After ten weeks off from running due to a stress fracture in my shin, last well I was officially cleared to run again by my physical therapist. In fact, I got my first few miles in at that very appointment when I ran for three miles on the treadmill. After finishing up with no pain,… Continue reading Running After Stress Fracture
Tag: Marathon Training
Two Months Until Marathon
Today is officially two months until my scheduled marathon on June 4 in San Diego. In a perfect world, I’d be doing a lot of speed work right now in an effort to get my marathon time under 4 hours. Instead, I’m working my way back to 30 minutes of consistent running. I’m… Continue reading Two Months Until Marathon
Collagen Peptides
Adding collagen peptides into your diet is a great way to take care of your body from the inside out. So what’s the deal with these collagen peptides and why do they seem to be popular all of the sudden? As you know, collagen is found in a lot of skin care products. … Continue reading Collagen Peptides
Cutting Calories While Injured
I’m not sure what’s worse- being injured or cutting calories while injured. As someone who loves food, it’s a total tossup. As I mentioned last week, I’m currently nursing a stress fracture I got while training for my upcoming marathon in June. Fortunately, I can still do some physical activity, like spin and strengthen… Continue reading Cutting Calories While Injured
Stress Fracture
Those words every runner hates to hear… You have a stress fracture. I heard them yesterday. Not exactly the Valentine’s Day gift I was looking for. And although I wasn’t happy to hear it, I wasn’t surprised either. I’ve had leg pain for about two weeks now. Pain that made is really difficult to… Continue reading Stress Fracture