hurt knee

Nothing is a big time bummer to a runner who is training hard and gets injured, resulting in having to take mandatory time off.  But that's what happened about two weeks ago.  My knee started hurting during one of my semi-long runs but I just figured its because it was a long run... I think it was something like 7 miles. Then, the next day I was supposed to run 12, but only got to 11... but, I could barely walk!  It was bad news trying to get up and down the stairs, not to mention carrying Lucy!  And unfortunately for me, that's where the changing table is.  If only I could've gotten her to stop peeing/pooping her diapers ;)

I took that entire week off... Monday to Friday.  The hardest part wasn't the lack of running, but the worrying everything I did was going to cause me a ton of pain!  I believe I just ran too fast and too long for what I was used too.  I have definitely learned my lesson!

My wonderful husband thought it would be a good idea to visit one of my good PT friends.  He is in Grand Rapids, so I combined Lucy's Dr's appointment trip with that.  Mom was awesome and watched her while I went to my appointment and got bruised up!  I have never had PT before so this was a new experience.  Having worked at at PT place before I was always on the other end of it.  PT HURTS!  I couldn't believe how sore and bruised up I was... but it was worth it.  My knee was better after one visit and it allowed me to start running the next day.  It was amazing.  So, any of you in the greater Grand Rapids area who needs PT here's my plug for Dr. Scott Hadley.  Hadley Clinic is the place to be!

And the nice part is he is really into running so he was able to help with stretches and why my knee hurt and what I should do about it.  I got some new shoes (minimalist shoes) and they are awesome as well.  They are light light light and my knee feels great in them.  I used one of my coupons that Gaetan gifted me for my Christmas present for a new pair of shoes :)  They are Saucony Hattori... they are kinda crazy looking but I love them.  Who doesn't love hot pink though right?

Ever since I have been 'off and running' :)  I am excited about my training and am looking forward to race day!

JVG