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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

First Quarter Earnings

Here it is... the end of March and so much has happened.   I have learned so much and am feeling the "earnings" of what running is all about!   Here's my overview.... and what I've learned along the way.    

  • I am learning to listen to my body and what it is saying. 
  • I went to the doctor and had knee tendonitis--was put on 500mg of Naproxen (same as Aleve--much stronger dosage). 500mg 2 X day.
  • I bought shoe inserts-- Spenco--Poly Sorb Cross Trainer (this helps with the impact).
  • I bought a slip on knee brace (Ace) and it helped.
  • I bought a knee band (under the knee cap) (Futuro)and it helped.
  • I bought  "performa" by bio-freeze to ease my knee pain.
  • I did a whole lot of research on Glucosomine Chondroitin (and now I know how to say it and I'm taking it).
  • I slowed down and started with a walk/run routine that has me warming up and cooling down. 
  • I'm tracking my runs in a journal and on my calendar.
  • I have goals and have set some challenges.
  • I am saving my race bibs (I now have 3!!)
  • I am buying more running gear and really cool stuff. 
  • I subscribed to a running magazine (Runner's World)
  • I read a book about running. (Runner's Rule Book).
  • I added Track Shack to my FB friend list.
  • I'm going to a movie premier about running tomorrow night ("My Run")
  • I watched my first race.
  • I have a HUGE support team and a great panel of experts on my side.  Thank you ALL!  xoxo
  • Jimbo you pull it all together for me and help me document my progress with all the great photos!