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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Microspikes Lifetime Miles:						408.50
PI EMotion Trail N1 Lifetime Miles:						357.00
MT1010SA Lifetime Miles:						120.50
Rapa Nui 2 Lifetime Miles:						305.50
Altra Olympus Lifetime Miles:						555.80
PI Emotion Trail N2 Lifetime Miles:						312.50
PI Emotion Trail M2 Lifetime Miles:						328.50
2015 Trail Miles Lifetime Miles:						2047.50
2015 Road Miles Lifetime Miles:						490.00
2015 Mtn Bike Miles Lifetime Miles:						58.00
Altra Impulse 1.0 Lifetime Miles:						46.00
Altra Lone Peak 2.5 Lifetime Miles:						242.00
Altra Paradigm (blue) Lifetime Miles:						102.00
LP 3.0 Tester Lifetime Miles:						64.50
Altra One2 Lifetime Miles:						14.00
Altra Paradigm 2.0 Lifetime Miles:						92.00
Altra LP NS HT Lifetime Miles:						95.00
Altra Torin 2.5 Red Lifetime Miles:						7.00

Thu, Nov 08, 2007

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00

So, after flip-flopping and just plain worrying and fretting over what to do, I decided to take the rest of the week off (decision made easier by all the feedback I have received). It won't kill me (contrary to what I believe) and it might actually help. I have been stretching and using the stick non-stop but I don't think it is enough. I think I need to give it a rest and be more patient. So, at least 4 days with no running. Monday, I will go easy on the TM and stop as soon as it hurts, or hopefully make it 5 miles. That will be my limit on how much I will run at once for a while (subject to change). Bummer...

Does walking on the TM help or hurt? Because I already have too much energy, but no access to a swimming pool or some other form of x-training. Walking may be the only way to vent the energy.

Comments

From Paul Petersen on Thu, Nov 08, 2007 at 10:21:27

Treadmills are known to aggravate some running injuries, due to forcing different stride mechanics (ie - the "ground" is moving underneath you, rather than the other way around). Try buying a stability ball and working on core strength. Not only is it wildly entertaining and a good outlet for excess energy, but it can also help contribute to solving injury problems.

From Cody on Thu, Nov 08, 2007 at 10:30:43

Good Thinking. We already have a ball so that is easy. Do you have some actual exercizes to do on it. All I seem to do is bounce.

From Bethany on Thu, Nov 08, 2007 at 11:00:52

Not only is it entertaining for you...it is entertaining for me to watch you. Balance is a good area for you to work on.

From Cody on Thu, Nov 08, 2007 at 11:52:09

Ha- I have SOME balance. At least I don't fall over waterskiing.

From S browning on Thu, Nov 08, 2007 at 15:22:53

I agree with Paul, but with IT band walking generally does not bother it. The problem is that when the knee is at 45 degrees on foot strike, or stance, the IT band snaps across the boney prominence on the knee. The knee is usually only in this position while running, or walking down stairs. I would try some incline walking and see if it gets aggravated, you can also stop if it does. I do think Bethany would rather see you on the ball though - good luck!!

From Jim on Thu, Nov 08, 2007 at 17:59:12

Not sure if this will help but thought you might find it interesting:

http://runningtimes.com/rt/articles/?id=6099

From Cody on Thu, Nov 08, 2007 at 22:56:01

Thanks Jim

I am trying them out.

From Jon on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 20:00:19

I don't look at your blog for a few days and you go and get yourself injured!

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