Trotting for Turkey (November Running)

[katluvr]

Started yesterday with a 5K Turkey Trot. I missed it last year for the first time since I started doing it in 2004. So it was extra nice to be there and the weather was awesome.
Worked today (Black Friday) and will work tomorrow, but have another "fun" 5K scheduled with a brewery sponsor. So I am getting my runs in, more slow than a race and food and/or beer involved!

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[jessmarimba]

Tried running today. Ran out 3, walked back (and timed it so I finished with our running group perfectly).

Guess it's time to get the tendonitis taken care of. Now I need to find a PT or doctor who isn't going to immediately scream "ORTHOTICS" at me. I think it's a leg length issue, so orthotics in both shoes is not the answer.

[Veronica]

2.8 mile run today at 9:22 average pace. It's a super flat run though, only 80 feet of elevation gain in the whole thing!

Still the first time I did - last Oct. it took me nearly 33 minutes - 26:15 today.

Veronica

[solobiker]

Nice 4 mile run early this morning (630am). The temp felt great.. I think the it was in the low 20s. I was planning on going for 6 miles but my hamstrings said no way. Oh well.

[VeganBikeChick]

Just did a 3 mile run today on the treadmill.

A question for all you runners out there - I'm left-side dominant and notice when I run on the treadmill, my left leg does all the work and is always sore when I finish, my other leg is just fine. I posted this question on a running website, and was told it's very common to have a "power" side and a "skill" side and that physical therapy could help me with this issue. However, I think it will be all but impossible to get a referral to physical therapy for something related to sports activity, when my leg doesn't bother me any other time. Any ideas?

[OakLeaf]

A chiropractor should be able to refer you. I don't think you can have that marked of a strength difference without the bones being pulled out of whack.

[VeganBikeChick]

A chiropractor should be able to refer you. I don't think you can have that marked of a strength difference without the bones being pulled out of whack.

Thanks, Oak. Unfortunately chiropractors scare me after a coworker of mine needed back surgery following a severe mishap with one.

[GLC1968]

I've been doing a lot of running lately! Three miles on the treadmill on Wednesday night as my tempo run. 5 miles on Thursday in the pouring rain and driving wind before a lovely dinner. Friday I did 3 miles with my husband and we both were focusing on our Chi Running techniques. It was really nice out, so we had fun.

Today was my long run of the week. Actually, it was supposed to be tomorrow, but since it was dry and almost sunny today, I wanted to take advantage of it. 11 miles and they pretty much all sucked. I guess this will just make the next good run feel spectacular in comparison?!

[jessmarimba]

Just did a 3 mile run today on the treadmill.

A question for all you runners out there - I'm left-side dominant and notice when I run on the treadmill, my left leg does all the work and is always sore when I finish, my other leg is just fine. I posted this question on a running website, and was told it's very common to have a "power" side and a "skill" side and that physical therapy could help me with this issue. However, I think it will be all but impossible to get a referral to physical therapy for something related to sports activity, when my leg doesn't bother me any other time. Any ideas?

Does your insurance require a referral? Because as I understand, Washington State does not require a referral to see a physical therapist. (It's a "direct-access" state, like Colorado).

[VeganBikeChick]

Thanks so much for your reply, Jess.

I looked up my insurance benefits information, and while it doesn't look like I need a referral, it also doesn't look like it would be covered. They state:


• Services are to restore and significantly improve function that was previously present but
lost due to acute injury or illness,
• Services are not for palliative, recreational, relaxation or maintenance therapy, and
• Loss of function was not the result of a work-related injury.


Boo.