Training Road Blocks: Extensor Tendonitis

Getting back into shape is never easy. Just when you think you are getting into the groove, it feels like something always has to happen to get in the way. I felt pretty good last week after Ragnar, which I viewed as a great success. I felt comfortable enough to begin some actual speed training. … Continue reading Training Road Blocks: Extensor Tendonitis

Phantom pains resolved…phew.

I was both smart and stupid in dealing with the phantom pains that I mentioned that I was feeling in my last post. I was smart, because I called up my sports doc and set up an appointment. I was stupid, because I was frustrated with the fact that the earliest appointment was a whole … Continue reading Phantom pains resolved…phew.

Getting Back To It

This winter was long. It was cold, snowy and generally gross. Oh, and I couldn’t run for roughly three straight months. Pretty much any repeat marathon runner will tell you it truly is an addiction. Take running away, and the rest of your life seems harder. Throw in some (self-diagnosed) seasonal-affective disorder, all the delicious … Continue reading Getting Back To It