Thanks Gabes, I will have to look into that.
Last night I decided to try and run/walk to get my miles in. So I ran a bit faster than normal for 10 minutes, walked one, continue. That seemed to help and no D. My overall time wasn't much lower than normal so yey.
Exercise and Urgency
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Just wanted to post an update.
The race is next week and I am totally excited/nervous. I dropped down to the half marathon and I'm not running it with a personal best in mind. Since adding some serious mileage to my weekly routine my urgency issues have appeared to resolve. I can run a constant 2-3 hours without a toilet break so that is a huge change.
My time isn't going to be stellar or anything, but I should finish in the top half and feel good doing it so that's all that really matters.
Slow and steady am I right?
I've also noticed that as usual, the increased exercise and stretching routine is really helping my MC. Added bonus.
The race is next week and I am totally excited/nervous. I dropped down to the half marathon and I'm not running it with a personal best in mind. Since adding some serious mileage to my weekly routine my urgency issues have appeared to resolve. I can run a constant 2-3 hours without a toilet break so that is a huge change.
My time isn't going to be stellar or anything, but I should finish in the top half and feel good doing it so that's all that really matters.
Slow and steady am I right?
I've also noticed that as usual, the increased exercise and stretching routine is really helping my MC. Added bonus.
Good luck Chemgirl!
This thread has helped to explain some issues I've had with running races and getting flares. I did my first triathlon (a baby one - just 1/16th of an Ironman) last month and I really enjoyed it. I've learned over the last year that works for me is to not eat before an event if possible. My husband did the Sprint distance (1/8th of an Ironman) which is my new goal for next Spring/Summer.
Since you are into distance events and challenging yourself you might look into triathlons. If you aren't up to the open water swimming portion - which is the hardest for most people - you can do a bike/run event. This seems a good way to up the endurance goal without doing the same thing (running) for too long at a time.
This thread has helped to explain some issues I've had with running races and getting flares. I did my first triathlon (a baby one - just 1/16th of an Ironman) last month and I really enjoyed it. I've learned over the last year that works for me is to not eat before an event if possible. My husband did the Sprint distance (1/8th of an Ironman) which is my new goal for next Spring/Summer.
Since you are into distance events and challenging yourself you might look into triathlons. If you aren't up to the open water swimming portion - which is the hardest for most people - you can do a bike/run event. This seems a good way to up the endurance goal without doing the same thing (running) for too long at a time.
Michelle
“Life is like taking pictures with a camera… FOCUS on what’s important, CAPTURE the good times, DEVELOP from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, TAKE ANOTHER SHOT.” Unknown
“Life is like taking pictures with a camera… FOCUS on what’s important, CAPTURE the good times, DEVELOP from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, TAKE ANOTHER SHOT.” Unknown
Just finished reading this thread and was reminded of watching Grete Waitz in one of the NYC marathons. She ran with diarrhea dribbling down her legs. Amazingly, she did not let it stop her, and won the marathon!!!
I'm also having lots of trouble when I move too quickly after a meal. I'm an avid hiker and have noticed that when I eat a big meal at the lunch stop, I invariable have to "go" shortly after starting to move again. So I have learned to eat a very light lunch on the trail, and get up extra early to have a big breakfast with lots of protein, leaving a couple of hours for digesting before the hike. This works well for me.
Lot's of luck in your race Chemgirl!!!
Kari
I'm also having lots of trouble when I move too quickly after a meal. I'm an avid hiker and have noticed that when I eat a big meal at the lunch stop, I invariable have to "go" shortly after starting to move again. So I have learned to eat a very light lunch on the trail, and get up extra early to have a big breakfast with lots of protein, leaving a couple of hours for digesting before the hike. This works well for me.
Lot's of luck in your race Chemgirl!!!
Kari
"My mouth waters whenever I pass a bakery shop and sniff the aroma of fresh bread, but I am also grateful simply to be alive and sniffing." Dr. Bernstein
Thanks for the suggestion! My sister does triathlons and I was thinking of doing a Try-a-tri event next summer. My parents live on a lake so I have managed a few open water training swims with my sister. Honestly not my favorite thing ever, but I think I can do it without dying.michlbear wrote:Good luck Chemgirl!
This thread has helped to explain some issues I've had with running races and getting flares. I did my first triathlon (a baby one - just 1/16th of an Ironman) last month and I really enjoyed it. I've learned over the last year that works for me is to not eat before an event if possible. My husband did the Sprint distance (1/8th of an Ironman) which is my new goal for next Spring/Summer.
Since you are into distance events and challenging yourself you might look into triathlons. If you aren't up to the open water swimming portion - which is the hardest for most people - you can do a bike/run event. This seems a good way to up the endurance goal without doing the same thing (running) for too long at a time.
I thought I would post an update for anyone who was following this thread.
The race was this past Sunday and I didn't do as well as I had hoped. It was raining and I managed to slip and roll my ankle. Finished in 2:16 even with walking for the last 2 miles so not too bad.
That should be good enough to qualify for the Pike's Peak Ascent with my sister next summer.
Icing the ankle. Wish we could take NSAIDs!!!
The race was this past Sunday and I didn't do as well as I had hoped. It was raining and I managed to slip and roll my ankle. Finished in 2:16 even with walking for the last 2 miles so not too bad.
That should be good enough to qualify for the Pike's Peak Ascent with my sister next summer.
Icing the ankle. Wish we could take NSAIDs!!!