Category Archives: Fitness

Lessons From Physical Therapy

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Coco

My physical therapy is going well. I’ve been able to do several 4-5 miles runs without any setbacks, and my physical therapist thinks I am ready to start upping my mileage. 🙂 Even though strength training has been part of … Continue reading →

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Race Recap: PVTC Go Fourth 8K 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Coco

I guess the PVTC Go Fourth 8K is my July 4th tradition. I think I missed it a few years for lacrosse tournaments, but if we are home, I will brave the heat and the hills to get some watermelon … Continue reading →

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My Healthy Declaration Of Independence

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Coco

Happy Fourth of July! Last year I wrote out this healthy declaration of independence. It is a good reminder of my real priorities as I am struggling to get back on track after too many special events and conferences and as … Continue reading →

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Fitting It All In

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Coco

The good news is that my physical therapist has cleared me for some short runs (up to 4 miles). 🙂 The bad news is that I still have about 45 minutes of physical therapy exercises I need to do every day. … Continue reading →

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My ITB Is A B*TCH

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Coco

I am about halfway through my scheduled physical therapy for my ITB/piriformis/SI issue and my condition is improving.  With each visit, my physical therapist finds less and less to work on–although I don’t mind when she finds a tight spot … Continue reading →

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