Archive for January, 2012

It could have been worse!

Posted: January 31, 2012 in Doctor Visit, Recovery, Running, Stationary Bike

Diagnosis: Yep, I think I got off fairly light. The MRI revealed that I do not have a stress fracture (modified happy dance), but instead a grade II strain (partial tear) in the flexor hallucis longus tendon. It is the tendon that moves the big toe. As previously mentioned, I also have achilles tendonitis. The [...]

Have you seen my walker?

Posted: January 26, 2012 in Knee Pain, Pain, Stupid

Let me tell you straight out: I am very annoyed with my body and there is not much I can do, because it’s self inflicted. *sigh* Went to the doctor this morning and she diagnosed me with Runner’s AND Jumper’s knee (right one). I knew I have achilles tendonitis in my left foot, but the [...]

Can you feel it?

Posted: January 24, 2012 in Blogroll, Hubby

So, I have been resting my ankle for the last few, what feels like 10,000, days and I THINK it’s better. I am able to go up and down the stairs without pain. I have been on the stationary bike and elliptical rider more than I care for over the last week. I did pull [...]

No running

Posted: January 22, 2012 in Pain

Yep, you read that right….no running…until next at least Wednesday. *sigh* Let me explain: After finishing last Monday’s speed work, a tendon in my left ankle became really sore. I have had soreness in my achilles over the last few months, but this was not the same. I took Tuesday off, thinking that it would [...]

Updated Long Term Goal

Posted: January 17, 2012 in 1/2 Marathon, Goals
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“Shoot for the moon and even if you miss you will land among the stars.” – Les Brown  Well, we all know that I am slower than snail’s pace and more than likely will never be able to run Boston. But, after running the half in Mississippi two weeks ago, the idea of running a [...]

Mississippi Blues Marathon (Half)

Posted: January 13, 2012 in 1/2 Marathon, 13.1, Heart Rate Training, Hills, Race Report, Running

A friend of mine lives near Jackson Mississippi and after plans fell through to run the 1/2 marathon out there 2 years ago, this year we finally managed the trip. Driving just under 800 miles one way was actually a lot of fun. It helped that my husband and I get a long and we [...]