A Look at Running Too Much Too Soon
Training Articles March 24, 2015 No Comments on A Look at Running Too Much Too SoonI ran from January – October of 2014 after years of no running. I was up to 60k per week
Melissa MacKinnon
Team Running Free Alumni
Age: 8
Member Since: 2015
Occupation: Teacher
Home: Pickering
About Me: In 2014 I started running again after a few decades off!! I had forgotten how much fun it can be.
Sports: running, cycling, swimming, alpine skiing
Athletic Goals:
My most catastrophic racing experience was: My last "race" was the Scotia half on October 19, 2014. The searing pain in my right leg started early into the race. I removed my bib chip before the race so I could walk off the course if my leg hurt. Did I? Should I have? Will I ever run or race with an injury again? Lesson learned
Favourite Racing Gear:
Favourite Race: While running the Boilermaker I enjoyed talking to other runners - sage words about the course and humour! And then the after party.
Favourite Race Food: I'm still experimenting with prerace foods: I now know not to eat too much too close to a race! Coffee and Gu Chomps go down right before a race. After a race? Whatever strikes me as good at the time: a veggie burger with tomatoes and goat cheese or grilled salmon with avocado or a mango salad...
