Well the theme of 2018 certainly seems to be ‘challenging’ to say the least. Just as I started to run on the alter G after my sacral stress fracture. I got ultrasound results back that stated I have a rather large tear in my hamstring and adductor. This has been a long standing issue that … More Staying sane without running
Cross Training …sucks. Just kidding that is harsh. But it is not running so obviously it is sub par. No runner likes cross training but sometimes it is a necessary evil. Like for me over the past 7 weeks. Cross training quite literally means training using a different form of exercise. In regards to running … More Cross Training
I realize the title is vague as obviously a part of this is dependent on the specific injury. But what I am referring to is your mindset and the factors outside of the physical healing that may be affecting your ability to heal These factors also likely had a part in leading you to the … More How to heal effectively
Well just when I did not think things could get much worse… my bone scan was positive for a stress fracture of my sacrum (bottom of my spine). I had kind of figured it was a stress fracture all along but this solidifies it. But on the bright side of things I have already been … More It’s called a STRESS fracture
Well the unfortunate has happened and it appears I will not cross the start or finish line of the Chicago marathon 2018. I have re written and added to this blog many times but it is hard to find the correct words… it really just feels like a bad dream. In a way I am … More Stress is stress is stress…
This is my story about how over this training cycle I have transformed in to what I have coined a ‘fragile butterfly’. Dear marathon training… you are really, really tough… but I think that is why I love you. I have definitely pushed my limits in regards to training this time around. And I think … More Fragile Butterfly
