Tag Archives: Injuries Suck

Turning Point

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Coco

I live at the top of a steep hill. When I walk my dog in our usual clockwise direction, after we reach the end of our street, we turn the corner and trudge up a short, steep incline that flattens … Continue reading →

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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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Trying Something New: HydroMassage

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Coco

I’m linking up this post for Tuesdays On The Run! with Run The Great Wide Somewhere, MCM Mama Runs and My No-Guilt Life, since it relates to alternative medicine for runners. I over-estimated traffic and arrived at my chiropractor appointment 20 minutes … Continue reading →

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I Want A Service Dog!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Coco

Whenever I travel internationally (which isn’t that often!) I enjoy seeing the dogs working the customs beat. I had a greater appreciation for them once we had a beagle, but I’ve always thought that they are pretty cool. I’m also … 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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