Hey Everybody,
Less than a month to go until the half!! I'm getting a little nervous. I've had a few upsets the past two weeks that hopefully won't affect me come race day. For starters, my ITBS just won't give me a back. I've been foam rolling, icing, and Advil-ing like crazy, but so far no dice. It merely becomes less awful, but never stops nagging me. I'm seeing the doctor on Thursday so hopefully he'll give me some good suggestions. Yesterday, my friend C suggested I try massage therapy. He said it's possible that stretching alone can't break down all the scar tissue that's by my knee. I hope that's what the doctor says too. Part of me just wants the damn cortisone shot that I can forget about this pain for at least six months, but those have some pretty gnarly side effects, from my understanding. This is totally disgusting, but sometimes I wish I could magically remove my IT band from my knee and wring it out then put it back in. So weird, I know... Anyway, being in constant pain has been a little depressing and I've had a hard time shaking my funk.
I don't know if I'm distracted or what, but my runs have been suffering this week. Jogs that should be easy-peasy are suddenly making me feel like I've got a pound of bricks strapped to each thigh. I'm not sure if I'm just burning out or what. I'm dedicating the next three days to yoga. Since I picked up the half training, my yoga practice has taken the back burner and I've only been going twice a week. I think I need to be stretched out ( mentally and physically) before I can kick ass on the road again.
I hope everyone is enjoying the sunny weather! Perfect for running and yoga on the beach :).
Peace, love, sweat xoxo SR
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