With only 6 run/walk miles last week, I started out the week playing it safe for fear that my leg would bother me. But with my next half marathon date looming, I didn’t want to play it too safe.
Last week –
- Monday – It was cold and windy as usual but the sun was out and I had the DAY OFF from work. You know I wanted to run. But I forced myself to stay home and cook and clean. Finally I couldn’t stand it anyone and I went to the gym. I walked on the treadmill and then used the bike. Thank you Hamilton for keep me sane. The problem with being inexperienced with discomfort (many of you have had niggles and such), I didn’t know what to do so I rested.
- Tuesday – After no running for 4 days in a row, even though the polar vortex returned, I headed out for a short run. I knew I couldn’t run much because I had to get home to attend a webinar. My leg felt no worse but no better. So annoying.
- Wednesday – Though my leg may or may not be injured, I had already made an appointment for ART so I figured I’d give it a try. It couldn’t hurt or could it? Well it hurt …a lot…but the chiro said she can fix me. She worked mostly on my calf but my ankle, hips and lower back needed adjustment as well. No running for 3 days!!!!
Kerry – my new BFF (runner & chiro)
- Thursday – An ordered rest day and dinner with a former co-worker after some gym time (bike & walking on the tm).
- Friday – Rest day, ART appt. #2, and evening with the mah jongg ladies. Due to all the bruising (which is normal), my chiro was a little gentler than last time and used her hands and the ultrasound device instead the metal instrument. She said the calf muscles (and ankle) seemed looser (a good sign) but my fascia tighter… Again, she realigned the hips.
- Saturday – Long run Saturday with my Sole Sisters. The question was how many miles. 11 miles on the schedule but haven’t really run the last 2 weeks and my chiro said only 4 or 5 easy. So 5 miles was. There was no real pain (but there never was) and it wasn’t worse. As usual it was great catching up with my running peeps during the run and after at brunch. 3 weeks until my half. Gulp.
still too much ice to run on the Crossings paths so we ran around the nearby neighborhoods
- Sunday – A rainy day. A good day for housework, catching up on things and may be even a trip to the gym…
took an easy run (leg was the same as the day before) and since I parked at the gym, did some machines and miles on the bike
This Coming Week –
As you can see, my running plans are up in the air….I want to be trained for NYC but I also do not want to worsen my leg pain.
- Monday – ?? miles, 3rd ART appt.
- Tuesday – ?? miles
- Wednesday – 4th ART appt, On-Running Clouds Swift launch Run at FF, ??? miles
- Thursday – rest day, Cat Yoga
- Friday – rest, mah jongg
- Saturday – Long Run – ?? miles, 2 weeks until NYC Half Marathon
- Sunday – rest day
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I remember my leg being bruised like crazy after ART, but it definitely helped – glad you have a runner chiro working with you, I’m sure she understands more than the usual chiropractor just how much we need to run, LOL.
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She does.
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Glad you didn’t feel any worsening yesterday. I’m theoretically doing a long run today, but playing it safe on account of achilles (though mostly feeling good) and this cold so we’ll see
Love the look on your face on the arm machine “Why?!?! I hate the gym”
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Yup. That’s how I feel about the gym. Good luck with the long run.
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I also had the day off on Monday and really enjoyed getting to complete my workout in the morning.
You will usually be in some pain after an ART treatment – I usually am! But it really does help and feels great after.
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Good to know.
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I think it’s a good sign that your leg is no worse after running. You have such a great base that taking a few days off is not going to hurt anything but sure might help!
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We’ll see how it goes.
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I know the lack of running is probably driving you crazy (I know it would me), it really is best to take things easy. You have a sold base, so a couple weeks with minimal running shouldn’t affect your half.
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Yes. It is hard not to run. I’ve even resorted to the gym.
At least it’s not a goal race.
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My hips are often out of alignment when I get adjusted. Most of the time I don’t even know it. It’s why I go every other month, racing or not — just for maintenance. Oh, and even people who are plagued with injuries don’t always know if it’s an injury or not.
I’m sure if you listen to the chiro and not push things, you’ll do just fine.
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Let’s hope so. ART is painful. The chiro who does ART is a runner so she understands. If it works maybe I’ll be a chiro convert. But then again who has the time. Now I go after work when I normally would be running.
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When it’s just maintenance it doesn’t usually take much time. Most of my appointments are only 10 minutes.
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We’ll see. ART is used to prevent injuries as well as fix them. So far it’s not better but I can run and it’s not worse.
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Now we know you are human like the rest of us, lol! I’m sorry that you’re injured. Sounds like you’ve got a good handle on what to do. After my massage for that dislocated SI joint, my back was black and blue. But two days later, I felt like a new woman. You will too!
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Oh I hope so.
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ART is incredible- it has helped me through many soft tissue injuries and it sounds like it is working for you! Fingers crossed for your half in 3 weeks!
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Great news. I hope it works for me too.
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As hard as it is, I think it really is more important to get better than to keep up with your training. I hope you notice results from the ART soon – it’s worked for me, but some injuries took long than others.
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You are right. That’s why I’m not really running much.
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Sounds like you have a good chiro. Continue to listen to her and she’ll have you back running pain-free soon. My chiro has worked wonders for me. ART is painful but you’ll get used to it and it won’t be as bad. Trust me it’s worth it.
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I trust you my friend
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I know that the “wisemen” say: “listen to your body” but it is hard to stop our workouts for some days. I am sure you will solve your problem very soon. All the best
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Runners are often not wise.
Thanks for your well wishes.
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This week sounds like you did well, listening to your body and pushing yourself to what you can do. Although, I know this was about last week I am super curious about Cat Yoga. Looking forward to hearing about that soon.
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Me too. I am really excited about this!! I’ll definitely post about it.
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ah what a bummer Darlene. But you DID get some treatment and you DID get a few miles in. I get that you don’t really want to take risks!!
I have a very sore left ankle and shin. apparently this is from not wearing my orthotics. I did pick up my new orthotics last week but I suppose it will take time to “fix” the problem. I think it will likely be after I’ve had my surgery and not run for a while…
I did have a very good running week last week though – I ran 5 days out of 7! that’s really unheard of for me. This week will be less though.
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5 days out of 7 is amazing. I am nervous so am taking it slow. I will run 13.1 though no matter what. Cuz I’m crazy like that.
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Ugh! I’m so sorry you’re having pain! My leg was jangly feeling the other day (sometimes, that hip just really has something to say), and I was sore all day Sunday, but fortunately, other than that, I’m feeling good. My friend had a sore leg today, but she said it felt better after our miles, so hopefully she just needed to stretch it out.
I am so excited for NYC for you. Take it easy – I have no doubt you will be trained for it, but you don’t want to aggravate anything futher.
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I’m excited too but truthfully a little nervous.
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So sorry you are dealing with leg pain. But glad to see you are giving ART a good go as that can be so helpful!
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My off season is coming to a close so I’m starting to search for races. I’m hoping for a 5k, 10k, and half this year but we’ll see how things go.
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I love when medical professionals tell us we can run 4 or 5 miles and we always, always go for 5! Hope you start feeling better soon.
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Of course we do 🙂
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Can’t wait to hear when you have planned.
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I’ve been dealing with a chronically sore hip for over a year, but I’m pretty sure it’s arthritis. The funny thing is, I don’t feel pain at all when I run – it’s mostly when I am sitting. I think you were smart to take it easy this week. You will ace your half, no problem!
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I hope so.
So I need to run more and sit less. Lol
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I’m so sorry you’re dealing with leg pain. ART can work wonders – I hope you start feeling better soon!
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That’s what people say. Hope they’re right.
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I’m glad to hear that your leg was not worse after running. I need to give ART a try, I know it has been helpful for a lot of people!!
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It’s done by a chiro so the cost is covered by insurance. So why not?
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