grrrr. So angry at myself for not blogging. I can't even recall what I have done since my last post but I do know I have been inconsistent. Mostly due to two things: pain and motherhood. Wow they go hand in hand don't they?!!
Pain - my left hip has been a constant ache for most of this year. I recall being concerned about it before Warwick but was embarking on a round of IVF for a friend so assumed it was all related to tests/injections/old shoes/training. So just kept up the usual minimal stretching and bought some new shoes.
Pain was bearable as it wasn't felt during a run - only in the car afterwards or when sitting for long periods at home/work/movies etc.
Motherhood - well that is one constant I wouldn't give up or try to work out. Some days I can run, others I have a sick or dependant child whom I need to work around to fit in any running. It is frustrating but only on the bad days when I don't get out for a run a few days in a row.
Putting the two of those together the last few weeks have been hit and miss...mostly miss. I am now on my way out the door to get a scan done on the hip - after having a sports doctor and running podiatrist both diagnose TFL pain (ITB that is presenting at the hip). Not sure about cortisone or may just stick to conventional treatment...for now I need to rule out Bursitis.
A bit of update that I can recall:
I managed a 20km run this past weekend, a 28km run the weekend before. So the long runs have been ok. Averaging just under 5min/km but mostly I can sit comfortably on a flat road around 4:40min/km. The hills, sand, stopping and not adjusting my watch, talking or socially running alongside someone/having the pram etc all contribute to a slower pace. I'm happy with my long runs.
The speed is what is missing. I haven't been doing hills in past few weeks and don't little in the way of speed aside from 1km repeats and races. I feel it has still been acceptable but now with a race only 10days away that I wanted to do well in...I am very under prepared. Always the way. I just wish I had blogged it daily so I could actually recall what I have /haven't done!!!
So todays blog - 1 x Scan (results to come) and no run. Next update - stand by!
