Before I dive into this post, I’ll first say “knock on wood.” Why? I think I may be super close to being injury free!
Yesterday, I was feeling a bit dangerous and decided to try and go out for a run just to test out my hip/IT band/knee issue. I told myself that I would take it slow and not worry about time. I didn’t even start my GPS app. I started running and kept telling myself I can do this, don’t think about time or mileage….just go with it.
So I just went with it and after a few miles I was astonished that my injuries weren’t flaring up. So I decided to keep on going and going and before I knew it my 6 mile-ish run was complete. My knee didn’t hurt, my hip didn’t hurt and my IT band didn’t hurt. I actually felt that I could keep on truckin’; however, I didn’t want to push it too hard.
I feel like a runner again.
I won’t go into what makes a runner a runner, but after taking a long break from running, it is nice knowing that I can do it again with no pain. Insert super happy face! 😀
With everything said, I am going to take it easy and go with the flow. I won’t push myself or run every single day now. I am going to mix up my cardio between hiking, running, elliptical, etc.
Even though the weather is supposed to be even nicer today, I won’t push myself to run. I mean, yes I want too…I’ll be honest, but I know that I shouldn’t.
Have you battled an injury?
How did you overcome it?
Any tips for me?
XO, Tara
PNW Runner 
I love that statement, “I feel like a runner again.” Injury recovery has definitely let me feeling like I’m not myself. I too did my first run Tuesday – 1 mile on the treadmill. It. Was. Awesome. I’m still a little sore this morning so it was hard not to hop on my bike for a spin (which I’ve been doing every other day). Fingers crossed my dr. has good recommendations today (I’m pain free but the range of motion still isn’t quite right).
Best wishes, I hope you’ve reached that ‘turning point’ and are back in the game!
I’m so happy for you!!!! I hope you keep on going!
Good for you! Have you added spin into your rotation? I was having similar injury issues with my last marathon and my chiropractor suggested spin. It was hugely helpful for me!
Yes, I was doing spin for a long time…but stopped. I need to get back into it for sure!
AHH this is exciting news!! KNOCK ON WOOD INDEED!
🙂 YAH!
I love your “just go with it” attitude!! That’s a great philosophy and I’m so happy you had a great run!! YAAAY!!!
Thank you!!! I had a huge smile on my face! 😀
Congrats! That’s awesome! How are your legs feeling today after the run? Any pain?
I am feeling pretty good. I’ve been foam rolling alot. 😀