tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post6431390439119873594..comments2023-10-25T08:48:10.533-07:00Comments on Reading, wRiting and Running: Is it Better Yet?Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03339749938654424112noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post-24249464903712895472013-05-18T16:58:33.819-07:002013-05-18T16:58:33.819-07:00Voltaren gel. We'll see how it works. Day 1...Voltaren gel. We'll see how it works. Day 1. . . Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339749938654424112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post-29650764225782848602013-05-18T16:56:05.766-07:002013-05-18T16:56:05.766-07:00Ted, what is the topical treatment?Ted, what is the topical treatment?Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07722786211652015559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post-67826590628687283882013-05-17T12:34:37.542-07:002013-05-17T12:34:37.542-07:00Oh, and have fun in DC. I love that trail. I hav...Oh, and have fun in DC. I love that trail. I have run and biked on it many times!!Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339749938654424112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post-88819010905934091032013-05-17T12:33:32.833-07:002013-05-17T12:33:32.833-07:00Doctor prescribed a topical anti-inflammatory. May...Doctor prescribed a topical anti-inflammatory. Maybe that will speed things up. .. Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339749938654424112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post-71732228343590151632013-05-16T19:39:22.541-07:002013-05-16T19:39:22.541-07:00And wish me luck tomorrow. I am running with Max ...And wish me luck tomorrow. I am running with Max in Virginia on the trail to Mt Vernon. Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470063653402426122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post-17296617489870720092013-05-16T19:38:23.678-07:002013-05-16T19:38:23.678-07:00Ted -
Be strong and rest up. These are all over ...Ted - <br /><br />Be strong and rest up. These are all over use injuries that only get better with rest and massage. I have had too many things go wrong to learn the hard way. But never the Achilles so far. But know how frustrating this can be. There is always another race. <br /><br />Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470063653402426122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post-90948135874034083372013-05-16T09:04:20.663-07:002013-05-16T09:04:20.663-07:00Max, the run/bike combo seems particularly risky. ...Max, the run/bike combo seems particularly risky. This went from chronic to acute during a brick workout. <br /><br />Over 40 is a mixed bag, says the injured guy who just set a whole bunch of PRs after turning 50 . . .Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339749938654424112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post-76597260176350801812013-05-16T07:56:16.893-07:002013-05-16T07:56:16.893-07:00Max, you have nothing to worry about. We are no...Max, you have nothing to worry about. We are not your future...we your elders never intended to instruct you by leading by being Good Examples...we are much more in the vein of Horrible Warnings....Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188188092395357436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post-79433503222908465552013-05-16T07:43:26.639-07:002013-05-16T07:43:26.639-07:00Sorry to hear this, Ted. I like your strategy, wi...Sorry to hear this, Ted. I like your strategy, with a caveat: biking isn't free of Achilles stress, either. My near-miss with an Achilles problem (like Becky, in the lead-up to Boston) was an improvident race the day following a long ride. So keep a close watch. (And consider moving the cleats as far as possible toward the heel.)<br /><br />Spencer hasn't chimed in on this particular tale of suffering, but between you and Philip -- is this what I have to look forward to after age 40? Should I take up bowling while I still can?<br />Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07722786211652015559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post-88792340875793066602013-05-16T06:23:22.453-07:002013-05-16T06:23:22.453-07:00Bike ride avoidance strategy is good, but so is su...Bike ride avoidance strategy is good, but so is sucking it up and cheering groups of runners on...I got a huge buzz from doing that a few years ago at a marathon I had to miss due to achilles t. Might make you feel good! Meanwhile, yes, acupuncture, cross friction massage, and keep up the amazing cross x work!! And here is a HUG too! HEAL!!!Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188188092395357436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post-32631845435365440762013-05-15T14:43:41.739-07:002013-05-15T14:43:41.739-07:00Thanks Becky!! I remember your frustration. We t...Thanks Becky!! I remember your frustration. We talked about it at the time. If I were a good person, I'd go out on the course and cheer on my friends. Instead, I'm thinking I might take a bike ride on Saturday. In the opposite direction!! I may be alone on 9W . . . Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339749938654424112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1971897116861833908.post-49650445215392216622013-05-15T13:47:50.432-07:002013-05-15T13:47:50.432-07:00WE ALL TOTALLY UNDERSTAND HOW YOU FEEL. Even those...WE ALL TOTALLY UNDERSTAND HOW YOU FEEL. Even those of us who are not profs. <br /><br />I would even be tempted to go out of town and avoid witnessing the race! But you are stronger than that.<br /><br />In 2005--right before the summer I spent in Brooklyn--I was signed up and trained for Boston. I trained on the course every weekend and was nailing track workouts like it was nobody's business. And then, an Achilles injury followed a snowy 2-hour run.<br /><br />I rested, swam, got acupuncture etc. but it wasn't better enough by race week. I deferred until the next year and instead of taking the bus to Hopkinton, I was on the Monday morning shuttle bus to the Harvard School of Public Health. I remember passing through Kenmore Square and seeing lots of spectators and signs out already. I definitely cried a little. It sucked. I was thinking of looking back on my blog archives to check my facts, but it's too traumatic! <br /><br />All of this to say that the grumbles are well warranted! Becky Wexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05640755805519948253noreply@blogger.com