Tag Archives: Injuries Suck

Half Calf

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Coco

Last week my left calf started hurting big time. By Wednesday, it was very tender, making me limp, and noticeable even when I was in bed. By Thursday, it was aching even when I was sitting down.  Because of my … Continue reading →

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My Chiropractor Fired Me

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Coco

I haven’t written much about my ITB/piriformis lately. I wish that were because it hasn’t been bothering me, but sadly that’s not the case. After months of do-it-yourself rehab with at-home strength workouts, my foam roller and one of my … Continue reading →

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Training Log: Rock N Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 9)

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Coco

Well, I guess I have wrapped up my last week of “training” for the Rock N Roll USA Half Marathon! Now I have to think about easing up and getting ready for race day! Honesltly, I don’t feel like I’ve trained … Continue reading →

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Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 7)

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Coco

Wow. Week 7. Only three more weeks until the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon! Now that my ITB/glute/piriformis is mostly behaving, it’s time to do longer long runs to prepare to run 13.1 miles. Monday (9 mile easy run) Walking: 1 mile … Continue reading →

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Turning Point

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Coco

I live at the top of a steep hill. When I walk my dog in our usual clockwise direction, after we reach the end of our street, we turn the corner and trudge up a short, steep incline that flattens … Continue reading →

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