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Location:

CO,

Member Since:

Aug 22, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Began running Aug 07

3 mile - 28:50 (Dec 07)

10K - 1:00:41 (July 08)

Half Marathon - 2:18:56 (Sep 08)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Keep running. Look for races to keep me focused on improvement and consistency.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Runner for Life

Personal:

I grew up in NM and met my husband at BYU. We've lived in NV, MI, AZ, and CO since graduation and we have 3 beautiful daughters 7, 2, and 1

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Asics (green) Lifetime Miles:						450.34

Tue, Apr 08, 2008

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
2.00	0.00	2.00

After shuffling around in pain from a pinched nerve on Saturday and Sunday, I finally made it to the chiropractor on Monday. I was feeling much better that day, but not good enough to run. So, today, I thought I would give it a try - a short, easy run. Well, 2 miles was too long. At 1-1/2 miles, my tailbone/pelvis started hurting and I ended up limping home the last 1/4 of a mile. And now I'm back to pinching that nerve. It's not that sciatic nerve; the chiropractor said it's the nerve right above that one. Either way, it's a real "pain"!!! It's not sore like a sore muscle; but if I move wrong, I get a terrible shooting pain that almost makes me fall. Needless to say, this is going to be a dismal week for running. I'm going to see the chiropractor again on Friday, and I've called my doctor to get a prescription for some Physical Therapy.

Comments

From Lybi on Wed, Apr 09, 2008 at 11:59:55

Yikes! I was a a little worried about that when I saw that you didn't run yesterday. Does it hurt you when you walk? Or bike? Might be a good time to try some cross training. Whenever you get a lot of comments that you are soooo amazing, and progressing so fast, BEWARE! It means you are at risk for injury, or so I've found. Hope you feel better soon!

From laura on Wed, Apr 09, 2008 at 12:04:27

Actually, our internet was down, so this was yesterday's run. This morning (Wed), my back is doing terrible. I was able to get up and nurse Audrey in the middle of the night with absolutely no pain, but then I must've slept funny because it was excruciating with every movement at 6:30. I'm surviving on ibuprofen right now.

From Kristina on Wed, Apr 09, 2008 at 12:35:45

I agree with Lybi that doing something else for a while is a good idea. You don't want to injure yourself. I promise, there is still dignity in walking ;) especially when you are hurt. So if walking doesn't hurt as much you should try getting out for a good walk. It is better than nothing and it might even feel good :) If you can't walk without pain then I definitely wouldn't try running :)

From Mom on Wed, Apr 09, 2008 at 16:16:17

I hope you are able to find a long term solution for the problem. Going to the chiropractor twice a week and hurting in between sounds like a bad idea and a bad life. Love you lots.

Mom

From laura on Wed, Apr 09, 2008 at 16:33:23

Hahaha. Okay, Mom, you're like the WORST person to give advice about dealing with pain -- Mrs. I'm-doing-okay-I-really-don't-need-a-doctor. :o) Love ya!

From Kim on Wed, Apr 09, 2008 at 16:51:53

I have 2 herniated discs down low in my back. When I do something to tweek them wrong they get inflamed and I am down for the count! It took several times before I finally went to a doctor and they sent me for an MRI. That is how I found out about the discs. Prescription anti inflametories and muscle relaxers have helped me. Sorry, but in my opinion, with what I have, (which may sound similar to yours), a chiro is the last place I would want to go. I hope you get it figured out soon! Definitely not a good way to live!

From Jody on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 18:50:13

Hang in there!! I hope you get feeling better.

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