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My Runner’s Resolutions

This year I don’t need to make a resolution to “exercise” or “lose weight,” but there are definitely some things that I could do more often or more consistently to improve my chances of staying healthy as a runner. Warm … Continue reading →

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Too Much of A Good Thing

Well, I may have overdone it with the lacrosse ball last night. I feel like my sacroiliac is bruised now. It is so tender, it hurt to lay on the floor to do crunches this morning. I thought self-massage was a … Continue reading →

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Let The Good Times Roll

I was inspired by MizFit’s ball-rolling demonstration on her Piriformis Syndrome (aka Carpel Tunnel of Arse) article, so tonight I got out a lacrosse ball to work on my lower back pain. This particular pain is not in my a$$–I … Continue reading →

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Zen at MIA

Yesterday I traveled from Miami to Chicago, arriving at MIA at 2:30 pm, landing at ORD at 8:00 pm and getting to my hotel @ 9:30 pm. Yet, I was oddly relaxed and calm throughout the trek. I got to … Continue reading →

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Totally Sidelined

I did it. I went to the podiatrist. There was no question that my toe needed medical attention, and there was no question what needed to be done. Even after three shots of anesthesia in my toe, the “procedure” was … Continue reading →

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