Listen.To.Your.Body. Four simple words, and yet they’re so hard to follow. It seems that when I am in the throes of a training plan, I adhere only to the next workout on the list. I silence the aches and pains or anything else that might keep me from my prescribed run and press on. It […]
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You may think it is funny that I am writing about an injury four months out. What sort of milestone is four months, anyway? Well, it’s less scary than six — which is what, in good faith, I would have to call this if I was writing a couple of weeks from now. Because the […]
The past several weeks have been an adventure in getting back to my usual self. I still have a way to go. The past three weeks have woven together in my mind because the recovery process is extremely gradual, and the routine of getting there extremely consistent. Medical At the end of week 2, I […]
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or medical professional. Nothing in this post should be considered medical advice. If you believe you have a running related injury, or any other injury or illness, please contact a medical professional. Reading this now is just depressing. Knowing that I need to rethink all of my fitness goals […]
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or medical professional. Nothing in this post should be considered medical advice. If you believe you have a running related injury, or any other injury or illness, please conduct with a medical professional. …Or: How I Developed Piriformis Syndrome Two Winters in a Row I felt the onset. I […]
Having a good doctor, one that undestands your lifestyle and whom you trust, is essential. I found my doctor on a whim. After a family member had surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, I was impressed by the treatment that she received and decided to find a new doctor for myself within the […]
I wrote a very exciting post on piriformis syndrome earlier in the week. I will post it sometime…when I am no longer dealing with muscle spasms have officially got it under control. It also seemed like heavy reading for a Friday night, and at the moment I’m all about keeping things light. After spending the […]
On Saturday afternoon I made my long awaited return to the gym. Since my back pain was still iffy (I had recovered most of my range of motion but was still achy in some spots), I chose a Vinyasa Yoga class with an instructor that I have worked with before. Her classes are more gentle […]
On Sunday morning, I made a wrong turn resulting in a back strain that has kept me off the roads and trails all week. As with any injury – big or small – that keeps you from your usual routine, I am struggling with a bit of sadness and frustration. There is something about not […]
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