yeeee-haw, i did my first TNT group training today. i walked when the rest of the group (6 or 7 other people) ran, so i was dead last, but i did it! it was my first hill training, and my shins were making some fanciful cries of displeasure, but by the half way mark, i was doing okay and found a good stride. Brent, the coordinator for my area, walked with me the whole time and we chatted about life and training and shin splints. he is doing his first TNT event in just under a month, he will be running a marathon, and even though he is a strong runner, he is feeling the pressure which made me feel a little better. my coach seems really cool, we didn't spend too much time together as she was up with the faster folks, but she seems really down to earth and i think she will have some good stuff to share with me. Plus, she brought refreshments for after the training, bagels and orange smiles and gatorade, and she found muppet racing designed dixie cups which i complimented her on. so she has a pretty good sense of humor and an eye for detail, i like that in a coach!
so, in all, 3 miles in 43 minutes (14.3 minute mile even with hills, hooo-rah!), really tight shins tonight, but up and mobile, and after finishing the whole training by 9:30-ish, i was back in my car headed to the office to do 3 massages including a 90 minute myofascial session. and i live to tell the tale!
i did however decide that now that i am committed to the process of learning to get fit and get my walk, and possibly future run, on, it was time to invest in good shoes. so i consulted with Barb, the personal trainer at the gym, and went down to the Charlottesville Running Co. to check out what they had. they did an analysis of my gait (with a treadmill and a video camera, it was cool!) and then checked out my arches and gave me some suggestions. turns out i have a neutral landing, am turned out a little with my left foot, likely from my injury 2 years ago, and have really low arches. they brought me out 3 different shoes and i tried them all on, but the 1st pair was the best. as soon as i put them on, i was in foot love. they have a nice low achilles support, so no nasty blisters, but they hug the heel really well which gives tons of stability to prevent wobbly ankle turn outs. they are kind of a weird seafoam/teal color which should prevent them from being stolen and/or matching with any normal piece of clothing, and i subsequently bought 2 pairs of wicking blister free sox in a clashing moss green color for accent. i think tomorrow on my recovery walk i will wear them with a plaid shirt and pin-striped running tights!
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Yeah, you did it! Hooray. Glad that Brent was so supportive...Does not surprise me though as they have all been really involved with my progress and like Lisa said, TNT will train you and teach you to like it. I am finding it so.
Teal sounds like you will be findable in a crowd and since there will be some many in Flagstaff, this is important. Glad to hear you made the whole distance and survived. Each one of these survival moments will build on each other and before you know it we will be drinking Gatorade with medals on our chests.
Go Team
Nice going! I did not know that pace was even possible walking. It is great that you are doing this and that you enjoy your teammates. Maybe we'll do a walk when you come to visit.
Woo Hoo!!! I knew you could do it!! And your time is IMPRESSIVE! A 14.3 min mile for walking?? I can't imagine it!
As you probably know, shin splints happen when your calf muscles are more developed than your shins. Try ankle rolls up, down and each way about 15-30 times before and after your walk and anytime throughout the day that you think of it. This help to warm up, and also strengthens the muscles to prevent the injury in the first place.
I am so psyched for you, and so glad you decided to do this!
Yay sis!
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