Running with the reindeer...December runs!

[indysteel]

Looks like I have a bit of tendonitis in my hamstring. I have an order to see my old PT, who did a bang up job of getting my right hip in order last year. Hopefully, I'll be good to go soon. The doc didn't tell me to stop running altogether unless it continues to get worse. I'm not supposed to increase speed or volume though. My first PT appointment is Tuesday, so I'm reserving judgment on that until the PT gives me a once over. He's kind of anti-running as it is, so we'll see.

[Selkie]

Looks like I have a bit of tendonitis in my hamstring. I have an order to see my old PT, who did a bang up job of getting my right hip in order last year. Hopefully, I'll be good to go soon. The doc didn't tell me to stop running altogether unless it continues to get worse. I'm not supposed to increase speed or volume though. My first PT appointment is Tuesday, so I'm reserving judgment on that until the PT gives me a once over. He's kind of anti-running as it is, so we'll see.

Ask the PT if it could be your piriformis.

Despite the bad cold, I was able to slog out planned 3.5 milers on Monday and Wednesday. Took it easy both by design and necessity. Yesterday, I saw an eagle, perched on a rail above a ramp on the MUT where I run. It was amazing. Two weeks ago, we saw this eagle or one of his pals pluck a squirrel from the ground and carry it away. Very sad for the poor squirrel.

[indysteel]

Ask the PT if it could be your piriformis.

Despite the bad cold, I was able to slog out planned 3.5 milers on Monday and Wednesday. Took it easy both by design and necessity. Yesterday, I saw an eagle, perched on a rail above a ramp on the MUT where I run. It was amazing. Two weeks ago, we saw this eagle or one of his pals pluck a squirrel from the ground and carry it away. Very sad for the poor squirrel.

I've had piriformis issues before from cycling and this feels pretty different from that. Plus, none of the common stretches that help alleviate piriformis syndrome have helped at all. That said, I'm sure the PT will give me a very thorough going over.

[OakLeaf]

I had issues with an obturator a couple of years ago. That's way up in the butt crease, too. I never did figure out what brought it on, but considering the problems I've had since then and the yoga poses that resolved it, my guess is it was coming from a lumbar disc.

Whatever it turns out to be, hope you get it sorted quick. You too, Bike Chick - any chance it's just the mystery aches and pains people get during a taper? I've had those every time...

I did a quick 7.7 with two bridges this morning. I got caught just as the drawbridge came up, which was annoying at first, but while I was waiting I saw a bunch of dolphins and got a call from my mom, all before the bridge came back down.

[indysteel]

I had issues with an obturator a couple of years ago. That's way up in the butt crease, too. I never did figure out what brought it on, but considering the problems I've had since then and the yoga poses that resolved it, my guess is it was coming from a lumbar disc.

Whatever it turns out to be, hope you get it sorted quick. You too, Bike Chick - any chance it's just the mystery aches and pains people get during a taper? I've had those every time...

I did a quick 7.7 with two bridges this morning. I got caught just as the drawbridge came up, which was annoying at first, but while I was waiting I saw a bunch of dolphins and got a call from my mom, all before the bridge came back down.

I tend to think what's going on is related to SI joint dysfunction that is, in turn, making me overwork my hamstrings which is, in turn, leading to some tendonitis. But that's a very amateur assessment based on my past hip/glute issues. I'm not overly skilled, but my web-based research keeps coming back to SI joint dysfunction and ischial tuberosity pain syndrome.

[Selkie]

I've had piriformis issues before from cycling and this feels pretty different from that. Plus, none of the common stretches that help alleviate piriformis syndrome have helped at all. That said, I'm sure the PT will give me a very thorough going over.

That's good news! Piriformis syndrome is awful.

Hope you heal quickly.

[Catrin]

Looks like I have a bit of tendonitis in my hamstring. I have an order to see my old PT, who did a bang up job of getting my right hip in order last year. Hopefully, I'll be good to go soon. The doc didn't tell me to stop running altogether unless it continues to get worse. I'm not supposed to increase speed or volume though. My first PT appointment is Tuesday, so I'm reserving judgment on that until the PT gives me a once over. He's kind of anti-running as it is, so we'll see.

I hope it goes well and you can still do a little running...I remember quite well what it was like last winter when I had hamstring and guad problems, I hope it resolves quickly!

[indysteel]

Thanks! Frankly, I can handle quite a bit of pain when I'm actually exercising (not that I recommend continuing to exercise when injured). Heck, my hot foot hurts so bad on the bike sometimes that I can barely breathe. Somehow I get through it. What gets me is the pain I'm in when I'm sitting at my desk chair or driving. This current round is about to drive me insane because the throbbing just. will. not. stop.

[Bike Chick]

Looks like I have a bit of tendonitis in my hamstring. I have an order to see my old PT, who did a bang up job of getting my right hip in order last year. Hopefully, I'll be good to go soon. The doc didn't tell me to stop running altogether unless it continues to get worse. I'm not supposed to increase speed or volume though. My first PT appointment is Tuesday, so I'm reserving judgment on that until the PT gives me a once over. He's kind of anti-running as it is, so we'll see.

I hate to hear that Indy but I'm glad you have a diagnosis and can start treatment. Looks like we will be going to PT together. The doc says my issue is a combination of ITB and piriformis syndrome. I go to the PT this afternoon. I can't wait to see what he says. Doc says he can get me healed up for the marathon but no 20 mile run tomorrow His advise is better to go into the race undertrained than do the 20 miles and not be able to race at all.

Oak, funny you say that about the yoga. That's one thing that seems to help.

[indysteel]

I hate to hear that Indy but I'm glad you have a diagnosis and can start treatment. Looks like we will be going to PT together. The doc says my issue is a combination of ITB and piriformis syndrome. I go to the PT this afternoon. I can't wait to see what he says. Doc says he can get me healed up for the marathon but no 20 mile run tomorrow His advise is better to go into the race undertrained than do the 20 miles and not be able to race at all.

Oak, funny you say that about the yoga. That's one thing that seems to help.

What a drag! I've had ITB and piriformis issues from riding, but not running. Thankfully, the ITB issues resolved themselves when I went from a triple crank to a double. And the piriformis issues got lots better just from some basic stretches before, during and after rides. I sure hope your PT can get you sorted out in short order.

[skhill]

Got to a yoga class last night for the first time in a couple weeks (December can be crazy), and I was shocked to find how stiff and tight I was. But the class really helped-- everything felt so much free-er on this morning's run. I felt so good that I added on an extra mile.

[VeganBikeChick]

Ugh, I've really fallen off the running bandwagon this week. Started dating a new guy and running has been put on the back shelf. I know from experience the more I slack the harder it is to restart, so back to the treadmill today. I don't think playing Wii tennis tonight with him is going to burn as many calories as a good session on the treadmill will

[emily_in_nc]

Did my 4+ mile run this morning. Felt pretty good -- not great, but much better than Wednesday's run.

[Wahine]

I did a 3.5 mile trail run in the dark with a head lamp. It was fun. And frosty.

[Bike Chick]

Well I had my appointment with the PT yesterday. He thinks that it's bursitis or tendonitis of the hip, IT band syndrome or (worst case scenario) a tear or impingement of the labrum. I didn't take any of it very well, especially the worst case scenario part, but he tells me if it's not my labrum, he will get me through the Disney marathon in 3 weeks. If it is the labrum, I may never run a marathon---ever. Yesterday wasn't a good day.

Today was supposed to be my second 20 mile run but I've been told no running or riding. I never thought I would miss my long runs so much but I really look forward to them, even with the pain.