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February 28, 2007
No Pain!
The only thing on my mind this evening as I got on the treadmill at the gym was the fact that I didn't want to feel the slightest of twinges in my back while I was running. Tonight was the last night in "I give you a month to recover dear Back"-mode which started when I went down the stairs a month ago. Luckily for me, there was not even the slightest bit of pain. I went through the whole thing without so much as a ping of pain and 30 minutes later when I got off the treadmill, I had a huge smile on my sweating face.
I'll see how it feels tomorrow morning, but I think the massages have helped a lot and with Andy's help and a few more massages, any after-effects will soon be no more!
Tags: running
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February 27, 2007
Being a Hero
Tonight I was on my bike and I was watching Heroes at the same time. To some extent watching that episode completely took my mind off the fact that I didn't like riding my bike today. I felt tired and out of it, but by the time Heroes was over, so was my bike ride and I didn't realise I had finished it. Looking back on the files it looks pretty good and steady though, so I can't complain. I did the whole ride at a cadence of between 90 and 110 in a not-too-easy gear and managed to get over 20km in 45 minutes.
Its only a week and a half until my first duathlon (I'm going to have to twist Andy's arm into coming along and taking pictures to prove that I took part!) and I can't say that I feel completely confident about it all just yet. I think the fact that I was out for a few weeks might have to do with this, but we'll see how it goes. The weekend after that I'm taking part in a half marathon... another feat that I can only hope to complete. The run last night has left my back slightly tender - I still can't do much high-impact sports and running for an hour seems to have taken its toll. I think the anger that everyone thought I was supposed to feel is coming out now. One of those things that I'll have to deal with.
In a month my mom's here... can I ask for more?
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February 26, 2007
Pain
Tonight's run was one of feeling. I was getting rid of frustration and hurt and a whole lot of mixed feelings that have been building up over the past few weeks. I ran to get away of it. To get rid of it. To completely lose it.
In the end the music helped me through the run and I ended up being completely relaxed and completely at ease with life. I finished my run out of breath and with my knees feeling a little unsteady. Myself and Andy walked around the campus at Nottingham university and talked about things. Running is so relaxing, such good therapy. I've said this before, I'll probably say it again. I've missed running like that, without thinking about my heartbeat and where I was going. I really enjoyed it on a whole different level than normally.
As I finished off and listened to Just Jinger singing about how he was falling harder than he pretends and with that the day was done.
Tomorrow morning I have a bike session scheduled. I'm looking forward to it :)
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February 21, 2007
Massage Therapy (or is it just Mental?)
Tonight I went to the gym after attending a rather painful session with a massage therapist. She worked her magic on my back and by the time I walked away from her, I wasn't sure whether my back was healed or whether my mind just convinced me it was because I didn't want to go back. I do enjoy going there, since I always feel great the day after, but during the massage itself, she has a way of inflicting pain in ways previously unknown to mankind.
At the gym I got on the treadmill as instructed and jogged for 20 minutes before getting off, stretching and making my way home to watch Cool Runnings for the millionth time while downing bottle after bottle after bottle of wholesome water (the filter jug is getting a proper workout these days). The couch is really comfy after a long day and I'm looking forward to my swim session tomorrow - the last time I tried to swim I couldn't use my right arm without putting my back into spasm, so it should be fun to see how it goes tomorrow. Its a 2400m session which should go quicker than normal.
I can't believe its only 6 months until IMUK. It feels like the time is positively flying by and pretty soon I'm going to have to line up with the rest of the competitors and hope for the best.
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February 17, 2007
A Time to Remember
This afternoon I finally managed to start training again. Very few know, but about 2 weeks ago someone shoved me down a flight of stairs while I was out celebrating a friend's birthday with them. It was a case of mistaken identity, but the after-effects was a very sore back which had gone into spasm, a slightly sore ankle and a bruised body. I have a few places where the girls managed to make their shoes connect with me and it shows by means of a little blue bruise here and there.
So, as I mentioned, I managed to get on the bike today, with my back feeling about 99% better. The fact that I hadn't managed to get on there for the past 2 weeks definitely kicked me in the gut a bit as I suddenly felt incredibly incredibly unfit. My lungs didn't want to co-operate. My legs felt like jelly. But in the end I finished 45 minutes on the bike and felt good about it. Hopefully it was just a case of first-exercise weakness and not anything more serious than that. I'll try do all the sessions I'm scheduled to do for the next week and see how it turns out.
Tomorrow I have a 2 hour run scheduled... anyone interested in joining me for it?
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February 15, 2007
Great North Run 2007
I must've been crazy.
Yesterday I received an email :
Dear Catherina Bassitt
Congratulations! Your application to take part in the 2007 BUPA Great North Run has been successful.
You entered your payment details when you applied via the ballot and the entry fee of £38 (overseas £56/oap £31) has now been deducted from your account.
In April you will receive a copy of ‘Great Run’ magazine which will contain all the information you require to help you make the most of the big day on Sunday September 30th
So. Apparently I got an entry into the Great North Run and on the 30th of September, if my legs are up to it by then, I'll be taking part in the Great North Run!
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