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Last day of physical therapy today

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Roughly a month after starting physical therapy, I'm done. I have a nice little set of exercises and stretches…  3×10 reps q day on the exercises (4 seconds between reps, 1 minute rest between sets) 1×3 reps on the stretches, … Continue reading →

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Avoid injury by working harder

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Thomas Powell

First tempo run in 2 months! 3 miles in 22:51 (7’37″ miles) I started this morning thinking that my back was locked up. As the day went on, things loosened up. I think the tempo run helped instead of hurt. … Continue reading →

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This running stuff hurts?

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Thomas Powell

I ran my first long run in 7 weeks today. 13 miles, out of 25 for the week. Probably a little too much, too soon. Fastest “long run” in over two months and first long run in 7 weeks. Hip … Continue reading →

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Unfamiliar pain

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Thomas Powell

SIDE STITCHES. That is sad. It’s been 2 years since an “easy run” gave me side stitches. Yesterday’s run, 5 miles in 45:28 (9’06″ pace) — side stitches for last 1.5 miles.This morning’s run, 6 miles in 54:21 (9’04″ pace) … Continue reading →

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It’s been a good couple of days

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Thomas Powell

7 miles in 2 days. 3 miles in 27:22 yesterday (9’07″ pace) at a 2% incline4 miles in 36:27 today (9’07″ pace) at a 2% incline I’m feeling a little sore, but nothing too noticeable. I definitely wasn’t slowed down … Continue reading →

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