Iliotibial Band Syndrome and some hip bursitis as a result. RICE, or rest, ice, compression and elevation and stretching should help alleviate further pain and inflamation.
He said my backing off and resuming strategy was good and I could keep running and walking as long as pain was manageable. He also gave me a referral to their in-house sport medicine specialist if I wanted additional expert advice.
I'll be taking some OTC anti-inflamatories, cross-training and strengthening and massage to the effected area as needed. I was thrilled to run 5.75 miles without pain and found a consistent rhythm and a zone - very slow, but not walking - ha!
A special thanks to Deanna, Katie and Twyla for supporting me along the route yesterday. I love you all!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Managing Hip Pain...
Last weekend we ran 8 miles at Stanford Loop, which is two trips around the campus west-end. I walked the first loop and jogged slowly through the second. Later that day, my hip was quite sore again.
Overall, each consecutive day feels better. Each week, hurts less, is more generalized and the pain passes quicker. So, I believe I am healing slowly. Tomorrow with be the moment of truth where I verify with an orthopedist exactly the cause and best course of action for the upcoming month and half prior to the race. I may have to walk the entire thing.
Anyway, I will do it. Please wish me luck in this recovery...
Harold, this years official CCFA Honoree for Northern California sent me the sweetest message of encouragement to continue on that closed with a lovely quote from a Persian Poet, "In the hour of adversity, be not without hope, for crystal rain falls from black clouds." I know, with help, I will overcome this painful hip.
Overall, each consecutive day feels better. Each week, hurts less, is more generalized and the pain passes quicker. So, I believe I am healing slowly. Tomorrow with be the moment of truth where I verify with an orthopedist exactly the cause and best course of action for the upcoming month and half prior to the race. I may have to walk the entire thing.
Anyway, I will do it. Please wish me luck in this recovery...
Harold, this years official CCFA Honoree for Northern California sent me the sweetest message of encouragement to continue on that closed with a lovely quote from a Persian Poet, "In the hour of adversity, be not without hope, for crystal rain falls from black clouds." I know, with help, I will overcome this painful hip.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
My iffy hip and lesson of getting shoes right
Three weeks ago, I ran four days in a row and it probably wasn't the best idea. My body wasn't ready and I started developing pain in my right hip.
So, I backed off a few days, felt better, then started up again to renewed hip pain. Ouch! I backed off again and decided to investigate new shoes... off to Roadrunners, a complete gait analysis, custom insole and new shoes. Fortunately, I was able to refund/credit my original shoes within their 60-day return policy window - yeah! I then took the remaining week off running and walked 14 miles instead. I hope to start running again this Monday.
Did I mention... my personal goal is to run the entire 13.1 miles. I haven't run a 1/2 marathon in twenty five years. So, I'm raising money to help a group of wonderful people with digestive challenges, including my lovely daughter, plus, on a more personal note, celebrate 25 years with Andras and running in the county (Sonoma) where I used to place in local road races regularly. Deja-vu, maybe, sentiment, absolutely. Who knows, I may run into some of my old, but young at heart, running colleagues. I am so proud to be a part of this entire experience.
So, I backed off a few days, felt better, then started up again to renewed hip pain. Ouch! I backed off again and decided to investigate new shoes... off to Roadrunners, a complete gait analysis, custom insole and new shoes. Fortunately, I was able to refund/credit my original shoes within their 60-day return policy window - yeah! I then took the remaining week off running and walked 14 miles instead. I hope to start running again this Monday.
Did I mention... my personal goal is to run the entire 13.1 miles. I haven't run a 1/2 marathon in twenty five years. So, I'm raising money to help a group of wonderful people with digestive challenges, including my lovely daughter, plus, on a more personal note, celebrate 25 years with Andras and running in the county (Sonoma) where I used to place in local road races regularly. Deja-vu, maybe, sentiment, absolutely. Who knows, I may run into some of my old, but young at heart, running colleagues. I am so proud to be a part of this entire experience.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
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