Category Archives: injury

Runners: Careful with the NSAIDs

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Thomas Powell

From Caring Medical – Sports Injuries – NSAIDs: Why We Do Not Recommend Them: The following statement comes from a well-known sports medicine book that has gone through five printings. “In spite of the widespread use of NSAIDs there is … Continue reading →

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My new tactic. 1% treadmill run + -3% incline on cool-down #twit2fit

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Thomas Powell

Streak day 51.  7.51 miles in 1:15:00. For my last two runs on the treadmills at work, I’ve actually been using the “cool down” as an actual cool down.  I ran 1 mile in 10 minutes, then reset the treadmill … Continue reading →

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Physical Therapy went well #twit2fit

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Thomas Powell

My return to physical therapy after the MRI results was better than I expected.  I’ve run 18 miles in the last four days and I’m more “motivated” to keep up with my physical therapy exercises.  We’re reducing the schedule down … Continue reading →

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Ran for the first time. 2.16 mi in 18:18 #twit2fit

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Thomas Powell

I intended to go outside to walk 2 miles, despite my back being pretty tight still.  Leaving the gym, I had to decide whether I wanted to bring my iPod Classic (arm band) and phone with me (no pockets).  Doing … Continue reading →

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Don’t walk #twit2fit

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Thomas Powell

I walked 1.5 miles on the treadmill yesterday and 2.1 miles this morning outside.  That was enough to fire up some part of my leg on my left side.  So, for the next week, I’m not supposed to walk.  Or … Continue reading →

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