So today is going to be my “First” day of running again! I’m pretty excited about this, while dreading the monotony and boredom of doing “less than I know I can.” But then that attitude is what got me into…
Yearly Archives: 2011
Stupidity is painful in running (unlike most of life ) to the stupid person.
First comment today – is on my leg. The calf/shin doesn’t “hurt” anymore. Though It still feels off, definitely not up to running yet. Its hard to describe how it feels (wonky doesn’t explain it does it?), kind of tight,…
Tagged with: Couch to 5K, Jeff Galloway, Road running, Shin-Splints, Strain (injury)
Posted in running, running injury
Posted in running, running injury
Picking a program
So, while I wait for my shin splints to go away, I am trying to pick my “do-over” plan. I have debated the couch-to-5k program, but I have some concern that I could hold myself to that low of a…
I got to see my skeleton today.. Did YOU do anything that exciting?
So, today I had a bone scan done – it was a pretty cool experience. I had to go in at 8:30 am, and they gave me a shot of radioactive material (my son is going to be so jealous.) …
Tagged with: Gamma ray, Radionuclide, Shin-Splints, stress fracture
Posted in running injury, running shoes, vibram five fingers
Posted in running injury, running shoes, vibram five fingers
Marine Corps Marathon… 2012.
So, after speaking with a a bunch of people over the weekend, I think I have decided I am going to defer my running of the Marine Corps. Marathon. I have just had too many injuries/illnesses and set backs this year. …
Posted in running, running injury
Short post.. Shin Splints or Stress Fracture?
As the day progressed yesterday, the pain in my shin grew gradually worse. As I did some reading online I became concerned it might be a stress fracture, so I headed out to the Walk-In to have it looked at. …
Posted in running
Shin Splints HURT!!!!! Seriously, is 24 pain-free days to much to ask for?
I have to admit, I am growing progressively less amused with the idea of ankle pain. My calves seem to be doing GREAT!!! I did 3.5 miles yesterday with a “Faster-than-marathon” pace – and they felt AWESOME!!! In fact, my…
Running for a Ride – a great motivator.
Only 25 days to go! At this point, I should be starting my taper – having done my longest run of 20 miles this last weekend. Except, that didn’t happen. 😦 Though now you need to turn that frown upside…
Tagged with: Calf, hal higdon, Manpower, Marathon, Road running, Shin-Splints
Posted in running, running injury
Posted in running, running injury
A Swim and a Run… Preparations continue! (though it does hurt more than I recall..)
**** This blog is being posted at http://onceandfuturerunner.blogspot.com/ as well**** I know that today is supposed to be a “Freaky Friday: Bizarre things found around the Interwebs” – but I haven’t had a chance to surf the interwebs lately –…
7.5 miles under the belt, and I might be a little sore….
I am trying out blogspot to see how I like it. The blog posts will be posted to both places for a while – but if I like the other better, I will move over to that. So, as I…
2013 Was an amazing year, for me, So I am really looking forward to 2014!
Once and Future Runner 