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]
Archives for 2012
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]
PlanetGear Giveaway
Who doesn’t love great products at rock bottom prices? I sure do! From active wear, sunglasses, shoes, water bottles, jewelry and more, at PlanetGear.com, you’ll find just that. Sales change weekly so there’s always something new and exciting. I swear not a week goes by that I am not tempted by something. With the holiday [Read More]
Tensor Fascia Latae Strain
Tensor Fascia Latae Strain Bad News: I am injured. Again. There I said it. Part of me hoped that if I didn’t acknowledge it publicly, it would vanish on it’s own, as quickly as it came. It came on at mile 16 of last weekend’s long run. Hip pain on the right (my ‘good’ hip). [Read More]
Liebster Award and Winner
Melissa was kind enough to nominate me for the esteemed Liebster award. Thank you Melissa! First, 11 random things about me: My favorite, I mean least hated household chore is laundry. I feel especially accomplished when I wash a boatload of workout wear. Things are finally taking off in our community garden and I’m [Read More]
5 Things I Learned About Injury the Hard Way
What is the worst injury you’ve ever sustained? 2007: ITBS. This happened 2 weeks post Chicago Marathon (my first). Extreme heat threw a real kink in the day and I was out for revenge. I ramped up mileage again with plans to run RnR Las Vegas 6 weeks later. In retrospect there were warning twinges at [Read More]
Pretty Muddy Giveaway
Let it be known I’ve never done a mud run. My idea of badassery does not involve barbed wire or leaping over fire pits. While I’m not averse to the idea of one of those furry Norse warrior helmets complete with horns, I always seem to be in some stage of training that makes me [Read More]
Deep Thoughts From the Trail: Psychology of Mean
Ali over at Running With Spatulas raised a provocative issue that is very timely for me. Meanness vs kindness. Being kind over being right. Judging vs. not judging. Of course we can all be kinder and less judgmental. I like to think that I’ve become kinder with age, probably because I am more content with myself. [Read More]
July Recap/August Goals
Miles run: 113 This is the most I’ve run since July 2011, when I ran 114. Miles run on trails: 50 Cycling miles: 60 Speed sessions: 4 Plyometric workouts: 4 Strength/corework sessions: 9 Hill workouts: 1 Workouts missed: 0 Birthdays celebrated: 2 Birthday cakes baked: 3 + 24 cupcakes Races: 1 (RnR Chi) Pool days: [Read More]
July Favorites: Orange Edition
It’s no secret I love me some orange. Before July sneaks away here’s a salute to the stuff I’m loving this month: Zensah Calf Sleeves. I’ve lusted for these for a loooong time. I finally pulled the trigger at the RnR Chi expo. Love! Accelerade Slushies. You all know how hot it’s been. The trails [Read More]
