It's been nearly 4 months since injury day...and...I can proudly say I'm back to running! It IS safe to run again and actually recommended since movement is good. I have been trying to build up to 3 days a week and feel pretty good! The only time my back starts hurting is when I sit for long periods of time - which is usually at work. When my back "hurts" I go in to my favorite "press-ups" (picture the yoga pose "cobra" here). The reason this feels better is because of where my disc was injured - the stretch helps move the disc which alleviates any pain.
In any event...I've signed up for the DRC Half Marathon (November 1) and then am considering Boston again in April 2010. I re-qualified for Boston when I ran San Antonio last fall and because I'm not sure I'll always be a marathoner, I figured I should enjoy one last "hurrah" at the big B.
Thanks for everyone's support during my injury stage! I'm so glad I'm back to normal, well, modified normal.
Showing posts with label running recovery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label running recovery. Show all posts
Friday, October 2, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
More progress
It's been almost a month since my last post. I'm happy to say that I have started run/walking...kindive.
My PT gave me the "Green Light" after we ensured the pain in my leg (triggered by the herniation) was gone for at least a few weeks. I think I had improved due to the fact I religiously did my exercises and stretches for the past few weeks.
With the"Green Light," last week at my PT I ran for 4 minutes at a speed of 5.4 (...slower for me, my running pace was around 7.2 pre-herniation) with a 1 minute walk following each 4 minute run. I did the run/walk cycle for 20 minutes total and felt OK! I was really encouraged by this! The only "gray cloud" I have is that over the past week, I have worn heels, been on my feet all day, traveled to another city, drug a suitcase around Chicago and have done little exercise. That said, the back is feeling a little twinge and the pain down my leg is coming back. Bad sign. More to come soon...hopefully good stuff! Stay tuned!
My PT gave me the "Green Light" after we ensured the pain in my leg (triggered by the herniation) was gone for at least a few weeks. I think I had improved due to the fact I religiously did my exercises and stretches for the past few weeks.
With the"Green Light," last week at my PT I ran for 4 minutes at a speed of 5.4 (...slower for me, my running pace was around 7.2 pre-herniation) with a 1 minute walk following each 4 minute run. I did the run/walk cycle for 20 minutes total and felt OK! I was really encouraged by this! The only "gray cloud" I have is that over the past week, I have worn heels, been on my feet all day, traveled to another city, drug a suitcase around Chicago and have done little exercise. That said, the back is feeling a little twinge and the pain down my leg is coming back. Bad sign. More to come soon...hopefully good stuff! Stay tuned!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
First Workout - Post Marathon
It wasn't strong or long, but I had my first workout, post San Antonio marathon tonight. Despite the low intensity on the elliptical for 30 minutes, I am SORE!! Guess I need to take a bit more time off before heading back out to the running group again!!
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