Diary of an Injured Runner: Discovery Process
When I was initially injured on New Year’s Eve I really only thought I’d be down a week, two tops. I thought I just needed to get a knot out of my butt or hammy and I’d be good to go. Even my ART doc...
View ArticleDiary of an Injured Runner: Psych!
Imagine running in a race and just as you think you see the finish line you realize after getting a little closer that it’s just another mile marker along the way to a race without an end. Psych!...
View ArticleReaders Roundtable: When Do You Train Through Pain?
Near the end of my treadmill tempo last week, I noticed a little soreness in my knee. I blew it off and did my cool-down according to plan. The next morning, my knee was definitely sore. Thus, I faced...
View ArticleA Visit to the Physiatrist
Hi, I’m Thyme, and I get injured a lot. When my future in-laws recommended that I see a physiatrist, my first reaction was “physia-what-now?” I had never heard of this medical specialty, and judging...
View ArticleParsley’s Racing Story Part 2: Maybe Good Enough Is A Good Thing
After all the calamities during my spring and summer racing, I decided to just put my head down and focus on training hard. In the past I’ve always loved racing my way into shape and competitiveness,...
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