Hitting it in 2011!

by | Dec 16, 2010 | 2011, injury, Running

So for the last 5 weeks or so, I’ve been sporting this lovely boot. Yes, I even took this boot to Mexico. I wore it while walking around, when going out to dinner and even while watching Ironman Cozumel. I’ve come to like the boot, however, I’ve...

Running and the Hamstring

by | May 21, 2008 | injury, training run

Went for a nice, short run this morning. Well, I got lost on the trails, so it was a little longer than I had planned, but the conditions were just perfect for a run. The hamstring, however, is not doing so good. I can block out the pain, but I’m trying REALLY...

Luna Chix Run!

by | Apr 9, 2008 | hamstring, injury, Luna Chix, training run

We just had our first Luna Chix event this year…a fun run out of Runner Grove in Downers Grove. Runners Grove even provided refreshments after the run. The weather was a little chilly, but we had a great turnout! Our new Lunas don’t even have their apparel...

Slow Progress

by | Feb 18, 2008 | injury, physical therapy

Well, this week will be week number 5 of physical therapy. I went in to one of my sessions last week feeling a bit depressed about the lack of progress I feel I’ve made. While I think my physical therapist is excellent – extremely knowledgeable, I have...

Torn

by | Feb 1, 2008 | hamstring, injury, physical therapy

First, I want to thank all of you for your concern. I’ve been bombarded with emails the last week or two with questions about the hamstring. I appreciate the outpouring of suppor!! Unfortunately, it is not good news. The hamstring is torn. I’ve been making...

MRI Monday

by | Jan 27, 2008 | injury, MRI, physical therapy

Tomorrow is the day. I go in for my MRI on the ol’ hamstring. With any luck, whatever damage has been done will not take too long to repair. I go in for the results of the MRI on Tuesday. I’m looking forward to getting all this taken care of because...