Tag Archives: Injuries Suck

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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Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 1)

According to my plan and the workouts marked on my calendar, this was my first week of training for the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Washington, D.C., March 17, 2012). But my attention was focused on training my new family member–and … Continue reading

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Training For The Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon

Over the Christmas break I started to see some posts laying out training plans for the Rock’n’Roll USA Marathon and Half Marathon that are being held in Washington, D.C. on March 17, 2012. I wasn’t quite ready to start training, … Continue reading

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Standing On The Sidelines

There was a horrible moment at my son’s wrestling match last weekend when he suddenly stopped trying to escape from his opponent’s hold and laid down on the mat with a grimace on his face. The referee stopped the clock, … Continue reading

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