by MJ Gasik | Jul 7, 2022 | injury, Training, Training Plan
Taking a break from triathlon training because you’re injured is tough. The good news is, there are ways to minimize the time you spend away from the sport and get back into it as quickly as possible once you’re healthy again! While you may be eager to...
by MJ Gasik | Mar 7, 2019 | injury
Shin splints are a common overuse injury. They can occur from running or doing other high-impact activities for a long period of time or without adequate stretching. With runners, it’s often a case of “too much, too fast or too soon” or improper/worn out shoes. ...
by MJ Gasik | Jun 2, 2012 | injury, race, Terre Haute triathlon, wind
It was a last minute decision to participate in this year’s Terre Haute triathlon. I think it was because I’m so used to having an early start to the season (last few years, my first race was in April or first weekend in May!). It was difficult to listen...
by MJ Gasik | Feb 20, 2011 | injury, Quarryman Challenge, training run
Can you really call 6 miles a “long” run? Well for me, you can. It’s been a very long time since I’ve been able to run well. I did 9 miles in early November then had a boot put on. The boot came off some time in January and I’ve done a...
by MJ Gasik | Jan 20, 2011 | dog, injury, Running
Dear Toe – please stop hurting now, it’s been too long! So I went for my first run in – um, I think about 10-12 weeks. It was a pleasant little run. Nice and slow, just about 25 minutes. I stopped and walked a couple times. Does the toe hurt? YES....
by MJ Gasik | Jan 6, 2011 | diet, First Endurance, happy new year, injury, Paleo, Training
You can imagine how depressed I’d be after spending 6 weeks without running and another 6 in a boot only to find out I was told I need ANOTHER 6 weeks in the boot. I mean, seriously, I’ve had friends who have had foot surgery come back faster than this. I...
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