Tag Archives: Injuries Suck

Remembering The Birthday I Skipped

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Coco

I first published this post last year, but the lessons are just as important this year! My worst birthday was the one I skipped–literally. Two years ago I went to Australia for work, leaving the day before my birthday. With … Continue reading →

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Piriformis Puzzle

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Coco

As much as I whined about my recent business trip, and as exhausting as it was, I was pleased to be relatively pain-free most of the time. That was a bit of a surprise in view of the long airplane … Continue reading →

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Training Log – Army Ten Miler (Week 1)

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Coco

With less than 5 weeks to go before the Army Ten Miler, it’s time to get this party started! I’ve been holding off because of my nagging ITB issue and (probably related) piriformis issue, but now I’ve got to focus and do … Continue reading →

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Letting Go Of My Army Ten Miler Goal

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Coco

If you asked me in August I would have stated an aggressive goal for the Army Ten Miler on October 9. I was doing 7-8 mile long runs at a 9-ish pace in the heat while chatting with a friend. I … Continue reading →

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Easing Back Into Running

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Coco

I was in such a groove with my running before my vacation. While I was ready for that planned week off, I wasn’t ready for the extra time off forced by my ITB flare-up and ingrown toenail procedure. Now that both of … Continue reading →

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