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Originally posted by Jet Black

Howdy pod! Y'all are a busy bunch. I'm usually not on the pc on the weekends and this week has started off crazy so I'm just now trying to catch up.

I hope you all are having a great week!

Originally posted by Jet Black

Howdy pod! Y'all are a busy bunch. I'm usually not on the pc on the weekends and this week has started off crazy so I'm just now trying to catch up.

I hope you all are having a great week!

Originally posted by rrrunner Well, I tried to run again today. Still sharp pain above the knee cap. Thoughts? Go to the dr? Give it a few more days?

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Phew alright, got all my ducks in a row finally. Registered for all of my races (at least everything that is open)

Nabbed a charity spot for my marathon. Ironically I was out running and missed my registration reminder and it sold out. I think it will be cool to run for a reason other than myself though, so the "price to pay" so to speak was worth it in a couple ways. 

It's going to be an interesting shuffle, training for and then running a "fast" marathon, summiting a mountain 2 weeks later, running an ultra three weeks after that. It might sound kind of out there but I think so long as I take care of myself, it should all play nicely together. 

 

Originally posted by amd723

Yikes!  When I hear "sharp" pain I think get to a doctor! Hopefully, it's just bruised, but I'd get it checked out!

Originally posted by Asalzwed

I was tracking down the trailer for the new film about Jenn Sheldon (probably my very favorite runner of all time)  and I stumbled across her running tips. They say "ultra-running" tips, but I think they are relevant to all running. Anyway, I think they are absolutely spot on and wanted to share: http://www.outsideonline.com/1975656/jenn-sheltons-ultimate-ultrarunning-tips

 

Originally posted by marysia83 Interesting, thank you for sharing. I like stomach adjustment part the most.

Originally posted by Asalzwed

I really like, "The more you try to force your plan on the race, the harder the race will fight back with a plan of its own. So embrace the sh*t show and you’ll have a lot more fun out there, waste less energy fighting lost battles, and run faster.  

I also think its really important how she addressed taking care of yourself out there and not slipping into the helplessness. That really is a thing, and I imagine much more so with things like ironman and the longer, mentally exhausting events. 

 

Originally posted by Asalzwed

I really like, "The more you try to force your plan on the race, the harder the race will fight back with a plan of its own. So embrace the sh*t show and you’ll have a lot more fun out there, waste less energy fighting lost battles, and run faster.  

I also think its really important how she addressed taking care of yourself out there and not slipping into the helplessness. That really is a thing, and I imagine much more so with things like ironman and the longer, mentally exhausting events. 

 

Originally posted by awm007



Speaking of things in the media, NPR did a short segment today about the death of Jack Johnstone, one of the founders of triathlon.
http://www.npr.org/2016/02/02/465321566/jack-johnstone-creator-of-t...

I'm sure this has probably popped up in some forum on here, but just in case you all hadn't heard it.

Originally posted by JBacarella

Thank you for your well wishes. Things are moving quickly and it does not help that we really didn't plan this. I spent tonight meeting with a contractor and a plumber, for my Dad's room.
My Dad is really excited now, and wants to move. Listening on my nightly call, I can hear why. She had an extreme drop in cognitive ability in the last few weeks or at least it is the fastest we have noticed a drop.
I would not wish this disease on anyone.

Originally posted by Asalzwed

I was tracking down the trailer for the new film about Jenn Sheldon (probably my very favorite runner of all time)  and I stumbled across her running tips. They say "ultra-running" tips, but I think they are relevant to all running. Anyway, I think they are absolutely spot on and wanted to share: http://www.outsideonline.com/1975656/jenn-sheltons-ultimate-ultrarunning-tips

 

Originally posted by marysia83 Yea, when it comes to the knee, I would ask for doctor's opinion. I'm sorry you have to deal with this :/

Originally posted by rrrunner

I slept with compression on it last night and it seems to feel better today (could be wishful thinking). I was thinking about it last night, I have a purple bruise on my hip the size of my palm, there is probably a similar injury on my knee. I'll give it time and test it in a few days.  Meanwhile, I wonder if riding on the trainer would irritate it.

Originally posted by jmkizer

I was thinking about your knee this morning.  I'm glad to hear that it is a bit better today.

First off, I'm not sure what you mean by sharp pain.  Only you can judge that.  It sounds like it is not bothering you with day-to-day activity but it is bothering you a lot when you run.  Have you tried arnica gel?  Ice packs?  Foam rolling?

Originally posted by rrrunner

Ice? yes. I'm not familiar with arnica gel but a google search shows that it's for pain. As you mentioned, the knee isn't bothering me except when I run, and a bit when I go up steps. So I'm not sure that would help unless it also has anti-inflammatory properties (using Advil for that now). As for foam rolling, I haven't been so that I don't put pressure on the knee.

Funny, when I fell the left knee seemed to have been impacted worse but it's the right knee with the lingering issue

Originally posted by jmkizer

Yes, Arnica gel is an anti-inflammatory.  You can get it at Wally World.

Re: foam rolling, I would do around the knee, not the knee itself.  Some of the surrounding muscles -- hamstring/quad -- might be trying to protect the knee and could be tight and angry.  I would not foam roll "the spot" itself.

Originally posted by rrrunner

Mmmmm good points. I'm headed for a consult with the periodontist later, maybe I'll hit walgreens and see if I can find some.

The legs always feel immensely better after foam rolling, like it releases everything. Maybe it will help.

Originally posted by Asalzwed

I was tracking down the trailer for the new film about Jenn Sheldon (probably my very favorite runner of all time)  and I stumbled across her running tips. They say "ultra-running" tips, but I think they are relevant to all running. Anyway, I think they are absolutely spot on and wanted to share: http://www.outsideonline.com/1975656/jenn-sheltons-ultimate-ultrarunning-tips