So this weekend I was supposed to run Hood To Coast but if you recall from here, I decided to listen to my body, particularly my knees, and sit this year out. And guess what? It sucked. No matter how much I tried to tell myself that it was for the best, that I… Continue Reading
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When your body tells you no
I was hoping I’d never have to write this. That I’d never have to finally admit that my knees are broken. I wish I could be saying here that after months of physical therapy, MRI’s, orthopedic surgeons, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, foam rolling, ASTYM, endless ice packs, iontophoresis, and hours of strength training I was cured. … Continue Reading
Return of my running buddy + my favorite bottle of wine
As I’m sure you’re aware (because I mention it on here all the time) I love running but my knees suck. And even though I’ve just completed 2 months of physical therapy (my 2nd time in less than two years) I am still crazy enough to think I can run Hood to Coast in August. … Continue Reading
My favorite strawberry salad
Today is my last day of the photo shoot and I am so excited. I can’t wait to get back into my normal routine – bringing my own food, lunchtime workouts, actually getting work done. It’s going to be so nice. Speaking of nice. Yesterday was NICE out. Looks like this sunshine is going to… Continue Reading
Let’s Get Physical (Therapy)
So as I’ve mentioned before, my knees suck. So I have basically stopped running in an effort to help save them. I’ve gone to the chiropractor and acupuncture and all of that definitely helped but they still hurt. In the back of my mind I kept telling myself I needed to go back to physical… Continue Reading