It was AMAZING!!!!!! Sweet pain relief almost instantly. I purchased a roll and will be using it anytime I have any little ache or pain.
Friday, September 23, 2011
KT Tape
KT tape is amazing!!!! I found it online and researched it a bit when I knew I had to face my first half marathon with a foot injury. I found out that they would be taping up athletes for free at the fitness expo the day before the race so I was sure to get it done.
It was AMAZING!!!!!! Sweet pain relief almost instantly. I purchased a roll and will be using it anytime I have any little ache or pain.
It was AMAZING!!!!!! Sweet pain relief almost instantly. I purchased a roll and will be using it anytime I have any little ache or pain.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Philadelphia Rock N Roll Half Marathon
My first half marathon was an amazing experience. My husband, my sister, and my daughter were all there to support me wearing bright pink shirts that matched mine. Having them there meant a lot to me.
We had about a mile walk from the parking garage to where the race start was. I was actually really grateful for this walk. It gave me a chance to settle my nerves and hear many motivating words from my amazing husband.
The race Start/ Finish lines were close to the famous steps where Rocky trained.
Probably my most favorite moment of the whole day was right before I stepped into my corrall. My husband hugged me and said a quick prayer for me to be protected and safe during this race.
Nerves were gone and I was ready to run.
We had planned to do a water bottle switch off at mile 5 where the route curved back around to where the start of the race was. There were so many people running and so many spectators that I doubted this would work. I thought there would be no WAY I would spot my family. Well thanks to the cluster of bright pink shirts and Ella being on top of Elliott's shoulders, I spotted them and we made the switch mid stride. :)
Crossing the finish line was the most thrilling rush of my whole life. I felt like such a champion. I was so proud and felt so good.
Finding my family and enjoying this special time with them was the best reward ever.
I WILL be doing this again... someday...
We had about a mile walk from the parking garage to where the race start was. I was actually really grateful for this walk. It gave me a chance to settle my nerves and hear many motivating words from my amazing husband.
The race Start/ Finish lines were close to the famous steps where Rocky trained.
Probably my most favorite moment of the whole day was right before I stepped into my corrall. My husband hugged me and said a quick prayer for me to be protected and safe during this race.
Nerves were gone and I was ready to run.
We had planned to do a water bottle switch off at mile 5 where the route curved back around to where the start of the race was. There were so many people running and so many spectators that I doubted this would work. I thought there would be no WAY I would spot my family. Well thanks to the cluster of bright pink shirts and Ella being on top of Elliott's shoulders, I spotted them and we made the switch mid stride. :)
Crossing the finish line was the most thrilling rush of my whole life. I felt like such a champion. I was so proud and felt so good.
Finding my family and enjoying this special time with them was the best reward ever.
I WILL be doing this again... someday...
Monday, September 19, 2011
Race Results for Philadelphia Half Marathon
Participant Detail
Angie Lingo #18368
Age: 33 | Gender: F
Finished In:
02:23:00
Overall: 12478 out of 16476 ·
Division: 1221 out of 1743 ·
Gender: 6506 out of 9496
Pace
10:55
5 Km
31:34
10 Km
01:04:28
10 Mi
1:47:23
Chip Time
02:23:00
Clock Time
02:50:36
Angie Lingo #18368
Age: 33 | Gender: F
Finished In:
02:23:00
Overall: 12478 out of 16476 ·
Division: 1221 out of 1743 ·
Gender: 6506 out of 9496
Pace
10:55
5 Km
31:34
10 Km
01:04:28
10 Mi
1:47:23
Chip Time
02:23:00
Clock Time
02:50:36
Friday, September 16, 2011
The race is ON!!!!!
My Doctor called last night and said that my x-ray is NORMAL!!! The race is on!!!!!!! So exciting!!!!
So with 3 days to go here is how I am preparing...
TONS of fluids. Water and of course my favorite Powerade Zero. Zero calories and Zero sugar. Very refreshing during training, pre race, and post race.
I also just made a jamming playlist. I always make a new one before each race. I try to put my favorite more upbeat jams when I know I will need the extra beat pumping through me. Mile 4 and 7 and of course the best for last so I can run my last half a mile harder than any other. :)
Here is a link to my current favorite running song if you care to know what I will be running across the finish line listening to...
Party Rock Anthem
So with 3 days to go here is how I am preparing...
TONS of fluids. Water and of course my favorite Powerade Zero. Zero calories and Zero sugar. Very refreshing during training, pre race, and post race.
I also just made a jamming playlist. I always make a new one before each race. I try to put my favorite more upbeat jams when I know I will need the extra beat pumping through me. Mile 4 and 7 and of course the best for last so I can run my last half a mile harder than any other. :)
Here is a link to my current favorite running song if you care to know what I will be running across the finish line listening to...
Party Rock Anthem
Thursday, September 15, 2011
4 days
My first half marathon is in 4 short days
I will decide today if I will be running the race or pulling out of it. I am awaiting the call from the doctors office with the x-ray results. I am very optimistic because the last 48 hours of ice, rest, and of course the steroid shot have worked wonders. Honestly I am itching to go out and run right now. Instead I will sit her with more ice and more rest with cell phone in hand waiting for the call. I am thinking it is going to be a good outcome.
I will decide today if I will be running the race or pulling out of it. I am awaiting the call from the doctors office with the x-ray results. I am very optimistic because the last 48 hours of ice, rest, and of course the steroid shot have worked wonders. Honestly I am itching to go out and run right now. Instead I will sit her with more ice and more rest with cell phone in hand waiting for the call. I am thinking it is going to be a good outcome.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Bad news is BAD NEWS
I went to the doctor last night to see if there was anything they could do about my foot injury. He thinks that it could be one of two things, Retrocalcaneal bursitis which is swellin g and inflammation of the bursa.
He treated me for this right in the office with a HUGE cortisone injection which has made the bottom of my foot and 4 of my toes completely numb. Most of the horrible pain I was feeling from the injury has gone way, but I am having trouble walking because of the incredible numbness.
The doctor also said there is a chance it may be a stress fracture on the top of the calcaneus bone. He has ordered an x-ray which I am terrified to go get because if there is any type of fracture then running the half marathon this weekend is completely out of the question.
Why now? This has been so heartbreaking for me. I have trained so long and hard for this. Mentally I feel like I have been training for this my whole life. I have never been this motivated about exercise and fitness. The confidence I had a few days ago is slowly slipping away from me. I am trying to stay positive but it is hard. I still have faith though that things will improve within the next 5 days.
He treated me for this right in the office with a HUGE cortisone injection which has made the bottom of my foot and 4 of my toes completely numb. Most of the horrible pain I was feeling from the injury has gone way, but I am having trouble walking because of the incredible numbness.
The doctor also said there is a chance it may be a stress fracture on the top of the calcaneus bone. He has ordered an x-ray which I am terrified to go get because if there is any type of fracture then running the half marathon this weekend is completely out of the question.
Why now? This has been so heartbreaking for me. I have trained so long and hard for this. Mentally I feel like I have been training for this my whole life. I have never been this motivated about exercise and fitness. The confidence I had a few days ago is slowly slipping away from me. I am trying to stay positive but it is hard. I still have faith though that things will improve within the next 5 days.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Uh oh...
Taper week for me was supposed to look like this:
Monday - 5 miles
Tuesday - cross training
Wednesday - 3 miles
Thursday - cross training
Friday - 3 miles
Saturday - rest
Sunday - HALF MARATHON
INSTEAD it looks like this:
Monday - 5 miles (foot / ankle injury during the run)
What timing.
Who knows what the rest of the week will look like now.
If I have to hobble down the race route I will be running on Sunday.
Hoping the rest, ice, compression, and elevation heals me up soon.
Monday - 5 miles
Tuesday - cross training
Wednesday - 3 miles
Thursday - cross training
Friday - 3 miles
Saturday - rest
Sunday - HALF MARATHON
INSTEAD it looks like this:
Monday - 5 miles (foot / ankle injury during the run)
What timing.
Who knows what the rest of the week will look like now.
If I have to hobble down the race route I will be running on Sunday.
Hoping the rest, ice, compression, and elevation heals me up soon.
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