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Friday, March 11, 2011

So Frustrated

So, I'm totally frustrated and bummed out. I've figured out that the leg pain that I've been having is a hip flexor strain. No fun. Not sure what caused it exactly, though it's probably a combination of not stretching well enough before running, poor core strength and going too hard too fast.

I haven't run AT ALL this week. I'm itching to go...but I'm going to take 1 more day as a rest day. I'll attempt my 10 mile long run on Sunday morning and I'm thinking that I'll do an easy 3 miler on Saturday at some point.

I'm glad that the pain is getting better. For the first few days it hurt so bad that I thought I was going to cry every time I tried to move the leg. It's slowly getting better, with a little bit less pain each day.

If I'm able to gt back to running by the end of the week, I'll hit 2 of my 3 milestones...200 miles since starting to run and my first double digit run. Wish me quick recovery and luck!

3 comments:

  1. Wow you must be in pain if you felt like you were going to cry. You have the highest pain tolerance of everyone I know. I hope your recovery is fast and the pain stops

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  2. Thanks Kristen! Yes, I had to pay for the professional ones. They are pretty expensive. I forgot you were running RnR Dallas! I am glad you love your sweaty band. I am going to be doing a review on two of them in the next day or two.

    That hip flexor pain does not sound fun at all! I hope it gets to feeling better soon! Good luck on your 10 mile run! I loved whenever I finally got to double digits!

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  3. Good luck today Kristen...I have been working through some pain/strain too...mine is from my Soleus. Rest really does wonders. Let us know how it goes!!!

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