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Team Sparkle is putting together a team to run the Chapman University 5K on 10/16 (link HERE). If they get a team of 30+ together, they've arranged a special discounted registration of only $25! You can let Team Sparkle know you're interested HERE, on their Facebook page! I will be running with #1 AND #2!!
2. Iron Girl Del Mar 5K with #1 on November 6!
This race is only $25 for the 5K, PLUS I've got a special discount code for an additional 15% off - for a SoCal race, that is SUPER reasonable! Use discount code CCIGDMJH for 15% off. Click HERE to register!
This is the part of the post where I normally tell you all about how I killed my pace goals from the night before. So, last night I went to the gym to do my 5 mile tempo. I wanted to do my mile warm up on the elliptical, because my shin has been bugging me - I've always had issues with shin splints, but usually it's just annoying, not really painful to the point where I don't run. But yesterday, my shin had been HURTING. And in one, very localized spot. So much so, that even the elliptical hurt. After 15 minutes on the elliptical, I thought it felt better, so I started to run. .25 mi at 10:11 pace, and I quit. It HURT. So, I'm icing, and stretching, and taping, just in case it IS still just jerk shin splints, and will re-assess tomorrow before I attempt my last long run before Long Beach.
Mother...
But this is a good look, right?
Yeah. You're jealous.
I'm doing a local 5k a week from tomorrow. I'm going to pretend that I'm "joining" you in your 5k efforts. I would love to run one with you sometime!
ReplyDeleteI don't like the sounds of that! Be good, be careful.
ReplyDeleteYikes Heather! Take it easy and I hope it is nothing serious. Bummer!!!!
ReplyDeleteIs it outer shin?
ReplyDeleteI had a thing with the outer shin a while back ('05). The theory is that the muscle along the side was having some compartment syndrome. I had a persistent bruise on my shin and pain in one specific area. Rolling out that muscle seemed to help. And avoiding hills.
You know I always like to embrace color - even in the form of KT tape! I'm sending down really powerful vibes to help it feel perfect again soon!
ReplyDeleteHmmm. I know a prof at Chapman (a dude) and I think he runs a little to keep his whiskey gut down. I wonder if he's running? I could send him my sparkle skirt! ?!
ReplyDeleteI want to be on Team Sparkle!!!! Haha. Those socks rock.
ReplyDeleteMy shin pain is SO unpredictable. Doing hot yoga has helped me BIG TIME.
xo
Sarah
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