Well, I threw out my back this past week, so a lot of my runs were ruined. My week started out with a nice easy run on the esplanade where I called my family during their dinner and chatted with them during my run - it was lovely! Wednesday I had to do 7 miles, but... Continue Reading →
First Post-Injury Run
While Matt, Kristen, and Harry have been absolutely killing some long distance runs, I have been struggling to control my IT Band pain post-Marine Corps. The first week, I was on the struggle bus pretty much all week. My left outer knee pain was pretty crippling, and I was SURE I was losing a toenail... Continue Reading →
TARC Fall Classic Race Report (September 12, 2015)
I signed up for this race the day of the TARC Spring Classic (April 2015) before I had even finished my first marathon. Hell, I was still in a boot from my shin splint/tendonitis injury I was diagnosed with mid-April. For the past three months I've been nursing my IT Band and continuing my physical therapy... Continue Reading →
IT Band Recovery
My IT Band recovery has been going pretty well these past few weeks. I have been icing at least once a day, stretching throughout the day, and rolling at least once a day. I've also been doing hip and glute strengthening exercises I used to do when I was in PT for my IT Band... Continue Reading →
Ragnar Trail New England – June 26-27, 2015
The New England Ragnar Relay was not only my first trail race, but my first "ultra" race. I'm hesitant to call it an ultra outright since it wasn't like I ran for 7 hours straight, though I did run 30 miles. It was one of my favorite races I've been to, both as a spectator... Continue Reading →