Monday, September 12, 2011

Two Halves Make A...

...very sore old woman!  

On Saturday, 9-10-11, I ran my second half marathon in 3 weeks.   
I still had a sore knee from the Hobble Creek marathon so I wore a brace on my left knee and a band on the right.  With that much support, I was ready to run!

(I like to be at the back of the lineup to race, especially if I'm wearing a timing chip.  That way, I don't have a bunch of people passing me.)

Before mile 4, I was doing pretty darn good, if I do say so myself.   By mile 5, I realized the knee brace and silly band didn't do anything for these sore, old, knees.  They were ON FIRE!  And I'm not talking about speed.  They caused So. Much. Pain!  


Several times throughout the race I wondered if I was going to be able to finish - but I did!  In fact,  a half block from the finish line, the man in the picture below, ran along side of me and said, "Let's get across!"  For some reason, that was enough to motivate me to pour it on. How nice of the man to let the old lady cross the line first!


I didn't come in last!  My time was 2:33:27. 
I got third place in my age group...out of 3!  Not superb, but that's OK.  I finished! 

Right after the race, we went to a family reunion in West Haven.  I iced my knees during the hour and a half drive.  On the way back, we stopped at the Burger Bar in Roy to have some delicious shakes. 



A raspberry fresh lime shake is just the treat to soothe the fire knees!

I'm taking a week off from running to make sure I heal.  

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37 comments:

  1. julesSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Congrats on finishing. I have never ever been a runner. I could walk a half marathon, maybe. I would take one of those goodies afterwards too.

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  2. YvonneSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I think you are incredible to run through that pain.

    Congrats and enjoy your well deserved rest.

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  3. JoanieSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    You are amazing to be able to finish in that much pain. I am glad that you treated yourself to a delicious looking shake. Glad to hear you are taking some time off to recoup.

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  4. CamilleSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    I'm still amazed at your finishing your SECOND half marathon (in a month)!!!!! AND still jealous you went to the Burger Bar without me!

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  5. Mom of 12September 13, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    That is so awesome! And now I need ice cream...
    Sandy

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  6. MomzaSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    :::APPLAUSE::: You did it!

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  7. TracySeptember 13, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I feel your pain as I'm sitting here comfortably reading your post. Seriously, you amaze me!! You should be PROUD of yourself!! Seriously!! PROUD!!!!

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  8. Kristina P.September 13, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I don't run anything even if I'm perfectly healthy, let alone injured!

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  9. lesaSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Great job! You inspire me. I've had shakes at that very Burger Bar :)

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  10. Welcome to the Garden of EganSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Oh my heck! You are either way motivated or totally insane.
    You be the judge.

    I hope your knee heals this week.
    I am so proud of you though.

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  11. THE BADGERSSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Hooray for half marathons and the people that run them! You're awesome....and so is that shake! I still think we should do that marathon in Maui next year. We'll talk about it once the fire goes away in your knees.

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  12. KerinSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Way to go...again :)
    You are an amazing woman.
    If you ever need a cheer leader, give my a call. I'll hold down the chair and pass the bottled water to you as you go by :)
    Hope you feel better soon!

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  13. NatalieSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Congrats! You are awesome. Sure hope your knees feel better soon. Hugs

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  14. karenSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I'm in awe. You DID IT! I'm completely in awe.

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  15. CBSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    You are just amazing. And it makes me realize what a wimp I am - Ha Ha - Oh well I like ice cream :-D

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  16. mCatSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Well done! I am thinking you did TOU half? If so, let me know how the course it, I am doing it this Saturday!

    Two halves is quite the accomplishment!

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  17. Doran & JodySeptember 13, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    AWESOME!! Just AWESOME!!

    I hope your knees feel better!!

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  18. gigiSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    AMAZING!!!

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  19. Grumpy Grateful MomSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    You're amazing! Two half-marathons, with sore knees! I've never run that far, though I did once win a first place medal in a 5k.
    Turns out I was the ONLY one in my age division. :)

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  20. Mimi SueSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    You go girl! Makes my knees hurt just hearing about it. We had a burger at the Burger Barn a couple of weeks ago. The lime raspberry shake sounds delish. Mimi

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  21. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    OH MY STARS!! You are my hero! I'm getting off the computer and getting my fanny back on the treadmill this morning!

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  22. KazzySeptember 14, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Only a week off? I would take a six-month break and eat more ice cream.

    You are wonder woman. Really.

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  23. wendySeptember 14, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    well I am certainly glad you know the best medicine/remedy for sore knees (or any pain for that matter) A DELICIOUS MILKSHAKE

    you need to be careful of those sore knees missy, I am amazed and proud of you on these races, but these dang knees of ours as we age, seem to not hold up as well as we'd like
    (that's my story...tee,hee)

    I love walking hard, but have never been a runner. I have heard of so many people "running" lately, I am starting to feel pretty lazy.

    good Job ...you are a determined lady, I can tell.

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  24. lesaSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Connie, You won the giveaway over at Notes About Music Notes. Send me your information !!!

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  25. SaimiSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Holy Cow girl what endurance you have!! You're my new hero! HA!!

    Congratulations!! Oh and also congratulations for your win over at Lesa's

    We seem to have friends in common, hope you don't mind if I follow along!!

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  26. NanaSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Wow, I think that is fantastic!!!!!
    Did you spread that ice cream in your fire knees.....some how I doubt it. lol.

    Thank you for the kind words about my dog.

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  27. Susan RSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    You Rock! Hats off to you my friend. I can't even WALK around the block without something hurting, so you've got it going on girl.
    The rotten thing about getting older is that when you wake up with some sort of new pain, you can almost guarantee it is going to be a constant part of your life now. Darn it!
    Those treats looks like they might just be worth the burning knees.

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  28. Grandma Yellow HairSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    The whole time I was reading this I kept thinking Oh how I wish I could be the woman you are honey.
    I am really proud of you for finishing because many would have not including myself.
    How long have you been running these marathons.
    Please take a rest now and get your knees back in good running condition
    Love
    Maggie

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  29. ValerieSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    You are so AWESOME!!! :) And I mean that for reals...
    Hope those knees are feeling much better.

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  30. Stacy J. ColesSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Thanks for your comments. I love hearing from you. And, after reading your blog, I'm feeling like a shake!! Have a good rest of your day. :)

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  31. Honey I'm Home BlogSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Hi Connie,

    I popped over to say "Hello". So sorry you couldn't join us at the bloggy dinner, but thank you for stopping by & leaving a comment on my blog. Congrats on the two half marathons. Very impressive! Hope we get to meet sometime.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  32. TeachinfourthSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Rock on for you, Connie! You are a trooper...

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  33. Grandma HoneySeptember 18, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I've read this post several times. I am in awe by you. What determination you have. Not only would I have not even thought of attempting this, but I would have stopped with the first pain. But you kept going! What a woman you are!!

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  34. HandsfullmomSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Congrats on the second half marathon completion, though I sympathize with your knee pain.

    Thanks for the comment on my blog -- how funny to "run into" you again in the blogosphere -- your daughter Candace did great at Hobble Creek! I finished third in that race; well, third from last, but I walked the last five miles on purpose so I could taper for the marathon.

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  35. ValerieSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I went walking on my little trail this morning (the 2 mile section) and my calves started hurting. I wanted to turn around right then and head back down hill.... After reading this, I'm glad I didn't. A poor little stiff calf is NOTHING compared to running half a marathon on aching knees. Way to go!! And I totally think that any doctor would recommend those shakes as therapy to help in healing!

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  36. Serene is my name, not my life!September 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Wow! That's incredible! I can't even run around the block without passing out! Seriously, I'm impressed!
    DO you think they make quad jogging strollers? This way I could still get my running in when my hubby is out of town. :D

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  37. Gypsy HeartOctober 11, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Amazing! I wish I could do the same. My knees are really bad but I so need the exercise. How long have you been running?

    Great job!
    xo
    Pat

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