Tag Archives: Injuries Suck

I Want A Service Dog!

Whenever I travel internationally (which isn’t that often!) I enjoy seeing the dogs working the customs beat. I had a greater appreciation for them once we had a beagle, but I’ve always thought that they are pretty cool. I’m also … Continue reading

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Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 3)

Hopefully this will be my last “training log” post summarizing a week where I hardly did any training for the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Washington, D.C., March 17, 2012). My “excuse” this week was a business trip to London. Yes, … Continue reading

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Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 2)

It seems wrong to call this a “training log” post, but even if I haven’t been able to follow my training plan, I have been doing what I can to get back to running again. Hopefully all will be well … Continue reading

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Three Things Thursday (The ITB Rehab Edition)

After my long run on Saturday, I followed a three-part plan of attack against my ITB: 1. Foam rolling and stretching. 2. Taking an epsom salt bath. 3. Slathering my leg with Biofreeze. What’s your plan of attack against sore … Continue reading

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My New Strength Routine

When my ITB flared again up last week, I did some research on Google for exercises that might help get to the root of the problem. I mostly found suggestions for stretches, but I did find a few suggested strength … Continue reading

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