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Location: Chicago Thursday, March 17
My second run post PT/gait analysis was a total victory. I ran 6 miles yesterday and worked on a 180 cadence and using elements of Chi Running. I'm not over board on the Chi Running but just incorporated some elements of it.
For example, I am standing erect, tilting my lower pelvis forward and under me. Then, just before I start running I slowly lean forward until my body starts/propels me forward, then I am off and running. This is not a huge lean but just enough to get going.
I've only done this twice and it is not that hard to get used to.
My run yesterday was a total success. I ran 6 miles with no pain in the hip. My cadence was 180 every time I checked so I know how that feels. It's so fast that it's like you are running on hot coals and don't want to burn your feet. After a while you get used to this. Then before you know it your at 8:00 pace and surprised.
I ended the 6 miler with a 7:24 mile. I have to say, I have come to realize how much power there is in the gluts. I am learning how to use those more as I run and doing exercises to make them stronger.
Another piece of advice: "Don't be averse to change."
Here is my write up from Daily Mile:
Wrigleyville Run 6.1 mi 00:50 08:13 pace
Woo hoo, what a run. The new elements of Chi Running and the exercises must be doing something because this was a fantastic run. I am still getting used to the 180 cadence per minute but I can tell, "it is a speed producing thing." I had no problem hitting 7:24 pace the last mile with fast little steps. Also, I notice the heart rate seems to stay low. My average heart rate for the run was 122 and on the 7:24 mile only 137 bpm. The sky is getting brighter, I have my follow up meeting with the PT who did the gait analysis tomorrow. I'm all excited again for running.
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" Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own, sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push through the obstruction."
* It takes courage to push yourself to places that you have never been before... to test your limits... to break through barriers. And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” - Anais Nin
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
BOSTON TRAINING AND HIPDATE
Good afternoon.
Hi V Team.
I thought it was time to write a little. I am still training and putting in the miles via swim, bike, run and elliptical. P90X also plays a big part in my fitness routine.
I am fitter than I have ever been. Now, I need to get the hip issues out of the way so I can run pain free and faster and longer.
The recent cortisone shot did nothing for the hip issues that I am dealing with. The last 2 1/2 weeks I have been getting PT and my range of motion in the left leg and hip is back to normal. But, there is still some pain in the hip/groin area.
Today I went for a gait analysis which seemed very helpful. The PT/Gait analyzer fellow discovered that my right hip is extremely week compared to the left. I laid down on my left side and lifted my right leg up in the air. It did not take him much effort at all to push the leg down. The left side was very strong in this test.
He discovered that my right hip is mis-aligned, sort of turned a little clockwise if you were facing my right side. He gave me some exercises to help strengthen and fix this problem. We will work on teaching the muscles around the right hip to hold the hip in the correct place.
Even though I've had sort of a very iffy Boston training cycle I plan to go to Boston and run. My last two runs, a 6 and 8 miler have been good with very very minimal twinges. But, the real problem tends to arrive around 12-14 miles.
In fact my longest training run for Boston has been one 16 miler a while ago. Maybe even before true Boston training started. Other than that I've done several 14 milers.
Aside from running, I Boston train via biking and elliptical. Between the elliptical and running I am getting in approximately 40-50 miles per week. The rest (leg wise) is 80-100 miles on the bike.
I had good results last year in marathons while mixing marathon training with triathlon training. I hope this will be the same this year. Cardio wise I am in excellent condition.
I am not sure how I want to run Boston. I guess it depends how my hip mends. If I have to I may just run Boston for fun and not push the pace. Perhaps just "try" to finish. Do what ever it takes to cross that finish line. Because we all know, "pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever."
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" Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own, sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push through the obstruction."
* It takes courage to push yourself to places that you have never been before... to test your limits... to break through barriers. And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” - Anais Nin
Hi V Team.
I thought it was time to write a little. I am still training and putting in the miles via swim, bike, run and elliptical. P90X also plays a big part in my fitness routine.
I am fitter than I have ever been. Now, I need to get the hip issues out of the way so I can run pain free and faster and longer.
The recent cortisone shot did nothing for the hip issues that I am dealing with. The last 2 1/2 weeks I have been getting PT and my range of motion in the left leg and hip is back to normal. But, there is still some pain in the hip/groin area.
Today I went for a gait analysis which seemed very helpful. The PT/Gait analyzer fellow discovered that my right hip is extremely week compared to the left. I laid down on my left side and lifted my right leg up in the air. It did not take him much effort at all to push the leg down. The left side was very strong in this test.
He discovered that my right hip is mis-aligned, sort of turned a little clockwise if you were facing my right side. He gave me some exercises to help strengthen and fix this problem. We will work on teaching the muscles around the right hip to hold the hip in the correct place.
Even though I've had sort of a very iffy Boston training cycle I plan to go to Boston and run. My last two runs, a 6 and 8 miler have been good with very very minimal twinges. But, the real problem tends to arrive around 12-14 miles.
In fact my longest training run for Boston has been one 16 miler a while ago. Maybe even before true Boston training started. Other than that I've done several 14 milers.
Aside from running, I Boston train via biking and elliptical. Between the elliptical and running I am getting in approximately 40-50 miles per week. The rest (leg wise) is 80-100 miles on the bike.
I had good results last year in marathons while mixing marathon training with triathlon training. I hope this will be the same this year. Cardio wise I am in excellent condition.
I am not sure how I want to run Boston. I guess it depends how my hip mends. If I have to I may just run Boston for fun and not push the pace. Perhaps just "try" to finish. Do what ever it takes to cross that finish line. Because we all know, "pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever."
-----
" Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own, sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push through the obstruction."
* It takes courage to push yourself to places that you have never been before... to test your limits... to break through barriers. And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” - Anais Nin
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