Confession: I've run lots of miles and made lots of stupid running choices for years with minimal issues and almost no injuries. But every once in a while, I do something that lands me on the injured reserve. Luckily, I have all the things to get myself back up and running fairly quickly. Here are the things I recommend every runner have to both prevent and help heal running injuries. Foam Roller - this simple, inexpensive tool is perhaps the most important thing every runner should have in their arsenal. A few minutes spent rolling before and after a run can make all the difference in the world. There are a ton of routines on various running sites, but Amanda at Run to the Finish has a great overview of foam rolling for … [Read more...]
Three Things Thursday: Chiro, 100 miles, and PInterest
1. I saw a different chiro yesterday. He went to work on a calf issue I've been having. I pretty much cried like a baby. Then he put on some KT Tape and told me to run with it today. The result? 4.1 miles of pain free, barefoot running on the treadmill. Yay! He also told me I should try wearing calf sleeves. Guess it's time to actually review those Tommie Copper sleeves I have. 2. I have 1.3 miles left to hit 100 miles for the month and 6.5 miles left to hit 800 for the year. I think if I'd known that was all I had left, I would have kept running. Good thing I didn't know. I'm trying really hard to be smart about both my increase of mileage and my barefoot running. I'm also trying to be happy about that 800 miles. I've been … [Read more...]
Apparently I’m a hot mess
So, my appointment with the chiropractor was interesting. He found issues all up and down my legs. My right foot lands with my toes pointed slightly out (knew that) The muscles in my calves and thighs are scary tight (knew that) My hips do something I don't exactly remember - collapse? rotate in? My glutes aren't activating (Know anything about that, Katie?) Because of the other issues, my ITB is messed up And a whole ton of other stuff that went completely over my head Oh, and I need to stop slouching and pull my shoulders back He graston'd a couple of spots, did ART on my knees, used the stick on my calves (OMG, I just about screamed), and a few other things that involved pain and parts being twisted. He would have … [Read more...]
