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16 Mile Can'tWalk
I'm not a model on the catwalk, I'm a dawdle on the can'twalk. It's what happens when you run 16 miles. At least it's what happens when I run 16 miles, which I did this morning after barely running at all for the last two weeks. Can you believe it!? I can't, but there it is. It probably wasn't a good idea to do so much today, but that's what the program said to do and wow, it sure feels good to have it under my belt.
The reason I haven't been running much recently is that I have a new enemy called my iliotibial band . This little introduction to the problem of “IT Band Syndrome” pretty well describes what's going on. For a while I was concerned that I might not be able to run the marathon, but now I'm thinking I can beat it. Thanks to my best friend SuperD, I have lots of stretches to do, plus it's almost like I can now say I do yoga! The rest, stretching and ice help, as does ibuprofin, but I wouldn't have been able to get through the miles today without one of these little velcro bands. I know it's no cure, but at least it gets me down the road. The good news about IT band syndrome is that, although it can hurt so much you can't even bend your leg, it's not a sign you're doing any permanent damage to your knees. So.... onward to the marathon!
Thanks so much to SuperD and Mr. P and M for their incredibly generous donations to the Whitman-Walker Clinic and my marathon effort. I definitely couldn't be doing this without you!
If you would like to help out the clinic and my marathon, you can also donate! Whitman-Walker and its many clients need our help now perhaps more than ever. And did you know the “Whitman” in Whitman-Walker is none other than Walt (the poet)? That's what this article says—so of course it's a worthy cause!
The spotted hawk swoops by and accuses me, he complains of my gab and my loitering. I too am not a bit tamed, I too am untranslatable, I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world. —Song of Myself
Now we're talking! How can you say no to that? Oh, and there's also the little fact that I signed a, ahem, contract today that gave the clinic permission to charge my credit card for whatever of my $1700 goal I haven't raised by the end of August (yikes!). There's still plenty left before I reach the goal so anything you can spare would be much-appreciated. Thanks!
Posted July 24, 2005 01:45 PM | marathon
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Hey congrats on the run!
I'm doing the same program at the waterfront in d.c., so did the same 16 miles yesterday!! It was awesome. I try to slip it into every conversation, despite the topic ..."What flavor ice cream do I want? well, I just ran 16 miles, so um, chunky monkey."
Are you running with a pace group? I'm thinking of visiting the Falls Church site next saturday... our pace groups are ..well...long story.. but i'd love to hear how things are progressing at Falls Church.
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at July 24, 2005 11:22 PM
Thanks, and congrats to yourself! It sounds like you're doing great -- better than me since you're not injured. I actually run w/the Georgetown group on Sundays -- Kathy Switzers -- but I did figure out where the Waterfront site is so I might end up there some Saturday. Oh, and congratulations also on almost reaching your fundraising goal! I dream of that day... ;-)
Posted by: ambimb at July 25, 2005 07:23 AM
yeah, sorry about the injury. sucks.
i get in an ice bath after every long run. also sucks, but helps.
remind me what's good about this again?? oh yeah, helping people!
My pace group is really awful, and that was my main reason for writing...the so called "leader" doesn't understand long runs...i don't either, but i can read, and I actualy listen to the coaches. She goes out hard and then we all die coming back and she insists that's just our tough luck. I DREAM about creaming her on Oct. 30. Nice, huh?
Too bad, cuz other than that, the waterfront site is an awesome place to run. Come on down! I don't know what group i'm in anymore...Anyone who runs 13ish min miles. I like to go s-l-o-w on long runs. But i finish up with no injuries (now i'll get one just so the universe can show me who's boss...)
Feel better.
Posted by: mccannjl at July 25, 2005 04:09 PM
