What I Felt, What I Did, What the Experts Say
- 02/21/2025 Training Log: Some Days, It’s Just Not Your DayThe Plan: After yesterday’s sciatica concerns, today was my chance to tackle the delayed workout: Warm Up: Main Set: Cool Down: Pre-Workout Fueling: The Reality: I started with a solid warmup—15 minutes at 4.0 mph and 1% incline on the treadmill, plus some dynamic stretches. I felt good, cautiously optimistic. But as the main set… Read more: 02/21/2025 Training Log: Some Days, It’s Just Not Your Day
- Light-Headedness: When My Body Says ‘Slow Down’What I Felt: There have been times, especially during hot summer runs (but occasionally even in winter), where I’ve felt light-headed. At first, I couldn’t figure out why. Eventually, I realized it often boiled down to hydration—or sometimes a lack of fuel. What I Did: Now, I make sure to hydrate properly before, during, and… Read more: Light-Headedness: When My Body Says ‘Slow Down’
- Sciatica: When Your Back Talks BackWhat I Felt: Sciatica has presented itself as either lower back pain or leg pain. When it flares up, I typically take a rest day (or a few) to avoid aggravating it further. What I Did: I’ve learned to approach sciatica cautiously, ensuring I don’t push through the pain. But honestly, I could use more… Read more: Sciatica: When Your Back Talks Back
- Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: A Painful Learning CurveWhat I Felt: Initially, I thought it was just an ankle issue. Then I felt it in my calf. Later, it presented as shin pain. I couldn’t quite pinpoint it, so I rested for a week, thinking that would solve it. When I returned to running, the pain came back. I rested again, tried again—rinse… Read more: Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: A Painful Learning Curve