when we cornered one race staff member about the race results, assuring us my results would be fairly treated, but both of us knew nothing was going to change no matter what we said. Later, while I was winding down at the hotel, Charlene went back to the park to spend some time with friends again and to meet others for a lunch date. That went over well enough until the lunch date invited still more friends along and they happened to include a person sis didn’t get along with at all. Still, she enjoyed her friend’s company if not all of the other peoples'.</div>
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The biggest race related insult/shock came around mid afternoon when my race results completely vanished online. I made a special return trip to the race expo area (minutes before they closed) to plead my case with the race coordinator and the timing experts; it seems that they couldn’t believe I’d actually run the race so fast from the crappy starting position they stuck me with. They were able to verify my having run the race by using official race videos, and by my showing them proof of prior race performance at one of their own events in Disneyland less than 6 monthly previously. They were happy to correct my finish status and results though they still wouldn’t correct the overall men's standings.<br />
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Later that night (just to make sure neither of us let our guards down) Charlene’s new teeth aligners mysteriously vanished. She’d noticed them missing while packing her travel luggage in preparation for the drive home after the half marathon the next morning. I helped her tear apart the room and mentally retrace her steps and actions from the last time she’d known she had them, but we couldn’t find them anywhere they might likely (or even unlikely) have been. We ended up finding the aligners shut inside her laptop, stuck between the screen and keyboard. At least we ended our night on a good hearty laugh.</div>
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The 3rd race day (the half marathon on Sunday) was perhaps the strangest day of the weekend as far as running went (both good and bad) and the strangest travel day by far (also in both good and bad ways). Charlene and I both performed surprisingly well during the half marathon, finishing far faster than we could have possibly hoped for. Though the men’s division of the race wasn’t “competitive” and started at a disadvantage compared to the women’s racers, I was able to finish as the 3rd overall male (good for nothing but personal pride). Charlene ran a seriously fast race compared to what she felt she could accomplish in the weeks and months leading up to it. Unfortunately it was also extremely painful and taxing for her, bad enough she was wheezing at the finish and literally crying by the time she was able to find me in the “family reunion” area. Friends and acquaintances kept popping up wanting to chitchat as she/we tried to recover from the race and get ready for the walk back to the hotel. It’s usually nice to find out how friends performed at the race but when you’re hurting you just want to get “home”. I think we were polite but my concern was for Sis, not their feelings. Those could be smoothed later if necessary, health had to be the priority. <br />
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We took a little extra time leaving the hotel so both of us could quickly clean up and Charlene could take a few minutes to settle her breathing and body back down. We were both very hungry by the time we hit the road but decided to first get out of Anaheim and back onto Interstate 15 before we stopping again. We wanted to be truly heading home just as much as we wanted to eat. Charlene and I both wanted to stop at a very nice Red Robin restaurant in Victorville, CA that we favored and have visited multiple times when driving back to Vegas. We programmed the GPS unit to take us there and settled into the rhythm of the road. Somehow, during our conversations and exclamations of surprise at how well both of us performed during the half marathon (despite our physical limitations and all of the recent oddities) we not only missed the entire town of Victorville but the GPS took us to a Red Robin that no longer existed. Both of us had our hearts set on our favorite foods at the restaurant chain so we decided to continue onward to the next town, sure it was Victorville: Nope, and it’s Red Robin was so far off the Interstate that we gave in to frustration and decided to press on to Barstow. We would just eat at whatever random establishment that seemed palatable. We (really I) chose the Barstow IHOP, I’d eaten there many times in the past and knew it to be inoffensive (generally speaking). IHOP also has a decent variety on their menu so we had some confidence in finding something. Though both of our hearts weren’t into the options available there I think we had a decent meal, I even discovered a sandwich there (the Turkey Club) that I really enjoyed. It could well be a newly favored sandwich of mine after I ask the cooks to make a few minor tweeks to how it's prepared. Charlene wasn’t fortunate enough to land a new special meal but she did have a satisfying lunch that made her body happy on the ride home. When we finally had the Vegas skyline in our sight we both gave a cautious sigh of relief: We’d made it home (mostly) in one piece, and the wacky stuff could finally come to an end (we hoped).</div>
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The next few days after the race weekend were rough on Charlene but she did end up feeling stronger rather quickly. She and I both felt physically stronger before too long after the hard running, we felt released from the tension of all the weirdness (though I did send runDisney an email of complaint about the 10k and how it turned out, as was my right as a paying customer), and we were both happy to be through with any “major” race related traveling for almost all of the coming summer.</div>
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Shortly after lunch time, Wednesday afternoon, the building I work in was evacuated and closed to reentry by the company fire department. Someone in a management position, though not my manager or his boss, decided that a 20 year old grounding problem at my building should be reclassified to an emergency situation (though nothing changed except this person’s opinion) and we were ushered out of the building as if it had been on fire. No announcement was made ahead of time, to give us an opportunity to make an organized exit; no I was literally rushed out of the bathroom by a firefighter in full gear (minus the facemask) and ordered to the safe area/evacuation assembly area. We were then informed that not only were we not allowed back into the building any time that day but it could be days, even weeks, before it would be opened again. That took me from annoyed to nearly frantic: All of my personal stuff was still on my desk (including my wallet, car keys, and house keys), I’d be SOL beyond reason if I couldn’t get back in there. Of course, most of the other office workers had their personal things with them since they were at their desks when the evacuation orders came down, but those of us not at our desks weren’t so lucky. That also left our field technicians in a bad way since their personal stuff not required on the job was at their desk too (fortunately for them they had their keys and wallets with them out of necessity). Adding to the comedy of errors, the people in the office didn’t pull the fire/evacuation alarm to warn everyone to get out of the building when they received the phone call (which is standard procedure and is even practiced annually). They instead made a quiet search in the office area and assumed anyone not at their desk was out of the building, and then left (with all of their personal stuff naturally). Even the firefighters failed to thoroughly check the entire building, they missed an entire half of the office areas and left 3 employees inside for a good 10 minutes even after ushering me out. Those unfortunate 3 had only come out later to find out what was going on, one of them had heard someone’s 2-way radio in the hallway. Of course they too left all of their personal stuff behind due to ignorance of the situation. Naturally the firefighters wouldn’t allow them back into the building, despite being embarrassed by missing them in the first place. We found out, while standing around outside, that a routine level maintenance package was already in progress to fix our building’s grounding issue. The building would still have been closed (at a later date) but we’d have been assigned to new offices somewhere else, in an orderly fashion, and our work lives would have gone on smoothly. This fiasco not only blocked us from our stuff but it locked us away from quite a bit of our primary job tools and equipment (equipment required to maintain the communication equipment for the entire company and complex). All because some idiot pushed the panic button rather than allow an existing process take care of the situation. The office workers (including myself) were eventually sent over to a nearby building to wait for further information. After 3 hours of waiting and arguing it was decided that the firefighters would be allowed back into the building, with a qualified electrical worker accompanying them, to pick up people’s personal effects and what work related equipment that could be retrieved. That’s when we found out that one of our coworkers again went against procedure during the evacuation and closed all of the doors behind them, some of which were locked with the keys still inside the office (and of course mine was one of those). Now, I was doubly messed over and left wondering what to do. My boss wanted to take the stupid door off, as did I since I never close it anyway, but the building manager didn’t want to go that route. He called in the company locksmith to go into the building with the firefighter and the electrical specialist to open the door and retrieve my pitiful lunch box (that I hoped still contained all of my stuff). My supervisor brought my personal gear to the new temporary digs for which I thanked him profusely. I then promptly joined over half of my coworkers in taking the next day off and making a long weekend of it. I think our boss and every boss involved was happy to get us out of their hair for 4 days while they “discussed” the day’s events and what to do with the future. In the end, we’re still in the temporary office weeks later, the power has been turned off to our regular building, and we’re actually allowed to go in and out of it as we please to retrieve necessary job related stuff. </div>
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I
had wanted to run in the Carlsbad 5000 for a couple years, after first hearing
about it from friends and my sister, but never truly tried to make it happen.
I mistakenly believed that because the race was a world class competitive
event a runner could only participate through invitation or qualification (i.e.
The Boston Marathon), and I just wasn’t fast enough. Of course I was way
off the mark and I didn’t take the time to look into it: Everyone who can
run a 5k is welcome to participate (within the CGI rules and local laws).
They even have a variety of shorter races for children who are either too
young to safely run a 5k or cannot yet complete that distance and they offer a
multi-racing challenge in the All Day 20k for the adventurous runner (repeat
the 5k with each of the four non-elite age groupings). We’re all welcome.</div>
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This
year (2016) the race owners added a new Adult One-mile race for those of us wishing
to challenge ourselves at that level, it was originally the primary race
distance for youths between 7 and 12 years old. I was (and still am) very
happy they added the Adult One-mile race, it cemented my determination to
participate this year. I had intended to wait until feeling fully
recovered from hip surgery and to rebuild faith in my ability to run at a
competitive level again but I just couldn’t pass up on the chance for a timed
One-mile race. I’d spent all of 2014 training hard to achieve a sub
3-hour marathon using the Hanson’s Marathon Method training plan, that training
put me through weekly speed and endurance runs which naturally helped me become
faster (especially for the shorter races). As the weeks and months
progressed I found myself dipping to and below a 6 minute per mile pace rather
often. Eventually I managed a personal One-mile best during a training
run that was very exciting and made me want more. Thereafter I wanted to
run an “Official” One-mile race, something professionally timed that I could
call my “Personal Record”. It is very difficult to find a timed,
competitive, One-mile race unless you are an Olympic or a track athlete for a
school: Commercial One-mile events are typically dubbed “fun” runs and
aren’t measured or timed. When this official and timed One-mile race was
announced I truly felt that, because of the history and reputation of the
Carlsbad 5000 races, runners from all over would show up to compete and their
efforts would help me push beyond imagined boundaries to achieve my very best.
I was not disappointed and best of all, I learned things to help me be a
better runner in the future.</div>
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We
(my sister and I) signed up for the new One-mile race and the All Day 20k, to
experience as much as possible over the full race weekend. We chose the
20k instead of our individually categorized 5ks because it would allow us to
run our age group 5k races as best we could plus run at least one of the 5k
races together, and then we would could run the last one or two (depending on
how things worked out in the first two) at a comfortable pace to soak up the
special race atmosphere of the remaining group(s) pushing themselves to their
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sister (Charlene) and I made the trip from Vegas to Oceanside, CA on the Friday
before the races, so we’d have a chance to relax and settle down after the 5+
hour drive. We could have decided to make the drive on Saturday morning,
as the adults One-mile race wasn’t scheduled to start until 9:26 am, but getting
a good night’s rest before a race of any distance is always preferable.
Getting a “good night’s rest” turned out to be a little difficult, the
hotel was well stocked with Ragnar teams and triathletes with their loved
ones: I wasn’t able to get to sleep until sometime around 11 pm but
thankfully the race’s start time allowed us to sleep in more than is typical on
race days. All the activity around the hotel did add an interesting vibe
to the atmosphere; triathletes checking over their bikes and gear, relay teams
sharing comradery and teasing competitors, and of course we runners excited for
Carlsbad.</div>
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Saturday
morning started off rather chilly, despite the sun being up and shining
brightly, when we left for the race (around 7 am) so we wore over-clothes for
the trip to Carlsbad Village, attending packet pick (for both race days), and
to wander around the outdoor expo. Charlene and I arrived at the expo
grounds before the crowds did so we stopped at the Glukos Energy booth for me
to pick up some fuel for my marathon training and so we could take advantage of
the opportunity to get in a quick Periscope video with one of the Glukos team
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We
began our warmup exercises soon after leaving the expo and then dropping
everything (including our extra clothing and race packets) off at the car.
We used some of the blocked off streets near the start line to stretch
and run on, they made perfect traffic-free safe zones. The streets kept
us close enough to look in on the kids’ events now and then, to enjoy their
excitement and cheer on their efforts. We also got our first sight of the
special race planning that the Village of Carlsbad requires; the necessary
inclusion of the local commuter trains that cross through the town and the
event courses. The race officials and runners took the short delays in
stride, it was all just another part of the experience. Come to find out,
what seemed to be unusual start times for the races were actually the inclusion
of the train schedule with our own. In so many ways the Carlsbad 5000
race weekend felt as if it were a part of the village, not just a visiting
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Surprisingly
enough I didn’t have any nervousness or “butterflies” as we toed the One-mile
start line, partly because I had no self-imposed pressure to try winning the
race (I anticipated there would be plenty of 4-minute mile racers there).
I also truly felt ready to put all of my effort into that single mile, a
5-minute burst of power and running form. I can still remember a lot of
the things that went through my head during the race despite it being so quick;
seeing other runners in my peripheral vision and those ahead of me; mentally
noting how interesting the village looked despite my limited view. My
strongest memory (beyond the effort) is of seeing the finish line as we rounded
the final corner: It was an inviting, clear view from the top of a mild
slope straight toward to the awaiting finish line (roughly 1/10<sup>th</sup> of
a mile from the turn). I leaned into the gentle downhill, hoping I had
some kick left, and gave it all I had as the clock ticked towards 5 and ½
minutes (my official finish time was 5:28). I think one of the coolest
things about this One-mile race was the high energy and big smiles of the
finish line volunteers, our announcer, and the cheering spectators. This
was a big deal to them too, a highly competitive and exciting race that they
could see us giving everything we had. I never once got the feeling from
anyone that this was “just a one mile run” and therefore unimportant; everyone
there was fully engaged and seemed excited.</div>
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After
Charlene and I had a chance to cool down from the hard run and stretch (I also
put in a couple more training miles) we visited a few local shops that I had
noticed. First we went into a cool looking place called Warm Waters Surf
Shop; I wanted a better look at some interesting Star Wars clothing they had (a
gift for my brother in-law). We then went into the Carlsbad Chocolate Bar
next door to get sis a latte, and to see if it was as interesting as a
chocolate bar should be. We finished walking along the row of buildings
and ended up stopping in the Viz Art Ink Gallery; the window display caught our
attention as we both really enjoy hand-crafted art. The only things we
bought were a pair of socks and a latte but sis and I both felt it was time
well spent, learning a little of Carlsbad. I can easily say that I would
be very interested in exploring Carlsbad Village in and of itself, the feel and
look of what little we saw sparked my imagination (to me that is very
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and I continued our mini-adventure of exploring new places by wandering around
a little of Oceanside a little after returning from the One-mile race: We
found a pretty cool “mom & pop” type store near the hotel that specialized
in antiques and vintage knickknacks but not really much more in that
area. Perhaps the two most interesting things that night were seeing some
skydivers landing in a nearby lot and a wedding being held in a conference room
that shared our hotel’s building. Neither was exciting enough to keep us
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I
didn’t have the calm start to race day as the day before, when the alarm woke
me on Sunday morning, my excitement levels started to climb quickly. I
was eager to test myself on the Master's Men 5k specifically, almost as much as
I had wanted to push myself the day before during the One-mile race.
During my training for the coming Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon (in June) I
found that my pre-surgery speed was starting to return, much quicker than
anticipated. My endurance wasn’t coming back so quickly but the shorter
distances (5 and 10k) were within my range of capability. This race was
my chance to feel like I was firmly on the road to recovery, being that much
closer to where I had been such a short time ago (relatively speaking).
My injury and subsequent surgery had prevented me from establishing new
personal bests in the 5k and Half Marathon distances while I was at my peak
after the 2015 Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and I'm ashamed to admit that I
kept thinking and referring to that peak as my "Glory Days" (as if I
were a retired pro-sport star). With some of my speed and capabilities returning
I truly hoped to best my 2014 times and shut that lamenting thought/attitude
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Sunday
morning weather was almost night and day different from the previous morning;
where Saturday had started off very bright but quite chilly, Sunday was overcast
and warm. It was also more humid than the day before but thankfully not
so much that it made either Charlene or I worry about our race effort levels.
The short trip to Carlsbad and super easy access to parking helped keep
us both as “relaxed” as could be expected before an event like this: One
way to make sure your big race starts out on the best foot (pun intended) is to
get the VIP package when available, especially the VIP parking. This
special parking was a huge boon to us especially considering there were more
than 7000 participants expected that morning (race day parking can be a massive
headache especially for such popular events), even with ride sharing that’s a
lot of cars. We also knew ahead of time that post race care was already taken
care of by getting the VIP package: for me specifically that VIP access was
important because this 20k would be a big challenge during my recovery.
Sis and I met up with a mutual friend of ours, Joe, after we parked to
give him a VIP wristband and hang out with him for the races, he too was
running the All Day 20k. Charlene and I walked through the outdoor expo
again to see if it had any additional booths/tents as compared to what we saw
on Saturday while Joe took care of his packet pick up and received his official
race shirt. I pointed out, and kept a mental note of, where the engraving
tent was located. I wanted to get my official One-mile PR engraved on the
medal from Saturday, and if I were able to PR on the 5k then I would get it
done as well. The three of us then walked over to the PAON restaurant
(the VIP hosts and lounge) to see if we could go in. We were too early at
that point, to get access, but it was a very nice looking place with a real
comfortable Bistro quality to it (in my opinion). We chatted with the
person posted at the front gate for a few minutes, she was even nice enough to
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that it was time for us to find the All Day 20k Lounge to drop off our race
gear bags and then start pre-race warmup. The All Day 20k Lounge was a
great little haven for those of us participating in the challenge, perfectly
set up to support us over the course of four consecutive 5k races; restricted
access to only 20k participants; our own gear check which we could access as
often as we needed; our own food and drinks; a lot of chairs and tables to rest
at; and most importantly, we had our own porta potties. It was almost a
VIP lounge unto itself, a little more basecamp than true lounge, but no less
wonderful for us. Heh
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excitement quickly approached the “butterfly” level when the race announcer
called for the runners to approach the start line of the first race, the
Master’s Men 5k: I was completely surrounded by runners from all over the
world who were mostly my peers in age and capabilities, with a few exceptions
(both plus and minus in either direction of both). Our start had to be
unexpectedly delayed by a few minutes due to the scheduled trains being late to
cross our route but that turned out to be a little bit of a relief. The
extra few minutes gave me a chance to do a few more strides and other quick
warmup runs to keep ready (and dispel some of the nervous energy I felt
building). By the time the start gun sent us on our way I was completely
focused and in the moment. I really enjoyed how the 5k course was laid
out; though it had two 90 degree left turns and two U-turns it was very fast on
the straight always and overall easy to run. I had no problems controlling
my pace and giving the race everything I had (the cloudy and cooling weather
helped too). The final turn (the second 90 degree left) was a real
special moment for us, it was the "big reveal" of the final
stretch/sprint to the finish line. It was the same finish sprint we had
for the One Mile race but it felt utterly new. I gave the run what kick I
had leftover and finally established a new personal record for the 5k.
The effort left me completely winded in the finish zone but elated too:
I left everything on the course, finished strong, and made a good showing
(even managed to finish in that race's top 10% overall, AG, and sex). Joe
and I were also fortunate enough to be one of the first 250 runners in this age
group to finish the race and received a special finisher’s medal for being
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sure there are people who look at the race options on the Carlsbad 5000 website
and think that the 20k would be boring or monotonous for running the same 5k
course 4 times in a row. I’m here to tell you (and them) that it’s not at
all the case, so long as you don’t enter the challenge with that kind thought
process or expectation. Each of the races meant something different to me
and each had a different atmosphere: The first being Master’s Men (mine
to race hard), the second was the Master’s Women (Charlene’s race opportunity,
and my chance to help by pacing her – she too received the top 250 medal), the
third was for Women and Men between 30-39 (Sis and I ran it together as an easy
recovery run), and the fourth was for Men and Women 29 and under plus the
People’s Walk 5k (we ran that with Joe and used as our chance to really look
around and visually soak up Carlsbad). Each race meant something
different to everyone on the road and we could feel it from them. For the
most part every 5k was primarily peopled by single event runners so there was
no lack of focused and intense attitudes at the start line and there was always
a lot of first time racers buzzing with excitement. To me; each run was
brand new in some way, I saw or experienced something stimulating each
time. Perhaps one of the more interesting things for each race this year
was that the weather was different for each and every race. I’m used to
fluctuating weather patterns, being a desert dweller, but that morning was
entertaining enough to make me laugh at times. We started out a little
warm but cloudy, thankfully it wasn’t warm enough to effect the run. The
weather shifted towards being nice and sunny, and a little cool, but then a fog
bank moved in from the ocean to make things ghostly and mysterious. That
didn’t last more than one race (if I remember correctly) but it lasted long
enough for me to get a chuckle out of a building at the distant end of the
first straightaway appearing out of nowhere between races. Charlene and I
joked about how the building could have been moved in or built in such a short
time. By the time we completed our series of races and gathered to watch
the elites run the clouds had taken over the sky; it made for a nice mellow and
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entire morning; it gave us a comfortable place to prepare for each race, recover
from them after each one, and grab a little fuel between races. We made
good use of the opportunity it provided after each race by retrieving our gear
bags and digging out necessities; sunscreen, foam rollers, water, and of course
some good stretching space. I also used the opportunity to test out the
Glukos Energy Bars since I could divide it up evenly for each rest period and
keep them stored with my gear, leaving me free to race without carrying extra
stuff with me. One of the best things available to us in the lounge was a
big table full of Glukos Energy Gel packets and bottles of Gatorade (both of
which they kept stocked). Truly we had access to just about everything a
runner needs (except fresh legs). Maybe the only thing missing was a clock
or something to keep track of the next start time, which would have been
nice. The next time I do the 20k challenge I have to remember to set
alarms on my phone for the start of each race; we pushed our luck a couple
times before the end of the day, barely making the gun for the final two
races. The 20k Lounge was also where our finisher’s medals were given
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could have hung around the lounge after finishing the final race but all three
of us were eager to get to the VIP lounge we’d tried to visit first in the
morning; it was time for some comfort and ease.</div>
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and I (with Joe in tow – heh) picked up a special pint glass for having run the
One-mile race on Saturday and then running again on Sunday, as we all made our
way from the 20k Lounge to the VIP Lounge at the PAON Restaurant (the VIP
Lounge host). The outer area we’d seen in the morning, which I previously
said had a nice bistro look, was the front dining patio. It still had
that kind of “old country” feel/look to it but now it was alive with
runners. The three of us made our way inside the restaurant to look
around, stake out a place to sit, and find some food. We were lucky
enough to grab a nice comfortable booth under a window looking out at the
patio. The food they had for us was set out buffet style (like the
corporate Christmas party buffet not a casino one) and all looked high
quality. Charlene and Joe enjoyed the lunch (I confess I didn’t eat
anything they offered, the buffet fare didn’t suit my needs) while I took a few
minutes to return to the car for a couple of “treats” Charlene and I had picked
up before leaving home; just something that she had thought of which would go
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also used the few moments away to get my One-mile and All Day 20k finisher
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nice soft booth and comfortable atmosphere of the VIP Lounge was exactly what
we needed after all of the running that morning. We got a chance to talk
about our experiences, our impressions of the event and weekend, and most
importantly we were able to wind down and relax. While we were talking
about how tiring a 4x5k run is compared to running a half marathon (the All Day
20k wins) sis got a funny idea:</div>
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We
stayed in PAON right up to the final few minutes before the last two races of
the day, the races all three of us were excited to see: The Women’s Elite 5k
and the Men’s Elite. I never thought I’d actually get the chance to watch
world class runners (including 2016 Olympic hopefuls) live and actively
competing. I’ve run in the same races as some of professional racers, at
other Rock ‘n’ Roll events across the country (Half and full Marathons) and a
few other big races but they weren’t competing against their peers for a shot
at improving their status in the higher tiers of the Track and Field world,
they were there to make a living at what they do best. The exception to
this was the one and only Marathon Major I’ve run, the 2014 Boston Marathon won
by Meb Keflezighi: even then I never saw the marathon elites only read about
them after. To me this year’s Carlsbad 5000 (with the 2016 Summer
Olympics just around the bend) kind of had a playoff feeling to it, like the
more typical televised professional sports, and I was watching them live.
This race always has the possibility of seeing a new 5k world record
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positioned ourselves at the finish line to see the final excitement and because
we were still much too tired to walk to a more central point of the
course. We also hoped to catch the finish on Periscope, to share what
excitement we could with anyone watching. I failed pretty badly in my
video attempt (messed up the audio, and poor positioning), Charlene did a
better job (as she annoyingly tends to do). The entire finish stretch was
packed with highly excited spectators, as was the finish area where we
were. When the first race started (the Women’s Elite) everyone around
began to get excited, the anticipation was palpable even though we didn’t
expect the first runner for at least 12 or 13 minutes. We saw the racers
a couple times in the distance as they made two loops on Carlsbad Blvd; part of
the new route created by the Executive Race Director designed to give the elite
an opportunity to be even faster, and to give us (the fans/spectators) the best
cheering and viewing experience. Everything shifted into high gear around
us when the leaders turned on to Carlsbad Village Drive and made their final
kick toward the finish: the race staff started to scramble around the finish line
to position the ceremonial tape and photographers, the lead vehicles and the
ElliptiGo Pacer exited the course just ahead of the finish line, Ethiopian
National flags were raised as the lead racer (Meseret Defar) was recognized,
and of course the entire crowd cheered for her and all of the runners. I
tried yelling myself hoarse as the winner came in, and for her trailing
competitors, but the hoarse turned into a frog after second place crossed so I
had to settle for whooping. Haha I was happy to be caught up in the
excitement of seeing some of the best at my craft work their magic, especially
since I just ran that same road (and had better weather in my opinion).
While every one of the Elite Women were faster than I am, by far, I could put
myself in their place: I ran my best (no matter the speed difference), I tried
to execute my race plan successfully, I felt that same stretch of road under
me, I also knew well the rush of feelings and thoughts that came with seeing
the finish line from the final turn. I didn’t run with them physically
but I was there again, in the moment. It really was a crazy experience
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Joe, and I decided to reposition ourselves to the opposite side of the road for
the Men’s Elite race, to hopefully get a closer and clearer view of the final
stretch. I really expected the crowd to quiet down and more or less reset
themselves between races but they kept a constant and energetic buzz going the
entire time. When the Men’s Elite was kicked off I remember thinking to
myself: “This race could be over in just 12 minutes (plus some seconds)”.
That just seemed crazy to me but it really was within these racer’s
capabilities. I don’t remember much at all about the short time from gun
to final stretch, it went by too fast to absorb. I know we had the two
bursts of excitement from the crowd in our area when the racers crossed our
view as they made their loops, and I distinctly remember hearing Charlene
talking excitedly when she began her Periscope session for the finish.
Me, I was lost again in the memory and sensation of racing the same streets
just hours before. The Elite route was considerably different from the
“People’s Route” but their course was actually contained entirely within ours,
so we really had run the same roads. I failed again in my attempt to
create a Periscope video of the race (for the Elite Men this time) but it was
actually a good thing, I rambled more than actually giving any good information
or coverage. When the lead vehicles and ElliptiGo pacer turned onto our
street everything around us kicked into high gear, again. I snapped out
of my “race reverie” (imagining/remembering running the 5k) once I could see
the lead runner, I wanted to see the finish clearly. I mentally gave
leader his due, thinking (I may have said it out loud too): “Man, he’s
fast”. He had a strong lead over the second place runner and third
wouldn’t come into view for quite a while (in race time). I had hoped I’d
get to see some of his form and technique, to pick up a few pointers, but from
where I stood the only thing I got out of his race to help mine is “Run real
fast”. Haha Seeing Joshua Cheptegei get wrapped in his national Ugandan
flag just after the finish was very cool: it was a not-so-subtle reminder that
I witnessed a world class event. I was also fortunate enough to catch a
nice example of sportsmanship/comradery a few seconds after Joshua won and some
of his competitors finished, I always appreciate seeing such things. The
gentlemen who placed fourth and fifth were so winded from the race that they
doubled over shortly after crossing the finish line, side by side. The
two saw each other’s condition and cared enough to check how the other felt,
congratulate each other, and then they walked off together: Maybe they
were friends, maybe strangers, but they were certainly friendly competitors
after all was said and done. What a great way to wrap up a hard
competition.</div>
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Charlene, Joe, and I stayed at the finish line long enough
to see all of the racers cross and then made our way back toward our cars to
head home. We stopped by the famous Pizza Port restaurant and considered
going in (They were one of the race Event Partners and had supplied the pint
glass given to those of us who completed the two days of racing) but the line
was so long at that point it would have put us on a bad schedule for the very
long drive. Next time we come to Carlsbad, for racing or just to explore,
it’ll definitely be one of the places to look into.</div>
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My sister and I said that we’re
very interested in experiencing more of Carlsbad, after exploring a little
piece of it post One-mile race on Saturday, and our experiences Sunday added to
the feeling and desire to return. I want to race this again, and I want
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I want thank the Competitor Group (Rock ‘n’ Roll) for opportunity
to participate in this marvelous race and experience, the wonderful life
memories that the Carlsbad 5000 has given my sister and I will always be
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<i>*Disclaimer: </i>I was an invited guest to the
Carlsbad 5000 race weekend, the views, reviews and opinions expressed are my
own and not influenced by the organizers nor sponsors or any other
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Through several years of running, the last two of which were focused mainly on the marathon distance, I've been searching far and near for a race fuel that would work with my "somewhat" picky system. I have tried natural products, standard "performance" drinks, bars, gels, gummies/blocks, and even coconut water based fluids, hoping to find one that would agree with me and still be easy to use while racing and/or training; they have all been either too sweet, too difficult to transport and consume, or they (pardon the indelicacies) irritated my bowels. My training and racing was actually starving my body because I couldn't palette existing fuels, more than 2 gels during a marathon would actually make me retch. At several periods during training I had dropped down to the mid 150's and around 5% body fat, that worried my family and friends (not me, I was blissfully stupid). My inability to find a compatible fuel has kept me from achieving my one and only goal; to be the best runner that I can be.</div>
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My sister, Charlene, and I first heard about Glukos Energy from the email and social media posts put out by the Competitor Group just prior to the 2016 Rock 'n' Roll Arizona race weekend after Glukos had been named the official Energy Gel and Gummy of the entire Rock n Roll Marathon series. We read the informational pages on their website <a href="http://www.glukosenergy.com/">GlukosEnergy.com</a> ; about the company itself, the science behind their products, and about the product's nutritional information. There was more than enough in those pages to pique our interest (certainly enough to make stopping at their booth a priority at the race's Expo).</div>
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The first person we talked to was front and center at the table, and in a smart looking suit. Charlene spied him as we approached and told me, "There's the Owner, or CEO. Definitely someone important and in the know." She was right; We shook the hand of, and introduced ourselves to, Mick McCormick CEO of Glukos. He really set the tone of the experience; he was polite, enthusiastic, and as knowledgeable as you'd hope from a company executive. Charlene and I tried a sample of the Glukos Energy Gel at his invitation: The flavor was mild and not at all sweet, it was also very easy to "consume" as it went down just like water (which is the first ingredient after all). My sister and I looked at each other with essentially the same thought, "This just might be the answer to my running woes". Mick suggested we talk to Mark Jensen (also at the expo just a short distance away), to get a fellow competitor's opinion and viewpoint, as well as the formulator's technical expertise. Mark's enthusiasm for Glukos was naturally high but it was his understanding and experience with the requirements of high demand athletics that really spoke to me. He had great advice for me toward rebuilding my marathon conditioning and creating a fueling plan that would help me reach my goals. He also made a statement that has stuck with me to this date, "It [Glukos] is essentially an I.V. for a runner".</div>
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Charlene and I have been training with Glukos since then; both of us making extensive use of the Energy Tablets, she's also been using the Energy Gummies while I've leaned more towards the Energy Gels. After these have been so favorable to us both we decided to ask Mark to give us a little bit of his time for a "Phone Interview" to talk more about the company, the products, the future of Glukos, and the high level athletes associated with them. You are more than welcome to listen to the interview here: <a href="https://fccdl.in/s7y9J2AMC">Running Siblings interview with Mark Jensen creator of Glukos</a> </div>
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Here are a few highlights that I enjoyed from the interview:</div>
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Mark Jensen (an accomplished runner and triathlete in his own right) decided to create a type of fueling system that would work better for him and other athletes, something that would process quickly without being just another super sweet goo. The epiphany that inspired his creation(s)? A simple medical I.V.; Glucose, water, and electrolytes (not simple scientifically but simple by way of not being complex and chemical laden). There was the "I.V. for runners" reference again, I still enjoy that thought. <br />
Glukos Energy products are already in approximately 1000 retail stores across the country and Mark is projecting that they'll be in 8 to 10 thousand stores by the end of 2016. While having the ability to order everything by the case online is fantastic (and a money saver), we do have the unfortunate tendency to run ourselves out before reordering; having the ability to buy a tube or two of Tablets or a few packets of the Gels locally is important.<br />
The rather exciting Marathon Olympic Trials, recently held on February 13, 2016 in LA, featured a strong 3rd place finish by Jared Ward, one of the Glukos Energy Elite Athletes. I had to ask about how an Olympic quality (and now US Olympic Team Member) marathon runner fuels on course. We never get to see or hear those details during the event television coverage.</div>
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Please also read the interview Mark had with Jared shortly after the Olympic Trials success, it is a great opportunity to peak into how a pro uses the same product I have on my running belt: <a href="http://www.glukosenergy.com/news/interview-with-2016-olympic-marathon-team-member-jared-ward">Glukos Energy Interview with new Olympian Jared Ward</a></div>
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Charlene and I both want to thank Mark Jensen for spending so much time with us and for making this wonderful race fuel. I've been needing a product the will work with my crazy picky system and I really think this is my answer.<br />
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Please read my sister's blog on her Glukos experiences, her point of view is very different from mine and insightful. <a href="http://www.fabrunning.com/glukosenergy/">FabRunning Glukos review</a></div>
HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-78625998192116727162016-02-12T20:17:00.000-08:002016-02-12T20:17:03.741-08:002016 Las Vegas Big Game 10K RecapThe 2016 Las Vegas Big Game 10K in downtown area near the Fremont Street Experience.<br />
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I ran this event last year because it was a local race, inexpensive, and it gave me something to do during the morning of the Big Game. This year I ran it again because it's a pretty fast course (I set my 10k PR on it at the 2015 race), it's local, and still inexpensive. I asked my sister Charlene to participate this year too since it was so fast for me and because I had fun last year. I knew I could not surpass (or even duplicate) last year's results but I believed we'd be able to enjoy ourselves and really test our speed.<br />
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I decided to skip the Expo this year: Based on my experience from last year it wouldn't be worth the time and effort to get downtown for an expo that was frankly uninspiring. Charlene was scheduled be working there as an ambassador for the coming Hot Chocolate 15k Race so I asked her to pick up my race stuff, if she couldn't then I'd have to use the other option of race day pick up. She agreed to get my bib and swag bag while she was there. I was pretty confused when she asked me if I wanted a black event shirt or a white one, neither one was a team color and though white often represents the home team black rarely represents home or away. Both teams have white somewhere in their uniform but it doesn't represent either of them. Carolina does have black in their normal color scheme but blue is their signature color (they even have a special shade of blue). Since neither made sense I just told her to get whatever because I didn't care. I felt bad for Charlene by the end of the night; the winds were up and down the whole time (up near 10 mph during the early hours of the expo) and the temps were in the 50s and dropping into the 40s by the end of the expo. Poor sis was pretty cold and unhappy by the time she went home.<br />
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On Sunday, when we arrived at the starting area, the big stage was already hopping with activity; some of the KVVU Fox 5 TV personalities were polling the handful of runners present as to which team they were rooting for (it was very one sided), the Warriors Cheerleading Squad from Western<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"> High School was in front getting everyone revved up, and I think we caught the tail end of a costume contest. I really appreciate these homey touches at local races.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">One of the things that I really liked about the course design was the placement of the start line; it was set well within the course and gave us several blocks of traffic free streets to warm up and stretch. While Charlene and I warmed up the morning show crew from radio station 97.1 took over the MC job on stage and kept the growing crowd of runners engaged. We were also introduced to Martha Watson, a Gold (and Silver) Medalist at the '75 PanAm games and 4 time Olympic qualifier. She's still very active and is heavily involved in senior activities around Las Vegas. At the award ceremony later in the morning she invited me to participate in a senior racing event in the near future (still unsure if I should feel insulted or not since I'm not old enough to be a senior yet - heh, I'm not).</span></div>
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The 5k and 10k courses didn't share much of the same route but we did share many of the same roads. The courses ran us mostly through an older residential area (along with homes that were turned into lawyer's offices) which is part of the original Downtown Las Vegas. The streets are very flat and in great shape (two big reasons the run is so fast). I haven't run the 5k race for this event so I can't really say how the necessary turns effected speed but for the 10k it's one of the fastest I've had the opportunity to run on; it could only be faster if there weren't so many switchbacks (4 U-turns to be exact). That is the price you have to pay to hold a race in that part of Las Vegas, there just aren't a lot of options.</div>
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I started with, and stayed up near, the front of the pack the entire race and ended up finishing 17th out of 224 with an average pace of 6:50 minutes per mile (pretty darn close to my estimated pace). I pushed myself hard enough to need a gel at mile 4 but I'd included that in my plans and had a Glukos Energy Gel on my belt; in fact it was my hydration and electrolyte boost as well as muscle fuel. I'm really trying to nail down my marathon fueling plan before I head out for 26.2. <br />
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Charlene was at the finish line as I rounded the final corner, that was a nice treat especially since I was feeling very winded at that point. I'd put a lot of effort into the run which made me heart sing and my lungs wheeze. heh She even shot a short video of my finish for me, that was very cool. My happy feeling went away in milliseconds though; as I turned my focus on the finish line I immediately saw a huge crowd of people filling the finish line, barely a single yard away from the finish arch. That is such a huge pet-peeve of mine: I greatly appreciate the race volunteers and my fellow runners but I really dislike them crowding the finish line, making me come to a screeching halt the second I clock in. I need at least a body length to slow down, preferably 5 (30 feet), and catch my breath; the last thing I need is to get mugged and jostled about immediately after a hard run. Topping it all off, as I looked at my Garmin to stop and save the run data, I saw that the recorded distance from start to finish was short of the required 6.2 miles that make up a 10k. That is why my run data has a huge drop in pace at the end (feel free to check out my race data here - <a href="http://www.mapmyfitness.com/workout/1338586365">MapmyFitness Big Game10k for Kirk</a> ), I had to walk around a few minutes to make up the missing distance. As a racer, especially as a USATF member, an accurate course is very important to me. The 2015 course was perfect; this year's being short was rather surprising.<br />
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While I walked around the finisher's area to cool down and catch my breath my good mood from the great run drifted away like smoke: There was a table of what I believed to be cups of water a few yards beyond the finish line but there wasn't a scrap of food in sight. I can't honestly remember if that was the same case at the 2015 race but it was sadly the case this year. I'd just expended 800+ calories of effort to do that run and there wasn't any type of refueling for us when/where we needed it most. Despite the fact that I'm rebuilding myself after a long downtime and hip surgery in August 2015 I'm in pretty decent shape, my body still handles physical exertion pretty efficiently. That 10k race cost me 1/3 of my USDA daily recommended calories for both my age group and my activity level. Think of what it costed a person heavier than I, not as active as I, someone who spent an hour and more on the course (95 finishers this year) working their bodies to their max to complete 6.2 miles. I was famished as soon as my body realized it didn't need to race anymore, I could only imagine those further back would be nearly starving.<br />
Thankfully my sister and I try to be at least minimally prepared for these instances and brought some fruit just in case, she grabbed it from the car earlier while I was still running. We met back up beyond the finish line, at a line of oddly empty tables and chairs, a few minutes after I'd crossed and ate the bananas she'd gotten from the car. <br />
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We didn't stay around the finish line after meeting back up; neither of us were in the mood to hang around empty tables, I was very concerned about getting her to the 5k award ceremony near the scheduled start time, and I needed to find someplace to stretch before my muscles cramped up. We stopped at the car real quick to get her over-clothes and our regular glasses and then made our way over to the Gold Spike, the advertised post-race gathering area and award ceremony stage. When we walked in the door I was at first concerned that we'd completely missed the 5k ceremony because there were very few runners there but it hadn't even started yet (the awards weren't out and the finish results were not delivered yet), there would be a delay on giving out the awards. Charlene gave me the classic "I told you so" look that sisters are so good at but I didn't want to risk her not getting an award if she'd earned it so I don't mind hustling over. I decided to look around to find a place to stretch and to see if there was any fruit and water for us (the runners); they had the bar and cafe open but nothing set out for us to grab as part of the race support. I didn't expect they would as they didn't offer it in 2015 but I looked around just in case the race owners decided to improve our race experience. I did end up finding a live band playing in the big adult playground in the outdoor section behind the building which was pretty cool, I didn't even know they were there since the DJ inside completely drowned them out: I'd rather have had the live music piped in than have the DJ but that's a personal opinion. The band had a pretty good sound but I moved on, continuing the search for a good stretch place.<br />
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The awards ceremony didn’t go any better this year than it did last year,
surprisingly enough; the award medals were a huge snafu for both the 5k and
10k.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a bad enough mess that the “Special
Guest” Martha had to sort out medals while trying to present them to the winners
(with the official award photo being taken) as they were called forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It gives me a headache to think about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene stepped in to help Martha as soon as
she saw what was happening, I stayed out of it for a few minutes (being left to
guard our valuables)<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"> but
had to lend a hand as well a few minutes later because the winners started stacking up behind them
waiting for their awards (a few come back because they did not get the
correct ones).</span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took the 3 of us, rushing, at
least 30 minutes to get the medals sorted and untangled; all the while the
winners were announced and waiting around for us to give them what they’d
earned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lack of prior preparation made
the ceremony a chore rather than a celebration; at least in 2015 it
was only slow and disorganized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br />
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It’s not
really surprising that so few runners showed up for the ceremony; no doubt most
left straight from the finish line to get something to eat, some probably didn’t want to walk the several
blocks after the long run to wait around hungry just to find out they didn’t
even place, or maybe some just weren’t interested in collecting an uninspiring, generic award
medal with an event sticker on it (that may sound snobbish but creativity shows
involvement and care where cheap and generic shows a lack of interest and
emotional investment).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I went, and brought Charlene, because I wanted to know the results and if I and/or Charlene earned an award I wanted it/them: It's what is fair (if that makes any sense).</span><br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d hoped that
things would have improved over last year but almost every phase of the event
took a step backwards in my opinion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
depressing; Vegas needs a great local race experience, on a fast course, and
this one could be just that but it just seems to move further and further away
from it’s potential.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Charlene asked me a very difficult question later that day:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would I run the Big Game 10k again, after the
overall experience had gotten worse in the second year?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ordinarily it would be an easy and immediate
answer of “No!” but I have to admit that the fast course is a big draw to
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could care less about the event
and post-race mess at this point, unless the race owner decides to improve
things for their customers, but the fast course gives me the opportunity to
test myself in ways that no other race in Vegas has/does.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Time will tell but at this point I doubt I’ll
allow myself to be taken advantage of again just for a chance to test my speed.<br />
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<i>*Disclaimer: </i>The opinions expressed here are my own and not influenced by the
organizers nor sponsors or any other company/individual affiliated with
the event. <br />
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How does the popular saying go, “Third time’s the
charm”?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I won’t dispute that about the
Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona race weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
The
first time I participated in the RnR Arizona races was to run the 2014 Marathon: I had
a great time with friends and family and had a fantastic Boston Qualifying
run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second time was last year’s
(2015) inaugural 5k and the Marathon: I got to run the 5k alongside Olympian
Ryan Hall, I ran my first (and only – to date) sub-3 hour marathon, won my Age
Group for the marathon distance (and first ever award from any Rock ‘n’ Roll
event), and got to celebrate my sister establishing a new Personal Record for
herself in the marathon distance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
a weekend filled with personal and family glory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year’s event topped them all; not
because of any personal or family glory but because I got to experience the entire
race weekend in new and stimulating ways and because I’m coming back from
hip/labrum surgery over the summer and this was the final proof to myself that
I'd be able to return to long distance running and racing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m going to tell you all about it (from my
perspective), please pull up a chair and enjoy:</div>
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My sister and I were offered the opportunity to run the 2015
Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona 5k and Half Marathon in exchange for telling everyone we
knew (and everyone who’d listen) about the entire race weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That by itself is an incredible honor; to
have someone (especially a company so important to the world wide racing
community) believe we would have something to contribute, believing we could
say or do things that would inspire others to join this running journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is something very important to the both of us: Inspiring others to take up this sport and strive to achieve reach new
heights mentally and physically.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene and I began trying to inspire others to join us long before the race weekend by
telling people (via online social media outlets) about our personal experiences
at previous RnR Arizona races, about our experiences with Rock ‘n’ Roll races
in other locations, and about things that are important to us personally in
regards to running the current RnR Arizona courses.</div>
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Charlene and I kicked off the weekend of fun by driving from
Las Vegas to Phoenix.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hit the road at
first light Friday morning, intending to enjoy the drive itself and arrive at
the first day of the Expo early enough to devote time to meeting and speaking
with the event sponsors as well as search out some race gear which we needed to
replace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We talked the whole way; about
the 2015 race weekend, about what we hoped to accomplish this weekend, about
who we’d like to talk to at the expo, and naturally about what we’d gone
through during the past 12 months since we’d made that particular drive before
(you know, runner and sibling stuff).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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also told me about a new app she intended on using over the weekend, called
Periscope: I’d never heard of it before she brought it up but it sounded like
fun (well, for her).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene is very
good at the social communication thing; she’s a natural choice to be in front
of a camera talking about things that are important to her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For me, I didn’t want to be on camera but I
did want to help, to contribute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt
Periscope would be interesting and that’s a great place to start from.<br />
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This Rock ‘n’ Roll Expo was pretty big (as they typically
are) and it was really jumping with activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Normally, Sis and I would go in to an expo with the mentality of getting
our bibs, shirts, and swag and then making quick work of the sales areas
(stopping long enough to purchase necessities or to find some information of
personal importance).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time we went
in the mentality of learning about the sponsors behind the races and sharing it
with others (you) as well as take care of a couple necessities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It actually added a level of excitement to
the expo in my opinion; gave me a purpose beyond myself and a new perspective
on something I often take for granted.<br />
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One of the most important stops in the expo (well, after
getting our bibs) was to visit with our new on-course fuel provider, Glukos
Energy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This visit is particularly
important because they are new to the series and because I personally needed a
new fueling product which could help me reach and even exceed my running
goals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sister smartly identified a very
important person within Glukos Energy, the CEO Mike McCormick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We identified ourselves and told him why we
stopped by and then asked point blank:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Why should we use Glukos Energy, what makes your product special and/or
better than the others”?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The short and
sweet of his answer was; the fuel is designed to get into our systems quickly
by providing exactly the type of fuel our bodies are designed to burn, Glucose;
it contains incredibly important electrolytes; specifically with the gels, they
are water based so you do not need to wash it down at an aid station; most
importantly (to me) is that their products aren’t super sweet which can so
often bother a runner’s stomach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also
had the privilege of talking with Mark Jensen, the inventor of Glukos, about
using the tablets and how easily the gels were to take.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took the opportunity to ask him for fueling
advice on my return to marathon running and about how I can best use Glukos
Energy during race situations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mark’s
advice was invaluable as the creator of this particular fuel and especially because he’s an accomplished athlete himself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He asked us to try a sample of the gel to see if it fit with his and
Mike’s descriptions and to see how our palates and stomachs would react:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The simple half ounce sample spoke volumes
about how easy it would be for us to use these on course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that it will be the fuel I train with
for my first marathon post-surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
can visit their website here for more information and for purchasing: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.glukosenergy.com/">Glukos Energy</a><br />
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Maui Jim Sunglasses was an important visit at the expo for
reasons that stretch all the way back to Las Vegas and the streets around my
home:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eye protection from glare, UV
Rays, and blowing dust can’t be understated when you live and train in the desert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve seen and tried on Maui Jim’s sunglasses
many times over the years but I’ve never approached them on the subject of wind
protection as well as the standard vision protection options; this time it was
my focus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I explained to the nice young
lady who greeted us that we were there to talk to them because of their
connection to the Rock ‘n’ Roll races and because of my interest in checking out which styles they offered to shield the side of a runner’s
eyes (for protection from blowing dust and debris).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She selected, and I tried on, the Waterman,
Switchback, Kanaha, and the Night Dive model glasses as she believed they could
fit my description and desires.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
quickly formed a personal favorite because the frame and lens style did indeed
fit my need; they also passed my sister’s fashion critique - a familial
requirement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wasn’t surprised with
the viewing quality and clarity, they have always been high end in those
regards, but they are a pleasure to watch the world through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is a link to their website if you’d like
to look into a pair of sunglasses that will fit your needs:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <a href="http://www.mauijim.com/">Maui Jim</a></span></div>
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Toyota had a huge presence at the expo and at the race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I though their expo set up was a blast
really.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Typically the vehicle
manufacturers that show up for these types of events just park a car/truck or
two where they can’t be missed and have their employees hang around to answer
questions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Toyota seemed to be much more
interested in being interactive and personable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They did have a few vehicles parked on the expo floor but each vehicle
was open and interactive: one had rear liftgate open for us to play a game of Skee
ball; another was set up as a photo booth inside the cabin with a souvenir
picture to laugh at later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also had
a test drive station set up in front of the expo/convention center which was
cool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check out their website, you can
even put together your dream Toyota car on there:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.toyota.com/">Toyota USA</a><br />
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We had a very interesting time wandering around the expo
doing the live Periscope app interviewing RnR volunteers and staff, we were
also lucky enough to bump into a Legacy runner who’d run the event even before
Rock ‘n’ Roll put it’s stamp upon the race series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A major highlight of the video, and of the
expo, was spending some time in the Rock ‘n’ Roll station with all of the
wickedly cool Heavy Medals and the various challenge medals that are being
offered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene and I were both
stunned at how creative and appropriate this series of the RnR Heavy Medals
are; each one has something which loudly represents the world and history of
Rock and Roll music and they got progressively bigger and more impressive with
each count of a completed Marathon or Half Marathon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sister still talks about how much she
loves the 8 Track tape medal (8 races in the calendar year), my favorite is the
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<b>Next up - The Rock 'n' Roll Arizona 5k</b><i> </i><br />
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<i>*Disclaimer: </i>I was an invited guest to the Rock ‘n’ Roll
Arizona Marathon weekend. The views, reviews and opinions expressed are
my own and not influenced by the organizers nor sponsors or any other
company/individual affiliated with the event.<br />
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- Next - <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2016/01/2016-rock-n-roll-arizona-marathon_43.html">The 2016 RnR AZ 5k</a> <br />
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2016 Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona 5k<br />
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I have to say, I love running this particular 5k event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After I’d run the inaugural 5k last year (in
final preparation for the next day’s race), I remembered really enjoying the
race but my mind was so focused on the Marathon that I didn’t have any truly specific
memories of running the 5k beyond tagging along with Ryan Hall and feeling
truly relaxed and pleased.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we drove
home after the race weekend and throughout 2015 Charlene and I both knew that
we wanted to run that 5k again, this time with our full attention.</div>
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Charlene and I both had the honor and pleasure of being
invited to participate in the 2016 Rock ‘n’ Roll 5k.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a year’s worth of anticipation we were
both very eager to experience it again, in some ways it would be like
experiencing it for the first time since we’d be fully in the moment.</div>
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I will admit to being a little nervous about this race:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was to be the first true test of my racing
capability since having surgery to repair the torn and separated labrum in my
left hip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a major difference
between running a 5k and racing one to the best of your capability (as you no
doubt know), and I hadn’t tested speed in over ½ a year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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As part of our normal routine, Charlene and I arrived at the
race site a little over an hour early: It helps ensure good parking,
leaves plenty of time to get your head on straight, and you can get in a full
session of dynamic stretches and exercises to warm up. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While we were getting ourselves ready for the
race and trying to shake off the morning chill we were asked to talk with ABC15
Arizona; they wanted to know where we’d come from to participate in the
race(s), why we came to this particular event, what we considered special about
the Rock ‘n’ Roll race series itself. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
don’t remember stepping forward to do the “mini” interview but I found myself
up front and center with a smiling MaryEllen Resendez addressing me and a
spotlight providing a pool of warmth: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
teeth stopped chattering and I tried my best to share my enthusiasm for the
race with her. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sister said I seemed
pretty comfortable in front of the camera but to be honest I didn’t care about
it at all, I was trying to entice MaryEllen to run the race too (I don’t think
she did, I should have been more succinct). </div>
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Charlene and I spent a good 30 minutes or so milling about
the pre-race zone soaking up the excitement and getting ourselves loosened
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both of us planned on letting
ourselves run our best race during the 5k; we didn’t have to save strength for
the Half Marathon since we already knew it would be a run/walk program due to
it being my longest run in 6 months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
excitement kicked into high gear for us as we joined the thousands of other
runners in the start corrals, the race MC/announcer was really getting everyone
charged up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pre-race nerves I had
all morning finally started to calm down as gun time approached.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a quick pre-race selfie with my sister
(our #runningsiblings tradition) I put a Glukos Energy tablet in my cheek and got
ready for my very first hard run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a
general, and very good, rule you should not try new fueling or racing gear on
race day but at this point I had nothing to lose and everything to gain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fact that I intended to run hard during
the 5k made it perfect for testing Glukos since my effort levels would by sky
high and the amount of time short (besides, I already knew where the
porta-potties were just in case my stomach argued).</div>
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We weren’t just “let go” at the start of the 5k, we were
launched.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m reasonably sure the MC was
pulled to the edge of the platform by the suction our sudden departure
created.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do know for sure that several
of the first 50 runners and I had to get control of ourselves within the first
quarter mile as we all started out faster than planned due to the high energy levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unlike last year, I kept mind in the present
while running this course:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The variety
of sights, sounds, and even “feel” of the terrain was truly inspiring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I began to understand why I’d enjoyed the
first run on the course even though my mind didn’t register it; we started out
in a semi-modern industrial setting by running on an overpass crossing the
Tempe Town Lake; transitioned into a stretch road that carried us along the
northern edge of LoPiano Bosque Habitat (desert beauty in all it’s glory lit by
the morning sun); ran briefly next to a nice neighborhood of cheering people;
dropped down to run beside Tempe Town lake on a nice bike path (great spot to
pick up speed too); and then finally turned sharply to sprint across the lake
on a bridge (sister to the one we started on) which brought us home to the
finish line.</div>
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I hung around the finish line/secure zone for
the few minutes it took for Charlene to finish by taking the time to stretch
and catch my breath once I passed the photo walls and found an empty spot on the fence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was very happy to find that my heartrate
and breathing calmed down very quickly, a good indicator that I haven’t
completely lost my conditioning during the recovery from surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that I had as big a smile on my face
as my sister did when she came through the crowd of racers and photographers
after her strong finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We both started
talking about how much we enjoyed the course and how fun it was to really run
it hard as we made our way over to bag check and then to Tempe Beach Park and
the Finish Line Festival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While Charlene
took a few minutes to make a quick Periscope video showing the post-race
activities I took a couple pictures of the racers still crossing the North
Shore Beach Path imagining that I was a spectator seeing me cross that path, in
my mind it was a lot like looking in an infinity mirror (watching myself run
and seeing myself as I run).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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When she
finished up her video, and I finished daydreaming, we walked around the festival
for a few minutes to check out the tents and see all of the excited kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wish we could have stayed to watch them run
but I needed Ice and Charlene needed coffee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We found a nearby Starbucks in the Downtown Tempe shopping area and let
our minds and bodies relax.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t
help but check the online results while she enjoyed her tall, hot,
double-carma-frapy-lip-foamy-nose drink.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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I almost fell out of my chair when my 5k results came up and showed that
I’d finished 2<sup>nd</sup> in my Age Group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It took some time and effort to get Charlene’s results up for her 5k efforts; they showed her finish had tied for 3<sup>rd</sup> place in her Age Group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a wild and awesome way to finish our
first race of the weekend.<br />
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<b>Up next – The 2016 RnR AZ Half Marathon</b>.</div>
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<i>*Disclaimer: </i>I was an invited guest to the RnRAZ, the views,
reviews and opinions expressed are my own and not influenced by the
organizers nor sponsors or any other company/individual affiliated with
the event.<br />
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- Previous - <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2016/01/2016-rock-n-roll-arizona-marathon.html">The 2016 RnR AZ Expo</a><br />
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- Next - <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2016/01/2016-rock-n-roll-arizona-marathon_30.html">The 2016 RnR AZ Half Marathon</a></div>
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2016 Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Half Marathon</div>
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I should have been nervous about running the RnRAZ Half
Marathon:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hadn’t run 13.1 miles since
before my Labrum surgery in August 2015, and I’d only begun running again
during the weekend of the 2015 Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll 10k (a 2 mile walk/run
trial and then walk/running the RnRLV 10k).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This would be more than double my longest run in 2 months of training;
runners should not make big jumps in distance such as this, it often leads to injury.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt confident that I could mitigate the
risks with a good plan to take walk breaks and to run much slower than I would
for the 10k distance I’d proven myself on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I believed in my heart and in my muscles that my strength and
conditioning was good enough to run an entire Half Marathon at an easy pace but
my safety was more important than my pride.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There is a great deal of peace in having a plan.</div>
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Doubling my longest run wasn’t the only risk I took
regarding the Half Marathon:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided
at the RnRAZ expo, just 2 days prior, that I was going to run both races
fueling with Glukos Energy products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
would never recommend changing your fueling the weekend of your big race to anyone;
you just can’t know how your body will respond.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That being said (and well understood), I believed that Glukos Energy fuels
would indeed work well for me after taste testing it and running with the
tablets on the 5k.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the time of the
race I had no true compatible fuel on hand because none had passed my run tests
the last time I trained for, or ran, a marathon (RnRAZ 2015).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t stomach the various gels I’d tried
over 10 marathons; every one either made my stomach revolt or they were too
sweet and made me gag (or both in some cases).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Glukos Energy tablets and gels were so mild and light in flavor when I
tested them at the Expo I knew that it would be my next training fuel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since I had nothing to lose and no fueling
baseline I went with the new official Rock ‘n’ Roll on-course fuel.</div>
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I knew that this half marathon would be special, for
personal and family reasons, but I never expected it to start off on such a
great note as finding out that our race day invitation included Pre- and Post-race VIP access (as well as the all-important parking pass).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Half Marathon Pre-race private VIP area
was located at The Handlebar Tempe bar, a really nice bike (and RnR runner)
friendly beer garden in historic downtown Tempe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They had the bar opened wide up for us, literally;
the back side of the bar is actually a garage door which they had rolled up to
expand the whole facility to an outdoor seating area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The outdoor section had big heating lamps
stationed all around the tables so we were comfortable almost everywhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rock ‘n’ Roll also brought a few Porta-potties
to a far section of the outdoor area to combat the always-present line of
runners in need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another great perk that
the VIP access brought was having our very own Gear Check right there at the
bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene and I created a short
Periscope report for everyone interested in watching that early, I felt like
the cameraman for a roving race news crew.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Heh. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That entire VIP set up put
us in a great frame of mind before the race, the buzz and movement from all of
the racers was excited and anticipatory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I think the bar employees even wanted to go running with us but that’s
just speculation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I know for sure
is that the comfort of the VIP area had me completely relaxed and race ready.</div>
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The VIP area was a quick walk away from the race start line
so it only took a few minutes to get there once the corrals were opened for
everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene and I were able to
find an open spot in Corral 3 to finish warming up and soak in the race
atmosphere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve always enjoyed looking
out over the sea of runners at Rock ‘n’ Roll events; the Half Marathon alone
was over 11 thousand people (that was wild to see).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div>
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Once our corral crossed the start line I felt
like I’d stepped through the front door of my childhood house; many great
memories, a level of comfort despite someone else owning it, and the feeling
that it still welcomed me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We kept to an
easy pace that wouldn’t wind us but was enough of a stretch that our muscles
didn’t cramp from moving in an awkward way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I did have to break plan and pattern after the second mile as we neared
the All Pro DJ stand; he was playing once of David Bowie’s songs as tribute
while we were in earshot so I had to pull up in front of his stand and show him
the St. Jude’s dedication bib I dedicated to the Rock ‘n’ Roll legends memory
(I wore it for both of the 5k and half marathon).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I yelled a quick “Thank You” for playing
David’s song and caught up with Charlene to finish the run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think that one of the nicest things about
having bands and DJs on the race course is having a favorite current or old
song playing as you run by, it gives you a spiritual lift even if your smiling
and happy already.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe that my
sister and I were having a great time during the entire run even though her
stomach betrayed her around mile 11.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Even after that quick stop we were both in very high spirits, especially
as we rounded the final corner of the race and saw that the race clock was
still under 2 hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had hoped we’d be
able to run the half marathon in under 2 hours but it wasn’t a priority; when I
saw that we were close but still under I told my sister “Let’s beat the clock”
and we both kicked up the pace to close the final meters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We finished at 1:59:08 (gun time) and couldn’t
have been happier for each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
knew our chip time would be well under that since we started in corral 3 but
beating the course clock just made the completion of this goal that much more
real.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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We capped off the morning be exercising the Post-Race
benefits of our VIP passes (wrist bands).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We found the VIP bag check truck quickly enough and got our stuff with
no line or hassle, picked up our remix medals, and then made our way over to
the VIP area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first thing we did
once we arrived was to go check out the massive spread of food and get me
signed up for a much needed massage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those
two benefits alone made the VIP pass a high priority for all of my future RnR
races; the food they offered fit both my sister’s dietary needs and my crazy
picky stomach; the massage kept me from cramping up and protected my muscles
from the coming 5 hour drive home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
of the benefits of the VIP pass that I hadn’t considered ahead of time was that
we’d have the opportunity to see and maybe even chat with some of the Elites
from the race too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I was chowing
down a turkey wrap sandwich, Charlene made a Periscope interview with Roosevelt
Cooper, the Men’s Overall 2<sup>nd</sup> place winner (huge score).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We even had the opportunity to chat with a
friend of hers while they ate lunch and I chatted with a couple of runners who
had flown in from Pennsylvania for the race.</div>
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The last thing we did before leaving the finisher’s festival
was to visit the Toyota booth, they were making personalized/custom souvenir
45rmp records for the asking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They told
me the records didn’t have anything recorded on them (Toyota jingles though the
years?), they were just for the coolness effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can’t argue there, they are a definite
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The long drive home was filled with excited conversation,
just as it was last year, but much more relaxing and leg cramp free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We stopped in Wikieup Arizona to stretch, eat
and drink, and change drivers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also
took the opportunity to get our finisher pictures done so we could have
something with each of us wearing all of the race weekend medals.</div>
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I can’t thank Rock ‘n’ Roll enough for the wonderful life
memories the RnR Arizona race weekend has given my sister and I, and for giving
us the opportunity to participate in and share this experience with everyone.<br />
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<i>*Disclaimer: </i>I was an invited guest to the
RnRAZ, the views, reviews and opinions expressed are my own and not influenced
by the organizers nor sponsors or any other company/individual affiliated with the
event.<br />
- Previously - <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2016/01/2016-rock-n-roll-arizona-marathon_43.html">The 2016 RnR AZ 5k</a> </div>
HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-77469867667773078812016-01-02T10:12:00.002-08:002016-01-02T10:12:24.984-08:00One step forward, 5 thousand back<div class="MsoNormal">
My review of the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas race, and everything pertinent leading up to this blog can be found at (or through) this link:<br />
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/11/post-surgery-final-week.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Final Week</a><br />
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Setbacks happen during recoveries, sometimes. We try
to prevent them but cannot always succeed; it’s part of being human. I’ve
tried to do everything right after the surgery on my left hip as well as during
physical therapy (perhaps I did or maybe I didn’t do enough) but I ended up
injuring myself shortly after my big “debut” at the November 15, 2015 Rock ‘n’
Roll Las Vegas 10k.<br />
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The RnR 10k went pretty well despite Sis and I getting up
very early in Anaheim, CA for her Avengers Half Marathon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Immediately after she finished the run and
stretching we then drove back to Vegas for the 10k. We arrived in plenty
of time to get warmed and loosened up before the starting gun sent us up the
Strip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My right hip complained a lot
during the run, especially with the interval change from walking to running (which
has always been a problem for me).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It continued
to let me know it was unhappy after crossing the finish line and finding our
way through the finisher’s zone; that was due as much to the nasty turn in the
weather as it was to being tired from the first long run in many months.
I was definitely very tired after the race; almost marathon tired by way of
comparison.</div>
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My quads and hamstrings were really sore and stiff
Monday:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t really push myself
beyond hard racing levels but my muscles were telling me plainly that I’d
pushed it a little too hard during the 10k.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I felt very thankful that my right hip felt great though, it didn’t
twinge or give any pulling sensations (neither did the left side for that
matter).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took the off of running, just
walked a little at work to stretch my legs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Even my session of home physical therapy felt great after work, the
muscles seemed to appreciate the resistance training.</div>
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The Tuesday after the
10k my quads and hamstrings were still generally sore but moved easier than the
day before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My hips felt completely
normal; not even a hint of the discomfort I had Sunday night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The weather turned rather wonderful by the
afternoon so I was able to get in a nice 2 mile track run during lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I increased my interval time to 4 minutes
running and 1 minute walking, but kept my speed low to avoid straining my legs
further.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The run was very relaxing and
with the 4 minute interval I could go almost 2 laps without walking so it felt
more like training last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t
have any issues at all this time, with my hip, no complaints during warm up or
during the run itself: That was a big relief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I stretched, foam rolled, and iced after returning to my office; being
of the mindset that until I’m in true running shape I have to stay aggressive
with my recovery activities to keep complications at bay.</div>
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The next day (Wednesday) my legs still felt tight but not
alarmingly so; the hamstrings and quads still needed more recovery time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started using self-massage device to loosen
my hamstrings while sitting at my desk:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s a hard rubber ball approximately the size of a racquetball that you
can put your body weight onto to give a deep point massage to a sore
muscle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normally it really helps me out
so this seemed the perfect time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My home
physical therapy session that night went well enough too, it was a little tough
starting with the tired and sore muscles but by the time I finished I felt
stronger and relaxed.</div>
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Thursday, 4 days
after the RnR 10k, life took a very wrong turn (well, I did anyway);<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I overslept in the morning, missed my bus to
work, had to rush to out of the house in time to drive myself, and ended up
forgetting half of my lunch on the kitchen counter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never got out of the “rush” mindset that
day (as I bet everyone can understand); I couldn’t get my head straight regarding
my everyday job, I forgot to eat or drink enough through the morning, I even
felt late and rushed for my training run even though I’m free to do it whenever
I want (within reason).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I allowed myself
to feel so rushed that I only performed a cursory warm up before running, the
kind of thing I could get away with before the hip surgery and I think that
caused me to cast the final “straw” onto my left leg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I planned on running only for 20 minutes but
to increase my running interval to 5 minutes with 1 minute of walking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first interval went well but I started to
feel an irritation in my left shin/knee area near the end of the second
interval.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It calmed down during the walk
period but ramped up again as soon as the 3<sup>rd</sup> run interval started.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried adjusting my form, especially to
ensure I wasn’t dorsiflexing (pulling my toes up toward my knee), I thought I
moved better but it felt like I really lacked grace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The irritation remained as I transitioned to
the walk period. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time during the
walk period the irritation remained but being so close to my goal time I
allowed myself to start the 4<sup>th</sup> running interval since it would only
last for a minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That minute was very
uncomfortable as my irritation progressed to ache and then pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The quarter mile walk back to my office was
very uncomfortable after that; stretching and icing didn’t even help once I
returned to my office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I figured I’d
pushed too hard and given myself shin splints again, a rooky mistake but one I’ve
dealt with before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By the end of the
work day I couldn’t walk without a limp and the 10 minute walk to the bus stop for
the ride home left me shaking and hurting for the entire 1 hour ride.</div>
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I’d hoped that my shin would feel better after a night’s
sleep but it felt about the same; tight and very sore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could walk, with a limp, but it certainly
wasn’t comfortable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made sure to tell
my physical therapist when I talked to him and pointed out the singular spot of
pain (while it radiated out from there, the sore point felt like an invisible
bruise) during my normally scheduled Friday appointment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As soon as I showed him where I felt it he
said I have something called Pes Anserine Bursitis: An inflamed bursa sac in
the area of my knee where the hamstring tendons come together into one big band
and then anchor to the inside of the lower part of the knee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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He told me to start icing the entire knee
multiple times every day, apply an ice cube to the hurt spot itself and rub it
there for 7 minutes (no more than 8 minutes) to give it a deep chill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He said I could continue to do the workouts
for my hip, and that I should take some kind of over-the-counter
anti-inflammatory medication to decrease the inflammation in the knee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The weekend went pretty rough:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I spent the majority of it in my living room
icing the left shin, resting, and wishing I could take my leg off and leave it
in a different room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were a few
bad hours on Friday when the bursitis hurt so bad that I dug out my crutches
and wouldn’t even put my foot on the ground to support the weight of the leg
itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It actually hurt worse than
anything I’d felt after hip surgery; so bad I even took one of my post-surgery
pain pills (which didn’t help any with the pain but it made me dizzy and stupid
so I cared a little less).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over Saturday
and Sunday things didn’t improve much except that I didn’t have to use the
crutches again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was thankful that I
didn’t have home physical therapy scheduled over the weekend, I couldn’t have
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My shin pain didn’t improve at all during the first two work
days before Thanksgiving, at times the throbbing was so bad I couldn’t even focus
on my computer screen to get any work done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was bad enough that I took the day before Thanksgiving off to see the
physical therapist; I just couldn’t wait another week for my regularly
scheduled appointment, the bursitis pain was too much for yet another week
without help. After the he tested it he had me stop almost all
activities, increase the icing frequency to every 2 hours (10 minutes with
general ice pack, 7 minutes of direct spot icing with an ice cube), and start
taking ibuprofen plus aspirin 3 times a day to fight the inflammation and pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My physical therapist also restricted all
resistance training for the hip to remove any of the exercises that would stress
the leg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even chose to shorten the
stationary bike rides because they would hurt after just a few minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He did give me a small nugget of hope; once
we got the bursitis inflammation decreased enough the majority of the pain
would vanish and then the lingering aches would fade away fast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just had to keep on it and be patient.</div>
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The bursitis really had me feeling beaten down over the
first two weeks after it struck; I had to give up the Turkey Trot (a favored
race I had run 3 years straight up to that point), I couldn't walk a single
kilometer without sheering pain there was no hope for 5km or even one mile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t help but feel like my running
hopes in general were dwindling; it put my recovery on hold; my December runs
were in danger of being cancelled all together; my plans to run the Rock ‘n’
Roll Arizona Half in January could even have to be cancelled depending on how
long the bursitis lasted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I saw a lot of
negative changes happening with this setback and they were just piling on top
of the other negative aspects of the injury and subsequent surgery that had
dominated almost the entirety of 2015.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
won’t go so far as saying I was depressed (I am all too familiar with that
disorder, this wasn’t even close) but the despondency had its effect:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started drinking a lot of soda again, I
increased the amount of sweet fruit I eat a day, I gave up on taking the bus to
work for fear of the pain associated with walking to the bus stop at night, I
dreaded (and considered stopping) icing every two hours because it leaves me
feeling cold all over despite it being a necessity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even began to feel disconnected with my joy
of running, as if it were a thing of the past that really didn’t have much to
do with the person I have become.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
only things that kept me from giving up the desire to run again were my sister
and knowing that what I was feeling was a natural part of the process and I’ve
actually expected some type of setback; if I’m anything, I’m pragmatic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just didn’t expect the pain, but who
does?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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It took about 2 weeks (and 2 physical therapy sessions) to
be able to walk without a limp and 3 weeks before I could risk trying to run
again. I couldn’t help but feel like this could well be the last time I'd
try to run again, fear of pain and disappointment make powerful deterrents.
I got to the point of feeling so disconnected from running that one evening while
driving home from work I spotted a new section of road near my house, I
immediately imagined someone running on it (like trekking through fresh fallen
snow) but that someone wasn’t me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt
a slight twinge of regret but thought to myself in all honesty, "I bet
some runner will enjoy being able to test that road while it's still
closed."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last year that someone
would have been me without a doubt, but looking at it at that moment I had zero
connection to the action.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps it was
a form of runner’s amnesia; the kind that lets us foolishly sign up for
marathon after marathon (my preferred distance) despite how we felt moments
after crossing the finish line barely able to walk to the medical tent. Maybe
my mind and spirit had put up some kind of protective wall between the once
overwhelming desire to run and my damaged body so I would give it all of the
necessary time to heal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe, for a
time, I really was prepared to simply quit running and go back to the sedentary
life of a recluse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I am positive
about now is that moment of heartbreak allowed me to acknowledge the potential
loss; the need for patience and continued healing; and while I “Want” to run,
simply wanting isn’t enough I have to put in all of the work needed no matter
how long it took.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I won’t allow myself
to be ruled by fear, even if it’s fear of pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We’re going to hurt a lot throughout our lives, sometimes chronic (my
left arm) sometimes acute (my left shin, my left hip), I’m not going to live in
fear of it.</div>
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The A.R.T. (Active Release Techniques) and massages my
physical therapist gave me over the first three weeks of the bursitis plus the
icing, anti-inflammatories, and self-treatments I performed at home and at work
put me back onto the road to full recovery from the original surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bursitis acted a lot like my PT said;
once we calmed the initial bursitis inflammation based pain the rest faded away
after just a few days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It ended up
taking 23 days to get over the bursitis completely and return to running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The PT and I discussed which exercises and
stretches I need to do regularly to prevent another instance of this Pes
Anserine issue, and don’t doubt that I make sure to do plenty of dynamic
stretches and warm up exercises before every run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I can avoid the kind of mind blanking pain
the first two weeks of that bursitis gave me, I’ll happily spend 20 minutes
warming up for 20 minutes of exercise (hell, for that level of pain I’ll spend
2 hours warming up for 10 minutes of running).</div>
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I’ve never actively considered myself indestructible though
I know I’ve been guilty of it as a kid and guilty of pushing my good fortune as
an adult.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had people accuse me of
being a robot and/or “unbreakable” but it’s never been anywhere near true:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve suffered many minor injuries up to this
point, they just weren’t bad enough to stop my running and they were
correctable through minor adjustments in my running form or in fixing muscle
conditioning imbalances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The torn labrum,
femur birth defect, and subsequent surgery were beyond my control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Pes Anserine Bursitis; maybe it was a
complication of the surgery, maybe it’s just one of the other semi-common
injuries runners suffer often, I prefer to believe it was my fault.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That may initially sound dumb but think about
it as a point of control:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it was my
fault then it’s mine to control and prevent in the future.</div>
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<![endif]-->HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-21261800629514251092015-12-14T04:00:00.000-08:002015-12-14T04:00:06.265-08:00Product Review: Blake's Gluten-Free Chicken Pot PieI don't mind admitting that I am a pretty picky eater; in fact my habit of being highly selective with what I eat and how I like it prepared has been frustrating to my friends and loved ones, and to myself, for as long as I can remember. Because of that I tend to stick with what I like once I find it but I don't experiment all too often. Once in a great while I see something that sparks my interest and I can't resist giving it a try: This particular time I spied an "old friend" in the freezer section of the local Walmart that sparked my interest: A rather good looking Chicken Pot Pie.<br />
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Blake's All Natural Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie.<br />
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I actually felt my stomach growl in anticipation, which it rarely does even for long time favorites.<br />
I haven't had a Pot Pie of any kind in many years; several years ago I decided to eat healthier in general as well as restrict my gluten and dairy intake (as my body demands).<br />
As per the ingredients panel this meal met all of my desires save one, the one that requires opening closed doors and taking a blind chance. I put one in my cart with the intent to try it sometime during the weekend.<br />
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That "sometime" happened late Saturday afternoon: Earlier during the morning I ran a local 5k race, because it was the first run in several weeks and only one of a very few runs in many months, I had to push hard to complete the distance. After a good hard workout I always crave some kind of provocative flavor during the evening, something to literally feed the excitement my body still felt from the morning's adrenaline rush.<br />
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Though the instructions clearly state that the Pot Pie can be prepared in the microwave there was no way I was going to pass up on having a nice crispy crust topping this off. If you are going to have a memory provoking meal you should go for the full effect. I grew up on TV dinners and the Pot Pie was always one of my top requests. The smell of this one baking in the oven brought back a lot of those pleasant and simple memories.<br />
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I didn't have any preconceptions on how this would taste, I just hoped it would fall somewhere between the frozen pies of my youth and the "Best of the Best" pies made by Marie Callendar's. <br />
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The crust was wonderfully crispy, without being cracker-like. I know a lot of people worry that gluten-free baked goods will not act like the standard ones do but this was just perfect to me: it broke apart when and where I pushed with a fork but held together well when mixed into the pie's filling so I could get it's texture and flavor with each bite.<br />
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The filling didn't just satisfy my post-run craving; it wrapped it in swaddling clothes, sang it a lullaby, and promised many wonderful meals together. Granted, it's been quite a while since I've had a Pot Pie but I always remember how much I enjoyed it and how good it always tasted. This topped the memories easily: There were large chunks of chicken and potatoes inside, the sauce was thick and strong with flavor of chicken stock, even the peas and carrots were a nice touch (despite my strong dislike for peas). <br />
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In my personal opinion, as of this weekend, there is a new standard in what I will call the "Best of the Best" Chicken Pot Pie. Not only did I pick up a few more but I've decided to try their Shepard's Pie which is also gluten-free. If I ever find their Hearty Beef Stew around here I'll have to try that too. <br />
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Here's a link to their website. Their products are posted there along with the all important nutritional information.<br />
<a href="http://blakesallnatural.com/" target="_blank">Blake's All Natural Foods</a><br />
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<i>*My opinion is my own. I was not
compensated in any way for this review.*</i></div>
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For the complete story please review my previous blogs on this subject:</div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/labrums-and-femurs-and-hips-oh-my.html" target="_blank">The Surgery</a> </div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/post-surgery-week-1.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 1</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-2.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 2</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-3.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 3</a> </div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-4.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 4</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-5.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 5</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-6.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 6</a> </div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-7.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 7</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-8.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 8</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-9.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 9</a> </div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/11/post-surgery-week-10.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 10</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/11/post-surgery-week-11.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 11</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/11/post-surgery-week-12.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 12</a> </div>
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Final Week Post-surgery<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"></span></div>
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Day 85 (Thur) – Today was my final post-surgery doctor’s
appointment, with Doctor Tingey: He’s released me to return to living the
running life (cautiously at first of course). The doctor was initially
very concerned that I’ve walk raced the last few weeks, far too soon to be
exerting myself he said, but Charlene reminded him that I’m on day 85 not day
65. He told us that he thought this was my 2<sup> </sup>month checkup,
not the 90 day final check. He told us that I can begin running again,
slowly at first, preferably on a run/walk program of some type until I rebuild
my strength and conditioning. </div>
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He also told us, after I asked specifically, that I do not
necessarily have to have surgery on the right hip: The femur head is
misshapen, just as the left one was, but that alone does not mean that my right
labrum is or ever will be torn. He wants me to pay attention to how the
right hip feels as I begin running and training but for now we aren’t going to
mess with it unless it begins to hurt or somehow bother me. If it does
end up hurting I will have to meet with him again, get an MRI on the right
side, and then decide if surgery is necessary. I asked if we would
positively have to get a new MRI on that side, they are very expensive, he said
that he won’t operate without a clear picture of what is going on; I can’t
blame him there. </div>
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We discussed my physical therapy; how I felt about it, and
whether or not I believed it helped. I told him I am still getting a lot
of benefit from it and that I am trying to be very diligent about doing it 3
times a week (2 at home, 1 at the Physical Therapy facility). He was
pleased with my time and work with the Physical Therapist, and recommended that
I continue to go to PT until my insurance company stops covering it for this
particular issue.</div>
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After we finished with the appointment, Charlene and I drove
to Anahiem to begin our weekend adventure: She had a day of Disney fun
planned, my first run after surgery on Saturday, Charlene’s Avengers Half
Marathon early Sunday morning, and then our quick return to Vegas for the Rock
‘n’ Roll Las Vegas 10k. </div>
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Day 86 (Fri) – While Charlene enjoyed her day in the park I
walked around the local area a bit to warm up for my session of physical
therapy in the hotel. I couldn’t do all of the things I would have done
at home but I simulated as much as I could. I had to get creative a few
times as the “total gym” door mounted resistance device I brought wouldn’t
actually fit on the hotel room doors. I was able to get a good workout so
I can’t complain.</div>
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Day 87 (Sat) – ChiRunning lesson 8, titled “I’ve Got
Rhythm”, actually relating to helping a runner keep a consistent cadence as
opposed to anything dance related (thank God). As I return to running I
don’t doubt that I’ll need to pay attention to this again. It’s very easy
to waste valuable energy speeding up and slowing down when you aren’t paying
attention to what you’re doing, or you don’t yet know what you’re doing.
Danny recommended we use a metronome app (or buy a physical unit) to take with
us on runs, I’ll have to dig out the one I bought from the ChiRunning website a
few years ago. I used it during my first 3 Boston Qualifying marathons; I
can tell you first hand that it helped a lot. I still chuckle when I recall
the races I participated in with the metronome running; some runners liked it
and even fell into pace with me for a time, and some didn’t appreciate the
noise (the beeping must have clashed with their playlist). One of the
more valuable lessons I learned over the years, when running with a it, was to
set the beeping interval to a beat-pattern based on 3 as opposed to 1 or
2: A beat pattern of 1 monotone beep per foot strike got monotonous and
my mind would drift away rather quickly, a beat pattern of 2 (still 1 per foot
strike but alternating between 2 different beep tones) would sometimes lead me
to strike harder on my dominant foot as my body and mind became attuned to the
pattern. My preferred setting is the pattern of 3 (1 per foot strike with
two beeps of one tone and then the third beep of a different tone): It ensures
I don’t have a singular focus on one foot, the tones rotate due to the odd
number.</div>
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I finally got to run for the first time since just before
the surgery, it felt freeing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene and I
found a small family park in one of the local neighborhoods near Disney; nice
and grassy but also had a sidewalk that followed most of the perimeter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We stretched and planned out the run while in
the shade of a nice big tree:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She and I
would run together at a slow, comfortable pace for the first lap (I on the
grass and she where she felt most comfortable) and then I would finish up the
mile running and walking at 1 minute intervals alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second mile I would continue with 1
minute intervals but this time on the concrete pathway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That way I’d start out with the cushion of
the grass for a warm up and then get the feel of “street” running to finish it
off (street running is my most common race setting).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t have any unusual pains or pulls
during the run; there were some tight areas right around the surgical sites but<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>nothing I didn’t already expect. </div>
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Day 88 (Sun) – This was a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and
emotions for Charlene and I.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We started
out very early, to get her to the Disneyland Avengers Half Marathon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The morning was actually very nice for a long
run; I don’t mind admitting that I was a little jealous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The temps and wind were beautiful, especially
compared to last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m proud to say
that my sister had a solid run, good enough to earn 4<sup>th</sup> place in her
Age Group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She even held back a little
so she’d have the strength and energy to run the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas
10k.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After she finished the half, picked
up her personal gear, and stretched out, Charlene and I hit the road to get
back to Vegas early enough to beat the crowds on Las Vegas Blvd.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The good thing is, we arrived plenty early
enough to get a good parking spot and beat the bulk of the runners due to be
there; that bad part was that we were in such a hurry that we didn’t really
give Charlene (or I for that matter) enough stretch stops during the multi-hour
drive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We both found it rather ironic
that the weather in Vegas was to be much cooler and windier than we’d just left
in Anaheim, almost exactly the opposite of last year.</div>
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It felt very good to be back on the race scene, as a
runner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did feel a bit nervous at the
prospect of doing a 10k as my second run in 3 months but I had confidence that
I could manage it with a slow pace and keeping the plan of comfortable
intervals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My plan for the race was for
3 to 1 intervals, 3 minutes of running and then 1 minute of walking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During the test run on Friday I’d discovered
that 1 minute intervals for both never gave me a chance to settle into the run
and establish good form; the 3 minute run would allow for that and for me to
feel like I was running again with the one minute of walking would keep me from
overdoing it.</div>
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We found a nice open place near the 10k start line to warm
up; stretch, dynamic warmups, short conditioning runs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I was doing my short warmup sprints I
started feeling the all too familiar hip pain on my right side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A part of me immediately started planning for
the next operation, that was now sure to happen but I put the thoughts aside
for the race and got back to letting myself feel as much like a real racer as
possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if the pain is similar or
familiar doesn’t mean it’s caused by the same thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t ignore the fact that I’ve not run in
a very long time, and there are bound to be a lot of complaints being logged by
my muscles and joints.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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There are few races I could have picked that would have
matched the fun and experience of the Rock ‘n’ Roll race day here in Las Vegas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve run the marathon and half marathon
distances with this group (here in Vegas) in previous years, it’s always been a
memorable run; visually stimulating, highly energetic atmosphere, and a great
bit of fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t have any real
nerves or butterflies while waiting in the corral, it felt a lot like being at
my best friend’s house during a party; lots of people with similar interests, a
lot of buzz in the air that is generally friendly and interesting, plus a few
shout outs when we spot people we know but haven’t seen in a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wish we could have heard the playing of the
National Anthem from corral 1 just before the starting gun, it’s important to
me (obviously, being a Vet), unfortunately the start line/arch didn’t have
speakers or they weren’t functioning properly for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still, when we did finally hear the Anthem
the corral went nice a quiet and most everyone turned toward the music:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>there wasn’t a flag at the arch either or at
least I couldn’t find one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got a big
kick out of the runner’s cheering at the completion of the Anthem, which is
always a welcoming sound.</div>
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I allowed myself start a little fast when the gun sounded
(no actual gun, just a racing expression), I didn’t sprint and I knew I could
allow myself to “celebrate” with a quick start since I’d be finishing the first
interval pretty quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene started running with me shortly after
my second running interval and stayed with me the rest of the race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was more than happy for her company and my controlled
pace was a good fit for her needs after having a half marathon several hours
earlier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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One very cool thing I heard on the course was at one of the
first water stations:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the
volunteers called out to the other volunteers handing out water cups to back
off of the race course, get closer to the water table, so they wouldn’t crowd the
runners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After running so many races
across the country I’ve seen that problem so many times; the anxious and
friendly volunteers pushing themselves more and more into the race course,
eager to help the runners not really thinking about actually being a hindrance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The wind and weather became rather crazy at times during the
2<sup>nd</sup> half the 10k race (after we returned to Las Vegas Blvd running south
towards the finish line); we ate dirt and dust a few times when the wind surged
and waned, and the temperature seemed to follow suit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 3 minute run portions of my intervals let
me establish decent form for the most part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was kind of on and off at times but either I caught myself and
corrected it or my sister would see me and tell me I was off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Surprisingly enough I still had enough muscle
and form memory did help keep a cadence at/near 180 steps per minute (my trusty
Garmin reported later), that was pleasing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That was my standard cadence before being injured, a sign of being able
to establish a level of comfort again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
did have to keep making myself (and Charlene by extension) slow the pace
throughout the race to conserve energy and strength, I definitely needed that
by the time the finish line came into sight so we could finish strong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a great relief to cross that finish
line at a run, and a happy bonus to have my sister at my side crossing it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I finally felt like a runner again, like I’d
be able to explore my capabilities once again.</div>
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My right hip complained a lot during the run, especially
with the interval change from walking to running which has always been a
problem for me, and it kept letting me know it was unhappy after crossing the
finish line. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was also very tired after
the race, almost marathon tired to make a comparison.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The weather didn’t help at all while we were
in the finisher’s area, it actually turned rather nasty; the temperate seemed
to take a big dive, the wind gusts got stronger and the sustained winds were
somewhat brutal, and then a downright cold rain started.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were going to wait a few minutes for a
mutual friend finish the half marathon but when the weather turned and I
started to get very sore we decided to grab a few post-race snacks, get our
event shirts, get my finisher’s medal engraved as a reminder, and then slowly
make out way into the foyer of the Bellagio Hotel and Casino (I had no more
hurry in me even though we were freezing by then). Thank goodness for our Rock 'n' Roll Mylar blankets, they're life savers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sis and I stayed in the casino long enough to
eat a little and warm back up; I have to thank the Bellagio Staff for allowing
a bunch of us runners to mill about in the foyer, most of us wouldn’t be giving
the casino our patronage but we surely needed their hospitality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After Sis and I warmed up a bit we made our
way back to the car and began the very slow trip out of downtown to the freeway
and then home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stiffened up pretty bad
during that drive because it ended up taking almost (or just over) an hour to
through traffic.</div>
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Day 89 (Mon) – My quads and hamstrings were really sore and stiff
all day long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t really push
myself beyond hard racing levels but my muscles were telling me plainly that I’d
pushed it a little too hard yesterday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
was just thankful that my right hip felt great all throughout the day, it didn’t
twinge or give any pulling sensations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Even my session of home physical therapy felt great after work, the
muscles seemed to appreciate the resistance training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Day 90 (Tue) – My quads and hamstrings were still generally sore
but moved easier than yesterday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My hips
feel completely normal; not even a hint of the discomfort I had Sunday night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The weather turned rather wonderful by the
afternoon so I was able to get in a nice 2 mile track run during lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I increased my interval time to 4 minutes
running and 1 minute walking, but kept my speed low to avoid straining my legs
further.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The run was very relaxing and with
the 4 minute interval I could go almost 2 laps without walking so it felt more
like training last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t have
any issues at all this time, with my hip, no complaints during warm up or
during the run itself: That was a big relief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I stretched, foam rolled, and iced after returning to my office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Until I’m in true running shape I know that I
have to stay aggressive with my recovery activities to keep complications at
bay.</div>
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Day 91 (Wed) – To help ease the lingering tightness in my
hamstrings I started using my tiger ball while working at my desk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It normally helps loosen my legs up so this
is a good time for it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tonight’s home
physical therapy wasn’t quite as easy as Monday but it still helped my legs
feel better by the end of the routine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s very cool that tired muscles respond so well.</div>
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For the complete story please review my previous blogs on this subject:</div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/labrums-and-femurs-and-hips-oh-my.html" target="_blank">The Surgery</a> </div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/post-surgery-week-1.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 1</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-2.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 2</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-3.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 3</a></div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-4.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 4</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-5.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 5</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-6.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 6</a></div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-7.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 7</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-8.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 8</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-9.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 9</a> </div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/11/post-surgery-week-10.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 10</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/11/post-surgery-week-11.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 11</a> </div>
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Day 78 (Thur) – I had a nice walk at work today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a bit chilly but nice enough to get
out on the track while making my way to the onsite medical clinic; to pick up a
pillow they’d promised me on Tuesday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
miss running on the track, I have good speed work memories on it.</div>
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Day 79 (Fri) – Today was the last physical therapy visit
before seeing the doctor again:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
therapy session itself went very well, no big change really, but I did make
sure to ask my therapist if she had any concerns about my returning to
running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course she said I had to
take it easy and carefully, good but needless advice since I’m not going to
risk myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also suggested that I
stretch, foam roll, and ice after each run even if I don’t feel like I need
to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Considering how tight my IT bands
are without feeling it on a general basis, I will follow her advice on post run
care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The easily recognizable Ragnar course signs are up around my
neighborhood, it’s almost torture seeing them; the 2012 event I had
participated in was during a painful time in my life, especially considering
how things turned out in the end, but the weekend of running and race fun still
calls out of me.</div>
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Day 80 (Sat) – This week’s ChiRunning lesson 7, first of
three on one of the most important subjects ever, was about breathing; belly
breathing to be specific.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the
minor subjects touched on during this lesson regarded breathing in through the
nose and out through the mouth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
very easy to do in a relaxed setting but not so easy to do when you are
exerting yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To me, this will be
the hardest part of this week’s lesson to master; I’m a mouth breather when I
run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I push myself when I train and when
I race; I don’t like to back off in a race and the point of training is to push
your limits which means I have to breathe deep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I can, and do, belly breathe usually but inhaling through the nose when
I’m running hard doesn’t feel like I can get enough fast enough. </div>
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I put today’s lesson to practice at the Las Vegas Heart
& Stroke walk/run 5k today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Breathing in through my nose and out through my mouth worked great for speed
walking; I was able to keep up with the oxygen demands my body made, I only
slipped up when my mind wandered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
honestly didn’t intend to do another walking race after feeling so frustrated
after the last two events but since my company paid for the registration I
decided to participate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I intended to
just use this walk for a decent half hour (plus) of exercise and light cardio,
not to “race” in any sense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I really enjoyed myself at the race; the course was a new
downtown route (to me) with a few decent hills and there were plenty of interesting
things to look at (including a daylight view of The Smith Center for the
Performing Arts and the World Market Center).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It kept my mind busy and challenged my body enough so that I didn’t fret
over not being able to run, I just breathed and hustled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The entire morning was pretty fun all around:
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene and my nephew Eli come to keep
my company and encourage me and we were able to meet and chat with Mercedes,
JC, and Ryan of the Mercedes in the AM radio show on Mix 94.1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Starting a race with a smile on your face is
a great way to set the mood.<br />
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Day 81 (Sun) – I wasn’t sore from yesterday’s walk but I
wanted to take today off as much as possible just to rest up from the long
week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I rode the exercise bike for a
while and got in a good bit of foam rolling and stretching afterwards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The balance of the day I took care of
household necessities and watched football.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Not the most exciting day but I didn’t need any more of that anyway.</div>
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Day 82 (Mon) – I spend the entire workday inside, from dusk
till dawn (dark to dark including bus riding time).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The wind was whipping and nasty at the site I
wasn’t going outside without it being an emergency (thankfully the wind died
down before the end of the work day when I would be heading for the bus
stop).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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My home physical therapy session was the only good work and
physical effort I got in all day, and the warmest I felt since I got out of bed
in the morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Day 83 (Tue) – I worried this morning that it would be
another bad weather day and that I’d be stuck inside again but it ended up
being somewhat reasonable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The weather
was nice enough at times that I got in a nice mile of walking during one of the
breaks in the wind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did try to
concentrate on the ChiWalking breathing technique during the walk; it worked
well except for the times the wind spiked and stole my breath. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>heh</div>
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For the complete story please review my previous blogs on this subject:</div>
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<br /></div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/labrums-and-femurs-and-hips-oh-my.html" target="_blank">The surgery</a> </div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/post-surgery-week-1.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 1</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-2.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 2</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-3.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 3</a></div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-4.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 4</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-5.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 5</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-6.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 6</a></div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-7.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 7</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-8.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 8</a> <a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-9.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 9</a></div>
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/11/post-surgery-week-10.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 10</a></div>
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Week 11</div>
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Day 71 (Thur) – I had a nice 1 mile walk today at work: The
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We had a health and safety expo at work today (I walked to it as part of my 1 mile walk); various departments within my company set up tables in our fire
department’s engine bays and everyone was encouraged to walk around and participate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I opted to get a flu shot that our medical
clinics were giving out at the expo even though I have the 10k in a couple
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Day 72 (Fri) – Physical Therapy today felt very good,
especially the ART with the therapist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
told him about my left hip adductor protesting when I have to do hairpin turns
on it, he said that the discomfort is most likely due to weakness and that he’d
update my workout plan to help work on strengthening it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I could only take a short break at home after PT, I had to go
to packet pick-up for the 10k and then do my weekly grocery shopping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t get home again until late in the
afternoon, it didn’t leave me a whole lot of time to take care of everything
but I think it all came together ok; I unpacked all of the groceries, spent a
few minutes on the stationary bike as warm up for foam rolling, ate dinner, and
finished up my “costume” for the morning’s run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></div>
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I wish I were running this 10k, I know this course and could
do real well on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh well, life is
what it is and we have to live it as best we can.</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Day 73 (Sat) – Today’s
lesson with ChiRunning (Lesson 6) was called “keep your head on straight”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The title was rather amusing but I enjoyed
the video lesson much more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Danny
Dreyer, leading all of our lessons, showed a few fantastic neck loosening
techniques.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were even more relaxing
than a good calf stretch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The Hallowrock 10k was a pretty nice event all in all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It started out right with my family being
there; my sister and nephew ran the event, Charlene the 10k and Eli the 5k, and
my brother in-law Billy came to cheer us all on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately he wasn’t able to sign up and
run with us since he had to work right after we finished but he did cheer us
all on and played the part of camera man for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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This was my longest single walk since before the surgery but
I knew I was physically ready for it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some poor folks had trouble with the first half of the race being a
gentle but steady uphill slope but my ChiRunning/ChiWalking training made the
effort almost imperceptible for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
are actually part of why I enjoy uphill running so much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the best things about this course is
that it’s all on a bike/walking trail, no need to worry about cars getting in
the way or making you nervous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
were times I could even close my eyes so I could focus more on the audio
portion of the “Keep your head on straight” lesson without cause myself or
anyone else trouble. </div>
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I actually laughed out loud on an up slope of a particularly
steep walking bridge that the course traversed; the audio lesson just happened
to be covering a part explaining (and practicing) how to control speed with
minor adjustments to your forward head tilt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I caught and passed a couple other race participants who had been ahead
of me, moving at approximately the same pace (again, going uphill), all due to
the head tilt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t help the
surprise and burst of amusement within me as I sped up or evened out just based
on minor adjustments like that.</div>
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Though I had a strong walk pace and overall time, I finished
feeling angry and frustrated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The entire
race I couldn’t stop thinking about running this route time and time again, how
I should be doing for pace and time, how I should be feeling free and
fast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was in a bad mood when I crossed
that finish line, make me feel bad since my sister and nephew both had good
runs and placed in their AGs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m glad I’m
not signed up for any other races before I’m allowed to run again, I don’t like
feeling pissy or like some spoiled child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sadly I was pretty bad company for my family at the post-race breakfast,
I hadn’t kicked the poor attitude yet and I know it showed.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I ended up staying out and about longer than necessary again,
since my legs felt fine and I wanted to take care of a few things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stopped at one of my favorite haunts of a
few years ago, to get lunch and realign my priorities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s funny how memories (happy and sad), a
good sub sandwich, and a great chocolate chip cookie can put you in the right
frame of mind. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By the time I got home I’d
started feeling a little tight so I settled in to work on my weekly blog and
ice my hip and adductor.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 74 (Sun) – This was just the kind of day I needed after
the mental/emotional roller coaster of yesterday; a simple stationary bike ride
to get some cardio and prep for stretching and foam rolling, some football to
please the mindless senses, and some laundry and cleaning to satisfy the need
to be productive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 75 (Mon) – I iced a couple times at work today; I
finally started to feel the delayed onset soreness from Saturday’s 10k.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately I was too busy to walk around
my building at all, the only breaks I took from the computer were to walk to
the middle of the building and back a few times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank goodness I kept the ice there from the
first month of recovery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Doing physical therapy later at home was actually a relief;
it warmed my muscles and stretched them out.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 76 (Tue) – Unfortunately today was another day where I
didn’t get to walk around much or for as long as I like to:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was cold and raining all day so the only
walking I got in was a couple times of walking the length of my office building
and through the warehouse area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It wasn’t
much but at least I wasn’t sitting the entire time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I did get to leave the office to drive up to our medical
clinic and attend a lecture on sleeping habits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sadly I didn’t get a lot out of it, other than the promise of a cool
pillow to be delivered soon; the person giving the lecture didn’t tell me
anything I didn’t already know or offer solutions that apply to a person who
works a 14 hour day (including prep and travel).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a great idea to get 8 hours of sleep but
I do need to eat and that takes a big chunk out of those 8, add in days of PT
and 8 hours is a pipe dream.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 77 (Wed) – One more week (plus a few days) to go and
then I should be set free to own the streets again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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It stopped raining today but holy moly it’s cold outside (to
us desert rats), far too cold to be out there walking around at my slow pace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even when I received a call to come to the
medical clinic to pick up my pillow from the lecture I wasn’t about to go out
in the chill, it’ll have to wait or they’ll have to mail it to me. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Saturday, after the 10k, I told myself and my sister that I
wasn’t going to do any more walking races during this recovery or the next
(after the right hip surgery); the walk races are just too taxing on my
patience and I don’t like putting myself in bad moods around my family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess I didn’t feel quite that strong about
it because I asked to sign up with my company special activity team to walk the
Las Vegas Heart and Stroke 5k.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not
a case of post-race amnesia, I don’t intend to race this event; I’m just going
to walk it at a quick pace with no mental pressure on myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
This was another night that home physical therapy was a
god-send; it got my blood and muscles loose and warm, it also really helped to pick
up my mood.</div>
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HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-87761073664640408582015-11-01T06:00:00.000-08:002015-11-01T07:25:13.908-08:00Post-surgery Week 10For the complete story please review my previous blogs on this subject:<br />
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/labrums-and-femurs-and-hips-oh-my.html" target="_blank">The Surgery</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/post-surgery-week-1.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 1</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-2.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 2</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-3.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 3</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-4.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 4</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-5.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 5</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-6.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 6</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-7.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 7</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-8.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 8</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-9.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 9</a><br />
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Week 10<br />
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Day 64 (Thurs) – I didn’t get a lot of walking in today,
just had too much work to day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By the
end of the day I could really feel the tightness in my hip and in my
thigh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The most exercise I got the entire
day was the 10 minute walk from my office to the bus stop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully that walk was a good enough warm
up to stretch out during the 5 minutes we then spent waiting for the bus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I’m glad that being seated most of the day doesn’t cause me
great discomfort but I can see that I have more healing yet to do because there
is an amount of tightening and aching.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 65 (Fri) – I started the morning out with sore muscles
in both legs and hips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite that I
still looked forward to going to Physical Therapy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The drive to the PT facility was rather entertaining: It was
such a beautiful morning that the hot air balloon companies were out in force (I
saw 10 of them either flying or launching).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The Physical Therapy session was a real strain to get
through; my muscles felt weak, stiff, and rubbery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully the therapists took me in for a
session of A.R.T. and massage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
physical therapist paid special attention to my left IT Band again she was
determined to get it to relax.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m still
surprised that the IT is so tight: I can feel it when the therapist digs their
knuckles in a Graston imitation but I don’t feel any tightness on a day to day
basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t feel any pain or
discomfort due to my IT band throughout the rest of the day which is probably
why I forgot to foam roll it later in the evening. </div>
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Day 66 (Sat) – Today was BBSC’s 2015 Pumpkinman Triathlon,
10k, and 5k.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The race company (BBSC) has
been hosting the Pumpkinman Triathlon since at least 2006 (all in the Boulder City/Lake Mead area I believe): This year they’ve decided to
include 10k and 5k races for runners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d been
waiting 2 years to participate in this event, it figures that when they open it
up for runners I am stuck having to walk it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></div>
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I prepared for the race by watching my ChiRunning Lesson 5
video and downloading the companion audio file.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We covered the proper use and placement of your arms while walking
and/or running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may seem a simple
thing but I know that I and many other runners have a tendency to finish a race
with sore and tight shoulders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Watch runners
as they cover the miles and you’ll see many shake out their arms, roll their
shoulders, and shrug them up and down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That’s a good sign that they aren’t holding their arms and shoulders in
a relaxed way while running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look again
after they shake out, you might just see their shoulders creeping up towards
their ears again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The race was held in Boulder City, NV; a nice little, homey
town south and east of Las Vegas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
started (and ended) at the final triathlon exchange point, their transition
from the bike to run, at Wilbur Square, and then ran (walked) into the
residential area of town on a comfortable out and back route.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both the location and course were new to me,
which made it that much more enjoyable, and the weather was just
beautiful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The first half of the race was generally downhill which made
it a very easy start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I let myself sink
into the movement while listening to the lesson 5 audio file; it’s the closest
I’ve felt to running since before the surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lesson 4’s coaching of moving with stable shoulders and
having them focused toward my goal combined with the arm swing and placement
from lesson 5 actually gave me the sensation of a comfortable gliding run
several times on the downhill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The control
and power I got from the rearward elbow swing helped me climb back up to the
finish line without losing any speed or focus.</div>
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The only unfortunate
part about it, and really a mental tipping point for me, was that I came in so
late that I’d missed my sister’s 3<sup>rd</sup> place finish and our fellow Las
Vegas Track Club member (and friend) winning the 5k.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt no physical challenge from the race,
no sense of accomplishment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The moments
of contentment I’d had earlier evaporated with the heat of annoyance that
filled me after I crossed the finish line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Walking has its place in my life, even an important one for what I need
of it, but it’s not my joy or relief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 67 (Sun) –I got up early this morning to ride my
stationary bike and to watch football online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I only had luck with one of those; the more important one,
physically.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the plus side, the
stretching I did after the ride felt great:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Life’s little joys. </div>
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Day 68 (Mon) – I was able to get out of the office a few
times today, for a quick walk around the building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also took a little extra time to get in a
solid 1 mile walk and get another book of bus tickets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing like satisfying two needs with one
solution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It really helped that the
weather was a little cooler today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
My home PT session felt much better than Friday’s, a good
sign that my body is getting stronger from the exercises. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 69 (Tue) – Today’s walk at work took me to the medical
office to receive my blood work report, drawn last week, which is part of the
information my medical insurance is requiring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They cloak it under a “discount” but in actuality they are making us get
a minor physical or they’ll raise our rates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thankfully all of the blood tests measured well within range except for
my cholesterol levels; both the LDL and HDL are slightly below recommended
levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Considering my normal preferred
foods it’s not really surprising.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still,
I need to try to make an adjustment because cholesterol is important to us.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 70 (Wed) – Technically, I only have 20 more days of
restricted recovery to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wish I
could be excited about it but I’m not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
actually feeling more than a little negative about going through all of
this:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve been down for much longer
than just 70 days, save for a few bright moments I’ve been unable to run or
live pain free since the middle of February.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>On top of all of that, I’m going to have to go through surgery and
recovery again for my right side in just a few months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I’ve another race this coming Saturday, on Halloween
morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Knowing it’s not going to be a
physical challenge is really making me question doing it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think I’m going to ask the race director
about upgrading to the 10k, when I see her on Friday at packet pick up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that I can do the distance, I’ve
already done more than 7 miles in one day, but at least it’ll be a challenge to
keep up a pace that feels good.<br />
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HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-39044368098159300322015-10-26T04:00:00.000-07:002015-10-26T04:32:20.307-07:00Post-surgery Week 9For the complete story please review my previous blogs on this subject:<br />
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/labrums-and-femurs-and-hips-oh-my.html" target="_blank">The surgery</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/post-surgery-week-1.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 1</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-2.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 2</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-3.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 3</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-4.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 4</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-5.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 5</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-6.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 6</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-7.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 7</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-8.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 8</a><br />
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Week 9<br />
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Day 57 (Thurs) – I’ve felt pretty good this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know the physical therapy is really helping
me get stronger but unfortunately I also know I’ve a long way to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m looking forward to what tomorrow’s PT
session brings.</div>
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Day 58 (Fri) – Physical Therapy was pretty fun this time (a
little annoying too):<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We added two new
exercises and I had localized A.R.T. and massage session on my left IT
band.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The physical therapist who worked
on my leg today actually surprised me by saying that my primary PT had
instructed her to work on the IT specifically because he’d noticed it being
very tight back in the beginning of the month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I need to add some stretches and foam rolling to help get that IT to
relax.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I met Charlene after my PT session; to get to packet pick up
for the Danny Gans Memorial 5k race and to get our weekly grocery shopping trip
done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of our local track club
members was at the store where packet pick up was being held:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seeing and talking to him reminded me to
appreciate my surgeon and my good fortune of the repairs he’s done for me on
this left hip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The track club member had
hip surgery quite a long time before I received mine and he’s still moving very
painfully and awkwardly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wish him the
best and I hope my recovery continues to go well (and completely).</div>
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Day 59 (Sat) – My routine lately has been to get up early,
check my email, log into my ChiRunning lessons, watch the lesson and download
the audio lesson, and then head out for an running/walking even with my sister.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I enjoy this routine; it engages my mind and
body, and it helps me focus my mental energies somewhere other than
inward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This morning’s ChiRunning class
was to teach us about stabilizing and relaxing our shoulders while walking and
running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keeping your shoulders stable
keeps you from expending extra energy and it helps keep your balance control in
your hips (in your core).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With my
walking and running style, the mental focus of “feeling” of being pulled from
my sternum is a great fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I put it to practice
in today’s race; it felt perfect especially traversing the bridge over
Interstate 15.</div>
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This morning’s racing event was the Danny Gans Memorial 5k and
1 mile walk/run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had my concerns about
the weather with all of the rain and cool temps but it turned out pretty darn
good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sister Charlene, my nephew Eli,
and I arrived early so we didn’t have to stress over parking and so we had
plenty of time to get warmed up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took
advantage of the shopping center’s open air layout to weave between buildings
as well as walk up and down stairs to the second story stores.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I need this warm up time to ensure I don’t
strain my recovering hip and core muscles; it also lets me listen to my
ChiRunning/walking audio lesson (via the file I’d downloaded to my phone) and
practice the lesson I’d be applying. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve
run this particular route many times with other races so I knew what was coming
and could sink into my lesson and enjoy the activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I set myself a stronger pace than at last
week’s Operation Jack walk, shooting for anything less than 15 minutes per mile
(I even passed a few people, whoohoo).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
did have a moment of concern when we came to a hairpin turn; my left thigh’s
abductor muscle spiked an instant of pain and felt very weak.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once I competed the turn and began a more
balanced straight walk the pain and weakness didn’t continue or return.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I need to remember to tell the Physical
Therapist about that. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sister, who finished
long before me (and took 3<sup>rd</sup> place Female masters), met me at the 3
mile mark to complete the final .1 miles with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I should have appreciated it more, we’ve done
as much for each other many times, but I was still very much focused on my
ChiWalking lessons and maintaining a good pace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I ended up finishing with a 14:30 pace which was a full minute per mile
faster than my previous race, I’m cool with that. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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After I took my family home and returned to mine I felt very
restless and a bit irritated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To expend
some of that extra energy I got back into my race clothes, strapped on a pair
of my retired Altras and headed out to the local mountains for a fast paced trail
walk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Applying ChiWalking disciplines to
rough trail walking is quite a challenge but fun too.</div>
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Day 60 (Sun) – The recovery period is nearly complete, just 30
more days to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel that my patience
is being tested more by not being able to run in these races more than it is by
the various aches and pains I still have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I try to put aside what I could do at the beginning of the year; I’m not
that runner anymore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This process, and
the one to come, has changed me in ways that I’ll have to learn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the positive side I have a lot of training
to fall back on but I can’t ignore that my body has been irrevocably altered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What the future brings, who knows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope that I become a better runner from
this (and a faster one); it’s why I am going through all of this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Day 61 (Mon) – The best part of a work day is when you’re so
busy you don’t notice the passage of time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The worst part of a work day when you’re recovering from hip surgery is
when you get so busy that you can’t get up at least once an hour to walk around
and stretch cramped muscles out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank
goodness for home physical therapy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Day 62 (Tue) – My left knee felt uncomfortable today, thanks
to the tight IT band.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The inner part of
my knee has ached periodically through this recovery period but I hadn’t
mentally tied it in to the IT band.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
not running but I am learning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had
another busy day at work so I didn’t get a lot of walking in again; the best
walking session was after work on the way to the bus stop.</div>
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Day 63 (Wed) – I had a follow up appointment with my company’s
medical facility, at the work site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
wanted to know how my recovery was progressing, if they needed to advocate for
me with my boss in case I needed relief from work activities, and they wanted
to know if there was anything they could do for me to help in general.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s nice to have that level of support at work,
especially so far from home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The company
doctor that visited with me did take the opportunity to tell me (again) how
much he loves having had his hip replaced and how good it feels for him now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m very happy for him but I’m hoping that
these surgeries I’m having will allow me to keep all of my original parts for
the balance of my life.</div>
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HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-40663140011568217962015-10-18T06:00:00.000-07:002015-10-18T06:28:15.845-07:00Post-surgery Week 8<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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For the complete story please review my previous blogs on this subject:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/labrums-and-femurs-and-hips-oh-my.html" target="_blank">The Surgery</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/post-surgery-week-1.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 1</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-2.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 2</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-3.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 3</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-4.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 4</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-5.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 5</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-6.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 6</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-7.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 7</a><br />
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Week 8</div>
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Day 50 (Thurs) – While I’m not close to running again, I
think I am getting closer to being healthy and whole.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I find myself passing the days without having
to be attentive to how I move or how I walk:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I can’t quite take walking and moving for granted but it is closer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I think that I am at the point where I won’t see a lot of
big or obvious changes going forward, everything will probably be subtle and quietly
sneak up on me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that I will have minor
aches and pains which will come and go, I’ll feel strong some days and weak
others, but that’s just kind of “life”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Returning to a sense of normalcy is good in my mind, so long as I also
continue to learn and improve myself.</div>
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Everything I’m doing now is so close to how it felt while I
was marathon training, except the running part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The hardest part to deal with is I feel so close to being healthy that I
want to run, just lean into it and feel the air rush around me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course I won’t do it:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I may feel that I’m ready but I know my body
isn’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also won’t go against my
doctor’s orders just to fulfill my own desires.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Just because you “want” something doesn’t mean it’s something you
actually need or that it’s truly in your best interest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Better to be left wanting sometimes than to
cause more damage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess I’ve entered
the 40 days of frustration period of my recovery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heh</div>
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Day 51 (Fri) – I had physical therapy today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You wouldn’t think I look forward to going to
these PT sessions but I do:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It gives me
a measurable example of my progress in recovery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today was another positive step forward; I
was given a few new exercises to do, we increased weight on a few of the existing
ones, and the physical therapist gave me an A.R.T. session (A.R.T. means Active
Release Therapy).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I picked up my sister after the sessions, since my PT facility
is only a few minutes from her house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
went out to get some grocery shopping done and then have a nice lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s nice to get back to the old race
routines like this; an easy relaxing day before the coming stress.</div>
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I called it an early day after that due to the race
tomorrow, even walking it is going to be a big push for me. </div>
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Day 52 (Sat) – Today was the Operation Jack Elimination
Challenge and 3 hour Challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though I
signed up for the 3 hour challenge I knew I wasn’t going to try walking for
that long; I didn’t even want to be out there that long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I was able to walk for 1.5 hours (including a 10 minute rest
break) and racked up a little over 5 miles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That’s my longest “single” walk since before my surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The real treat was that I finished with an
average pace of approximately 15:30 min/mi. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m pleased with that especially with the
design of the race location.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The race was held at the Kellogg-Zaher Sport Park, around
the many soccer fields on a nice paved track for pedestrians and bicyclists.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The track is laid out as a big loop, literally
up one side of the various fields and then down the other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The elevation difference is only 100 feet from
the top of the loop to the bottom but at 8 tenths of a mile for each up and
down it was a good challenge for me.</div>
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Thankfully, my ChiRunning lesson today really helped me walk
that long and far.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lesson was about
not using your legs to try powering through a walk or run; you should be using
your mind and gravity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I definitely
couldn’t have powered through today’s event, especially for such a long walk so
soon after getting off of crutches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
let my lessons in ChiWalking help me establish and maintain good form, coupled
with the right amount of leaning to use gravity I was able to go much further
than I could have by trying to push through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></div>
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The Top of my right calf started to cramp this afternoon
after I got back home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought I’d had
enough water while walking and after but evidently not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was much hotter this morning than I
thought while on the course, that and extended exercise really irked my
calves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully ice, stretching and
essential oils will deal with the muscle pain before it goes too far.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Day 53 (Sun) – I’m happy to say that there isn’t much to say
about today:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stayed home all day and
relaxed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only things I did, other
than riding my exercise bike, were laundry and watch football.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I did give some extra attention to my cramping calves; they
seized up a lot overnight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I massaged
them with essential oils again, stretched them both out as much as I could, and
treated them with Heat and Ice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also drank
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Day 54 (Mon) – It’s difficult to appreciate how much (and
how little) 20 pounds is until you have to start counting water bottles and
salad mix for work, just to be sure you don’t exceed the limits your doctor has
set while you recover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just so you know;
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While thinking about my pesky calf pain I realized today
that my left hip and leg feel very good right now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I haven’t been feeling any odd aches or
phantom pains, I’ve felt pretty normal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I haven’t even felt a need to ice them, other than after the long walk
on Saturday and that’s just standard race practice for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saturday’s long walk didn’t leave me sore or
weak at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My biggest problem right
now is the lingering cramping in my calves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ll take that progress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Day 55 (Tue) – I walked around my building quite a bit today,
in hopes of working the tightness out of my calves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even did a backwards loop once to change
the muscle groups and use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The walks
felt good, except the darn calves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
actually ache more at rest than they do while walking: They’re at their most
painful when I change from sitting to standing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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I’ve been using my ChiWalking techniques, even for short
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Day 56 (Wed) – Week 8 is behind me now, only 4 more to go
(Plus a few days).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel mostly
positive and healthy after all this time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Granted, I’ve had my days (I’ll have more, it’s just life) of being down
but they don’t define me or how I feel about this entire process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m getting stronger, I like that.</div>
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I feel like my hip needs to pop; no way I’ll do that though,
not at all comfortable with the idea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I’m always analyzing how I feel and what makes me tick, it’s
a habit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I noticed this week that my
left foot is starting to go pigeon toed again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was pigeon toed as a child but I trained myself out of it during my
preteen/teen years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now I’m wondering if
my femur defects caused me to be pigeon toed to start with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Twisted femurs are one reason people become
pigeon toed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While my femur wasn’t
twisted it was improperly shaped and therefore didn’t move correctly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m going to have to train that out of myself
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh joy.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I had my body fat was measured at work today as part of a
general health assessment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our insurance
company requires a basic physical (including blood work) every year so we can
maintain a “Discounted” enrollment rate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We’re not stupid enough to believe that, the insurance company is
actually threatening to raise our rates if we don’t give them what they
want.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The machine our medical clinic
uses reported that my body fat is currently at 5.6%.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That was rather surprising: Humans need between
2 to 5% body fat to live and function, elite athletes are between 6 and 13%.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My body fat measured low last year but I’d
been marathon training for almost 3 straight years, it wasn’t really
surprising.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now that I’ve been down for
essentially 8 months I expected it to be much higher:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I need it to be a little higher, I’ve
literally no fat reserves to help my body fuel its own recovery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the future, when I begin running and
training again, I’ll have to take this into account for my run fueling
strategy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I initially trained myself to
run using my fat reserves as fuel, I don’t have those anymore.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.chirunning.com/running-training/chirunning-school-signup/" target="_blank">ChiRunning School web page</a> </div>
HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-1913964696738039812015-10-11T06:00:00.000-07:002015-10-11T06:00:00.506-07:00Post-surgery Week 7For the complete story please review my previous blogs on this subject:<br />
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/labrums-and-femurs-and-hips-oh-my.html" target="_blank">The Surgery</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/post-surgery-week-1.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 1</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-2.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 2</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-3.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 3</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-4.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 4</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-5.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 5</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/10/post-surgery-week-6.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 6</a><br />
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Week 7<br />
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Day 43 (Thur) – I intentionally walked around the office stiff legged today,
to test the hip movement and to make sure I remember what it feels like to
fully extend the leg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seemed like a
goofy thing to worry about but when you don’t use a limb for a month nothing
really feels right when you start up again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I also noticed today that I have some hip discomfort when I walk backwards;
I need to work on that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s because
walking backwards stretches the hip flexors I’ve no doubt.<br />
Day 44 (Fri) – Today was fun at PT:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We changed the routine to include more machine/weight based exercises
and less of the body weight ones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Physical
Therapist seemed pleased with my progress in strength and flexibility (though
it’s not exactly by the book since I do more at home than in the office).
When testing my range of motion we discovered that my left quad was very
tight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had to spend a few extra
minutes working on it to improve the range of motion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will definitely have to pay extra attention
to stretching going forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
I bought some exercise gear on the way home; a tube based resistance system
for at house use, an inflated balance disk for balance training (already had
one my sister loaned me), and a movie (to exercise my imagination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heh).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I weighed myself today:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m down almost
3 pounds since the day of surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am
very sure that the weight loss is actually due to muscle loss along with a
little fat gain as opposed to weight/fat loss; I feel soft and my waistline has
expanded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was rather pleased all
evening that my leg/hip felt really good all day long, and I was moving better,
after the morning’s physical therapy session.<br />
Day 45 (Sat) – I didn’t tell anyone ahead of time but I had a little “personal”
adventure planned for this morning:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I woke
up reasonably early, got dressed, watched and practiced my ChiRunning lesson 2,
and then went to Wayne Bunker Park for a 2 mile walk. It would double
last week’s long walk but I knew I could do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I didn’t know how comfortable I would or wouldn’t be in the process but
I knew I could accomplish the task. <br />
The first mile felt very good; It easy to maintain focus on my ChiWalking
form (keeping the crown of my head tall and my back straight but relaxed) and moving
from my center/core (called the lower Dantain or energy center in the martial
practice t’ai chi). The second mile wasn’t easy but I was able to refocus
every time I felt myself drifting and adjust my form when I felt areas of
discomfort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
The park setting and weather were so comfortable and peaceful that I really
felt an emotional and mental release of stress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We don’t find nearly enough of those moments in life.<br />
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Day 46 (Sun) – I felt a little restless this morning while cleaning around
the house so I hopped on the exercise bike for 20 minutes, stretched out, and
then spent 3 minutes balancing on the stability disks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think part of me wanted another day like
yesterday but that moment was passed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The exercise was good enough to settle me down for the rest of the
day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
I realized this afternoon that I’m still sometimes looking for my crutches
when I get out of my recliner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
rather amusing to catch myself doing that, 30 days of a repetitive action
really does create a habit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>hah<br />
Day 47 (Mon) – I worried this morning that I’d hurt myself by carrying too
much weight from the bus stop to my office with a full backpack and a heavy
lunch bag, the outside of my left hip ached all day long. I think it’s
more likely to be a result of the stormy weather though; my left arm does the
same thing. It’s hard to fight off these worries and doubts, constantly
worrying that some phantom pain is a signal that I’ve hurt myself again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve gone through this before with my left
arm, the humerus was crushed near the end of 2000 when I rolled my pickup truck
in Idaho.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had several years of worry
about damaging it again every time I lifted something heavy or landed heavily
on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a valid worry during the
initial months of recovery, sure, that was why the doctor restricted how much I
lifted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After he lifted all restrictions
the bone was just as safe as all the other bones in my body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, with the labrum and bone repairs in my
hip, I find myself developing the same types of worries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m pretty careful to follow the doctor’s
orders and restrictions but when I push the envelope these things start
creeping into my head.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll control
these worries but I’m certainly not looking forward to them, especially when I
try to live a normal life again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
It’s so tempting to defy instructions while doing my exercise walks:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just want to lean a tiny bit more, to move
beyond my ChiWalking, and start to run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I know I have to be patient, it’s much too soon to subject my hip to that
kind of pressure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, my body is
very quick to remind me that I can’t handle it just yet:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While walking to the bus stop tonight I
stumbled over something and had to take a hurried step forward to catch myself,
my knee and hip both almost gave out.<br />
Day 48 (Tue) – I have to wonder if my pronation habits have changed:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the lingering issues I’ve had since
being allowed to walk without crutches is that my left foot begins to ache
quickly where the toes bend when stepping forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today I paid special attention to how I
walked, how my foot moved, and landed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
felt as though I were pushing off more on the outside of the foot rather than
the entirety of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will try to make
sure the way I bend the foot and lift it off the ground is more evenly used by
being sure I feel the big toe during the process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> It’s really hard to tell if I’m right
or wrong in this but I need to trust my instincts.<br />
Day 49 (Wed) – Week 7 done and gone, how time flies; I even forget sometimes
that it’s only been a little over 2 weeks that I’ve been allowed walk without
the use of crutches. <br />
I know I have a lot of healing yet to do, and a lot of strength to regain,
but it’s hard to not be impatient.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
also hard to face how much longer I have to go through the frustration and
ever-changing aches and pains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
usually pretty good at taking the world as it comes at me, especially since so
much is beyond my control, some days I’d just rather have the easy route before
me rather than the long climb. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still,
this is the way life is and it’s what I must live with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
I have to laugh at myself knowing that I’m going to do this to myself again.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.chirunning.com/running-training/chirunning-school-signup/" target="_blank">ChiRunning School web page</a><br />
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<![endif]-->HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-26844156772281629502015-10-04T06:00:00.000-07:002015-10-04T06:00:00.987-07:00Post-surgery Week 6For the complete story please review my previous blogs on this subject:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/labrums-and-femurs-and-hips-oh-my.html" target="_blank">The surgery</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/post-surgery-week-1.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 1</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-2.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 2</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-3.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 3</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-4.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 4</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-5.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 5</a><br />
<br />
Week 6<br />
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Day 36 (Thur) – I would definitely say that my legs had the “Day
after a workout” feeling this morning; they felt very heavy and a little more
sore than my new normal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t mind
though, I’ve been sore plenty of times over the last few years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just have to push through (smartly) without
going into the danger zone. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the way of
evaluating myself I still have a limp due to weakness in my thigh/hip and
soreness in my knee but I think I’m moving a bit better for short
distances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I decided at work today to try walking more than I have to
date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I need it and I believe my hip and
leg can handle it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They, my foot and hip,
seem to be handling the extra exertion well enough, they get sore quickly and
they are generally pretty tight but they are feeling stronger.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 37 (Fri) – I had another session of physical therapy today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was initially a little worried that the physical
therapist wouldn’t agree with me wanting to walk crutch free 100% of the time
as I still can’t support my weight on the left leg or walk without a pronounced
limp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had thought that it may be
trying to do too much too soon but everyone at the facility seemed to be
pleased with my progress and there were no words of concern or consternation:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No news is good news right? </div>
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The PT session went well <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>as far as my mind and body were concerned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I received more exercises to compliment the
first ones they gave me last week; the most exciting one being 10 minutes on
the stationary bike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d wanted to get
back on the bike for weeks now as it’s my best source of cardio exercise when I
can’t run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also received my first massage
session on the left hip and quad which felt great after the knots were worked
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I may be imagining things but I
feel as though walking felt a little easier this afternoon after physical
therapy and massage sessions.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 38 (Sat) – I walked a mile today, without those pesky
crutches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene and her two dogs
joined me on a neighborhood walk to get us all some exercise, to fulfill a
virtual run/walk challenge I’d signed up for months ago, and to give me some
company (Thanks girls).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stretched and iced
with them too, not quite like the old race days (heh) but still it felt like
familiar territory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I had the strength left to buy groceries on the way home; walking
around the stores with a standard shopping cart most of the time and usually
parking in standard parking spots instead of searching for closer handicapped
spots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 39 (Sun) – I woke up this morning feeling the need to
start it off right, so I hopped on my stationary bike for a nice 10 minute ride.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not enough to quicken my breath but it
does very well at getting my legs warmed up. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had my first ChiRunning/ChiWalking
online lesson this morning:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve really
been looking forward to doing these lessons especially with shedding the
crutches and walking under my own power again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The first lesson is titled:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Feel
yourself move as a unit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I won’t give
you the lesson, you should go check it out yourself, but I’ll tell you what it
means to me:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To move as a unit is to
move in such a way as having your mind and all of your body parts moving in
balance, as one in form and function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This lesson has already helped me focus more on the way I stand and
move, to be taller and straighter, to move more like my body is meant to rather
than how my unconscious worry wants it too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I still limp, I have a lot of healing to do yet after all, but I’m not
compounding the issue by leaning or hunching or shying away from how the leg
and hip are supposed to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve been
using ChiRunning to help me race and train for several years now and I know this
will help during my recovery.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I had an interesting idea yesterday and decided to search it
out today: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yesterday while shopping I
just happened to pass through the pet supplies section of a grocery store and
noticed that a lot of the dog toys had the round, tubular, knobby shape that
the typical foot massage roller had.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve
need a small roller for my foot, to help work out the aches and pains it’s been
getting since I’ve started putting my full weight on it again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The problem is that the standard foot rollers
from the “Yoga” and “Exercise Equipment” sections of the local stores costs
more than I had to spend. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ended up
striking proverbial gold in a Walmart dog toy 99 cent bin, a hard rubber doggie
chew toy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Exactly what I needed for the
price I wanted.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 40 (Mon) – My little 99 cent dog toy was my best buddy
this morning: My foot has been the biggest point of tightness and discomfort
since I started walking again and this little find really helps me work the
aches out, I’ve used it even more than I’ve iced today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m happy to say that my leg and hip are
almost non issues at this point in time, save for having to rebuild their
strength, I don’t have much pain and I only have to ice a few times a day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
This week’s ChiRunning lesson has been helping me walk and
stand with more comfort today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have to
stop and refocus quite often but I do feel a positive difference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I had my 3<sup>rd</sup> follow up visit with my doctor’s
office today, it was a big waste of time; the doctor was too busy to meet with
my sister and I.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’d been waiting in an
exam room for 30 minutes beyond my appointment time when one of his nurses came
in to tell us the surgeon still had 2 more patients ahead of us to see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She gave us the option of waiting longer or to
see the physician’s assistant so we opted to see the PA, neither of us had
another 30 to 45 minutes to wait for the doctor to get to us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I figured that if there was anything
important to tell me the PA could pass it along.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Granted, he’s been pretty much useless every
other time we’ve seen him, but I was reasonably sure he could pass on what his
boss wants us to know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All in all, it
was a complete waste of 4 hours of paid vacation time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only useful information I got from it was
that I need to stretch my hip several times a day:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I told the PA that I’ve been having some
lingering discomfort in my left hip, at a particular spot, and he reminded me
which stretch would take care of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
My homework style physical therapy really felt good tonight;
I extended the amount of time riding the stationary bike and allowed myself to
enjoy the strain of completing the other 8 exercises.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not as good as running but it feels good
to work hard to complete a task.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 41 (Tue) – Before having surgery I used to walk laps
around my office building at work; one or two laps, several times a day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It felt good to get some sun, fresh air, and
some warmth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today I decided to start
walking around my building again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
could only do one lap each time now though, my foot just got too sore too
quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was another nice instance of
returning to what was once normal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 42 (Wed) – I’m at the half way point now, 6 weeks since
the surgery and 6 more weeks of recovery to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s really frustrating sometimes, going through all of this
voluntarily, but I know that it’s important to me now and in the future.</div>
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This week’s lesson of ChiWalking/ChiRunning has helped me
move better:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s helped me stand
straight and move about in a way that really limits the discomfort I’ve felt in
my hip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lesson/task is a simple one but
when your mind is focused more on pain and the fear of pain than it is on
moving as the body is truly designed the extra focus is a big relief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s home physical therapy felt great:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was just the right amount of strain and
relief that I might have actually sighed after finishing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>heh </div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.chirunning.com/running-training/chirunning-school-signup/" target="_blank">ChiRunning School webpage</a> </div>
HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-10827702011637911692015-09-27T07:00:00.000-07:002015-09-27T07:00:02.252-07:00Post-surgery Week 5For the complete process please review my previous blogs on this subject:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/labrums-and-femurs-and-hips-oh-my.html" target="_blank">The Surgery</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/post-surgery-week-1.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 1</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-2.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 2</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-3.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 3</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-4.html" target="_blank">Post-surgery Week 4</a><br />
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Week 5</div>
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Day 29 (Thur) – I realized this morning that I really feel
heavy all the time; not weight gain heavy, but tired muscles heavy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s to be expected since I’ve been so
inactive the last 29 days but it drains me both mentally and physically.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that this all has been messing with my
sleep patterns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Relaxing the mind and
body isn’t easy to do when you’re convalescing especially when simple things
and simple movements are part of what drains you so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I had to take the trash out this morning, as
well as the recycling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This 2 minute
task took almost 10 minutes with all of the pushing and pulling, crutching up
and down my steep driveway, having to rest multiple times, and repeatedly having
to catch my balance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Perhaps the oddest
part of the day was the fact that going to work was actually relaxing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The prospect of starting PT in the morning
feels like hitting the landing on the 40<sup>th</sup> floor stairwell, sure I
have 40 more to go but I can rest here and regain some strength and mental
balance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Day 30 (Fri) – Physical therapy started off annoyingly this
morning:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The packet of forms I was given
to fill out was thicker than the ones I signed to buy my car, it took so long I
was late starting PT.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I met with the
Physical Therapist (after participating in the murder of an innocent tree) to
tell him my story of running, core pain, the femur and labrum issues, the
surgery, and finally about all I’ve done and not done during the last
month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I told him about the surgeon’s assistant
telling us that I wouldn’t really need a transition period from using my
crutches all of the time to not using them at all, the physical therapist agreed
with Charlene and I that I would need a transition period but it wouldn’t have
to be a long one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He explained to me how
he wanted me to walk with the crutches; putting more weight on the left leg but
not total weight, how to heel strike and then roll through and off the toes, to
lift the left foot above the ankle of the right one when stepping forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because the forms took up so much time we
didn’t spend a lot of time doing exercises but any start is a good start so I’ll
take it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I practiced the method of
crutch supported walking as much as possible throughout the day, trying hard to
do it the way my PT explained.</div>
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Day 31 (Sat) – I crutch/walked a mile with Charlene this
morning, at Mountain’s Edge Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
think I followed the new walking procedure pretty well, Lord knows it was
tiring enough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After we finished the
walk we found some cool shade to rest in and to stretch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sis had to help me a little to get the stretching
done, for balance and for a reminder, I wanted to perform the same stretches
that I had routinely done after running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>All in all, my leg, hip, and knee felt good after the long walk even
though it took quite a lot of time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div>
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We
went to a new (to-me) restaurant for breakfast somewhat near the park, to kind
of celebrate my first long walk and because we were both hungry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I won’t be getting their pancakes again,
assuming I every go there again and that I remember, but I’ll happily seek out
their egg breakfasts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I ended up relaxing
for the rest of the day, plus working on my recovery blog and icing.</div>
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Day 32 (Sun) – I ended up staying awake until sometime
around 7 am to work on my blog, and because I couldn't get tired enough to go to sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I finally did get in a nap it didn’t
last very long but it was good enough to reset my brain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
On a whim I decided to try walking a few
steps while heading into the shower: I quickly found out that my left leg
doesn’t have a lot of strength in it and isn’t very useful for support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Later in the day Charlene and I went to a
promising track club meeting; it was pretty interesting to see the “behind the
scenes” stuff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Sis and I returned to her house a few
hours later to drop her off I wanted to show Charlene that I was getting
stronger so I walked around my car without crutches, keeping one hand on it at
all times for support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully I didn’t
fall over or embarrass myself doing it.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 33 (Mon) – I tested myself at work today; to see if I
can stand and sit without the aid of my crutches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had to brace myself on the arms of my chair
but not a lot, I’m happy with that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lately
my knee hurts a lot when I straighten it with or without putting my weight on
it, not under the knee cap but off to one side of the knee always in a
particular spot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve also noticed that
my left foot hurts as I move it and increase the weight I put on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess these are all of the little aches and
pains that come along with using the leg again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I tried sidestepping tonight too, more tests to find out what I can do;
it only worked a little better than walking forward which isn’t saying much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The first at-home PT session tonight went
well though it took a little rooting around the house, I had to figure out a
way to simulate the leg curl machine.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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Day 34 (Tue) – Today at work was surprisingly good; I felt
strong and well balanced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was able to
move easier when I had to get up for ice or for nature brakes, I could even
take several unsupported steps inside my office. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I walked for my sister and brother in-law,
crutch free, when they came over tonight for our special celebration and to
watch the premier of “The Muppets”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
was in no way graceful but it was under my own power, I’ll take that any day.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
Day 35 (Wed) – 5 weeks down, 7 more to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I was able to take 3 short walks at work
today, from office to office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt
good enough doing them but my leg, hip, knee, and foot complain a lot during
and after.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully icing makes quick
work of the discomfort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I’ve been using
a Patella strap on my knee when it starts to hurt:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pressure pad can be placed right on the
spot of pain and it seems to help a little.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span> </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s home physical therapy felt pretty good, it makes me feel<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>just a little closer to normal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I’m spending more and more time off the
crutches when I’m at home, saving their use for when I’m very tired or when I’m
going upstairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I worry about developing
poor walking habits but every time I catch myself moving in awkward ways I
stop, straighten up, think about my ChiWalking lessons, and then start moving
again.</div>
HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-20804963097523862242015-09-20T07:00:00.000-07:002015-09-20T07:00:01.514-07:00Post Surgery Week 4For the complete process please review my previous blogs on this subject:<br />
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<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/labrums-and-femurs-and-hips-oh-my.html" target="_blank">The Surgery</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/post-surgery-week-1.html" target="_blank">Recovery - Week 1</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-2.html" target="_blank">Recovery - Week 2</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-3.html" target="_blank">Recovery - Week 3</a><br />
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Week 4<br />
<br />
Day 22 (Thur) – Charlene and I drove to Salt Lake City today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was longest drive I’ve had since the
surgery, by far.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
We agreed when we planned for the race to share the driving duties, to split
them between us so we both could get a little rest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sis started the trip since I’m typically at
my worst (pain wise) in the morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By
the 2 hour mark my left hamstring started to complain rather insistently but
thankfully the hip and thigh felt good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We switched somewhere around hour 3 while fueling and stretching our
aching legs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We switched again around hour
6; she wanted to handle city traffic just in case it was bad, and I was fidgeting
a lot for sitting so long. <br />
Surprisingly enough, after a total of 7 hours traveling, the only real
protesting at the end of the trip was from my right hamstring (which is normal
for me).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
We arrived in Salt Lake City early enough to check into the hotel, unpack
the car, and then go get a few groceries to carry us through the weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was nice to be able to settle in early
enough to eat dinner and relax a bit before trying to sleep, that’s pretty
unusual when traveling for a race.<br />
<br />
Day 23 (Fri) – Charlene and I spend the majority of the day at the hotel,
with only a quick trip to the expo to break up the afternoon, to be sure we
were both rested up for our individual efforts tomorrow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
I found myself wasting several minutes in the bathroom this morning staring
at the bathtub/shower, dreading and planning on how to get in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My shower at home is a standalone unit, not
big tub with a rim to step over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ended
up shaving in the sink rather than trying to get into that tub.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
Sis and I attended the BCW expo right after noon, at our leisure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a nice little place; not too large so
as to tire me and not too small which would have been pretty dull.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I asked Charlene to stop at the “Volunteers”
desk when we entered, just so I could be sure I didn’t need to check in there
before showing up the next morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
think my attempt to ensure I was ready for my shift(s) tomorrow confused the
girl working the desk because she gave nonsensical answers to my questions and
offered to give me something to do today (No thanks, pass).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We picked up Charlene’s race packet and then
stopped to greet the Big Cottonwood Marathon Race Director, Anna.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was pretty nice, and had helped to get
Charlene her personalized race bib and had helped me get set up for Volunteer
duty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also met with Nikki at the race
info booth, Charlene wanted to talk to her for a little bit and give her a
special “Thank You” gift.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nikki stopped
during the marathon last year (same race as this one) to help Charlene, after
her two disastrous falls, to help her get medical attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also stopped to see Charlene in the
medical tent after the race to ensure she was being treated properly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene didn’t know her at the time; Nikki
was just helping out of the kindness of her heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene calls Nikki her “Course Angel”, I
think it’s pretty fitting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
We both originally intended to call it an early night since we’d have to be
up very early in the morning but neither of us was very successful at doing so,
just too much was going through our heads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was really an odd night though we didn’t really realize it at the
time, in fact just about the whole day was a little odd:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene hit two curbs between the time we
drove to the expo and returned to the hotel, she also seemed a little unfocused
when we were in the parking lot before and after the expo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We didn’t know it at the time but these may
have been clues to how the race would go on Saturday.<br />
<br />
Day 24 (Sat) – The Big Cottonwood Marathon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This was supposed to be a day of days for Charlene and for myself, and
it was but not in a good way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
We got out of the hotel in good time and headed to the marathon bus meeting
area but once we got there road construction blocked our entry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That was OK though, we followed traffic
around to another area and then another area and then another area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I needed a parking space near where I would
be volunteering during the race unfortunately none of the volunteers directing
traffic knew where I was supposed to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I felt my frustration levels building towards anger each time we were
misdirected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sis did pretty well keeping
her cool despite me and the others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
we finally parked we tried to find the table/person I was supposed to check in
with for the early shift; that just became case of chasing shadows in the dark,
nothing was where it was supposed to be and no one seemed to even know what I
was asking about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tired pretty quickly
from crutching around for so long looking for information, if I hadn’t made a
promise I’d have gone back to the hotel and said “Screw It”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried to keep from giving Charlene my poor attitude;
I really wanted her to have a great morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The longer it took to get me settled was that much more of a risk that
she’d miss her ride to the start line, and once the buses were gone she’d have
received a DNS (did not start) disqualification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately we ended up finding the late
arrival packet pick up table just a short distance from Sis’s bus, it wasn’t
where I was supposed to be but at least it was someplace I could stay and help
so Charlene could head to her bus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
I wished Charlene a good race, told her that I was more than confident in
her ability to do great on this course, and breathed a sigh of relief as she
headed for what might have been the last bus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sadly it wasn’t the end of my morning travels, the volunteer at the
packet pickup table used her radio to find out where I was supposed to check in
at; the start line area which I’d already checked twice, so I went back and
milled around until I could find someone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I waited around for 30 to 45 minutes until a couple of other volunteers
arrived to begin setting up the race merchandise sales area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I helped them until the rest of the
volunteers showed up to begin prepping the finish line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
Later in the morning I found the person I needed to check in with and got my
first assignment, to help with setting out the finisher’s medals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were kind enough to drum up a chair so I
could sit and help unpack and then set them out on tables.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That task only lasted a short time before I
was finally assigned to the runner’s results tent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was the highlight of my volunteer time,
and such a great idea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love the idea
of runner’s getting a print out of their timed results and BCW took it a step
further by making it a souvenir card to boot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><br />
I wish the race staff would have made an announcement of some kind of big
deal when the race started; personally I feel that a marathon should never
start without fanfare on the course even if it’s a point to point and you’re at
the far end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
Less than an hour into the marathon Charlene sent a text which sent my
stomach into my throat, she was having stomach issues just as I had done last
year at the same point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I held out hope
though, she’d done very well at that stage of the race last year so she still had
a good shot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried to send her my
support but words don’t mean much when your gut is doing flips inside you,
especially with what I was to find out later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Before she hit the midway point the race had taken a harsh toll on her,
I so wanted to be out there with her or at least be there every step through
text but I was swamped with half marathon runners and couldn’t even look at my
phone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My heart broke for her when she
reached the location of last year’s first of two falls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Almost 10 miles away and I can see her face,
her eyes, and her thoughts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will never
forget the crushing panic of facing driving in the snow for the first time
after the accident that crushed my arm; I thought that wasn’t far from what she
felt looking at that section of road which had left her bloody and almost
abandoned 12 months ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was supposed
to be there with her, to protect my sister from that demon we all knew would be
waiting for her, but I could only send her my support via text as time allowed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
When my volunteer shift ended I milled around the results tent a little
before heading out to where Sis and I planned on meeting, I had a ladybug sign
to give her before she crossed the finish line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I made several stops along the finisher’s chute, trying to find a good
spot to meet my sister.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She kept me
apprised of her progress but I continued to expect to see her any minute, even
to the point that I made basic addition/subtraction errors at times when she
told me what mile she was at.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Foolishly
I spent about an hour and a half in the sun waiting for her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I kept eyeing shady spots nearby but I knew
that it would take me 5+ minutes to reach the closest one on my crutches which
would mean I’d miss Charlene even if she warned me at mile 25 (which she
did).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ended up putting my jacket on
and my spare shirt over my head and neck to give myself a little protection
from the sun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It caused my heat levels
to climb but at least I didn’t burn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
When Charlene made it to where I waited to give her the sign I handed it off
and watched her push through to the finish line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After that I slowly made my way back to the
finish line to meet her. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had to swing
wide to get around the runners and spectators, which took a little extra time
and effort but I was able to get to the medical tent to meet my sis without
much hassle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She told me about the
terrible start of the race and much of what she went through on the way down,
this damn race was nearly as bloody as last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
We made our way out of area after she finished with icing her foot/ankle and
then trying to take a picture we had previously planned (epic failure).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the end we just got out of there; with her
heart and dreams broken and I being physically wiped out and partially sun sick
we lost all interest in being around there more than necessary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We returned to the hotel with far less effort
and frustration than it took to get to the race, thankfully.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
Charlene and I nearly cancelled our post-race plans but I couldn’t let pass the
possibility of her beloved Red Iguana Mexican Restaurant picking up her spirits,
it was a long shot but it’s all I had.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We moved quickly at the hotel to freshen up, ditch her race gear and my
volunteer pack, and then went out to lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><br />
That was the second time I’d been to the restaurant; it's a nice little “hole
in the wall” type place though this time it was sort of a challenge thanks to
being on crutches. The server sat us in the very back of the building
which wasn't a favor to either of us since we were so tired and it was so tight
inside I had a little trouble maneuvering with my crutches, it was just that
kind of day for us. The food was good, though not as special as Charlene
remembered it normally being.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The staff
there couldn’t even get a simple mixed drink right; evidently their day wasn’t
going a whole lot better than ours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
After lunch we returned to the hotel for rest, icing, and to bid adieu to
the balance of the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think we both
felt that it couldn’t end soon enough. <br />
While I was kicking back, and icing my hip I noticed that my left foot was
very swollen, my toes looked like little purple sausages: unfortunately I hadn’t
been able to elevate it at all while volunteering for BCW and we didn’t stay
around the hotel long enough after the race to ice at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took over an hour for the swelling to go
down and for my foot to return to a normal(ish) color.<br />
I finally finished my week 3 blog while Charlene slept; she crashed pretty
hard shortly after getting back from lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I also noticed during the late afternoon that my left calf was starting
to cramp up, because of how I held my foot up while waiting for Sis to finish.<br />
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Day 25 (Sun) - Sis and I left Utah early, in hopes of getting back home at a
decent time in the afternoon so we could have a little time to unwind. <br />
I took the first shift of driving and it felt pretty good except for my left
calf still hurting from yesterday. We naturally talked about the race yesterday
but we also talked about things we missed by not growing up together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was hard to not dwell on the race; the
wound just ached too much to not rub on it in the vain hope that would soothe
it even a little.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We tried to
troubleshoot her run; we noted the similarities to my own bad run last year,
the differences of her good first ¾ of the marathon last year, and the belief
that we both have now experienced altitude sickness at Big Cottonwood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
Charlene and I switched as drivers about halfway through the drive. I
had to spend a few extra minutes upright at the gas station we had stopped at, both
of my hamstrings were already getting very tight and I just couldn't sit any
longer. <br />
Later we stopped in St. George, roughly 2 hours from home, to take care of
necessities; get coffee for Sis, for both of us to stretch, maybe get a bite to
eat, and to use the facilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
providence would have it, we missed the turn into Starbucks and found something
far better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had to use an entrance a
little further up the road to get into the shopping center with the coffee shop
and ended up staring directly at a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both of us immediately scrapped the coffee
idea:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We weren’t about to pass up a
chance of getting ourselves caramel apples. I'd definitely call that stop
a highlight of our trip; we both got a nice emotional boost from an old
favorite. <br />
Charlene was great enough to go with me to get groceries when we returned to
Vegas, before either of us even went home. She helped make sure I'd be
set for work during the coming week; putting my luggage away, putting my
groceries away, and helped me get my regular work gear ready.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After that we finally took her home so she
could settle in for the night (plus the coming week) and be with her family.<br />
<br />
Day 26 (Mon) - My left calf hurt like crazy this morning, it felt tight
enough to bounce a quarter on it. <br />
I am looking forward to seeing the physical therapist Friday yet I'm also
experiencing a little dread over it as well: I haven't forgotten how much
the first weeks of PT for my left arm hurt and though this isn’t as traumatic I
can’t help but feel the expectations.<br />
By the end of the night my left calf felt a little better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had iced it several times during the day
while icing my hip; I also rubbed essential oils into my calf to help it relax.
<br />
I’d talked to my sister about this before but I’ve fully decided not to not register
for the Boston Marathon, it’s really hard to give it up after such a great
marathon in Arizona at the beginning of the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know I’ll be much better served to get my
right hip fixed as soon as possible after the left one heals and to be honest I
don’t want to go to Boston alone again.<br />
<br />
Day 27 (Tue) - My calf was very tight again this morning but after icing
several times at work it loosened up quite a bit by day’s end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
I’ve noticed that I seem to be crutch-tripping a lot lately, where the
rubber foot at the bottom catches something or it just plain bumps into hard
air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don't know if I’m doing this from
trying to hurry or if it's because my arms are just tired or what.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do know that most often I'm tripping on the
left side, my repaired arm, but not necessarily every time.<br />
<br />
Day 28 (Wed) - It's officially 4 weeks now, since having surgery. I've
only a day and a half left of being restricted to crutch travel and zero weight
on my left hip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is the same amount
of time until my first physical therapy appointment too, it’s scheduled for
Friday. <br />
I’m happy to say that I am feeling significantly better than 3 long weeks
ago: my hip is rarely sore these last few days (except for being on the
crutches for an extended period of time), sneezing no longer hurts my core,
even my wrists don't protest as much as they first did. I am pretty tired
most of the time now though, not sleepy tired so much but physically tired.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve felt like this often the last couple of
years as I moved from one marathon training period to the next almost
seamlessly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This really is like upper-body
training every day this last month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
I had my first experience with crutching in the wind today; it was
interesting, much like running into the wind, you just lean into it.<br />
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<![endif]-->HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-30607832265218215672015-09-13T06:00:00.000-07:002015-09-13T06:00:00.835-07:00Post-surgery Week 3For the complete process please review my previous blogs on this subject:<br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/labrums-and-femurs-and-hips-oh-my.html" target="_blank">The Surgery</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/post-surgery-week-1.html" target="_blank">Recovery - Week 1</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/09/post-surgery-week-2.html" target="_blank">Recovery - Week 2</a><br />
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Week 3<br />
<br />
Day 15 (Thur) – I've noticed throughout the day that I’ve had some minor
improvements during the last two weeks and a few drawbacks:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The discomfort I had while driving to and
from work has almost faded completely, pain and pulling during big stretches in
the hips and legs after long periods of sitting has also faded almost
completely, my wrists are hurting a lot more now even when I’m not on the
crutches, the heels of my palms continue to be tender to the touch and when
under pressure, and my right foot tires quickly from being my primary means of
support so often. <br />
I have a 4 day break starting tomorrow, I wish I could take a day or two off
for complete rest but it’s just not possible: I'm alone this weekend and
then will be out of town the next.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
I discovered during the evening that my left knee hurts when it’s
straightened and I flex my foot upwards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I believe it’s happening because of my inactivity and the lack of use of
the leg and foot itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will periodically
stretch it in hopes of getting rid of the pain.<br />
<br />
Day 16 (Fri) – My first necessary adventure this weekend is to get an oil
change, in preparation for next weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I loaded up a backpack with some fruit, fluids, and a book in
anticipation of spending a couple hours at the local garage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was pretty shocking when the store
associate called me up to the counter shortly after I settled into a chair with
the news that the car was complete and ready to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was actually a little disappointed; the
time outside of the house, out of the daily routine, was something I looked
forward to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did end up treating myself
to a nice breakfast out before going back home, to stay out another few
minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just didn’t want to face an
empty house when doing everything there takes a lot of effort, where the only
sound is the rattling of the demons running around the inside of my head.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
I had my Blu-ray, a decent collection of DVDs and BRDs, and my icing
schedule to keep me occupied for the evening. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
Day 17 (Sat) – I tried to spend as much time off my feet and off the
crutches as possible today, just move about as necessary. My sister
Charlene and brother in-law Billy were in California, participating in the
Disneyland 10k today so I got up early to with them both a good race. I
then ended up staying awake to keep tabs on my sister’s finish time: she earned
herself a new PR and placed 4th in her AG (I was very proud of her). I
even spend a good hour or more keeping tabs on the results page as she
fluctuated between 3rd and 4th place. It felt just like last November
(2014) after the Disneyland Avengers Half Marathon where she and I both placed
in our age groups and we waited for the results to solidify.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the excitement of her race and Billy’s
finishing I began working on my weekly recovery blog posting. <br />
Later in the afternoon I drove to a local grocery store to pick up a few
necessities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My palms definitely
appreciated the break but it didn’t take long for my right foot to start
complaining.<br />
<br />
Day 18 (Sun) - I had originally intended to go see a movie, to get out of
the house and allow my brain to turn off, but I decided to use my energy for
something more productive: I shopped for and bought a pair of fingerless weightlifting
gloves with a little padding in the palms. They feel great while
crutching around (though my wrists still protest).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The gloves helped me get around more
comfortably while shopping over the next couple hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was trying to find some clever way to
display a "winner's" shirt I had received earlier in the year, some
older music that I’ve been thinking of lately, and a good movie. I
successfully found 2 out of 3 things (movie and music), that isn't bad.<br />
<br />
Day 19 (Mon) – My sister spent most of the day with me today: I helped her
return the rental car she and by brother in-law had gotten for the long weekend
and then we went out for lunch at Jason’s Deli. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After lunch we swung into my standard grocery
stores to stock up for the short week and the week following.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
Later in the evening Charlene washed my laundry while I iced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hate asking her to do it, to even help with
laundry, but frankly I can’t get it up and down the stairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if I took small loads up and down using
my race bag I couldn’t get it done just for the fact that multiple trips on the
stairs wipes me out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the laundry
did its thing she and I watched Wall-E on Blue-ray, we also talked about her
races for the rest of the year, my new knee pain, and each of our future race
plans. <br />
<br />
Day 20 (Tue) – I slept on my right side for a little bit during the
night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It felt good until I had to roll
over to turn off my alarm, which did not please my left hip at all. <br />
Stretching my hip and leg out at work is difficult but I’ve been able to
arrange my office so that I can get as close to the set up I need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My frustrations with the physical building that
I work in continue to grow; each day the doors make me lose balance, opening
the exterior doors even hurt my wrists because of the angle I have to position
myself, even the men’s room adds to the stress levels because they are not set
up for a handicapped person at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
To my delight I’ve been able to schedule my first physical therapy session
for a week from the coming Friday: I get to shed my crutches, I get to do my
first free walk in a month, and I get to start the process of becoming healthy
again.<br />
Day 21 (Wed) - 3 weeks done, one to go. I am seeing improvement in my
daily life, it feels so good:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My morning
drives are becoming easier (nearly discomfort free both trips), the knee and
foot stretching seems to be helping, and best of all I sneezed twice today and
had no core pain at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
sneezing/core pain was one of my biggest indicators of trouble at the beginning
of this whole thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d call that progress.<br />
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<![endif]-->HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-78325384080213132552015-09-06T07:36:00.004-07:002015-09-06T07:36:55.319-07:00Post-surgery Week 2For the complete process please review the previous blogs on this subject<br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/labrums-and-femurs-and-hips-oh-my.html" target="_blank">The surgery</a><br />
<a href="http://heartwingnv.blogspot.com/2015/08/post-surgery-week-1.html" target="_blank">Recovery - Week 1</a><br />
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Week 2</div>
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Day 8 (Thur) – I Drove my car to work today, it was rather
uncomfortable but not too horrible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
hip naturally ached but the discomfort really felt as though it was coming from
my left shin and ankle, I just couldn’t find a comfortable position for the
leg/foot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I’m getting a little more confident with the office’s self-closing
doors but they still take a moment’s consideration before trying to get through
them.</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The drive home was
actually pretty nice; I didn’t notice any discomfort during the trip at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ended up having to stop at a grocery store
on the way home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately I had to maneuver
the store without the benefit of an electric cart, they were all in use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All I had to get was some seltzer water but
it was too much to get in the actual quantities I needed, as it was I almost
lost balance several times with just two 1 liter bottles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if I wore a backpack to do minor
shopping it would be a major hassle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Day 9 (Fri) – Normally, packing for a race weekend or any
short trip is almost a mindless activity but not when you’re mobility is
limited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I packed a few things to spend
my 2 night/3 day weekend at Charlene and Billy’s house, it was exhausting (especially
since I had to travel the stairs 3 times).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Having to move the few things out to my car after that was a chore and
by the time I made my way to my sister’s house I ached.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t wait to find a place to sit,
stretch out, and ice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m to the point
where I crave my ice packs as a source of relief from the discomfort and pain
of moving around.</div>
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I had 4 moments of near panic during the afternoon and
evening: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 in the living room when the love seat moved under me while I tried to sit down and 2 in the bedroom when an
office chair and my borrowed bed moved under me just as the couch did
earlier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hardwood (or slick laminate) floors
are not my friend in this condition.</div>
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Day 10 (Sat) – It was an early start to the day: my sister
and I drove up to Mt. Charleston at 5 am for her to get in a 16 mile downhill
run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was her mobile aid station (so to
speak), driving ahead to meet her at miles 4 and 8 and then returning her to
the start for a repeat of the 8 mile route.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There were a lot of runners taking on the same downhill route, more than
I’ve ever seen there before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
speculated that they were training for an upcoming St. George Marathon but I
didn’t ask any of them (that would have been rude).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll admit that it’s difficult to be
relegated to “observer” but what must be must be, and my future is worth more
than immediate wants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides, going out
there with my sister wasn’t about me, it was for her and what she needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After she completed a good run (in my
opinion) we stopped for breakfast at Denny’s, picked up a few groceries, and
then chilled out at her house for the rest of the day icing and watching TV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her run and just the general feel of the
morning made for a good day.</div>
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Day 11 (Sun) – I slept in a bit this time, got a whole 9
hours total.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It wasn’t uninterrupted; I
did have to re-inflate the bed half way through the night as well as my normal nocturnal
needs. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I finally posted the blog of my
first week of post-surgery experiences. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though
it took 7 days to write and 3 more to edit, I felt a sense of accomplishment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene said I looked pale a little later
during the morning though I didn’t feel ill or “off”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did have a few instances of balance issues
after getting up but nothing concerning, I chalked it up to my tendency to move
in ways I shouldn’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still, it’s worth
paying attention to just in case. </div>
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Charlene, Billy, and I went grocery shopping early in the
afternoon, after they returned from running a couple personal errands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a “head shaking” moment after we completed
our first stop; some inconsiderate jerk not only parked his big SUV in front of
the grocery story doorway (a no-parking-zone), he parked it right in front of
me (on crutches) blocking Charlene who was trying to the car up to retrieve
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People really disgust me sometimes;
they are so self-absorbed that even common courtesy doesn’t matter to them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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After shopping at various places we returned to my house to
get ready for the coming work week: Charlene and I put the groceries away (she
also gathered and then washed my laundry), Billy took care of a weed beside my
house to keep the HOA off my back and also applied some bug spray to keep out
some local ants (so many pests I need protection from).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I enjoyed sitting and watching a little
football with them before they went home later in the afternoon, we don’t get
many of those moments to just hang out.</div>
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Day 12 (Mon) – The drive to work was uncomfortable in the beginning
but by the time I arrived at work everything felt reasonably fine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A big stretch after the drive didn’t feel so
well though, my hip protested being extended after being cramped so long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t stay at work very long; my first
post-surgery follow up appointment was just after lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully the drive back to town was easy
and reasonably comfortable for my leg and hip. </div>
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Charlene met me at my house and then drove us both to the
doctor’s appointment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We didn’t end up
seeing my surgeon during the visit, his Physician’s Assistant (PA) met with us
and quickly removed my sutures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He showed
us a series of pictures of the inside of my hip that the surgeon captured
during my procedure:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The labrum both
before and after being reattached to my hip (using two anchoring sutures), my
torn and then trimmed cartilage, and my femur after being shaved to the proper
shape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The PA confirmed that I must
continue to use the crutches for 30 days total after the surgery, though he did
say that I can put a little more weight on my repaired hip/leg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can put light weight on the ball of my foot
so long as I don’t touch my heel to the ground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I asked him why my left foot turns purple when I am upright; he said
that it is normal for that to happen since the foot and leg aren’t being used
properly right now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once I begin putting
weight on it again it should begin acting and looking normal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene asked about when I could start
physical therapy; he said I could actually start now but I still cannot put any
real weight on the foot meaning that physical therapy would be limited as far
as the left leg would be concerned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d
rather wait, therapy isn’t free and I’d rather go for the full effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene also asked if I would be limited to
walking specific types of terrain, short distances, or short lengths of time;
the PA said that I would only be limited by fitness and comfort levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also discussed that I may have to relearn
how to walk since the femur will move a little differently than I was used
to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also asked him if I should expect
more pain on my right side once I’m able to walk and run again, while I wait
for the next surgery which will repair the right femur and labrum as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The PA didn’t think I would have extra
difficulty with my right side between surgeries but he did encourage me to pay
attention to how it feels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Day 13 (Tue) – The day started off rather poorly thanks to
someone parking a company vehicle in my preferred space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normally I don’t have such a thing but while
I’m on crutches there is literally only one good parking space at my building
that is compatible with a handicapped driver’s needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are no actual handicap parking spots in
my parking area, I have to hope to get the one that is closest to my entrance,
on level ground, and is wide enough for me to fully open the door enough to get
my crutches and myself out of the car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
time I had to park on the opposite side of the building from my door and then
carry my lunch bag and my backpack with several bottles of water in it for a
distance that is very tiring on crutches when carrying nothing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then add in the general difficulty in getting
into the building while on crutches anyway; all of the exterior doors open out,
they are excessively heavy, and they are self-closing fire doors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needless to say I was rather grumpy the first
couple of hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I’ve noticed that my left quad seems to ache a lot lately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have to assume that I keep it in one
position too long sometimes so I must try to ensure to put it through range-of-motion
exercises periodically.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have no
problem admitting to looking forward to walking and exercising again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know it’s going to be painful for a while
but at least it’s a productive pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Is it weird to admit that I enjoy icing my hip and
thigh?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s such fast relief for the
pesky aches I get routinely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I haven’t
taken any painkillers since waking up in the outpatient post-op waiting room:
The icing routine has been my preferred method of taking care of the aches.</div>
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Day 14 (Wed) – I am two weeks into my recovery now and I’m
really eager for some visible forward progress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I know that the healing for this type of thing is all internal and can
only be experienced by feel but I do wish I could see something being repaired
(other than my 2 half-inch incisions).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These invisible hurts kind of mess with the mind and it’s difficult to
express out loud how you feel when all anyone sees is a lean, able body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> There are too many people willing to doubt, willing to take a negative view of what others are going through. I don't care what the doubters say, I don't allow those kinds of people to be in my small circle of loved ones, but when I'm already feeling down the negativity has an effect. </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>These
invisible hurts already mess with your own mind after a while; is this going to
last forever; the aches just keep coming back; is that a new pain; am I
actually feeling pain now or am I just convincing myself that I am; am I making
other things worse by babying this one part; I hate having to ask for help; if
I move wrong am I going to ruin all the progress and have to start all over
again?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When those normal, doubtful thoughts and feelings are compounded with external negativity they increase the burden you already carry and they slow the healing process. Think of it as a dark example of
the connection between mind and body: A healthy mind leads to a healthy body also
works as a sick mind leads to a sick body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> The trick is to not wallow in the negativity: You will feel it, it's in our flawed nature, but you don't have to hold onto it. Allow it to leave you just as you allow your breath to leave you. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I refuse to allow my doubts and fears to define
me, to define my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not afraid to
admit them to myself, turning away from your own truth is just another way of
allowing fear to rule, but I won’t allow them to be in control. As for this injury, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>I look at it like this:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took me over two years of continual
training to reach a single running goal, this goal is only going to take a few
months and I can do that standing on my head (or on one foot as it were). It still hurts the same but I know it is temporary.</span><br />
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Week<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1:</div>
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Surgery day, post-surgery Day 0:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During my pre-surgery briefing from the
anesthesiologist I expressed my tendency to be slow to wake up after
anesthesia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He assured me that he didn’t
need to put me too deeply under and that I should wake quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wasn’t kidding, I came up pretty fast and
left the clinic in pretty short order.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My sister was there waiting for me when the nurses wheeled me out, she
offered to be my designated driver and my helper over the first several days of recovery. She was bound and determined to ensure I wouldn't face this alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The surgery center sent
us off with an instruction sheet, a pair of crutches, and a bandage on my hip
the size of a diaper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you’d expect
the anesthesia chemicals weren’t fully out of my system when we’d left: I had
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During the drive to get home and lunch, Charlene gave me the
bad news she’d received from the doctor, that<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I would not be allowed to run or walk any extended distances at all
until he was sure my hip and femur were 100% healed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That means I could not run, run/walk, or even
walk the Avenger’s Half Marathon Weekend events I’d signed up for at the
beginning of the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene
suggested I contact runDisney requesting a registration deferment from the 2015
events to 2016. They answered quickly, I could submit the deferment application online begin September 29. </div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We returned to my
house after lunch, to begin a 30 minute on/off ice schedule listed in my post-op
instruction sheet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Later that night we
tried a short “walk” to the housing complex’s main gate: to show sis the walking gate
into my complex as well as to test myself on the crutches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It didn’t even take 20 meters of using those
things for me to know that they would wear me out and that they chafed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’d have to take care of that the next morning, that and
a couple other necessities. I also realized that standing up from the seated position was
putting strain on my right knee, fortunately I have a patellar tendon
strap to use to help with this.</div>
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Post-surgery Day 1:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
slept on the couch over night, I wasn’t about to try the stairs so soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It wasn’t a good night’s sleep,
duration wise or comfort wise:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t
get more than 1.5 hours of sleep at a time and my post-surgery aches never
allowed me to achieve any level of comfort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I had hoped sleeping on the couch, using one arm as a footrest, would be
helpful for blood flow but all it did was lock my knees and cause more
discomfort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next time I sleep on the
couch I’ll have to have a pillow under my knees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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My sister Charlene and I took advantage of the poor sleep to get an early
start on the tasks we needed to accomplish: temporary handicap placard from DMV
(plus a couple other personal wants), find a medical supply store to buy
padding for the crutches, pick up some cleaning supplies (at Sis’s insistence
of helping around the house while she helped me through this first weekend),
and pick up some food stuffs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
completely exhausted by the time we got back home even though Charlene did all
of the lifting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I immediately got back to the icing routine and hovered around the precipice of napping. Sis started cleaning
around the house and taking care of anything I needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She even prepared dinner for us and didn’t raise an eyebrow when I asked for my part of dinner to be prepared to my
taste.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
Post-surgery Day 2:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This time I slept in my recliner, to a much greater effect: more
comfortable and longer lasting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> M</span>y
sister and I worked on the easiest and safest way(s) for me to ascend and descend the
stairs after she got in her morning run and I iced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully I’d gotten some
strength and control back in my hip so it didn’t take a lot of practice to feel
confident in my ability to go up and down (another part of getting up the stairs was that is where the showers
are).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Per the post-surgery instruction
sheet we were given at the surgical center I could remove the bandages and finally clean myself up, I didn't really need more incentive to navigate the stairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I wish they would have told</span> me I’d have to learn new
ways to shower but hey, it was such a huge relief I guess I'll just have to be inventive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
My brother in-law Billy came over to take care of trimming a
couple bushes in front of my house a little later in the morning. I hated to ask him to come all the way over to take care of something that I'd neglected but he really wanted to help make my down time easier and it would be wrong of me to deny him when he'd let me help him in the past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I returned to my icing
routine while he and Charlene worked on my front yard. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt bad about them doing so much work for me
but they are both adamant that I do everything I can to promote a fast and
complete recovery, and so am I (I’m bound and determined to help myself heal
ASAP).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
A little later in the afternoon Sis and I got out of the
house to do some shopping and idea spawning, we were both getting a little stir
crazy at home doing the same thing over and over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even used an electric shopping cart at one
of the grocery stores for the first time; both of my my latissimus dorsi were
still raw from a day and a half of crutch use. As for how that went, let’s just say that I’m glad I
drive my car better than that cart (shelves and displays were not safe around me in one of those things).</div>
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Post-surgery Day 3 – I slept in the
recliner again, it was even more restful than the first time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I accidentally put almost my full weight on my
left leg during the early morning hours but thankfully I realized it quickly and
backed off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m lucky it didn’t hurt something though my left quad did complain a bit through the rest of the day. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sister and I both got
up around the same time, she for a run and me to begin icing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After she returned and completed her post-run
stretching and fueling we cleaned/rearranged my kitchen and dining room so that
I could have easy access to everything and a comfortable place to eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was exhausted after just an hour doing that even
though my sister did the majority of the work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was difficult to believe the arthroscopic surgery could knock me down
that far but I accepted it since I didn’t have a choice.</div>
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Later in the day we went grocery shopping, to prepare me for
the coming work week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I drove my manual transmission car for the
first time since the surgery:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it was
uncomfortable enough that I could only stand it for about 15 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To make things worse I had to use my crutches
in the first grocery store we stopped at, their electric carts were all
broken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My hip/leg protested quite a bit
during and after that stop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately for my hip and I the next stores we visited all had electric carts available.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
When my sister and I finally arrived back at my house later in the afternoon we
tested my ability to get through the garage fire door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I almost fell down during the first attempt and though we tried a few other methods we didn't quite figure a safe way for me to get
in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We realized a little later
in the evening that I’d need some way to carry things in the house when I’m
alone, too many things couldn't be carried while on crutches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charlene and I searched around the
house and she ended up discovering that a race swag bag turned sideways would fulfill my needs. It was perfect to hang around my neck, stuff with whatever I wanted to carry
(within reason), and move around on my crutches unencumbered.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
Post-surgery Day 4 – Another night in the recliner, this
thing really is a rest saver.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If my
downstairs bathroom were a full bath as opposed to a half bath I’d probably not
go up the stairs again for the next 1 to 3 months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
My house suddenly became empty a little later in the day:
Sis went home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We both needed to get
ready for the week ahead and her immediate family needed her too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
I took care of my typical
Sunday chores, one tiny step at a time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was ready to call it a night and go to bed after just one hour of what
are normally simple tasks:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>even my right
foot was aching for all of the time I needed to stay upright and balanced on
it. Making my own dinner was a new adventure too, especially trying to get the finished meal from the stove to the table. If I stand right in between the stove and my breakfast island I can stretch out to reach each place with a small amount of leaning, then it's just a matter of passing things from one hand to the other.</div>
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Post-surgery Day 5 – I slept in my bed for the first time
since the surgery; it was a deeper sleep but my hip protested a lot every time
I woke up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Much like my time on the
couch I need to have a pillow under my knees as well as under my heels.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
While getting my lunch and snacks put together for the work
day I found another bag among my race item collection that has my company
logo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will use it for carrying things
at work like the first bag does at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I also found out, with a little trial and error while I loaded my car
for the trip to work, that I may have figured out a way to get through the
garage fire door by using my left foot as a door stop and then exit the house
backwards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will take more testing. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I was very lucky today that my friend and carpool pal Jill Soper was agreeable to taking the wheel for the drive to and from work today, the short drive from home to her house made me very aware that my hip still wasn't ready for an extended drive. Before my surgery I thought I'd be very ready to return to work after 5 days of recovery but it turned out to be more of a strain than I anticipated. Some of the worst parts about returning to
work after surgery and an extended weekend are leaving the comfort of my own
cave and hearing a bunch of inane comments and questions from people I have
barely even seen before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am grateful
for how patient and accommodating my supervisors and coworkers are though, they
make it easier to get through a long day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are limitations at work though, no matter how accommodating my
boss and coworkers are: my icing time has to be modified, I’m on my crutches a
lot more than at home, and sometimes I have to hop a lot more than normal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve found that my right (plant) foot
fatigues very quickly during the work day too.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I ended up finding a way to back into my house, through the
pesky fire door, that feels easy to do and control though the door handle did
pull a nasty trick by catching my bag and almost tripping me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There sure are a lot of menial tasks I have
to figure out along the way.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
Post-surgery Day 6 – Over the course of the last 6 days I
believe the heel of my palms have taken almost as hard of a beating as my left
hip did during surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have realized
that they’ve been aching nonstop for days now and every time I get on the
crutches I feel it even more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I
look at my hands I always expect to see deep bruises though there aren't any.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course my hip ached the first thing in the
morning but that is as much about not having the opportunity to ice after work
last night because I was late getting home and then being too busy during the limited time I had before needing to go to bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also noticed this morning that the method I’ve
used to get out of the shower two times is actually causing me to dig the
corner of my bathroom counter into my hip very near the sutures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t allow myself to do that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I seem to be engaging my core a lot when
using my crutches and when I change from standing to sitting and vice versa, I can feel it pulling at both hips. I don't know if this is good or bad but when I already ache it's not exactly comforting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My lower abs ached throughout the day too: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>while on the crutches, when I have to hop, or
when I have to stand on my right leg for any length of time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t feel discouraged yet but new aches and
pains sure put a damper on things. This was definitely one of my down days, I should have stayed in bed.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Post-surgery Day 7 - I had a poor start to the day again: my left
side ached from before I even got out of bed, it made sure I knew that it was not
happy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Later in the day I realized the
ache had faded away and that even my lower abs were feeling somewhat
better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t doubt that the pressure
change and approaching storms were giving my remodeled body a lot of grief.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I thought my garage fire door was bad, these self-closing doors
at work are real buggers: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>they close
heavier and faster than my doors at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ve tried the same tricks I’ve learned already at home but these aggressive doors don’t allow me the chance to apply them
fully.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes each different thing I bump
into decides it must be my new challenge: how best to use the public
restrooms, how accommodate myself when the restroom isn’t set up for the
handicapped, how to clean up after everything is done and I’m ready to leave, even getting out of the room itself. It's kind of amusing sometimes, picturing myself from the outside trying to figure out things that are normally thoughtless.<br />
<br />
The first week is done now. I'm getting as used to my temporary situation as I can, relearning things in a new way, but I'll be happy to be done with this phase and move onto walking unassisted again.</div>
HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-22593411588996672122015-08-20T16:29:00.001-07:002015-08-21T07:06:58.356-07:00Labrums and Femurs and Hips, Oh My <p dir="ltr">I have officially begun the first leg of my journey towards a healthier running future and long happy hip life.</p>
<p dir="ltr">During the week building up to Wednesday morning’s (08/19/15) procedure I tried to get as many things prepared for the surgery and the weekend following it as possible: telling friends and family, preparing the house for my Sister's company, stocking the fridge and pantry so my sister doesn't have to try shopping for me, and setting things up for some level of comfort and ease while I recuperate. <span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> I also put my race travel kit of toiletries and clothing in the downstairs bathroom for obvious reasons. Having these kinds of kits sure comes in handy, even beyond races. </span>To prepare myself physically for surgery I took 10 days off of running or anything beyond easy walking, took low doces of OTC Motrin for 5 days, and performed 5 days of an Ice/Heat routine. I didn't want to risk the possibility of inflammation in my hips or legs to start the surgery off. </p>
<p dir="ltr">I didn't have any pre-surgery nervousness or fear, despite knowing that all surgeries have the possibility of becoming life threatening (the primary reason I bothered with personally informing people about this). Truth be told, I've felt more anxiety at race start lines. The rewards of fixing my hips is well worth the risks, pains, and hard work. My decision was made and I feel that it's the right one for me. A great sign of how the day would go was that<br>
Charlene and I actually had a pretty smooth and easy start to surgery morning: we arrived a few minutes early, had a chance to make additional plans for her during my operation, even shared a few laughs at my anesthesiologist's comments during our pre-surgery interview. Here's the gist of what amused me - I'm sitting in a big bulky recliner, in a hospital gown, hair net on my head, IV in my arm, legs covered by a blanket and this exchange happens: <br>
Him- "Your resting heart rate is pretty low."<br>
Me- "I'm a runner, my cardio is in pretty good shape."<br>
Him- "Yeah, you look like a runner."<br>
He actually wondered why I chuckled at the absurdity of his observation. Oh well. </p>
<p dir="ltr">The procedure was fairly late in getting started but neither Charlene nor I were of a mind to get annoyed by something out of our control.<br>
When I was finally wheeled out of pre-op into surgery we both were ready to have this part done and over with. </p>
<p dir="ltr">After the surgery was completed, and I began returning to the waking world, the doctor told my sister about the work he'd performed and about the restrictions he wanted me to adhere to over the next few days and months. Charlene asked about my ability to participate in certain events this coming November to which he emphatically said "No". He wants me to get back on the road too but he doesn't want me risking the newly repaired and reattached Labrum. We were given an instruction sheet for post-surgery requirements: Icing the hip at 30 minute on/off intervals through the day, leg elevation throughout the day, total rest as much as possible, slow cautious walking with crutches as necessary and to tolerance, no left turns (heh, just kidding).<br>
As far as post-surgery pain levels go, I've felt greater levels of soreness after my first marathons although this is going to last a lot longer. The best example I can give of how my hip feels now is that my leg/hip joint feels like someone beat on it while I was unconscious. It's not enough to make me take pain pills but it is very uncomfortable to move, lift, and bend.</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">I definitely have to say, "Thank God for my sister and her insistence on being my Big Sister this weekend". I've already needed her help enough to realize I could not have been self-sufficient these next few days.</span> Not to mention all of the very kind things she's doing around my house just because she cares and wants to make my home life easier. </p><p dir="ltr">I won't lie and claim that what I'm going through isn't very frustrating: dragons are meant to fly not sit cave - bound but this is short term. I'll ride it all out, follow the doctor's orders, and curb my longing to run. The doctor, Sis, and I all agree that my running future is far more important than any race coming up in the next few months. I am well aware of my priorities and no amount of instant gratification will deter me from them.<br>
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<br />
This dragon is grounded for a while; I have to get my “wings” fixed.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span><br />
The fix has been a long time coming but the problem has been a lifetime building. My
last pain-free marathon was the 2013 Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon. It
was far from my best marathon but that was due to dietary mistakes not with
what has plagued me to this point. The first time I had post-race hip
pain was after the 2013 Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon. It calmed
quickly enough and I chalked it up to a fast paced race, after all I’d only missed my PR
by 2 minutes. Over the course of the next 13 months I didn’t have hip
pain during races under 13.1 miles or during training runs unless it was speed
work that neared my upper limits even though I stepped up my training to achieve
personal goals and continuing to maintain a multiyear running streak.
Half marathon and Marathon races always caused me discomfort to some level
though, to the point that I started going to physical therapy during the summer
and fall of 2014. After the 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon I moved
straight passed “discomfort” to downright Pain. No amount of stretching,
self-massage, or rubbing in of Biofreeze could touch it despite trying for over
an hour while I waited, and searched, for my sister. I found her in the
race medical area getting ice treatments and ended up finding out that the
massage facility set up there was open to any racer needing help. They
spent at least 20 minutes working on my hips and legs though they were only
supposed to spend 10 minutes with each person. It worked like a charm,
they were able to loosen my muscles up well enough to allow me to finish the
race festivities, drive 4 hours back home, and continue my running streak the
next day. <br />
The beginning of my being grounded happened on February 15, 2015 during a 15
mile long run my back and hips seized up to the point that I could barely
walk. Once again no amount of stretching, self-massage, icing, or other
home treatments helped; In fact it took my physical therapist 5 one hour
treatments over the course of 2 weeks just to enable me to walk properly again.
We (my physical therapist, my family and I) worried that I may have
injured my back somehow during the run on the 15th but a set of x-rays and an
MRI showed that I hadn’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did some
slight disk compression in the area of my lower back which we immediately began
to treat aggressively but that seemed to be something I had actually had for a
long time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still, once found we had to
treat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took 35 days of professional
and home physical therapy before I could run again. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately it wasn’t the same anymore: my
hips didn’t move properly or without pain and my knees began to take punishment
as well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">We
troubleshot and tested, pushed, pulled, and Grastoned but nothing yielded
definitive or lasting results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
doctor and I thought that I was structurally sound so that left some type soft
tissue injury (sports hernia fit but no tell-tale bulging) so he referred me to
an orthopedist to troubleshoot further.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">The time I spend with the
orthopedist was short, 2 visits only, but it lead to a surprising revelation by
taking us down the wrong fork in the road (though it seemed the correct one at
the time).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The orthopedist requested a
new MRI, this time of my hip, during the first visit and then reviewed the
findings with me during the second.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Again, no findings of hernia or other soft tissue injury but we did
believe we’d found cysts and bone spurs on the top of my femur and the hip
joint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So then, off to see a surgeon
armed with a definitive answer and a plan of attack.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Now at the surgeon’s
office, he didn’t see the same things the orthopedist and I saw in the MRI or
in the MRI report.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He orders x-rays
which reveals the big surprise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t
have “bone spurs” though I did technically have excess bone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The combination of new x-rays and existing
MRI changed my diagnosis from bone spurs and cysts to genetically misshapen
femur heads and torn labrums (and possibly benign cysts).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like Lady Gaga sings, “Baby, I was born this
way”.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">See the drawing below:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve added pink/purple lines to show
basically how my bone is shaped currently vs the illustration's ideal. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">The misshapen femur head has not only torn the labrum but it has caused the
labrum to separate from the hip socket. The femur head and
separated/torn labrum has also potentially torn and separated the internal
cartilage but the doctor won't see that until he looks at it arthroscopically.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My surgeon will inspect the joint and
cartilage, repair the torn labrum and secure it again to the hip bone, and
shave the femur to it’s ideal shape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After recovery the joint will move as intended and I may actually be
protected from a worse fate later in life, one that my father has had to suffer
recently.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">The surgery will be
outpatient arthroscopic on my left hip/femur only and will happen on the 19th. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I'll have to be on crutches for 4 weeks after
the surgery and then I can walk unassisted but not run for 2 more months after
that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the third month post-surgery
I can begin to run again, easily and carefully at first. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The doctor expects I can begin to run
hard at a competitive level again 6 months after surgery, just in time for Boston 2016
as long as I don't have setbacks. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
my intent to get the right hip/femur done immediately after the Boston Marathon,
assuming I don't have setbacks or urgent need for unexpected surgery.</span>HeartwingNVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10284982921575736951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565111000459769036.post-86896291344867460692015-08-08T12:32:00.001-07:002015-08-14T19:01:15.713-07:00Casting A Long Shadow<p dir="ltr">From the right perspective I may appear to cast a long shadow but it is merely an illusion. Follow the shadow to its source and you will find that it starts from the same road you travel.</p><p dir="ltr">Between friends, family, and internet-based friends I hear a lot of "I wish I could be as fast as you" and "You are so much faster/better than I am, I'm jealous". We hear a lot of people say similar things often (sometimes even say it ourselves), that they wish they could measure up to professional athletes or celebrities: people whom we perceive as being greater than ourselves. The pros are like me and I am like you, we all are just trying to do the best we can at the moment and hopefully make some type of improvement for tomorrow. </p><p dir="ltr">Draw inspiration from those who are currently ahead of you on this road: hard work put us here at this time and it will get you to the same place in your time. Know in your heart that you too can go beyond the illusionary boundaries that pessimism has established.</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p>
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