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Monday, November 21, 2011

What do you do when you can't run?

Me? I spend some time in compression shorts, eat a lot of waffles, and revel in the irony involved in registering for a marathon while nursing an injury.

My marathon? It's this one:

May 6, 2012

I did it. I hit submit. My money is theirs.

There is no turning back.

I am excited. And more than a little nervous. Rational Me knows that my hamstring injury is temporary and I'll be back running in no time. Irrational Me thinks I may be hobbled for life. Life! And how will I run a marathon if I'm hobbled for life?

(Irrational Me can get a tad dramatic.)

In all seriousness, my hamstring has gotten a little better since I stopped running and started my RICE campaign last week. As the acronym suggests, I've been resting, icing, compressing and, well, I haven't actually been elevating. Bit of a failure, there. I'll get on that.

I've also been gently stretching, foam rolling, and strengthening. I have high hopes for the next six months so I need my hamstring to get in line. Rogue hamstrings are not allowed. Nope, not allowed at all.

So, what do you do when you can't run?

Happy Monday, everyone!


~ Felice

14 comments:

  1. KathyNovember 21, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I'm currently battling a killer case of Plantar fasciitis, so my no running approach is to pout, whine, basically make everyone else as miserable as I am...ok, that is what I'm trying NOT to do....I'm focusing on cross training, the exercises I can do and rehabing this injury. It is difficult!

    Good luck! You'll definitely be ready in May!

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  2. DarleneNovember 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    a lot of whining...and yoga!

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  3. MarleneNovember 21, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Registering for a marathon is ALWAYS a good remedy! Congrats!! Can't wait to follow along. I hope that hamstring gets better QUICK.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Yoga! I actually haven't been in a while.
    Other than that I hike and pout.

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  5. MichelleNovember 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I love the drama! I too think I will be injured for LIFE! :) I have started Yoga in the last few weeks and LOVING it!!!!

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  6. Tina @GottaRunNowNovember 21, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I spend a little more time in the kitchen - made copycat Larabars recently. Hope you heal soon!

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  7. Jill@Run for the HillsNovember 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Story of my life these past few weeks! Cleaning, reading, craft projects, planning, registering for races, crying. Lotsa stuff. :)

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  8. JNovember 21, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    i am the worst at RICE. I hate resting. When I cant run I usually cross train on the bike. I have taken up a new thing, rowing, per my ART guy's suggestion. Seems to give me a good workout when I cant run.

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  9. Emily @ Journey to the Center of ManhattanNovember 21, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Good for you!! When I can't run, I always tell myself I'll do core work or the exercise bike, but it always ends up being a couple extra hours of sleep. Although I justify it by reminding myself that my body needs some rest time to heal itself!

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  10. justmeNovember 21, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    i spin and swim if i can't run.

    i will be doing the half of the NJ - it is right in my hood !! it is a great race.....

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  11. LindsayNovember 23, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    How exciting!!

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  12. SuzyNovember 23, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I am so excited for you!! You are registered. :)

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  13. MaryNovember 29, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Im having hamstring issues too, so I am running the bare minimum and doing a lot of xtraing - way more than I would like!

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  14. Fruit FlyNovember 29, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    This sounds exactly like something I would do! When I hurt my IT band and could barely walk the logical thing (in my mind) was to spontaneously register for another half marathon less than a month away!

    And definitely - must live in running clothes even if I can't run. It just makes me feel better.

    Happy healing! Hopefully it goes by fast and you can be back at it soon!!

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