Comments on: The young and the miserably malaligned

By: A running poll « Amy Reinink

A running poll « Amy Reinink — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:20:49 +0000

[...] I’ve been told by physical therapists I’m miserably malaligned, a hilariously dire-sounding term that refers to the angles in the bones in my legs. If I could, I [...]

By: Physical therapy, take two « Amy Reinink

Physical therapy, take two « Amy Reinink — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:33:37 +0000

[...] He was very much interested in the fact that I can only eke out three of what Runner’s World refers to as the “hip hike” (video here) — basically, sideways step-ups. You stand with one leg on a step, one leg off the step. Then, you simply bend the leg on the step until the foot that’s off the step hits the ground. Simple. Unless, of course, you’re me, and you are miserably malaligned. [...]

By: A great long run, a tweak to my training schedule? « Amy’s Training Blog

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:48:30 +0000

[...] this because my success on my 17-miler on Thursday has allowed me, for the first time since an old hip injury flared up this spring, to start seriously planning to run this marathon. This, in turn, has [...]

By: Prepping for a long run in the rain « Amy’s Training Blog

Prepping for a long run in the rain « Amy’s Training Blog — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:29:15 +0000

[...] only did I start my long-run schedule late to accommodate a flareup of an old hip injury in May, I’ve been tackling long runs on weekday mornings to avoid pulling my husband and [...]

By: When motivation shows up late to the party « Amy’s Training Blog

When motivation shows up late to the party « Amy’s Training Blog — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:27:20 +0000

[...] swims when big running events are in jeopardy because of some injury. In this case, it’s my hip and the Marine Corps Marathon. Even though the race is a long way off, and my hip is actually [...]

By: Amy Reinink

Amy Reinink — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:27:37 +0000

What a wonderful idea to use a running group to go SLOWER. I typically rely on my running group to motivate me to go faster, but switching strategies is as simple as switching pace groups!

By: Amy Reinink

Amy Reinink — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:26:27 +0000

How crazy! Here I was thinking I was the only one!Good job persevering post-surgery — that’s a route I haven’t had to go down, thankfully (knockonwood!).

By: lindsay

lindsay — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:59:25 +0000

wow that is really crazy! i can’t imagine how frustrating it is at times. your dedication and determination are impressive though. we have to do what it takes to stay healthy and keep running/training – from stretching regularly to more regimented recovery/strengthening routines like yours.

By: trialsoftraining

trialsoftraining — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:41:55 +0000

You definitely have the right attitude and approach! Keeping up with the strength training is also recommended for bad knees, ankles, hips, etc. So you’re definitely not alone, we all need to include more of it! Thanks for sharing the story – the more info we have about all this crazy running stuff the better, right??

the Goucher thing is a good omen. no question….

By: Chris Barber

Chris Barber — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:37:26 +0000

Wow, you never want to hear the doctor say, “Whoa!” or “You gotta check this out!” Even, “I’ve never seen that before!” With comments like that it could have been something worse!

I currently have a running injury to my knee that I am going with the rest method right now. My coping with not running as fast or as hard as I want is by running with local running clubs. I still get an easy run in, while maintaining a consistent running schedule, without pushing myself too hard. And I’ve had a lot fun doing it. Running by yourself and holding back is not fun for sure.