Category Archives: injury

I can walk without a major limp. #twit2fit

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Thomas Powell

The left piriformis bursa is still pretty ticked off, and I now I have a little left hip flexor pain, but I can mostly walk normally on a 600 mg dose of Advil.  That’s pretty good, considering that last week … Continue reading →

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Piriformis bursitis

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Thomas Powell

I have not done a very good job of sticking with one of my implicit goals:  stay injury-free. In fact, I haven’t been able to even log mileage at this point.  After a few weeks in physical therapy, I’ve actually … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on injury

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Thomas Powell

Here I am, for the second time in about 6 months.  My sacroiliac joint is messed up, and I’m fighting the urge to run. Okay.  I’m not fighting the urge at all.  I’m trying to pretend that everything is okay, … Continue reading →

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Back to physical therapy #twit2fit

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Thomas Powell

I went back for a little physical therapy today, after logging slightly more miles this January than last January. I’ve run two strong races (including a personal record in a 5k) in the last two months, so I’m pretty sure … Continue reading →

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Tough long run today.

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Thomas Powell

This one really hurt. Blisters, exhaustion, back, ankle, hip, the works. Total breakdown. Total Time (h:m:s) 2:45:42 10:19 paceMoving Time (h:m:s) 2:36:06 9:43 paceDistance (mi ) 16.04Elevation Gain (ft) +1,077 / -1,084 I think from 1 and 2, it’s obvious … Continue reading →

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