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If it's only a nagging pain, do you think I should just quit running for a few weeks and see what happens?  I am totally afraid to go to the doc because he's going to tell me not to run for a few months.  My IM training begins the second week in April with a 50 min run in the first week.  I am just trying to maintain a base right now to begin my training.

tahrens - 2010-02-17 9:05 AM *************** TRAINING RELATED QUESTION*****************

How do I prevent this pain?   When I run for over an hour, or first run after time off,  the next day I have terrible muscle soreness between my shoulder blades.  I know it is from pumping my arms but I don't pump them exceptionally hard or anything, just a normal swing.  Yesterday I hurt so bad I was getting shooting pain up my neck and had to be careful with my posture and moving my head all day.  It is easing up some today but damn!!!  Does anyone else have this problem?  Any suggestions?  This sucks!

tahrens - 2010-02-17 9:00 AM Sam - I was all excited for a pink Planet X from that posting in pink letters, but the refitting is better.  It's a female thing, like finding a really great sale!     BTW, I told my hubby about the neck stretching conversation and said it must be a guy thing b/c I was seriously trying to think of what exercises you could do.  He looked at me with that "seriously?" expression........ at least he thought it was hilarious.  Tony, it is a good thing we don't live closer. You and my husband think way too much alike.  

John, that was a very cool tip on sighting. I always sighted somthing larger on shore but couldn't understand why I was still bowing off course so bad.  Your demonstration showed how I can be spotting somthing but not following the most direct line.  Thanks.

Michelle - yhea!!!!   Very nice work. 

Chris - go to the doctor.  You still want to be able to do the IM and I'd hate for you to blow the Achilles Tendon b/c you ignored the pain.  Also I second the shoe recommendation.  Are you still going to do the Quintiles marathon in Wilmington?  Maybe that would be a good place to pull back if need be?  Or test out new shoes.

Rob - way to go stud.  That is a huge improvement.

tahrens - 2010-02-17 9:05 AM *************** TRAINING RELATED QUESTION*****************

How do I prevent this pain?   When I run for over an hour, or first run after time off,  the next day I have terrible muscle soreness between my shoulder blades.  I know it is from pumping my arms but I don't pump them exceptionally hard or anything, just a normal swing.  Yesterday I hurt so bad I was getting shooting pain up my neck and had to be careful with my posture and moving my head all day.  It is easing up some today but damn!!!  Does anyone else have this problem?  Any suggestions?  This sucks!

fattyfatfat - 2010-02-17 8:55 AM suzy.  i hope you're on a flight back over to the big island to catch this tt IF it goes down.

sdalessio - 2010-02-17 9:16 AM


I might guess the problem is tension.  If you are trying really hard to hold good form then maybe you are keeping those upper back muscles really tight.  Maybe every 10/15 min.  focus on relaxing by shaking your arms out, relaxing your jaw and doing some shoulder rolls.  Not sure what else it coud be.

SSMinnow - 2010-02-17 10:28 AM Tracy

Is this a brand new thing since all the work on your hip and posture? If so, it could be because your body is realigning itself and not used to it.  I know now that I am wearing a heel lift on the shorter leg side I notice issues with parts of the body that never had problems before. Might ask your PT.  Also if you do have excessive arm swing, work on cutting it off.  The only time you really need to move those arms is when you are going up a steep hill as a way to gain further momentum.

Suzy

fattyfatfat - 2010-02-17 11:48 AM here's a video of lance yesterday. 

and someone commented, "Just as you caught it,? you stood on the pedals and looked fresh.....great psychology!"

LOL!!!

tahrens - 2010-02-17 11:19 AM Sam,  I am curious to see the difference in the fittings.  Do you have any before and after pictures of you on your bike?  Maybe a race photo? 

dalessit - 2010-02-17 11:37 AM

She should be getting something like this today or tomorrow.

Tonys Fit Sheet

And yes I am a bald dude... LOL, I should have airbrushed in some hair before posting this. 

Also for you Trevor I am wearing both my Tri-suit and my TT kit.  My fit took a couple of sessions to do.

EDIT: Also her bike does look much different now.  Will be intersting to see how it handles out on the road.

SSMinnow - 2010-02-17 12:11 AM Ok, it is Wednesday CST, so I wanna know who is racing this weekend???? Goals???  If you aren't racing, are you starting a new training plan soon?  do tell.

sdalessio - 2010-02-17 7:56 AM


Seems to me that you should figure out the problem now than to start IM training w/ nagging pain only to get a month or 2 in and have to bag the IM.  Since this is your "off-season" get healthy and be ready for April.

tahrens - 2010-02-17 9:33 AM I've had this before but never this severe.  I don't really think it was an excessive arm swing b/c both runs were very slow - nothing pushing about it at all.  I was wondering if it was a change in posture.  Since the PT I've really focused on tightening my abs and keeping my hips tucked under therefore my posture may have changed.  I can recognize it is muscle pain, not injury pain, but b/c it was so severe I was curious.  Might drop the PT a line to pick his brain.  Thanks guys.

ashort33 - 2010-02-17 12:04 PM

Texas Motor Speedway Sprint Du for me this Sunday - 2mi / 15mi / 2mi!  First race since October!  Goal time is 1:30 - hopefully my run will be about 20:00 on each leg...

tahrens - 2010-02-17 9:05 AM *************** TRAINING RELATED QUESTION*****************

How do I prevent this pain?   When I run for over an hour, or first run after time off,  the next day I have terrible muscle soreness between my shoulder blades.  I know it is from pumping my arms but I don't pump them exceptionally hard or anything, just a normal swing.  Yesterday I hurt so bad I was getting shooting pain up my neck and had to be careful with my posture and moving my head all day.  It is easing up some today but damn!!!  Does anyone else have this problem?  Any suggestions?  This sucks!

SSMinnow - 2010-02-17 12:11 AM Ok, it is Wednesday CST, so I wanna know who is racing this weekend???? Goals???  If you aren't racing, are you starting a new training plan soon?  do tell.

Jeepguy2358 - 2010-02-17 8:37 AM Morning everyone.  I am about to head out for a five miler this morning, but am a little concerned.  As some of you may know, I dealt with Achilles Tendinitis pretty bad last year and so to combat this, I have been stretching quite often.  I am afraid I have taken it too far.  At times, I have a pretty intense pain on the inside ankle bone and fear I may have pushed the joint a little too far.  I'm going to see how it goes today and if there are any sharp pains, I'm heading to see my sports doc on Monday.  I am also changing running stores.  I really don't like my shoes and the owner has pushed them on me twice now.  She is 4'8" and weighs about 80 lbs and only wears the ones she sold me.  I don't think there is enough cushion for me which I think may be contributing to my joint pain too. 

If it's only a nagging pain, do you think I should just quit running for a few weeks and see what happens?  I am totally afraid to go to the doc because he's going to tell me not to run for a few months.  My IM training begins the second week in April with a 50 min run in the first week.  I am just trying to maintain a base right now to begin my training.

kickitinok - 2010-02-17 12:34 PM

I'm racing in my first 5K this weekend! Woohoo!