Updates
It’s been a while since I’ve updated my health situation. KneeMy knee is nearly 100%. It hasn’t bothered me at all during my training and it’s very rare that I notice it at all. Every so often it does tighten up a bit or I’ll get a slight twinge around the patella, but I’m pretty…
Read MoreI made a decision!
Yeah, right… If you’re reading this, you probably know better than to believe that! I would never claim to be good at decisions. NEVER. My inability to make a decision on something as simple as what to have for dinner or whether or not to buy (or return) some article of clothing has been a…
Read MoreMonthly Summary – April
Here’s April 2008: Swim: 24,300 yardsCycling (outdoors): 129.2 milesCycling (indoors): 9:32 (hours)Run: 28.45 milesStrength Training/Yoga: 7 sessions Approximate monthly total training/racing time: 34 hours Weight: 165 pounds All things considered this was a fine training month. It certainly didn’t feel like an Ironman training month, but I’m pretty much able to accept that right now….
Read MoreDecisions…
We got back early this morning from a wonderful weekend in San Diego to celebrate my mom’s birthday. It was a really quick trip, but so worth it. Elizabeth, Aaron and I all flew in Friday night and Loren drove down from LA to pick us up from the airport. The visit was a surprise…
Read MoreSpring has sprung!
It was a beautiful spring weekend here in New York. Blue skies, sunny, warm during the day, cool at night. Highs in the 60’s – and supposedly we’ll be getting some days in the 70’s soon. It’s the perfect time to be outside exercising. And this weekend I managed to spend my fair share amount…
Read More2.25 miles – it’s a start…
I was pretty nervous this morning and considered putting it off to the afternoon, but I put on the running shoes and got on the treadmill. I ran 20 minutes, 2.25 miles, and was pain-free! Whew. I was pretty scared with every step I took – worried that this one would be the one that…
Read MoreLessons learned
I’ve now been to physical therapy twice. And I’m definitely feeling better, both physically and psychologically. It seems pretty clear that I’m dealing with a few muscular and connective tissue (tendon) issues that are combining to disrupt my running stride just enough to have caused some pain and swelling around my patella. That being said,…
Read MoreCautious optimism
I saw a new doctor (Gerard Varlotta at NYU) yesterday and he gave me some hope. He confirmed my self-diagnosis (aided by Assaf) of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (or “runner’s knee”). He diagnosed a tight iliotibial (IT) band, weak hip flexors and some noticeable muscle imbalances, all of which are contributing factors to my issues. It’s…
Read More
The Roller Coaster
Forget about all those amusement parks. Ironman training (or endurance training in general) is about the scariest roller coaster ride there is. Ups, Downs, Loop-the-loops, Abrupt starts and stops, Nausea… I could definitely go on. I’ve obviously been feeling pretty sorry for myself recently. I probably focus too much energy on triathlon and these injury…
Read MoreMonthly Summary – March
Here’s March 2008: Swim: 9,500 yardsCycling (outdoors): 92.9 milesCycling (indoors): 19:00 (hours)Run: 78.32 milesStrength Training/Yoga: 9 sessions Approximate monthly total training/racing time: 46 hours Weight: 168 pounds Ugh. I guess that’s how I’d sum up March. The month started pretty well and I had some very encouraging training sessions. I was happy with my race…
Read More