The body that gets a massage is a happy body
As you can tell from the title, today it's all about the massage. I have yet to get one. I would like to have one. I live with an LMT who knows my feet and legs and where they hurt, and yet, I have not gotten a massage in a while.
The reason for the massage is because I am having some issues with my shins again and I fear that it will put me out of my self imposed challenge by taking me out of running altogether. I don't want that. I am trying to figure out why do the lower part of my lower legs hurt and the muscles get super rock solid when I run? How do I help fix these problems? I have reached out to my run family to see what they can come up with. I was browsing my group and I comment on things and I wonder how many people think what I have to say is clever or funny or do they smile, or is the thought more like, ugh, stupid twat. I have no idea, but I have a feeling it could be both.
I started out in the m morning for the run and I didn't take the dog with me, which I was later scolded for. But, in my defense, it was hot and humid and I didn't take a lot of water. And she hurts my back and body more than I want to admit to. Anyhow, I get out there and I start thinking about the most off the wall random things. And then all of the sudden, the pain in my legs starts. I walk a little and then start up my running again. I have to stop yet again. This keeps repeating itself for about a mile and a half at which point, I say fuck it and just keep walking. I stopped at my two mile point and drank some water and turned around. There was no way I was going to walk on the main streets in my town. I was so upset with myself initially. What made me rethink this position was the fact that I was still out there in the morning when so many others were still warm in their beds. I passed a lot of walkers and cyclist, and one other runner, but, the whole thing really was a wonderful time to be outside. Too bad I wanted to run it vs the whole walking thing. In moments like this, I wonder if a trip to the gym would benefit me if I got for a spin on the elliptical instead of going for a traditional run.
When I was in the Valley for training last month, I used it while staying at the hotel and it felt so good after the week of being on the dread mill. I will ponder this, and just keep an eye on what my legs do. I am still going to get out of the house daily to make sure that I stay up on it, but who knows what will happen if this pain doesn't stop. I am looking into a foam roller to see what kind of damage that can do. I'm sure it could be a great deal damage since my legs are pretty sore and tight.
I ended my walk with doing a total of 4 miles and some change, and I finished my week with more than 20 miles so I made my goal for the week for the 4th week in a row. I'm pretty excited about that. Anyhow, it's the magical time of night when I must take my leave and head to my room for the dreams that bring me the most happiness... Dreams of my lovelies... My girls and my love.
Happy Running All~
The reason for the massage is because I am having some issues with my shins again and I fear that it will put me out of my self imposed challenge by taking me out of running altogether. I don't want that. I am trying to figure out why do the lower part of my lower legs hurt and the muscles get super rock solid when I run? How do I help fix these problems? I have reached out to my run family to see what they can come up with. I was browsing my group and I comment on things and I wonder how many people think what I have to say is clever or funny or do they smile, or is the thought more like, ugh, stupid twat. I have no idea, but I have a feeling it could be both.
I started out in the m morning for the run and I didn't take the dog with me, which I was later scolded for. But, in my defense, it was hot and humid and I didn't take a lot of water. And she hurts my back and body more than I want to admit to. Anyhow, I get out there and I start thinking about the most off the wall random things. And then all of the sudden, the pain in my legs starts. I walk a little and then start up my running again. I have to stop yet again. This keeps repeating itself for about a mile and a half at which point, I say fuck it and just keep walking. I stopped at my two mile point and drank some water and turned around. There was no way I was going to walk on the main streets in my town. I was so upset with myself initially. What made me rethink this position was the fact that I was still out there in the morning when so many others were still warm in their beds. I passed a lot of walkers and cyclist, and one other runner, but, the whole thing really was a wonderful time to be outside. Too bad I wanted to run it vs the whole walking thing. In moments like this, I wonder if a trip to the gym would benefit me if I got for a spin on the elliptical instead of going for a traditional run.
When I was in the Valley for training last month, I used it while staying at the hotel and it felt so good after the week of being on the dread mill. I will ponder this, and just keep an eye on what my legs do. I am still going to get out of the house daily to make sure that I stay up on it, but who knows what will happen if this pain doesn't stop. I am looking into a foam roller to see what kind of damage that can do. I'm sure it could be a great deal damage since my legs are pretty sore and tight.
I ended my walk with doing a total of 4 miles and some change, and I finished my week with more than 20 miles so I made my goal for the week for the 4th week in a row. I'm pretty excited about that. Anyhow, it's the magical time of night when I must take my leave and head to my room for the dreams that bring me the most happiness... Dreams of my lovelies... My girls and my love.
Happy Running All~
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