Be the run…

Every run in my first year of long distance running was mind-boggling.  Running any distance greater than the span of a busy intersection was inconceivable.  Ultimately I’m more daunted by how much time it takes to run, say, 16 miles than the fact that I’m going to *run* 16. consecutive. miles.  Distance is a fairly [...]

Double Crush

Double Crush Syndrome – the root of my problems.  (There’s a joke in there somewhere…) For weeks I have been mystified by the intensity of pain I have been feeling in my right leg, particularly my right calf and right glute.  Since first consulting with my chiropractor, who specializes in sports injuries, the focus has [...]

A Body At Rest, A Body In Motion

Five weeks and counting.  That’s how long I’ve been banned from running and I’m hating it.  At first I tried to maintain my cardio fitness and leg strength with other forms of exercise, but my resolve weakened when I found myself in physical therapy 3x/week for a pinched nerve in my lumbar spine.  My will [...]