Thanks to the arctic climate, I've had to resort to running on a treadmill this week. It takes some getting used to as it's just so different to running on a trail or on a road. During my first treadmill trial I must've been tensing my shoulders a lot as I was hit by an excruciating neck pain later that evening. Being a hypochondriac, my immediate thought was, that I must have a SLIPPED DISC on my back. After a cocktail of codeine, paracetamol and ibuprofen and some research on the Internet, I ruled it out and made a diagnosis of a trapped nerve. First half of that night shift wasn't fun though.
I wasn't discouraged by this and I had another go on a treadmill two days later. No problems with the neck, but I think my new ASICS just aren't suitable for me, as with every run now I get totally numb feet and toes. It usually starts 20-30 min into running. It doesn't affect whole of my foot, just from the ball of the foot upwards towards toes. It's more annoying than anything and I actually have to stop and stretch my feet and toes. It goes away quickly when I stop running.slightly annoying as I had a proper gait analysis and fitting when I bought them, but hey, I guess you just don't know until you try them properly, i.e. run with them. Today I decided to run with my good old New Balances, and only the second toe on my left foot got a little bit numb. Hmmm. Is it the shoes or treadmill, as I braved the wind today and went for a refreshing, sunny run across the fields.
Totals for this week:
Body Combat x 1
Running: 3 sessions (10 + 12.5 +11 km), 33.5 km
Ice skating x 1
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Hello!!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading all your posts, so far in your blog, I have to say well done to you for keeping running under all the difficulties..rain and pain!!
I never run in mylife unless catching the bus...but starting to be quite inspired, although I would probably start very modestly. I like the idea to run from the school when i drop the kids. 2 km uphill could be nice? But where do i start? I can't even imagine running for no other reason just for a plesure. Any thoughts? What makes you love runnig?
have a great week.
Bon courage!!!
Hi Marta,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your nice comments. I think run from school to your house would be ideal to start with. Start gently, run 1 min, walk 1 min and so on. The best thing about running is the feeling you get afterwards, the sense of reward, and also you improve quite quickly. You can see results quite fast and you can really feel yourself getting fitter. Just give it a try!
Ps. I didn't know you've started taking the bus... lol, just joking!
Are you doing Body Combat in Millau? I have been trying to work out where you are training (haven't read all your posts yet though...)
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