I found a photo that a friend sent me from start of the Nike Human Race 10K back on 31-Aug. That was the Sunday before Chips-n-Salsa. I was running with pain from the start of this 10K, I think you can see it on my face. My knee was swollen and needed to be iced after the race. Even though I took an entire week of rest afterwards, it wasn't enough recovery. I DNF'd the Chips-n-Salsa half-marathon the following weekend and ended up taking three more weeks off running due to knee pain.Today, a week prior to another half-marathon attempt, I ran along most of the same course as that Nike race. No pain this time. If I had a photo, you'd see a smile. I forgot to start my Garmin until we hit the first mile marker (d'oh!), but I captured the remaining 5.8 miles at an overall pace of 10:26. Rather amazing, as I thought I was doing 11min miles the whole way.
I definately feel better this time around. Will my knee hold up for a 13.1 finish on Sunday? Can't wait to find out. :-)
Oh, best wishes to you on the half. Knee pain is no fun.
ReplyDeleteMay you have a wonderful race day - injury free!!
Em
Keep on smiling. That is great news. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteWay to keep it positive. You have dealt with a bit in the past month or so, I am glad to hear things are feeling better and pain free.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on Sunday. I will be running a half that day too and I'll be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteGood job and good luck on the halr.
ReplyDelete(I really need to stop commenting as teh beer seems to have affected my typing. LOL)
MCM mama
Just keep smiling Lisa! ;D I hope that knee holds up. I'm totally keeping my fingers crossed for you ;D
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great race Lisa and that you finished upright and smiling!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a pain free race!
ReplyDeleteGlad you've recovered so easily from your injury just a short time ago!
ReplyDeleteThat's great news about the knee. I'm smiling for you!
ReplyDeletehow the knee holds up...
ReplyDeletegood luck in the race
Yeah! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI hope the knee holds up for you!! Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteI've got my fingers crossed for you. All the best!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, I look forward to hearing how it went.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for good knee tracking and pain free running.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great running picture of you :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope this week and next weekend go well for you - good luck!!!
That's awesome!!! Go rock it gurrrl :-)
ReplyDeleteThat great that you ran pain free. Good luck on your half!! I see that you have a yellow hat too. I wear my Livestrong hat when I run. My friend says that she looks for the "man in the yellow hat" when we are at races. :-)
ReplyDeletePain free is the best feeling :)...
ReplyDeletePain free is the best feeling :)...
ReplyDeletepain free is the best! good luck on the upcoming race!
ReplyDeleteI'm betting it will hold up and that you will have FUN!
ReplyDeleteLisa good luck girlie!!! I know you will finish the half with flying colors and NO KNEE PAIN!!!
ReplyDeleteOh great news on the no pain! Good luck as you get ready for the race!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and the congrats!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you with your half. Wishing you no knee pain for the race!!!
You're going to do great!