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Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 4)

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Coco

Four weeks into my training program for the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (March 17, 2012) I finally feel like I can start training–next week. My ITB is no longer bothering me (except for a mild tightness) and my glute/piriformis is almost … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Coco

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)

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Coco

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)

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Coco

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

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Coco

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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