tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post8342858158879289287..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Fear factoremmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-25180139829901993802013-01-29T13:00:45.384-06:002013-01-29T13:00:45.384-06:00Thanks so much, Xaar. I know you understand the f...Thanks so much, Xaar. I know you understand the frustration of these injuries so I glad that you've been running strong these days!!! And if the weather holds up tonight, I'm going to break the no-run streak with Erin tonight if you want to go! We'll be meeting at Karyn's on Green at 7:00. Otherwise, we absolutely must meet up soon. Are you free next weekend?!?emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-49208797472744667052013-01-29T12:54:35.925-06:002013-01-29T12:54:35.925-06:00Oh my dear friend, you are absolutely doing the ri...Oh my dear friend, you are absolutely doing the right thing. It's so much better to be a "forever" runner than a "for now" runner. You must take care of these issues and let them heal properly. I also feel that I don't get as good as a workout from other activities asides from running- so it gets frustrating when I cannot run. Stay strong and keep your head up. I have a feeling you'll be back to yourself in no time. And we must meet up again soon! I miss your smiling face :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-7105943074258119352013-01-28T12:09:50.668-06:002013-01-28T12:09:50.668-06:00Thanks, Sara! Way to make me feel better with a D...Thanks, Sara! Way to make me feel better with a Desi Davila connection (probably the first and only time that I'll ever receive that privilege!) =) It is nice to be reminded that even the world-class runners are still human and they also deal with their lingering injuries, just like the rest of us.emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-67632705934927476702013-01-28T11:19:27.055-06:002013-01-28T11:19:27.055-06:00I don't think 21 days is the end all! It'...I don't think 21 days is the end all! It's like riding a bike, right? And, just to point out - you are kindred spirits with Desi Davila right now. She hasn't been able to run for MONTHS! but i have no doubt that when she is feeling 100%, she will be as amazing as ever.<br /><br />Hang in there!!Ginger Foxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714780032240801638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-89039882041206919062013-01-27T22:44:49.463-06:002013-01-27T22:44:49.463-06:00Thanks, Pete. I've been paying attention to w...Thanks, Pete. I've been paying attention to what you've been saying about your own ankle injury in the hopes that I might learn from how you've been handling it! Likewise, I wish you the speediest of recoveries as you continue training for Boston!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-90588686259768966122013-01-27T22:38:21.954-06:002013-01-27T22:38:21.954-06:00Sounds like we are both unfortunately in Injuryvil...Sounds like we are both unfortunately in Injuryville right now! Sorry to hear you were sick as well. Bummer. I totally relate to your post. I hope you get 100% healed and can start your training off on the right foot! :-)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-54550625804088504612013-01-27T21:36:49.944-06:002013-01-27T21:36:49.944-06:00Irina! With everything that you've had going ...Irina! With everything that you've had going on in your busy schedule, I had no idea that you are also going through a running hiatus, too. I knew that you'd been dealing with some shin splints in the past, but didn't know that you were also dealing with the lack of pain-free remembrances. =( Likewise, I am sure that you'll be able to get back on track with your running mojo as soon as you start. You had much such incredible strides this past year and you are going to pick right back up where you left off, I know it! And you are absolutely right that it's so much easier to start up an old habit than to start from scratch. Great way to think about it!!!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-61175972451704713882013-01-27T21:34:01.006-06:002013-01-27T21:34:01.006-06:00Thanks, Kim. It sounds like you've been able ...Thanks, Kim. It sounds like you've been able to avoid both the flu bug as well as the stomach flu virus which have been rampant around town - stay healthy!!!<br /><br />It's good to know that from your experience it takes a month or so to get back on track. I can handle a month. And I've got the Wisconsin Half right around the corner to look forward to!!! =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-17354170433106425812013-01-27T21:32:15.899-06:002013-01-27T21:32:15.899-06:00LET'S GO BLACKHAWKS!!! 6 and 0, baby. Woo ho...LET'S GO BLACKHAWKS!!! 6 and 0, baby. Woo hoo!!!!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-67583864440148496672013-01-27T20:46:48.664-06:002013-01-27T20:46:48.664-06:00HAWKS!!! Hope you had so much fun tonight!! HAWKS!!! Hope you had so much fun tonight!! bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-35270326179885449112013-01-27T18:30:59.057-06:002013-01-27T18:30:59.057-06:00YES. I feel like I wrote this post myself!!! I'...YES. I feel like I wrote this post myself!!! I'm in a very similar situation. The last time I ran was January 1st. Somewhere along the line "my body stopped missing running and now I don't really crave it anymore" (I HAD to quote you because it's dead-on accurate). I broke the habit and am worried about it too. In a way, I'm happy that I took the month off (unintentionally but it still happened) - I haven't run pain-free in a very very very long time and am hoping that the start-from-the-beginning-low-mileage runs in the near future will feel great. I'm sure you'll become addicted to running again as soon as you start! It's hard to break a habit but many times it's also hard to start a habit as well. Just keep in mind that starting up an old habit, even if it's been a while, is always easier than completely starting from scratch!Irina @ Chocolatea Timehttp://www.chocolateatime.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-42462870342579719852013-01-27T18:23:44.103-06:002013-01-27T18:23:44.103-06:00Ugh! So sorry to hear you are sick! I hope you are...Ugh! So sorry to hear you are sick! I hope you are 100% better soon!<br /><br />I worry about the momentum thing. But rest is SMART. I have had to start over fresh a few times, and you get it back in a month or so :)kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-59482215699412470162013-01-27T16:05:52.082-06:002013-01-27T16:05:52.082-06:00Thanks, Lisa. Really appreciate the well wishes! ...Thanks, Lisa. Really appreciate the well wishes! I'm already feeling much, much better today. Weekends usually go a long way towards improving your overall mental and physical well-being. ;Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-80015865610773891062013-01-27T16:02:40.893-06:002013-01-27T16:02:40.893-06:00Thanks, Amy. The scary part is wondering when and...Thanks, Amy. The scary part is wondering when and if that time will ever come, you know? I took a several-year hiatus from running so I have a history of long hiatuses. ;) But yes, I do have these races coming up. My first one is a 10-miler in mid-April, which is less than three months from now!!! I need to get back on track pretty soon or risk being undertrained!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-27836097614575644982013-01-27T15:15:06.916-06:002013-01-27T15:15:06.916-06:00I think you're doing the right thing by taking...I think you're doing the right thing by taking the time off and letting yourself heal up as much as possible. I hope you feel better soon!Lisa @ Lisa the Vegetarianhttp://www.lisathevegetarian.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-40007869046455889772013-01-27T13:53:20.353-06:002013-01-27T13:53:20.353-06:00I think the best thing you can do for yourself is ...I think the best thing you can do for yourself is take all the time you need to find your way back to running. Like you said, you've already signed up for races. Plus, you are still working out, just doing different activities. When you are ready to run, you'll know it!*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-36242411506166239432013-01-27T11:26:51.595-06:002013-01-27T11:26:51.595-06:00Thanks, Maggie! When I'm really rolling with ...Thanks, Maggie! When I'm really rolling with my workouts, I get reluctant to take rest days altogether, even though I know they are so important. I figure that my schedule will get so busy that I'll eventually be forced to take a rest day, so why purposely take one? Bad, I know. But momentum shifts can really be SO hard to change, sigh.emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-64788792134890609442013-01-26T21:21:24.480-06:002013-01-26T21:21:24.480-06:00When I take a complete rest day (from all exercise...When I take a complete rest day (from all exercise), I always force myself to NOT follow it with another rest day (unless I legitimately need one), even though it is so tempting, because I'm so worried I'll lose momentum. BUT, you need to rest up and heal, and the fact that you are still doing other exercise (when you're healthy) is awesome! Even if it's not as fun as running. Hope you are fully recovered soon!Maggie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403171228033713629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-88303098644466407422013-01-26T12:40:21.357-06:002013-01-26T12:40:21.357-06:00Me too, I'm so looking forward to it!Me too, I'm so looking forward to it!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-85249317330875260092013-01-26T10:55:25.431-06:002013-01-26T10:55:25.431-06:00Thanks, Anne! Thanks for understanding the loss o...Thanks, Anne! Thanks for understanding the loss of momentum and how hard it is to fight against that tide once it starts churning. I am so glad to hear that you were such a motivational factor for your husband while he was recovering from his injury - and you are right, our wonderful running community is a godsend during times like these. Thank you so much for the well wishes and I can't wait to catch up again in person at the beer run next month!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-89507589620572174502013-01-26T10:50:40.088-06:002013-01-26T10:50:40.088-06:00Thanks, Bobbi. How about the Hawks, though, right...Thanks, Bobbi. How about the Hawks, though, right?!? I didn't think they'd be able to pull out the victory against Dallas on Thursday night but was so happy to be wrong. :D. Adam and I actually have tickets to tomorrow night's game versus Detroit, so that will be a huge boost.<br /><br />Thanks again for the well wishes! Can't wait to see you at the Wisconsin Half, if not earlier!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-75977573945701340492013-01-26T10:06:52.344-06:002013-01-26T10:06:52.344-06:00Oh no, did you get that flu that was going around?...Oh no, did you get that flu that was going around? I heard that was just awful, so I hope you start feeling better soon!<br /><br />I can definitely understand this feeling. Personally, not so much with running because I haven't been at it as long, but any time I have to take time off from exercising (whether because I'm sick, hurt or have schedule issues), I worry that I'll just keep finding reasons to take time off (like I mentioned in my training log last week). I think momentum and finding motivation is hard for a lot of people, but you're still getting your body moving and exercising in ways that don't flare up your injuries, so that's still momentum!<br /><br />And I think it also helps that you're part of a big community of runners, so once you feel physically ready to run, you can find help with the motivation and mental aspect of it. My husband was sidelined with an injury for at least a month last year at about the same time that I started running, and hearing about my runs just made him want to get back out there, so hopefully watching others run will do the same for you.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-26829629799467451962013-01-26T10:04:12.128-06:002013-01-26T10:04:12.128-06:00I am so so sorry you are dealing with all of this....I am so so sorry you are dealing with all of this. But for now, try not to stress about it. Hole up on the couch, watch hockey and nap, regain your strength. You will get your momentum back - of that, I am confident. You are such a positive person!<br /><br />Running will be there for you when you are ready. But now, sounds like you need more rest. Feel better soon!bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.com