<p>My little surprise this morning was that my orthopedist (after examining my weak left leg and hearing about my tie-up at the end of the race) decided I really needed a cortisone shot right in the sitbone area/upper hamstring because on top of everything else, I have bursitis. It’s good I didn’t know about this in advance. He swore that he was really good at this and that it wouldn’t hurt. Yeah, right. I survived, but it was more painful than the epidural steroid. It wasn’t all that terrible, and I did feel immediate relief. Not perfect- but a lot better. No running for 48 hours. I am in godforsaken-middleofnowhere-upper Alabama on business, and it doesn’t look very runable right here by the interstate, so I don’t feel too sorry for myself. Brought my stuff anyway in case I want to go out for a short walk tomorrow. The Texans drove here and brought fresh fish for a fish fry- which means beer, too. Not the healthiest eating, but will be fun.</p>
<p>MOWC:</p>
<p>Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. We should have a CC betting pool on how many hours you go without running! I’m guessing you’ll be out for a little jog right after the fried catfish!</p>
<p>I hear ya on Northern Alabama.</p>
<p>MOWC: Goodness! I would have been trying to run out of the office! I hate shots, too! The dr. tried to talk me in to a cortisone shot for my knee and I said let’s wait and see. Haven’t been back yet. Glad it did bring you some relief! Oh, my! I love a good fish fry!</p>
<p>I once had a fish fry dinner in Mississippi where we walked down to the pond, caught a mess of catfish, carried 'em up to the house, and fried 'em. Talk about some good eating.</p>
<p>Nothing like fishing in a stocked pond. No fishing poles required. Just throw some seed into the pond, the catfish swarm to get it, and you scoop them up with a net! Easier than going to the grocery store.</p>
<p>We did that once in North Carolina but I think that they were trout. Good thing my wife knew what to do with the fish.</p>
<p>idad was right. I went out this morning intending to walk 2 miles (5am) and wound up doing a slow jog for 2.5. I do mean SLOW. Leg wasn’t too bad- butt is sore from the shot. Trying not to pig out in my meetings.</p>
<p>Who won the pool?</p>
<p>BTW, popsicles in the frig at work today. 48 calories each.</p>
<p>LOL, MOfWC! You can’t take the runner out of the girl :)</p>
<p>DH and I just returned from our mini-trip. Ate too much delicious food, hiked a little, enjoyed the sun. DH lost a pound despite eating all this food, and I gained two (no worries, I will lose them in 3 days :))</p>
<p>Went to lunch this afternoon at a friend’s house and she served this DELICIOUS salad. Thought you all might enjoy it. She used fresh Colorado peaches and it was just wonderful!</p>
<p>Peach Chicken Salad</p>
<p>Ingredients
3 medium fresh peaches, peeled and cubed
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
MINT VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 lettuce leaves
Directions
1.In a large bowl, combine the peaches, chicken, cucumber and onion; set aside. In a blender, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, mint, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Drizzle over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Use a slotted spoon to serve on lettuce-lined plates.</p>
<p>For the first time in a while, I have a legitimate excuse not to work out. I got a Brazilian blow dry yesterday, and I was instructed to not wash my hair for two days and not do anything that would cause me to sweat.</p>
<p>And of course, knowing I can’t work out, I really want to…go figure.</p>
<p>I had to look up what a Brazilian Blow Dry is. I also had to check up on Colorado peaches. I had no idea that they were grown there. I always think of South Carolina when I read about peaches.</p>
<p>^^^^Oops, it’s actually called the Brazillian Blowout. </p>
<p>I have course hair that can frizz if I don’t spend a lot of time on it. I thought I’d give this a try and see how it goes. </p>
<p>I didn’t know there were Colorado peaches either!</p>
<p>nrdsb - hey, that blowout sounds neat…but also expensive. I got a product from Garnier (sleek something or other) and it did a good job of smoothing my hair (cost $12 and is supposed to last 6-7 shampoos). So far so good. I’m a cheapie…but I do go to the salon for color and it costs a fortune! </p>
<p>Back to our regularly scheduled programming. Yoga and a walk today. Gorgeous out!!</p>
<p>^^^Well, I think it is usually pricey, but my salon is trying to generate interest in it, so it was offered on special for $50. It is supposed to last about 3 months. So we’ll see. I kind of did it on an impulse. :)</p>
<p>It’s been a week since my right knee started bothering me while running. With ibuprofen & icing it had been feeling OK the last couple of days, so I tried again this morning. I ran 2 miles and it felt OK – not great, but OK – until I stopped. Then the pain started in again. I took a lesson from NMinn and tried the bike. Mind you, I haven’t been on an exercise bike in years! But I did 20 minutes, and my knee felt OK. Then stretching, then home. Now I’m in pain. SO, the lesson is don’t stop? Just keep running/biking/moving? </p>
<p>Re: tech clothes – found 3 more shirts at Ocean State Job Lot of $5 each. For that price they’re almost disposable! I just throw them in the regular wash and they come out fine. I’m still wearing the first one I bought 3 years ago. (Well, yes, I do wash it :))</p>
<p>Also didn’t know about Colorado peaches. In the stores here a lot of them come from NJ.</p>
<p>cbblinker…as someone who has been through this - I feel your pain. Hang in there. Maybe rest for a few days and then just try the bike for a while (and hold off on running) and see if that works. I bike a LOT (outdoors) and it usually doesn’t bother my knee.
Meanwhile, still dealing with tennis elbow after 14 months. I feel like I’ll never be able to lift again :(.</p>
<p>I would go with a knee brace for activities (and maybe just walking around) if I had severe knee pain. I have a bunch of knee braces which I have used in the past. You can do some serious damage continuing to run through knee pain.</p>
<p>Had a good workout today. 70 minutes on the bike set to random at level 8. Felt good! Used the weight machines for half an hour and even upped the weights. Feel tired but good. Been drinking lots of water and have been having either a protein bar or a fiber bar before I hit the gym. Sooooooo very close to my next goal. Hope I can hit it over the weekend or early next week. I have become addicted to the Broccoli Slaw mix. I add it to regular salads, have it on its own and even added it to some ground turkey to make a meatloaf! On my own for dinner tonight so I think I will have shrimp and veggies on the grill again. Quick, easy and tasty!</p>
<p>What are some easy low cal meals that you all like??? Would love to try some new recipes.</p>
<p>I did my walk/run today, the knees are still good. I decided to continue walking until I finished 3 miles, just so I could have a rough idea as to how long a 5k will take. According to the treadmill, it took me 40 minutes and 41 seconds, of which 9 minutes was running. I think I will go ahead and do the 5k I signed up for, since at least I know I will be able to finish it. I do plan on walking most of it though, don’t want to push myself back into pain.</p>
<p>Good luck blankmind! When do you do it???</p>