I hope this is the first and only update I share about the ailments that have been nagging me and at times getting in the way of my marathon training!
DATE: December 2017
AILMENT: IT Band Tightness
CAUSE: Stupid decisions like two a day workouts or too many days of HIIT workouts in a row
SYMPTOMS: Uncomfortable deep, dull, ache on both sides of hips after high impact workouts
CURE: 6+ Weeks Physical Therapy with lots of stretching and muscle "release" therapy
UPDATE: Ailment continues to be a nagging issue even in July, though soreness does not last as long as it did back in December
DATE: MAY 27, 2018
AILMENT: Sprained Ankle
CAUSE: Too much fun at a lakehouse
SYMPTOMS: Swelling of ankle, inability to put full pressure on left foot
CURE: RICE- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (1 week off running)
UPDATE: Ankle is fine but I'm now pretty committed to avoiding soccer altogether through this marathon training
DATE: JULY 2018
AILMENT: [Self-diagnosed] Plantar Fasciitis
CAUSE: Hill workouts, a lot of long runs
SYMPTOMS: Pain in the heel and sole of the foot
CURE: TBD. Calf stretching seems to help. All I know is I'm not about to buy Skechers Shape Up-type running shoes.
78 days til Marathon Day!
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