Monthly Archives: March 2010

Remember the feeling of renewal that came with back-to-school shopping when you were a kid? Every new shirt (or every pair of Z. Cavaricci pants–I grew up in the ’80s, after all) carried the possibility of a new teacher, new … Continue reading →

My wonderful, glorious, exhausting first run back last night almost didn’t happen. Here’s how it went down at the doctor yesterday at my one-month post-surgery checkup: Doctor, casually, after briefly examining my wrist:  I think we’ll probably put you in … Continue reading →

While I was recovering from a hip injury in 2007, I read a quote from Kara Goucher in a Runner’s World story that changed my perspective on my sidelined state. Goucher said being injured made her realize that she is … Continue reading →

Pro runners always talk about tuning into their pain when they race–that winning requires a certain awareness of just how awful it feels to push your body to its absolute limits.  Sports psychologists say even amateur athletes can benefit from … Continue reading →

Two weeks down, two weeks to go. That’s the good word from my doctor yesterday, who informed me that at my next appointment on March 23, I should get to trade my purple cast for a splint. Translation: in two … Continue reading →

When you’re training for a marathon, there comes a time when you have to tweak your training schedule to make it fit into the reality of what your body needs. When your hip still aches from your long run over … Continue reading →

I had my first doctor appointment on Tuesday after surgery last week to fix my broken wrist, and I wanted to share the good news: Everything is healing up nicely, and on schedule! I will see my doctor about once … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe that just three weeks ago, I was writing a post about how I found motivation from the idea that I was fit enough to not only enjoy hours upon hours of fresh powder skiing, but to … Continue reading →