Tag Archives: injuries

kale, new workouts and other things

I am beginning to wonder if my body remembers how to run. It’s been 4 weeks now, and aside from the few times I’ve had to jet across the street to avoid being hit by cabs, I haven’t run a … Continue reading

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at my next marathon…

I have no idea when my next marathon will be. This summer? fall? Never? (<– haha, just kidding). Heck, I still have grand delusions of miraculously healing and running the Buffalo Marathon as planned on May 26. But wherever and … Continue reading

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frustration

I hate to admit it, but I think I’ve fallen into the dreaded injury phase in which I am miserable and somewhat hateful toward other runners who are healthy. And then I feel bad about feeling like that. And then … Continue reading

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#injured

This whole week I’ve been unable to shake this tired, sluggish feeling on my runs. It usually eases a few miles in and my workouts this week were fine, but I haven’t been super excited to lace up my kicks … Continue reading

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The Plan

If all goes as planned, this is my last first week of classes ever in life. I like everything about it except the knowledge that I will have to start repaying my student loans in exactly one year, which is … Continue reading

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stews & speed

Hope everyone had a good weekend! For a little Monday inspiration, look no further than these two videos from the weekend’s track events: Galen Rupp Kicking Ass Mary Cain Kicking Ass It should also be noted Galen Rupp did a … Continue reading

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the present

Going on my first full week post-dietetic internship, and I’m starting to feel more positive about the whole situation. Like so many other things, it’s all about the outlook and approach, which can shape the way I feel in a … Continue reading

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test run

My dietetic internship wrapped on Friday (!!), and just as I was leaving the clinic for the last time my phone buzzed with a text from Coach John: You feel up to doing an easy run tomorrow? I hadn’t even … Continue reading

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all at once

The last day of my dietetic internship has arrived! It’s been about a year since I quit my job, embarked upon a very long journey of studying, clinical practice and lots of learning, and basically sold my soul to the … Continue reading

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one more week

I texted Coach John the other day about when he thought I could try to run again. The Achilles is feeling better, definitely not completely better but improved, and I’m going through slight Central Park withdrawal. His answer: No running … Continue reading

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