…and yes, one step back. Last week after Rock n Roll Denver was going so well… My mile repeats were stellar once I got back to oxygenated air. I ran an unusually strong 10+ miles at marathon pace (whatever that is) on Thursday. On Saturday I set out for my long run. I planned on [Read More]
Adjusting to Change: A Progress Report
The other day I was lamenting about how school schedules, change of seasons, the infamous hip injury etc. shook my little corner of the world a little bit, tossing me out of my beloved routine. I’ve got some progress to report: some good, some not so much: 1. I completed a 6-mile run this morning. [Read More]
Hip Strengthening Moves for Runners
I ran today for the first time since straining my tensor fascia latae almost two weeks ago. Sadly pain started to come on at the 1.5 mile mark. I wondered if I was being paranoid but then I shut it down. More healing time is needed. Some of you asked me to share the strengthening [Read More]
Cleared for Takeoff
I had what I hope was my last treatment for this latest hip fiasco this morning. 1. First Dr. Miracle retested my lateral hip strength. Despite being vigilant with my homework, I was nervous about this because I doubted much progress could be made in a week’s time. I passed with flying colors. Phew! Then [Read More]
Address the Stress
I swear those plates are glued on! Thank you all for your calming words of wisdom yesterday regarding the back-to-school onslaught of time demands. I think what wigged me out the most was the prospect of dropping the ball and forgetting something or someone somewhere and getting that dreaded phone call. I spent lots of [Read More]
Hip Strengthening Exercises for Runners
Weak hips, hamstrings and glutes result in problems all the way down the leg, from ornery piriformis, ITB, knee issues and more. As runners we tend to overwork certain muscles while neglecting others. That’s why it’s important to include strengthening moves in your fitness routine. There are a variety of things you can do at [Read More]
