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Location:

Nipomo,CA,USA

Member Since:

Jul 31, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Some recent PR's: 5k = 20:36 (2007), 10k = 43:00 (2008), 1/2 Marathon = 1:36:59 (2008).

First and only marathon: Long Beach Marathon, Oct. 12, 2008. Finish time= 3:33:23. BQ!

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run in the 2009 Boston Marathon with a finish time of 3:28:**.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running 5-6 days per week; helping me stay healthy and fit.

Specific running goals:

10k in 42:** or less.

And a half marathon in 1:35:00.

Run One marathon per year.

Personal:

I have been running approx. 10 years. I started running in HS for X-Country and track. After high school, I took 1 year completely off and several were just leisurely runs a few times per week. The past two years, I became pretty serious about competeting. I am 24 years old. I am student in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. I hope to incorporate mental and physical health as a psychologist (when I finally finish school).

I Love Running, it keeps me sane!

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Tue, Oct 14, 2008

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Took my dog for short walk this morning and taught a 60 minute yoga class. My IT bands are extremely tight/sore. If anyone reads this and has some tips on marathon recovery, I'd appreciate any insight as Sunday was my first marathon.

Comments

From jtshad on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 16:21:52

Ice, rest, light stretching (there is a good stretch for IT bands but it is hard to describe...do a web search), ibuprofen! Use a foam roller for working out the soreness in the IT bands.

From marion on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 16:34:53

I use my rolling pin on them. My kids think I am WACK!! They are right! I also like to put one foot in front of the other, feet paralel. Then forward bend. Do this with a chair in front of you. You may need it if they are very inflamed. 1/2 lord of the fishes also is very helpful. But, wrap your right arm around your left knee and hug the knee in as you twist. This takes the stretch in to the piriformis and ITB.

Just don't skip any yoga and be EVER SO KIND! I have been taking Aleve for my ITB and it has helped a TON!!!

ooo another one, the runners lunge. but while you gently fold over the leg, move your hips from side to side, inner spiraling one thigh at a time. That really gets in there.

From Megan on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 16:41:25

Thanks for the tips! I'm goin to take some IBproffen, I don't have a foam roller. i was using one at the gym this morning, but I should have spent more time on the roller.

From kelsey on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 20:44:23

My best advice: rest up, you deserve it!!

From Jim on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 23:01:10

I usually do a couple beers, have a greasy cheeseburger and do the hot tub at home after the race, then go run the next day. I never stretch, it's just too depressing.

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