Thursday, April 28, 2011

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Update

Lake Hefner near sunset on a run (low water!)

After a visit to the doctor, I'm back on track.  Turns out I've got some ITB issues in my left knee. A little stretching and I should be good to go.  However, its a really hard part of your body to stretch.

I completed a 20 miler last week with relative ease, so I signed up for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.  I'm running it with a good friend from ABQ.  I'm pumped!  Still, this is the "least" prepared I think I've been for a marathon.

Also, my training plan has now entered the "build" stage.  I've got an extra swim workout and a few more bricks throughout the week.  It seems manageable so far.

One more thing, I'm considering this for my next goal after IM Louisville.  Whatdya think?

Sunday, April 03, 2011

Setback

I had a few solid weeks of training and I was settling in to the routine nicely.  Then, I suffered a set back.  I've got pain in my left knee when I run.  I noticed that my knee felt a little different for the last few weeks, but it wasn't troubling at first.  Then on Wednesday, during my run commute in, I felt some more intense pain.  Since then, I can feel some swelling (I think) even when I'm stationary.  I feel it when I bike, too.  Not good.

The bad news: I doubt I'll be able to run the Oklahoma City Marathon with my friend from ABQ on May 1.  But who knows?

The good news: I have an appointment on Friday with an orthopedic doctor that has a very good reputation in the runner / triathlete community.  So, hopefully I'll be in good shape. 

Until then, more swimming, lifting, and (eek!) elliptical.  I need to do this right so I'll be in good shape for Louisville.