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Sunday 8:00am!!!!!!!! = 10 miles - 1hr 39:37minutes: Rain alllll up in my face.
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First: I got up and RAN at 8:00am. I am NOT a morning runner.
Second: It was raining. Like, pouring rain. I knew it was raining before I went out..and I still went. Uhh, craay. I have never willingly went out in the rain. Eeeeeeever.
Picture proof, or it didn't happen - obviously:
I ran by the Bata Shoe Museum - which I have NOT been to yet!! A museum of SHOES, ladies!
Then, I passed by the Royal Ontario Museum.
Love the look of this building!
I also really love little Boutiques.
I saw these in the window:
I'm gonna need the one on the left and right!!!
I love my comfortable clothing, but sometimes, a girl just wants to get super dressed up. It's been a LONG while since I've went to an incredibly fancy event.
Summer 2010, Pharmacy ball ( I know, how fun does that sound??, haa, I'm kidding!)
Back to the run: around 9 miles, my right upper thigh/hip quads started to hurt. That same type of pain I've had before. I had a total oh nooo moment. I REALLY wanted to go more than 10 miles, but decided to stop at an even 10 to prevent things getting worse.
My last 10 miler was done in 1:43:16. I'm so happy to shave some time off!
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Let's make things clear that I'm clueless when it comes to running. I try my best, I love it, but technique/pacing/fueling - all of that is very new to me.
Is there a correct way you're supposed to tackle running down hills?
I injured this area (by the lovely red arrows) for months and months last year.
I'm not sure exactly how it happened, but if I think back, it was after a run where I went down a long and VERY steep hill for the first time.
Yesterday, it was also during and after a down hill portion that the pain started back up again. (Thankfully, my legs are generally OK this morning)
I'm just wondering if there's a technique to the madness?? Or, do you just have to get used to running down hills??
Thanks for any advice on this matter,
Your Clueless Runner.
From one clueless runner to another I don't have a clue , carefully?? Let me know :) you are a running demon at the moment!
ReplyDeletecongrats on your run, and hope your leg is ok!!! downhills -> keep your stride short.
ReplyDeletewhat a great running route where you can window shop + get in your mileage! i love the ROM architecture, too - esp the contrast between the old and the new buildings.
Thank you!! Short strides, got it!
DeleteWow!! Good for you for not only getting up at 8am to run, but for running in the rain!!! I only do that sometimes, but not usually in January! :)
ReplyDeleteNice run! I want to run 10 miles but that just isn't happening lately
ReplyDeleteI injured my knee on declines, so I get it. I've read that the key is to really shorten your stride, and make it feel as close to a flat surface as possible. I actually decelerate substantially on downhill portions of a run, and I focus on making it up on the up hills.
ReplyDeleteI always slow down SO MUCH on downhills. It kills my pace. And I hate that people zoom past me. Hills are just beasts.
DeleteYay!!!! proud of you...I need that getting up at 8am..for a run? I'd just run to my kitchen sip my tea and zonk off again.
ReplyDeleteI really want to start running this year--and I'm the clueless (to-be) runner here, not you:)
Maybe you just need to strengthen that area doing other (strengthening-type) exercises and then you won't hurt it going downhill? I wish I had a physical therapist or a coach by my side at all times to answer questions like these. Those dresses are super cute, I agree that dressing up is very fun once in a while and I love those opportunities!
ReplyDeleteYour white dress is beautiful!! Very nice color and style for your body.
ReplyDeleteRunning in the rain? No way for me! But, great job getting out there and crushing your time.
wow,so interesting post!i woke 7:30 every morning and run for getting on time at my work!your running has more pleasures!!thank you so much for your comment dear1many kisses!!!!
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i went all out, and i mean ALL OUT, to the point where i had no control and just hoped i didn't face plant, it caused my shin fractures, just make sure your in control :) i'm so happy for you!!! 10 miles!! a great accomplishment!!
ReplyDeleteouuuuuch, I held onto my shin just reading that!! ahhh!!
DeleteI think you are supposed to watch that you don't over stride and that you take it easy going downhill. Sometimes people have a tendency to really go all out on a downhill stretch. Try to stay close to the ground.
ReplyDeleteAww, I miss Toronto just a little bit ;-)
Perfect time for me to wake up and read your post as I'm heading out for a 10 mile progression run this morning and could use some motivation. It isn't raining out but it is in the high 20's, which is COLD for me!! Congrats on a great run and taking time off your previous best, too!
ReplyDeleteI love running downhill but my husband hates it. I lean forward a little and take shorter strides. My husband tends to lean back, which causes him to brake with each step. I think it is harder on your knees and quads that way.
Beautiful pic of you in the white dress!
I hope you had a great run!
Deletethank you sooo much for the info. I'm going to take much more notice on exactly how I do the downhills!
I think downhills are more challenging that uphills! I think you are supposed to lean forward a bit and try to land on a certain part of your foot but I cannot remember which. How are your quads today?
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe you haven't been to the shoe museum yet!
They feel pretty good today..but if I was to try a downhill again, I know I'd feel that pain.
DeleteThanks for info!!
Great job on improving on your 10-miler! I agree with the other posters about keeping your stride short on the downhills. I think they key is to not land at your heel because that causes a braking action. I always think about keeping my feet under me just like you normally do when running.
ReplyDeleteI need to go and do a little hill again to really make sure, but I think I land on my heel - thanks for the info!!
DeleteI know what you mean about dressing up! Those dresses in the window are fab. Oh and the one you're wearing to the pharmacy ball (lol) is too!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really good run! I could never run 10 miles!! All the pictures of where you run look so cool!! That museum of shoes looks awesome!!! I love going places like that!!
ReplyDeleteYep - short strides! Way to go on your run! I did a 10-miler too but I saw rain was in the forecast so I did my long run on Saturday instead :) I've got to start running downtown again! Way cooler things to see than up in north york where I live!
ReplyDeleteI used to live in the North York area!! Loved it up there :D
DeleteBata Shoe Museum! Bata Shoe Museum! Once again Bata Shoe Museum!!! How come I've never heard of this 0.0 Now I know what I'll be doing the next time I go to Toronto :)
ReplyDeleteYou so should've done your long run on Saturday :P It was so nice out ^^
Going downhill... short little strides I guess?
It's basically right by the ROM!! :D GOOO!! (I need to as well!)
DeleteThat dress is absolutely stunning - what a number.
ReplyDeleteAh, downhill. Runner's World has some good articles and comments from readers. There's an art to make sure you put pressure in the right spots. I hope it gets better - take it easy!
I've been told to lean forward a bit going downhill. Shorter strides make sense.
ReplyDeleteLove the white dress on the right! :)
Do you stretch properly after as well? That is super key to keeping the quads (and knees) happy. Short stride for sure on a downhill. You should always feel in control. I ran (almost) 10 miles yesterday as well and started at 9 when the rain had stopped.
ReplyDeleteI read an article on downhill running awhile back which said to lean forward slightly and land on the midfoot or towards the ball of you foot rather than your heel. It said heel striking and leaning back slows you down and puts more pressure on your joints and muscles. I naturally want to lean back and dig my heels in because I'm a control freak and get myself all freaked out on downhills, but once I tried to do what it said in the article, I was able to run down hill much faster and more comfortably. Still is rough on my ITB, though. Jackie Warner's Lower Body One on One workout is painfully awesome... some great strengthening for our runner legs! :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the info!! I was definitely a little worried about losing control and falling down the hill - especially when it's either rainy or there's snow around(black ice, yikesss!). But, I'm going to be more aware of not heel striking because I'm guilty!
DeleteFirst, I am not a morning runner... at ALL. I feel horrible when I run in the morning. Oh wait... I just am not a morning person. Second, I loooooove that dress! You look so pretty in it!!!
ReplyDeleteWait... Can you please give me some of your running motivation?! I love how you say that you are a clueless runner when you are in fact running double digits in the miles department.. Share your secrets with the truly clueless pleaseee?! Haha
ReplyDeleteThat is legit rain, way to go! Really cute dress btw.
ReplyDeleteI shorten my gait a bit on downhills. Make sure to rest that injury a bit. Way to go on the 10 mile run!
ReplyDeleteNice run! I am a morning runner, if I can't get a run in first thing in the morning I have a hard time convincing myself to go later. Hope you figure out what's causing the pain!
ReplyDeleteAmazing job on that run!!! That is some serious time shaving you did!! I hate that your leg is still bothering you though, I wish I could help..I usually just run whatever way feels good. I'm not very injury experienced either! You look lovely in that white dress!! Meroww.!
ReplyDeleteSeeing what you see on your run is so fun! I think I would have ran straight into that shoe museum though! I have no idea bout proper down hill running.. :-/
ReplyDeleteYou are my hero! 10 miles like it's nothing?! I am trying to get to your level girl :) Good work!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the 10 miler! That time is awesome!
ReplyDeleteMy last 10 miler was 1:48, so I am hoping to shave some time off too!
We tend to lean back when running down hill, but we're actually supposed to lean slightly forward when running down hill. And keep your stride consistent and easy. That's what we teach at the Running Room anyway:) Congrats on your time!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I absolutely thought of you doing the same distance that day :D
DeleteWow that's quite a chunk you shaved off the 10-miler...every second is a biggie when it comes to running, so WAY TO GO :)! How did you find morning running v afternoon? On the one hand, I prefer it as there's nothing sloshing in my stomach but on the other hand, I tend to have loads more energy later in the day after eating.
ReplyDeleteI think the feeling of finishing a run SO early is aamaaazing..but I just don't think I can keep up the morning exercise because I'm generally still so tired! So, I'm like you - much more energy later on in the day!
DeleteWay to go!! I hve no idea on downhill, but I hope you feel better:(
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteYOU ARE AN ANIMAL! Way to go running in the rain! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeletepssssh you and your new personal distance record motivates me - ALL the time!! :D
DeleteI'm a horrible downhill runner so I have no clue!! I'm more likely to pass people going up lol sad
ReplyDeleteWay to go! That was some serious rain!!! Also what colour is your Garmin?!?! seriously jealous!!!! That is BEAUTIFUL. So were you in your dress. Lots of good advice on downhill running already so I wont repeat the same stuff. Hope you are ok and seriously - you rocked it in the rain girl :=)
ReplyDeleteaw thank you! I think it's like a greeny colour??I always get anything but black, in everything!!
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