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The Run/Walk/Swim 1000km / 1000m in 2019 challenge
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SkiMum99 · 26/12/2018 09:31
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TriSkiRun99 ·
02/12/2019 19:44
Your doing really well bear and sometimes we do have to take a break or wear out i think 
. I had nearly 2wks off running because of the latest virus but still got 83.5k in Nov which I’m really pleased with for me. Had a lovely cold frosty run this morning squeezed out 12k, would have had liked to do more but my eldest was off school at home alone watching TV so I had a cut off time to get back. I’m chasing down my last 72k now, which if no more illness or injury strikes I’d like to get by the 24th Dec so I can “earn” my 1000km medal 
I’ve already got it from an online challenge, but asked DH to give it too me at Xmas. I’m still struggling with sore toes under my foot joint after runs, and tried 3more pairs of shoes which have all gone back 
as not wide enough normally... anyone would think I’ve got massive feet but they can’t be that bad I’m only a short arse.
Running 928.5km
Swimming 59.6km
Cycling 465km
TriSkiRun99 ·
02/12/2019 19:48
Oh and I’ve secretly signed up for a marathon in May ... my next big challenge! My DH knows I’m tentatively building upto it but not that I’ve paid my £40 to enter.
TriSkiRun99 ·
02/12/2019 20:44
Oh it maybe I’ll have a look, tbh at my age the peri-menopausal hormone stuff seems to make your joints hurt a lot more 
but I’ll check it out. I’ve started going arrhohm when getting out of bed in the morning now 🙈
thenewaveragebear1983 ·
02/12/2019 21:28
Ol I've done a bit of googling - when I had metatarsalgia, I read that you can get something under your foot (feels like a stone under your toes?) called Morton's neuroma? Could it be that? Metatarsalgia is just a 'catch all' term for any kind of metatarsal pain and the only treatment is the rest, ice? Compression, elevate - which I'm sure you're already doing.
Hope you feel better soon, it's rubbish when pain stops running 
TriSkiRun99 ·
06/12/2019 09:44
Heavy legs 5k this morning but ✅ I really want to do a long possibly 13m run on Monday but i also need to do some Xmas shopping 
and a run like that wipes me out for the rest of the day ...well at least until 3pm school pick up!
Running 938.5km
Swimming 59.6km
Cycling 465km
TriSkiRun99 ·
09/12/2019 12:29
Hope your ok amy it’s been a crap time for illness in our house, my DH and eldest DD are now well into week2 of the same cold that floored me for 2wks. Really hoping we are all bug free by Xmas!
Training goal achieved this morning 
13.1 miles ran yah! The last 2m were tough mentally as I had to add a 0.5m loop on or be forced to run past my house which wasn’t gonna happen! SO pleased to have done it though.
Running 959.6
Swimming 59.6km
Cycling 465km
thenewaveragebear1983 ·
09/12/2019 20:25
Well done tri, it's a long time since I've done a half and it seems a long way off for me right now
Amy well done too. What a year!
I'm gearing up for my gearing down if that makes sense?! I have a massage booked on weds and then I am planning 2 weeks off running (although will focus on some strength training to build myself back up) and will be walking a bit to get the exercise in or I'll go mad. If I can I'll do one last run tomorrow, but it really depends on the weather and a delivery slot I'm waiting for. And of course, how painful my leg is!
A lot of my Facebook friends are signing up for races and half's next year and it makes me feel sad that right now it's not a possibility for me (at least a half isn't) - I know I have to rest this injury now, but I feel a bit down about it.
I'll be lurking on here til the bitter end though 
TriSkiRun99 ·
09/12/2019 21:49
Rest and recover bear and do some different stuff and it will get better. I’ve taken off several chunks of time this year and your body still retains the muscle memory. Is swimming an option? Or cycle trainer as both are non weight baring and have helped me heal running niggles. I missed my massage this month as I was sick & ive really noticed it, but I’ve got another booked in for 22nd I try to go every 4-5wks to a sports massage therapist she’s amazing and keeps me moving! Enjoy your break.
Get well soon little amys it sure is a crap time of year for bugs.
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