Seven days have now elapsed since my last run -- and that one, I cut short due to my hip. I was starting to "freak out" about this. I maintained my composure and all (sorta), but inside, I've been bummed, REALLY BUMMED. First off, this injury came on the end of December, and I kept on running. I should have layed off back then. (How many times do I have to learn this?) Secondly, I'm stressing, wondering, will I be able to run Calico, my most favorite race of the year????? It may be two weeks off from running when I hit the trail out in Yermo. Can I do it?
I'll take back right now something I recently blogged, and that is that it was a "given" that I'd finish Calico. Now . . . maybe not. Heck. That's okay. Still, I'm resolved to get over this before the race.
My fast track plan to recovery (hoping for a run this Tuesday)
I'll take back right now something I recently blogged, and that is that it was a "given" that I'd finish Calico. Now . . . maybe not. Heck. That's okay. Still, I'm resolved to get over this before the race.
My fast track plan to recovery (hoping for a run this Tuesday)
1. Stengthening excercises specifically aimed at treating Bursitis -- daily
2. Foam Roll -- a few times a day
3. Stretching -- several times a day
4. 1500 mg glucosamine, 1200 mg chondroitin
5. Anti-inflammatories
6. Core strengthing exercises
7. NO RUNNING, no cycling, no hiking (except for walking around Disneyland all day), no Elliptical
It looked like I wasn't getting much improvement as of yesterday. But today!!! I woke with no pain (the pain is usually at its worse upon waking). Most importantly, pain is minimal when I stretch. : ) Happy girl here! Tomorrow, I swim, and then maybe, just maybe I run Tuesday.
Miles logged this morning: 0