tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post1107270191162576045..comments2024-03-25T12:48:19.410-05:00Comments on Running Adventures in an Extraordinary World: 7.7 Miles, A Little Soccer and a Very Tender HeelMarathonChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11514736136940315768noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post-2200748946119586292007-01-29T23:16:00.000-05:002007-01-29T23:16:00.000-05:00Terry - good tips. I had my suspicions about more...Terry - good tips. I had my suspicions about more rest.... it was my survival technique while training for Disney. Basically, never run two days in a row. I have found that when I rest the heel, it does better. <br /><br />After the marathon, I think I was too enthusiastic about setting a new near term goal to run a PR for a near term 10K (in March). My next planned marathon is MCM - the end of October. So if I am going to back off on miles now is the time to do it.<br /><br />I will give the 3 day plan a try, and also work the elliptical on the other day or so to help keep the cardio up. That does not appear to put any pressure on the heel. And I need to get in to that specialist! :-) Thanks again.MarathonChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514736136940315768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post-77911116647557516402007-01-29T21:00:00.000-05:002007-01-29T21:00:00.000-05:004 to 5 days a week with that injury... are you cra...4 to 5 days a week with that injury... are you crazy. Wait. Don't answer that...<br /><br />My non-medical-degree-not-having-stayed-at-a-holiday-inn-express opinion is that you should cut back your mileage by cutting down the days that you run. You need the extra rest day. <b>Never underestimate the power of the rest day.</b><br /><br />If you are going to be running more marathons this year, you need to be back to full strength, not 60-70% because you haven't taken a break. You will wear yourself out and perhaps not run any marathons.<br /><br />Am I trying to scare you... yes, I am. BOO!<br /><br />I understand that you are not going to stop running until your foot is completely better. I understand that fully! So what can you do to make it easy on your foot, and still get the 928 miles that you need for the rest of the year.<br /><br />Run 3 times a week... <br /><br />if your next marathon is close, the 3 days a week will keep your conditioning "up" while maximizing rest days. If your next marathon is not that close... (say May or June) then you back off the mileage, let your heel rest and then jump into a marathon training schedule at about week 12-14. Either way your foot is going to thank you. Plus if you are doing all these other cross training things, such as soccer you'll need to be rested.<br /><br />3 Paces that you can live off of on a meager running budget: Easy, Long, and Tempo. And I wouldn't do a long run, longer than 6 or 8.<br /><br />Remember, I want to see your race reports for the 2 marathons (and send me the bib pictures to Catch Me If You Can) and reach the 1000 mile mark with Adam.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622921805056352269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33154635.post-22390662333531241012007-01-28T21:48:00.000-05:002007-01-28T21:48:00.000-05:00Wow - you are working it like crazy! I hope you ge...Wow - you are working it like crazy! I hope you get your problem taken care of, one way or another!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516566884075321281noreply@blogger.com