Here we go, Here we go, Here we go again

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jnocerin

So I haven’t posted in a while, but I have recovered from surgery and am running again. I started back up following the walk to run program documented in “The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer” . I felt good, and more importantly my hip felt good. So good in fact that I decided I would do the Disney Half marathon. I started poking around the RunDisney Facebook page and was totally sucked in my the 20th Anniversary bling. I looked at the half marathon medal and then saw the uber-dope 20th Anniversary full Marathon Medal. I then changed my mind and decided I would HAVE to do the full marathon, the medal was too dope. I then contacted my partner in crime, Katya, to see if she was up for another run, and of course , she too liked the bling. So began my plan to run Disney 2013.

On september 19th, I started week one of the 16 week training program as plotted in the “The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer”

Below is my schedule. So far I have not missed a run and have managed to keep all my runs under a 12’00” average. I am hoping to complete the marathon with an average 13’00” mile average.

Week   Run 1   Run 2   Run 3    Run 4    Total Weekly

1             3mi     4mi       3mi        5mi        15mi

2             3mi     4mi       3mi         6mi        16mi

3             3mi     4mi       3mi        7mi         17mi

4             3mi     5mi       3mi        8mi         19mi

5             3mi     5mi       3mi        10mi       21mi

6             4mi     5mi       4mi        11mi       24mi

7             4mi     6mi       4mi        12mi       26mi

8             4mi     6mi       4mi        14mi       28mi

9             4mi     7mi       4mi        16mi       31mi

10           5mi     8mi       5mi        16mi       34mi

11           5mi     8mi       5mi        16mi       34mi

12            5mi     8mi       5mi        18mi      36mi

13            5mi     8mi       5mi        18mi      36mi

14            5mi     8mi       5mi        9mi        27mi

15            3mi     5mi       3mi        8mi        19mi

16            3mi     3mi       3walk     Marathon    35.2mi

 

So here I am in week 2, and I have to get out and cover 3 miles….see ya later!

 

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Counting down to Disney

Posted on January 5, 2012 by jnocerin

So its been a while…..I hurt my hip, and was forced to stop training. After I last saw the Orthopedic Surgeon, I learned that I had FAI (Femoroacetabular impingement), and a resulting torn Labral. Step one was to stop running and hope for it to heal. Along the way I was to try other types of cardio (biking, swimming, StairMaster, elliptical), and I tried each and every one, and it still hurt my hip……stupid hip!

Step two was surgery….just before Christmas I saw the doctor again and we decided it best to plan the surgery…first available time window was in February. So that is being dealt with.

No back to the marathon….I decided a few months ago, that I would do this marathon, even if I had to walk it (which does not hurt), I also decided I would hold off on trying to jog again till after Christmas. So keeping with my plan, I went out for my 1st run on Dec 27th. I felt good, and I had NO PAIN, 2.6mi. I ran the golf cart path and kept to the middle of the path to avoid any slopes So I decided to keep it up a bit. I took the next day off and then went out again for the same short run and felt great again. For my next run, I wanted to increase the distance slightly to ~ 3 miles and this time took to the road. About 1/4 mile in i felt my hip….not pain, but just a reminder twinge or two. It was not a surprise to me….I always assumed that the slope of the road was a contributing factor. So I moved my slow butt onto the grass for most of run and was just fine.

So here I am ~9 miles in the last month…and 26.2 ahead of me for Sunday. I have to say I was very nervous, but an feeling better knowing that I have support from both friends and complete strangers.

So tomorrow I will make the ~5 hr drive from Hilton Head down to Orlando, where my virtual training buddy, Katya, will be flying in. And this marks the start of Marathon Weekend! We have the Expo Saturday and the big race Sunday, followed by a nice relaxing day in one of the Parks Monday. Since she was not sidelined she is ready to run the whole thing…..I figure I will pace her for ~ the first 5-10 miles and then cheer her on as I drop to a brisk walk / run combo pace.

I have also found a few supporters online that have either been injured or were unable to complete their training for one reason or another and they have offered to pace with me while I walk….just for a single Facebook post I have two people who are in a similar boat as I am , I have a feeling I will be making lots of friends along the way, and be supported and provide support to many along the way.

Am I nervous…heck yes…and I worried I wont finish…heck no….My goal is to have a great time, gain a great memory and take lots of pictures along the way!

If your so inclined you can track my progress on race day at the following url:

http://www.xacte.com/templates/disney/marathon/

Wish Me Luck!

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Stupid Hip

Posted on November 5, 2011 by jnocerin

So for about 2 months my hip has hurt, but up until last weeks run I would limp a bit when I got up, but then it would loosen up and be OK. I knew I needed to get it looked at , but I was able to still run, the first 1/2 mile was tough , but I was able to run. Since the bad snow run last Saturday, I cannot run and the hip hurts every day. I decided to take a Monday off, and then run Tuesday. Tuesday I went for a run and then pain never stopped , I made it 2 miles and had to quit. I need to run.

I saw a sports orthopedist that specialises in hips. He said it is either a labial tear with bursitis or a stress fracture. If its the former a cortisone shot will fix me, if the latter its just suffering till it heals. They need to do a MRI with contract to determine which it is, and of course thanks to the storm the scheduling for the MRI was delayed. I have an appointment next Wednesday for the MRI and then need to wait till the next Thursday to see the Dr again to get the MRI read. Boooooooooooooo

I decided I will rest the rest of this week and start to run again Monday even if I have to medicate to get past the pain!

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Stupid Snow!

Posted on October 29, 2011 by jnocerin

So today I was to do a 14 mile run. I woke up and had to slowly talk myself into prepping. I drank my XM+ and my cup of coffee, and then put in my contacts. Immediately I knew there was somrthing amiss with my left contact. It hurt…and it hurt so much I could not get it out. I finally removed it to find only 3/4 of the lens came out, and the rest was still in my eye causing pain and drama. With the help of a friend I finally flushed out the errant piece. All this before leaving for my run. I plotted my course and got dressed. I opted to skip the gloves and wear a shirt and jacket with thumb holes. I also had a bout of laziness and skipped putting out water and took a carry bottle with me. I knew I had a bottle at mile 3, and a store to grab water around mile 8.
And… I was off. At mile three I was warmed up nicely, and it started drizzling a bit then stopped. Then at mile four it started to sleet a bit then it stopped then around mile five the blizzard started. It was thick , wet and blinding. I kep going convincing myself it would pass. Once I figured it was here to stay I started to appreciate the beauty. Snow covered roads and no tire tracks… Just the tracks I was leaving 🙂
About mile 8 I was wet and cold…my toes were wet and numb, fingers ceased to exist (or so I thought). 🙁
I rounded the corner at mile 10 and I was miserable. I could barely keep jogging. I wanted to finish…I knew this was my home stretch. I just kept going. Then at Mile 12 I could not do it anymore. I called for a pickup. I was frozen…I had the energy to go, but was waaaaaaaay too cold. I was picked up at 12.46 miles.
I still consider it a sucess.
NOW I NEED FOOD!!!

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I am a Marathoner

Posted on October 24, 2011 by jnocerin

So part of my training has me doing self talk during runs. My self talk speech is

I am a Marathoner. I love to run. I feel strong when I complete a run, and anticipate my upcoming runs. I love to run up hills and I feel strong when I run. I am a marathoner.

So I have been logging some serious miles lately, and I actually have some really great running days. I have some days I hate every minute of the run, but these are coming less and less.
I have been struggling with an ongoing hip issue, but feel like it is finally getting a little better, but I am still going to see the sports orthopedist on Friday.
Last week I ran four times (4 miles, 6 Miles, 4 Miles, and 12 Miles). I rand the 12 miler with my marathon partner Katya, and it was nice to see that despite training in different states, we are both about the same pace.

This week I have four runs to do as well (4 Miles, 6 Miles, 4 Miles and 14 Miles), today started the week by doing my first 4 miler, and plan to do a 6 mile run tomorrow.

I also received an awesome shirt today too…it says:

The Race is my Ball,
My Running Shoes are my Glass Slippers,
The Finish Line is my Prince Charming,
and the Accomplishment is my Happily Ever After.

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