Running For Trevor

Double Doggy Marathon

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Member Since:

Jul 14, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Personal Records

26.2----------2:58:45 09/15/2012 Top of Utah Marathon

13.1--------1:17:55 11/02/2013 Snow Canyon
10k---------38:10 03/2013 Hale Freezes Over 10k
5k----------18:48 09/2012 Spanish Fork 5k

Short-Term Running Goals:

My goal is to continue to enjoy running and maybe get faster a long the way! :)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run until I am 100 years old!

Personal:

I decided to join to hold myself accountable for my training and because I love learning from others running experiences. I just started running a little over a year ago and have a lot to learn. I work fulltime as a Manager of Telecommunications for Intermountain Healthcare and go to school online through Weber State University. If you want to know more check out my blog: www.runningfortrevor.blogspot.com

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Asics 2160 Lifetime Miles:						362.50
Asics Racing Flats Lifetime Miles:						60.20
New Balance Nimbus Lifetime Miles:						443.00
Mizuno Waves Yellow Lifetime Miles:						419.75
Mizuno Waves Pink Lifetime Miles:						493.83
New Balance 950 Lifetime Miles:						406.55
Pearl Izumi's Iso Shift Lifetime Miles:						394.10
Asics Yellow Lifetime Miles:						490.25
Saucony Blue Lifetime Miles:						429.00
Saucony Mirage Pink Lifetime Miles:						574.90
Saucony Mirage Green Lifetime Miles:						461.45
Kinvara 2 Purple Lifetime Miles:						440.25
Saucony Mirage Blue Lifetime Miles:						443.60
Orange Mizuno Waves Lifetime Miles:						510.25
Kinvara Pink Lifetime Miles:						475.54
Altra Olympus Purple Lifetime Miles:						22.70
Virrata Pink Lifetime Miles:						11.30

Sat, Feb 21, 2015

Race: Double Doggy Marathon (27.3 Miles) 03:56:00

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
26.00	1.30	27.30

27.3 miles, 8:40 pace. I earned the coveted trucker hat. It's way too big for my shrinking brain cell head. I gave it to my 4 year old nephew, it fits him perfectly.

I had a good time running with Janice and Heather. It was nice to catch up with RAD who was pacing 1:55. Once we hit mile 23 some of the girls I was with were struggling and I felt really good and was just ready to be done. They gave me the okay to go ahead so I did. After running conservatively for 23 miles it was nice to just open up my stride. The last 4 miles were sub-8 which is my new fast:) and the last .3 was 6:18 pace.

My feet are a piece of Sh**t. Hills+asphalt+warmer temps+remotely pushing the pace=ridiculous pain. So lame. I'm kind of over it at this point and honestly don't know what to do. If I decide I want to race hard again I will have to deal with it because I'm not willing to run through that pain anymore. Until then I'll just keep on keeping on and feeding my crazy with more mileage.

Fun weekend!

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00	Calories: 0.00

Comments

From RileyCook on Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 13:46:54 from 208.54.86.130

Nice work! What's up with your feet? Blisters, pain, etc.? Have you tried several types of shoes?

From Rachelle on Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 13:58:59 from 199.190.170.22

It's the same problem I've been having for 2 years now. When I run fast my feet in the ball of the foot on the bottom and metatarsal area feel like they are on fire. The longer I run at a fast speed the worse it gets. If I back off the pace, run on trails, ect it gets better. I've tried every shoe under the sun! I've had cortisone shots which did not help in the slightest, x-rays that aim towards morton's nueromas and a diagnosis of metatarsalgia. Anyway I honestly think it has something to do with my form when I run fast or that I have a weird case of neuropathy.

From RileyCook on Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 14:11:02 from 208.54.86.130

That's frustrating. I have "hot spots" on my feet that seem to really get hot and blistered etc during marathons, and I can minimalize the severity by applying lots of vaseline to those areas before putting on my socks. But it sounds like your problem is a lot greater than that.

Well I wish you luck in finding a solution and also with your recovery.

From Tom Slick on Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 14:20:16 from 168.179.158.193

sounds more like some "fallen metatarsals". I remember them well! I had to get some metatarsal pads to help raise them. The best thing I found for them and my big FLAT feet was getting into some Altra running shoes. My old style Brooks were just too narrow in the toe box and squeezed my toes together.....The Altra's have a zero drop platform and the toe box is super wide. They have given me a new lease on my running life and I'm almost running pain free now. Just a thought!

From Rachelle on Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 14:23:30 from 199.190.170.22

Thanks Riley and Tom. I've added metatarsal pads to all of my shoes and run basically solely in Altra Olympus now. The Altra's do help but that is what I was wearing on Saturday and it was still pretty bad. I do appreciate your feedback though Tom as I literally would try anything (and mostly have).

From josse on Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 20:07:11 from 71.199.39.138

Good job girly

From Matt Schreiber on Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 20:47:23 from 66.17.102.175

Awesome miles Rachelle. It's nice to know you could pick up the pace at the end. Sorry about your feet. I really wish something would work. Keep on keeping on! Keep up the miles!

From Tara on Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 16:31:11 from 73.20.0.147

And I was sad my 4th toenail was sore the other day, puts things in perspective! Really, that stinks you're still having foot issues. I love that you still get out and socialize with everyone. You're not only a gifted runner, but you're inspirational to so many! Keep tickin' and one of these days we'll run together:)

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