Not good news....

I have been having some pain in my left heel for about a month now. I am also having some problems over the past couple of weeks in my right tibia. The heel (calcaneus) pain started back in July. I went to go see the doctor and we had a MRI done. The report showed planter fasciitis and some inflation in the heel area. It didn't show a stress fracture but the doctor was concerned that it could turn into one if I wasn't careful. He was concerned enough to tell me to take 3 - 4 weeks off. That meant NO RUNNING at all, which was sooo hard. He told me to be very careful when I started to ramp up again. I did just as the doctor ordered and felt great when I started up again. Fast forward to now and the pain is back. But now it is back towards my heel, where he thought my fracture could develop. Not good. Since then my left quad has been a problem lately too. But I think it is because my left side is trying to compensate for my heel pain. I got some ART and it seems to be helping. Now there is the issue with the tibia pain in the other leg. I do have a history of a stress fracture in that leg. Not only did I have a stress fracture but I ran on it for about a month and didn't even know it. So when this pain started happening I am pretty concerned. It is in the same area on the same foot. I was one of those people that thought if I didn't tell anyone that maybe it would go away on its own and it hasn't. And it is probably just making things worse by doing it that way. The pain is still here and getting worse. My doctor now wants me to get a MRI or bone scanning. I just got done paying off my last MRI so I am trying to find the cheapest way of finding out the problem. Yes I do have insurance but those tests aren't fully covered. Now I have to get 2 (one on each leg). So no Soul Buster#2 for me. :( Looks like I may be out for awhile. Please keep your fingers crossed.

October 5,2008

Time: 5:20PM

Duration: ~38:04

Location: My hood

Sport: Running

Workout: Easy 4 Miles

Distance: 4.1 miles

Weather: upper 80's

People: Tim

I had a rough morning. I had a bowl of Frosted Flakes and it just didn't sit well with my stomach. I had a tummy ache all morning. I was supposed to go cheer some friends on at the Longhorn Tri, but I could barely get out of bed. My stomach was just not happy. I am lactose -intolerant but usually I am okay. But not this morning was the worst. My tummy was making some noises I have never heard before. Finally after I let it settle all morning and afternoon, Tim and I went for a nice and easy run. I wore my new shoes that I bought "just to wear around the house". They are like my regular running shoes, stability plus but just at a cheaper cost. I really like them. Tim and I were pretty slow at the beginning but picked up the pace towards the end. According to my watch my time was 38:04 but that seems kinda fast. With that time our pace would have been 9:18/mile. It was nice having a running partner.

October 4,2008

Time: 5:25AM
Duration: ~3:30
Location: Rogue Equipment

Sport: Running
Workout: 22 Long Easy Run
Distance: 20.25 Miles
Weather: upper 50's
People: Team Rogue and PP

I got to Rogue just in time to meet up with my regular long run folks. We made it up Mt. Bonnell with no problem. I had no trouble keeping up with them until I had to make my port-a-potty stop on Shoal Creek. That is where I lost them and my heel started to hurt. I had to stop a couple of times to look at my map to make sure I didn't get lost. Once I got to the IM fields off Speeday I figured I would just cut the run short to prevent further injury. Robyn then caught up to me so we ran the rest of the 8 or so miles together. It was great catching up with her. I haven't really gotten a chance to talk to her much lately. The good news is that my quad didn't really hurt at all but my heel is starting to hurt really really bad. I think my mind set is on the borderline from meeting my goal time of 3:45 to just finishing the marathon in December no matter what time.

October 2,2008

Time: 5:25AM
Duration: ~47:30
Location: My hood

Sport: Running
Workout: Easy 4 or 5 Miles
Distance: 5.08 miles
Weather: upper 50's
People: Me!!

I pressed the snooze button a couple of times but figured if I kept pressing it than I wouldn't have time to do the workout in the morning and have time to get ready for work. I would have to do it in the evening, but Mom and I had made plans plus Grey's is on tonight too (it better be a good one). I don't have a problem once I am up but it just takes me alittle while to get out of bed. After I am out of bed I am good to go. I quickly got dressed and was out of the door. My quad seems to be doing better today. It did hurt some but it went away. I think speed has something to do with it. I will try to go get ART tomorrow. I also really worked on my form and trying to keep my legs and upper body relaxed. I had a great run. I even wore short-sleeves today!! I think fall finally might be here.

Overall Pace 9:21/Mile

Mom W.'s 60th Birthday!!

We celebrated Mom's W. birthday last night in Austin. Dad W. surprised Mom W. with a new bike. So here is she is trying out her new wheels. Soon she will be leaving Lance Armstrong is the dust with this new bike.
Then we headed to Lambert's to have dinner.

She got a great new bike from Dad W.. Tim and I got her flowers and decorative fall arrangement from Pottery Barn. Katie got her an Ironman visor and made a couple of cd's for their road trip to Colorado. We had an awesome evening. Happy Birthday Mom W.!!

October 1,2008

Time: 5:57AM
Duration: ~38:00
Location: My hood

Sport: Running
Workout: Easy 4 Miles
Distance: 4 miles
Weather: upper 50's
People: Me!!

I did the regular Escarpment/Davis/Beckett/Convict Hill loop. My quad was alittle tender from last nights ART but after a mile or so it started to loosen up. After that I was feeling golden. I must say I am loving fall weather!! It is now time to break out the short-sleeves!!

September 30,2008

Time: 6:15AM
Duration: ~45:00
Location: Anderson High School

Sport: Running
Workout: 1 mile w/up, 4 X 2k @15K Pace , 1 mile c/d
Distance: 4.5 Miles
Weather: Fall weather!!
People: Team Rogue

Not a good day for me. I did the 1 mile warm-up then got some water and was off. I was feeling pretty good on the loop until we hit Steck. Then my quad started acting up on me. I pushed through it to finish up the 1st Loop. I quickly got some water and was off again. I started my 2nd loop but my quad really started getting upset at me. I could hear Foho footsteps behind so I pushed as long as I could but my quad just wasn't having it. She passed me and I tired just to suck it up and keep my eyes on her little blue butt (she was wearing blue shorts) hoping she could help me to the finish. No luck. I ended up stopping after the 2nd loop and got some ART. I swear the ART hurt worse than the workout. I was screaming like a baby. I told Coach Killer that I would rather do the workout than the ART. Dr. had me sweating up a storm just sitting there working it out. After I got fixed up I did the cool-down with Brian.

Go Dallas Cowboys!!

Even though we were out of town for game day, doesn't mean the traditions of the Woodruff household go away. We were all required to bring our jerseys to San Antonio. Take a look....

Tim's 30th Birthday - Final Round...

Tim and I headed to San Antonio this past weekend to celebrate with his parents. Here are some photos from the weekend...

at dinner on Saturday night

On Sunday at his birthday dinner...

and his gift. he was soo excited to get it he took it out for a test ride last night (in the dark)!!

Our Kids!!

Here are some of my favorite pictures of our kids, Cole and Ellie... Enjoy!!

This is my favorite picture of them...

P.S. Mrs. Melodye this post is for you. Hope your training it going well. It was so nice to see you last week. We will have to do breakfast soon and catch up.