It is now almost fall, or getting closer to that, which means better running weather is in sight! I am now in the "Phase 1" of my marathon training which focuses on building endurance, strength, and building a solid foundation to prevent injury. Thanks to my amazing racing group through Brian O'Neill's, I am feeling close to my pre-rehab self!
I will soon post the link to my Run for a Reason page, running again this year to support Team CanCare
in the 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon.
Ready for a run?!?
-Lauren
8.22.2012
7.10.2012
Marathon 2013!
Guess who is going to be running in the Chevron Houston Marathon on 01/13/13? This Aggie right here!
I have been "officially" cleared to start running again, every other day for the next few weeks. My goal is to run 11 miles total this week, without pain. My runs have been going well, despite fatigue, humidity, and heat...but this is Houston, TX!
I plan to participate in the Run for a Reason program representing CanCare again this year. It was a wonderful experience last year and I plan to kick my 2012 marathon PR in the dust! My marathon training starts July 31st with the BON Racing Club. I am pumped!
Give me a "howdy" if you see me at Memorial or Rice Loop. I will be the girl with the incredibly cheesy smile, running as fast as my long legs will go!
-Lauren
I have been "officially" cleared to start running again, every other day for the next few weeks. My goal is to run 11 miles total this week, without pain. My runs have been going well, despite fatigue, humidity, and heat...but this is Houston, TX!
I plan to participate in the Run for a Reason program representing CanCare again this year. It was a wonderful experience last year and I plan to kick my 2012 marathon PR in the dust! My marathon training starts July 31st with the BON Racing Club. I am pumped!
Give me a "howdy" if you see me at Memorial or Rice Loop. I will be the girl with the incredibly cheesy smile, running as fast as my long legs will go!
-Lauren
6.26.2012
Waiting...
Well it has been a while since I have posted to my blog. I have been in" running rehab", strengthening my right leg and back. I have not been to a physical therapy session in almost one month due to vacation and scheduling issues, so this Friday can not come soon enough.
I am having a "reeval" with my physical therapist where I will admit doing "trial" runs over the past month.
I know that sounds extremely stubborn and possibly foolish behavior, but I have been without pain and feel really good. Very slow and not like my pre-marathon self, but good overall. :)
So please keep your fingers crossed for good news on Friday! I am ready to start training to complete in the 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon!
Cheers!
Lauren
I am having a "reeval" with my physical therapist where I will admit doing "trial" runs over the past month.
I know that sounds extremely stubborn and possibly foolish behavior, but I have been without pain and feel really good. Very slow and not like my pre-marathon self, but good overall. :)
So please keep your fingers crossed for good news on Friday! I am ready to start training to complete in the 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon!
Cheers!
Lauren
4.17.2012
6 to 8 weeks
Today I finally went to have an physical therapist evaluate my Right foot. I am still having "burning" pain in my Right foot and have not run in almost 3 weeks. I have been diagnosed with lateral peroneal tendon weakness and peroneal nerve compression, with recovery time of 6 to 8 weeks.
While I know time does fly, this has been a little hard to swallow. For now the exercise schedule is yoga 1X/week and upright bike 30 min/every other day. This is huge downgrade from my normal life but I am trying to see this as an opportunity to broaden my interests.
So for now, no running and time to heal. They say April showers bring May flowers, bringing new life into the world. I am trying to apply this to my current situation at this time. Time to be patient and focus on recovery. :)
Take care everyone!
-Lauren
While I know time does fly, this has been a little hard to swallow. For now the exercise schedule is yoga 1X/week and upright bike 30 min/every other day. This is huge downgrade from my normal life but I am trying to see this as an opportunity to broaden my interests.
So for now, no running and time to heal. They say April showers bring May flowers, bringing new life into the world. I am trying to apply this to my current situation at this time. Time to be patient and focus on recovery. :)
Take care everyone!
-Lauren
4.06.2012
Patience is a virtue...
They say patience is a virtue, something I tend to lack when it comes to listening to my body when injured. It has been almost 1 week without running, just focusing on yoga and circuit training with weights. My right foot has been "tingling" and "burning" on and off since the Austin 1/ 2 marathon in February. I completed a steroid pack last week with little relief.
Next step is going back to my primary physician and seeing what step to take next. I am still planning on running in the 10K race on the 28th this month, but I know that not being patient and pushing may cause more damage. I would appreciate happy thoughts and prayers that my foot starts to heal! :)
In the meantime, come and join me in yoga! I am becoming a regular again at Blue Tree Yoga off Spring Street studios, http://www.bluetreeyoga.com/ . It is a new/old challenge and has kept up my spirits without my endorphin rush from running. I hope everyone is doing well and have a blessed Easter Sunday!
-Lauren
Next step is going back to my primary physician and seeing what step to take next. I am still planning on running in the 10K race on the 28th this month, but I know that not being patient and pushing may cause more damage. I would appreciate happy thoughts and prayers that my foot starts to heal! :)
In the meantime, come and join me in yoga! I am becoming a regular again at Blue Tree Yoga off Spring Street studios, http://www.bluetreeyoga.com/ . It is a new/old challenge and has kept up my spirits without my endorphin rush from running. I hope everyone is doing well and have a blessed Easter Sunday!
-Lauren
3.12.2012
Ready to run!
New race planned...Conns Green 6.2, April 28th!
This past week I ran the Shamrock Shuffle, an unofficial timed 5k. It was just the run I needed with rain, mud and I achieved my best 5k time -- 24:41!
Once rodeo season is over this Sunday, it's time to focus back on running, yoga, and getting outdoors more to enjoy this beautiful weather! :)
Hope everyone is doing well!
-Lauren
This past week I ran the Shamrock Shuffle, an unofficial timed 5k. It was just the run I needed with rain, mud and I achieved my best 5k time -- 24:41!
Once rodeo season is over this Sunday, it's time to focus back on running, yoga, and getting outdoors more to enjoy this beautiful weather! :)
Hope everyone is doing well!
-Lauren
2.10.2012
New Year, new start
Every year, I set a resolution. Sometimes I accomplish them but like most I forget and move on. I am not setting a resolution for 2012 but I am finally letting go of what I thought my life would be. Where I would live, who I would marry, and what age I would be when I had my beautiful little ones. I run to give myself time to process events in my life, often trying to solve problems I am facing.
This year, I am giving God control of my life and whatever is occuring at that moment. Time to embrace that life isn't turning out like I planned, but maybe that is a blessing in disguse. I am not afraid to tell someone I love them anymore...it has only taken me 29 years and 10 months to get there!
Austin half marathon is next Sunday. My focus for this race is my future and new found peace that God is fully in charge.
Whoop!
Love,
Lauren
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