Kailer Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Hey, good on you for getting that research done!! And WOW on the little ones going 4 miles, that's great! Level 7 DINOSAUR ScoutSTR: 9 - CON: 12 - DEX: 6 - STA: 10 - WIS: 16 - CHA: 11Current ChallengeScouts Base CampScouts Tavern Link to post
phobucket Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Hit a bit of a stumbling block. Around the 4th I hurt my ankle. I think it is either my peroneus tertius or extensor hallucis longus. I ran on Monday. Bad idea. Cycled on Tuesday. Seemed to be okay. Took yesterday off. I have been icing and stretching, but it still hurts if I walk more than a few blocks and I'm debating what to do about tomorrow's 9 mile run.a) run through it. Endorphins will kick in after the first couple miles. take the day offc) go for a 90min bike ride. I tend to get a better cardio workout on a bike, but not the same leg workout.I am leaning towards see because this feels like one of those moments where I could lose all momentum and the other 2 options feel like they will push me in that direction, either through taking or forcing more time off.Another compounding factor is that I am moving on Sunday. Any advice? Adventurer Level: 1 Stats: Strength - 1, Dexterity - 2, Stamina - 4, Constitution - 2, Wisdom - 1, Charisma - 0 Current Challenge: Run the Town 100%100% "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff" - 10th Doctor Link to post
18ck Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Well, you know your body best but if it's been hurting that long, and if it still hurts tomorrow, maybe err on the side of caution and ride a bike (or swim?) instead. You don't want to make it worse and you certainly don't want to be all limpy on moving day. Level 20 Ferret Demon Scout STR 43 | DEX 21 | STA 49 | CON 30 | WIS 45 | CHA 21 Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 Instagram | Wordpress | Twitter | Linkedin | Goodreads | Facebook: *spits* I despise facebook! Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena Se a alma não é pequena. Link to post
AverageFish Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I agree with 18ck -- sometimes the best thing for long-term progress is easing off in the short run (no pun intended). Link to post
phobucket Posted July 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thanks for the replies everybody. I took yesterday off, but went for what ended up being a two hour bike ride this morning. My ankle is slowly recovering, and I'm going to keep icing and stretching it over the weekend. Hopefully I will be back on my game, Monday. Adventurer Level: 1 Stats: Strength - 1, Dexterity - 2, Stamina - 4, Constitution - 2, Wisdom - 1, Charisma - 0 Current Challenge: Run the Town 100%100% "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff" - 10th Doctor Link to post
18ck Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Mm, try some gentle calf stretches too. That's often good for the ankle. Feel better soon! Level 20 Ferret Demon Scout STR 43 | DEX 21 | STA 49 | CON 30 | WIS 45 | CHA 21 Challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 Instagram | Wordpress | Twitter | Linkedin | Goodreads | Facebook: *spits* I despise facebook! Valeu a pena? Tudo vale a pena Se a alma não é pequena. Link to post
Kailer Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I hope your ankle is doing well!! How is it (and the rest of you)? Level 7 DINOSAUR ScoutSTR: 9 - CON: 12 - DEX: 6 - STA: 10 - WIS: 16 - CHA: 11Current ChallengeScouts Base CampScouts Tavern Link to post
phobucket Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Last weekend I moved to Alameda. Looking forward to living on the island and running by the beach, but the move was really draining and didn't help my ankle at all. Also, I have had to adjust my schedule. Now I bike to work instead of walk, which has been easier on my ankle, but is no substitute for the runs. But I've got a race to run so d@mmit today I ran anyway. My times have slipped, but I was able to get in 6 miles. Going on the theory that some is better than none, and running slowly is better than not running at all, I feel like it was a successful first run in 10 days.Hopefully my ankle holds up and the speed comes back in thr next few weeks.For the record, my ankle didn't hurt until about the 5th mile, and then continued for the rest of the day. Icing tonight. Adventurer Level: 1 Stats: Strength - 1, Dexterity - 2, Stamina - 4, Constitution - 2, Wisdom - 1, Charisma - 0 Current Challenge: Run the Town 100%100% "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff" - 10th Doctor Link to post
Kailer Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 It must be nice to have moving day behind you! How did your weekend finish up? Any plans for next Challenge? Level 7 DINOSAUR ScoutSTR: 9 - CON: 12 - DEX: 6 - STA: 10 - WIS: 16 - CHA: 11Current ChallengeScouts Base CampScouts Tavern Link to post
phobucket Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I made an executive decision amd extended my challenge through Friday. Side goal: Bach on Basshttp://youtu.be/NNAKh63NzW0 Adventurer Level: 1 Stats: Strength - 1, Dexterity - 2, Stamina - 4, Constitution - 2, Wisdom - 1, Charisma - 0 Current Challenge: Run the Town 100%100% "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff" - 10th Doctor Link to post
phobucket Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 First run exploring the new neighborhood. The donut shop at mile 3 smelled so so so good. Adventurer Level: 1 Stats: Strength - 1, Dexterity - 2, Stamina - 4, Constitution - 2, Wisdom - 1, Charisma - 0 Current Challenge: Run the Town 100%100% "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff" - 10th Doctor Link to post
Kailer Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 How do you always end up exactly at a round mile? Level 7 DINOSAUR ScoutSTR: 9 - CON: 12 - DEX: 6 - STA: 10 - WIS: 16 - CHA: 11Current ChallengeScouts Base CampScouts Tavern Link to post
phobucket Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I stop it when it hits the marker and then walk back to my apartment Adventurer Level: 1 Stats: Strength - 1, Dexterity - 2, Stamina - 4, Constitution - 2, Wisdom - 1, Charisma - 0 Current Challenge: Run the Town 100%100% "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff" - 10th Doctor Link to post
phobucket Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 10 GD Miles! I am calling this challenge successfully completed!What did I learn over the course of this challenge? 1) I can do it!2) When you meet resistance, don't stop, adapt.2) If you're gonna run 10 miles, pack some nutrition and hydration. Adventurer Level: 1 Stats: Strength - 1, Dexterity - 2, Stamina - 4, Constitution - 2, Wisdom - 1, Charisma - 0 Current Challenge: Run the Town 100%100% "People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff" - 10th Doctor Link to post
AverageFish Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I made an executive decision amd extended my challenge through Friday.Side goal: Bach on Basshttp://youtu.be/NNAKh63NzW0Nicely done sir! Link to post
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