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Spanish Fork,UT, USA

Member Since:

Jun 11, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

My Running PR's

5k-   18:25

10k-   39:06

13.1-   1:25

26.2-   3:09:03 (Boston Qualified and 1st marathon)

Personal:

I'm Lily, and I love to do hard things.

 

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Mon, Apr 15, 2013
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I cannot lie, I loved watching Boston coverage this morning but I am seriously heart broken I couldn't be there. I am really frustrated that I cant' seem to get through a training cycle anymore without getting hurt. Where before (2002-2010)  my body held up like a work horse. I could put a lot of stress on it and it would always bounce right back. Not so much anymore. I finally got my calf healed up and started running a week ago. Thursday I started hurting in my ribs really bad. I went to urgent care Saturday morning only to find out that the really bad cough I've had for 3 weeks has put a stress fracture on a side and a back rib. I also have some cartilage damage in the same areas. FROM A COUGH. But this hasn't been any old cough, it's been really bad. Not letting me sleep, coughing until my ribs felt like they would snap in half. So here I sit wondering when I will run again. I tried Friday but it hurt really bad. I stopped after 3 miles. My side and ribs had intense pain. 

UNCLE!!! i've had enough! 

Workout today: 1 hour 15 minutes on the elliptical. Doesn't really hurt so much. The jarring of running hurts my ribs. But this afternoon I am feeling better. Maybe I will see what it's like to run tomorrow. I'll be careful 

Comments
From Kam on Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 13:36:19 from 68.66.163.179

looks like it's maybe a blessing in disguise you are injured for the marathon today...

From Lily on Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 14:16:15 from 67.199.178.95

Kam, I am in such disbelief. I hope everyone is okay. I have never felt thankful for being injured until 40 minutes ago!

From Toby on Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 16:51:50 from 199.101.229.6

I know you've gotten tons of advice from the blog. So I'm not sure if you even want this unsolicited information (you're just too talented of a runner to not be running)!!!!

The PT I've been working with is amazing! He is a runner and does a ton of triathlons (200 races in 15 years). Obviously, something you're doing isn't right. It may be worth a trip to see him and he can study your gait - see weaknesses, imbalances, coming back too fast, etc.

When I went the first time, I brought my training log, my shoes so he could see how I wear them and a bucket list of questions.

I told him I couldn't come 3-4 times a week, but that I would do anything he said. He was respectful of that and gave me a big homework list to do on my own.

His name is Steve Orrock. He is in Orem by the mall.

I really wish you were tearing it up in the pavement. You are such a terrific athlete !!!!

From Lily on Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 16:55:05 from 67.199.178.95

Toby thank you so much. Ok, I will call him in the morning. I really will!

From Toby on Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 17:03:32 from 199.101.229.6

It's just been going on too long Lily! We need to see you back out racing. :)

From Lily on Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 17:06:52 from 67.199.178.95

It has Toby. I know running isnt everything about my life, but I could never deny its a huge part of me. I will run until I'm old and gray. I have a huge longing to be out on the road and racing. It's on my mind everyday. I feel like I'be shown a lot of patience in dealing with my injuries, I just want to run without fear anymore. I think I can get back to that. I just know it.

From DaleG on Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 18:01:18 from 66.87.127.214

Keep your chin up, Lily.

From Bonnie on Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 17:49:56 from 196.3.39.209

This is crazy, Lily. You poor thing. The good news? You WILL come back. I second a good PT, mine has been a true gem.

Keep it together!

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