Tag Archives: pain

Semper Fi 5K Recap

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Yesterday on Armed Forces Day Preston and I ran our 2nd 5k of 2013 – the Semper Fi 5K.  This was a fitting way for us to honor the men and women who serve in the military, especially since Preston … Continue reading →

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Sprained Ankle Recovery Progress

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

To say I’ve been eager to get back into my training is an understatement.  In trying to balance my enthusiasm with taking care of my ankle, I’ve been focusing on a combination of strength training and light cardio since Sunday. I was … Continue reading →

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Staying Positive While Injured

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Its inevitable that those who work out and train to run races will at some point face an injury. I’m currently facing the reality that so many runners also face – a sprained ankle. Throughout all my years dancing I’ve … Continue reading →

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Importance of Listening to Your Body

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

As I’ve started to train for my upcoming races, I’m constantly reminding myself “no pain no gain.”  At what point is the pain too much though? For about a week and a half now, I’ve been toughing it out with … Continue reading →

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