Absolute Zero

Posted on March 11, 2010 by MegaNerd

Do you ever wake up and have a feeling that something good is going to happen?

 

I woke up yesterday feeling like I could run a marathon. My right knee started hurting me some time after I ran the Disney marathon.

 

I took three FULL weeks off of running, and once I tried again, I only ran two miles. 

 

 

I wanted to get out and try for at least three miles. I started running, and just kept on going! I ended up running 5.0 miles with ZERO pain! That’s the farthest I have run (without pain) since the marathon! (I did run 6.0 miles with Kelly, but was in a lot of pain).

 

So excited!

 

I started my morning with a green monster.

 

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After Monday’s epic fail attempt at a Cherry Chocolate Bomb, I decided to stick to my normal recipe, and add cherries. Worked MUCH better!

 

It had milk, banana, ice, spinach, and cherries. YUM! (Plus, Almond butter toast.)

 

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This morning at work, I snacked on some grapes.

 

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I was being so lazy this morning, so I grabbed a Subway sandwich for lunch. Same as usual. I know, I’m so boring.

 

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I knew that I was going to attempt a run as soon as I got home, so I brought a cup of Kashi H2H cereal and milk to eat before I left work. It was the perfect afternoon pick me up!

 

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I got home from my run and was starving! I couldn’t decide what i wanted so I made a little of everything: Leftover chicken (my mom made in North Carolina), broccoli, half a sweet potato, and a nibble of pasta.

 

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Dessert was a chocolate peanut butter truffle that I picked up this weekend in North Carolina.

 

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It was soooo good! It basically tasted like a REESE’s cup, but with thicker chocolate, and real peanut butter.

 

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YUM!

 

I’m so excited that I ran pain free! I’m still going to take it easy, but I may or may not have a plan up my sleeve. :D

<3 MegaNerd

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33 Responses

  1. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self, on March 11, 2010 at 7:57 AM Said:

    I just started reading your blog, so I don’t know the whole history with your situation, but I still wanted to say congrats on running pain-free! That must have felt so amazing. :)

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  2. mayapamela, on March 11, 2010 at 8:04 AM Said:

    Congrats on your run! I love those days when you just feel on fire!

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  3. NYCRunnerGirl, on March 11, 2010 at 8:05 AM Said:

    That’s great, congrats! I suffered from ITBS after running a half marathon, and I know how frustrating injuries can be. I’m glad that you are back out there running!

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  4. sarah (shep), on March 11, 2010 at 8:12 AM Said:

    everytime you bloggers say kashi “h2h” it makes me think of HGH and all that steroids stuff the athletes are getting themselves in trouble with! haha, i guess it’s the sports girl in me… 99% of the time i’m watching ESPN :)

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  5. sarah (shep), on March 11, 2010 at 8:12 AM Said:

    oh, and congrats on zero pain!

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  6. Anna, on March 11, 2010 at 8:41 AM Said:

    Yay!! Congrats on the great run!!! Taking time off is hard, but obviously so totally worth it.

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  7. GurlOnA"Diet", on March 11, 2010 at 8:43 AM Said:

    yay congrats on the pain-free run! it’s exhilarating :-D

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  8. wnk505, on March 11, 2010 at 9:00 AM Said:

    congrats on your pain free ruN! that is very exciting to finally be able to run without pain. Its def. gives you that little ump you need to know you can do handle it.

    Subway is such a great go to place when you have no time at all in your life. Its healthy, cheap, and easy to eat.

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  9. Ali, on March 11, 2010 at 9:49 AM Said:

    YAY! That is sooo great about your pain free run! That must feel amazing! :)

    That dessert looks so good! Look at all that PB!

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  10. Abby, on March 11, 2010 at 9:56 AM Said:

    That’s great that you’re running without pain! And that PB meltaway looks sooo good!!!!!

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  11. Heather, on March 11, 2010 at 9:57 AM Said:

    Yay for being pain free!! That’s awesome!

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  12. kirsten, on March 11, 2010 at 10:19 AM Said:

    yay! that’s great!! Can you tell me what kind of knee brace you’re wearing? I hate full knee sleeves so I’m looking for something smaller.

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  13. Kelly, on March 11, 2010 at 10:22 AM Said:

    That is so exciting…I am really happy for you! :)

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  14. theprocessofhealing, on March 11, 2010 at 10:33 AM Said:

    Congratulations girl!!!! I cant run right now because of an injury so I totally get where you are coming from. I cannot WAIT until I can say that!

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  15. Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place, on March 11, 2010 at 10:46 AM Said:

    yay for no pain! that’s awesome!! You totally listen to your body and I think that’s really important…I could take some tips from you!

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  16. PhillyGirlRuns, on March 11, 2010 at 11:02 AM Said:

    Congrats on a pain free run! I’m currently trying to train for a 10-miler while dealing with chronic knee pain…I know both how frustrating the injury can be and how freaking GOOD it feels when you finally get in that good (even “normal”) run.

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  17. Lauren @ Eater not a runner, on March 11, 2010 at 11:16 AM Said:

    That is so awesome! Glad you are pain-free :-)

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  18. Laura @ Finding A Healthy Balance, on March 11, 2010 at 12:47 PM Said:

    Congrats on the PAIN FREE run! I am sure that felt amazing! I want that chocolate peanut butter truffle……YUM! =)

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  19. kat, on March 11, 2010 at 1:56 PM Said:

    Yeah! Congratulations on your pain free run!!

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  20. feetinmotion, on March 11, 2010 at 2:09 PM Said:

    That chicken looks incredible. Very moist looking. Congrats on no pain!!! That’s so exciting!

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  21. britchickruns, on March 11, 2010 at 2:10 PM Said:

    Oh m gosh. I just drooled over that PB truffle. GOOD GOSH!
    Congrats on the run btw, that’s awesome – you must feel so brilliant!!

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  22. Tay, on March 11, 2010 at 3:42 PM Said:

    Congrats :-) Well worth the wait I’m sure. And you’ll be happy in the future!

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  23. Paige (Running Around Normal), on March 11, 2010 at 4:13 PM Said:

    Hooray for zero pain! Hope that continues for you, Megan :D

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  24. Lisa (bakebikeblog), on March 11, 2010 at 4:54 PM Said:

    YAY for pain-free runs!!! And that truffle looks so tasty!

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  25. runningwithsass, on March 11, 2010 at 5:54 PM Said:

    so glad your knee is better!

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  26. foodcents, on March 11, 2010 at 9:21 PM Said:

    Congrats on the pain free run, that is great!!!! I hope the running continues to flourish for you:) Good things coming you way….

    Be Well!!!!

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  27. Gabriela, on March 11, 2010 at 9:26 PM Said:

    I´m so happy your knee´s better!
    :)
    Amazing pics, as always. Comfort food is the best ;)
    Have an amazing Friday, Megan!

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  28. Lo-Jo, on March 11, 2010 at 11:05 PM Said:

    That’s great about your run! And I love your food selections…they’re simpler and more like stuff I eat than some of the elaborate recipes I see on other blogs. Subway and chocolate are always good decisions :)

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  30. Becky @ flybynyght, on March 12, 2010 at 11:37 AM Said:

    Yay for no pain! Wish I could say the same…. And that truffle looks a-mazing!!!

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  31. Melissa S., on March 12, 2010 at 5:46 PM Said:

    i’m so glad to hear that you’re knee is feeling better! wonderful news!

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