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Reality is that great writers do not necessarily write every day and, Lauren, you are as great a writer as you are a runner. Keep up the wonderful work.
Hi Lauren, I know how you feel. I just got the results of an MRI back-torn meniscus. Sigh. Another marathon cycle down the tubes. The worst part is I still have to go and watch everyone else run. Keep your head up.
First of all, your automated monster is the coolest one I’ve ever seen. That should cheer you up.
But dude, I know what you mean. In 2004, I broke my second metatarsal six weeks before the Olympic Trials and had to watch everyone race from the stands with crutches. I guess I didn’t have to watch. I had free will. I’ll tell you what, though…I wouldn’t do it again. There was absolutely nothing of value learned from it. If I were you, I’d only go if I had to help a loved one prepare, and then once he/she was ready to go, I’d duck into a coffee shop and read a trashy novel over a giant, steaming, whipped cream covered hot chocolate for 4 hours.
I found out about your blog from Dr. Ball’s site, I have been working with him for 3 1/2 yrs. I love how he just solves the problems! Read some of your blog looks like you are headed for greatness. I have 1 more marathon this year to get my Olympic Trials Qualifying time (just going for the B standard, fast enough for this 41yr old mother of 2). Anyway great to read about you and I wish you the best of luck!! I read about your visit to Phx area and if you are ever here again and need a place to stay please contact me we would be happy to host you (seriously). I live a few miles from Dr Ball’s office with my husband and 2 kids and 2 cats.
Thanks,
Kerry Camberg
Had ITB problems for 5 or so years. Sometimes so bad that I couldn’t walk down the stairs without turning sideways. Trigger points (gluteus Maximus) made a huge difference temporarily but the problem kept returning within a week or two. When I finally learnt how to stretch the hip flexors properly the ITB disappeared within a couple of days and never returned. Hang in there, keep changing your approach when you exhaust one option…….the lowest ebb is the turn of the tide
What, the best thing for a pull ham spring? An what cause them in the first place?