Meet Michelle, 44
Michelle has always been able to enjoy the Fifth Third River Bank Run. She could feel the excitement surround her. But she was always watching on the sidelines from the media area. As on-air talent on the MOUTH 2 MOUTH show on WOOD AM, Michelle has experienced the race many times. She is always supporting other causes, but this year she has her own cause. She is going to experience the Fifth Third River Bank Run in a new way this year. This year, Michelle is going to run!
Favorite food:
Steak...steak...steak.
Favorite cross-training activity:
All things dance.
What is on your iPod?:
Yes I run to music if it isn't Van Morrison...it is all things sticky bubble gum pop... the cheesier the better!
Favorite thing to read:
Rock and Roll autobiographies are my fave!
2010 goals:
To complete this race!! Be in the best shape of my life.
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PUSH! PUSH! PUSH!
By Michelle | March 6th, 2010 at 4:24 pm | 5 comments
No…I am not giving birth. This past week at Health Motion Physical Therapy, Erin changed my gate/stride…I step out too far..blah blah blah..I am not “doing it right” right now.
So I have to think “push off with each step”..and “run like you are balancing a book on your head!”
I know that this is a GRAVE improvement..but it is faster and a lot more work..so I get winded faster..( 2 steps back?) But in the long run (no pun) it will keep my joints safer..and I will suffer less tears and knee and ankle crap.
So today (after not gettin much sleep due to a sick little dog).. I ran alone and not with my warriors…I ran 7 miles and it was kinda like interval training..I have to run as olng as I can with this new form…and then walk..and so on…
It wasn’t fun and my missed my team…but I know that I WILL get through this and get used to this new form…I have to say it is not as fun to have to “think” about your form when you run…But that is where I am.
Looking forward to seeing all of my fellow “warriors” tonight!
By the way my dog JJ is feeling better…but my entire house’s carpet is NOT!!
Michelle, it is awesome that you are so committed to yourself, your training, your team and this program! You are doing a great job!
Brooke | 8 Mar 10 at 1:26 pm
Thank you for being such an awesome teammate and friend! You have made this journey so fun and inspiring so far! Keep up the GREAT work!!
Rachel | 9 Mar 10 at 2:15 pm
Keep it up! You’ve made great progress so far in therapy and your training…just remember that training is the journey. If you need some inspiration, look up motivation quotes. I did that when I was training for my first marathon and it helped get me through some lonely runs!
“If you become restless, speed up. If you become winded, slow down. You climb the mountain in an equilibrium between restlessness and exhaustion.”
- Robert Pirsig
Miss ya lady!
Sarah | 10 Mar 10 at 12:55 pm
Keep it going.
Adam | 10 Mar 10 at 10:32 pm
Michelle, I am also training for this grueling race. My mom listens to your program in the morning and laughs as she compares my stories to yours. I hope my knees, heels, and ankles bring me across the finish line! Thanks for the pointer on the stride, I’ll have to try that. Due to run 9 on Saturday, I am a week behind, had the flu all last weekend (ouch)
Sharing your pain,
Amy
Amy | 17 Mar 10 at 1:40 pm