I have been in physical therapy for my injuries for about six months now. We finally finished rehabbing a few weeks ago, and now we are focused on prevention. What my therapist calls performance-based therapy has consisted of strength and explosive exercises. The exercises are sport specific, and he observes my running pattern, as well. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Remember a few weeks ago, when I recommended eight excellent Chanukah gifts for runners? Well, I decided to treat myself to the silver foam roller from OPTP. Much to my surprise, it arrived very quickly, despite the holiday shipping rush. I was so excited to see it leaning against my door when I returned home […]
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