As I get ready for my grand summer of training, I figure I should reflect on what has been happening with regard to run training, bike training, and how the Whidbey Island 10K went.
So, my training for Whidbey was not super smooth, but I did get a PR! I beat my 2014 time by almost 1 minute 🙂
2014 10K results: total time 1:05:02
2015 10K results: total time 1:04:13.
I ran using the ProKinetics insoles. I had been having trouble with my Achilles tendon on my right leg and Posterior Tibial Tendons in both right and left legs on runs over 4 miles. I stopped once at 2 miles to do a cross friction rub (by the way, awesome way to trick your brain into releasing tendons or muscles!), again at 3 miles, then approximately every .5 miles until the end of the run – more frequent stops if uphills are involved. However, in the race I ran through the pain and made it the entire race without stopping, which is how I got my PR.
After the race, I have not been able to run without pain – anything over 2 miles. Did not stop me from trying to maintain a running regime
Also, side note:
I took the extra 3mm build-ups that come with the ProKinetics and put them in my bike shoes (that are clipless), and suddenly, I felt that I could actually put my big toes down in my shoes. In addition, my knee quit “wobbling” when I pedal. Kind of like magic. More on that later….
Now, I am back in physical therapy. More changes, Brian has moved onto an adventure through Ecuador – I hope he starts a blog! So, this week I worked with a new PT because the burning in my calf got to be very bad, and a massage made it very apparent that I have an inflamed soleus. Really terrified of rupturing my soleus. Nasty little muscle to heal.
Turns out that it is my insertion point for my Achilles tendon that is inflamed. So, no running. Lots of stretching and some exercises. And have to keep my head up. Hardest part. Not motivated to do the exercises because they are the eccentric motion that I have done before and not felt a lot of benefit. Bleh. Have to get going, but really sad.
Why injured? Overuse….I ramped up too fast, again. Smart training is key. More research and a plan needed. Definitely should have a plan.
Tags: bike, physical therapy, posterior tibial tendon, running