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Finally Answers to Malissa's Hip Pain
Written by Malissa
I wanted to give an update about all that has happened with my hip since my last race:
I took a month off of running in hopes that my pain would go away. I iced and stretched daily. The pain in my quad went away but I still had really bad pain in my hip. I started strength training in hopes of building leg muscles that would help me run more efficiently in the future and then maybe my hip pain would go away.
I was getting more and more frustrated because nothing was helping my hip pain. One of the many times I complained about my pain and frustration on facebook, a friend mentioned that I might need a hip adjustment. That got me thinking and I remembered how on all my running shoes my right heal is more worn off than my left.
I made an appointment with a sports chiropractor. Dr. Bill told me that I had a tilted pelvis and that it was important for me to keep my hamstring loose. He wants me to stretch it a couple times a day and also wanted me to strengthen it so he wants me to incorporate the pelvic bridge into my strengthening workout.
Towards the end of my appointment he noticed that my left leg was shorter than my right. He measured from my belly button down to my inner ankle bones on both legs. Sure enough my right leg is longer by 5mm. He said most likely it has been like that since birth. That made so much sense to me because I've had joint/hip pain most of my life but it has only gotten worse since I started running. He gave me a heel insert to put in my shoe and told me I should notice a big difference when I walk and run.
*side note* When I told my dad that my right leg is longer than my left, his first question was, "does he think it has been like that since birth?" I guess when I was 2 or 3 my parents took me in to the doctor because I was falling all the time. The doctor had me walk for him and then told my parents that babies fall a lot. I have tripped a lot in my lifetime so much that one of my nicknames growing up was Gracie.
I wanted to give an update about all that has happened with my hip since my last race:
I took a month off of running in hopes that my pain would go away. I iced and stretched daily. The pain in my quad went away but I still had really bad pain in my hip. I started strength training in hopes of building leg muscles that would help me run more efficiently in the future and then maybe my hip pain would go away.
I was getting more and more frustrated because nothing was helping my hip pain. One of the many times I complained about my pain and frustration on facebook, a friend mentioned that I might need a hip adjustment. That got me thinking and I remembered how on all my running shoes my right heal is more worn off than my left.
I made an appointment with a sports chiropractor. Dr. Bill told me that I had a tilted pelvis and that it was important for me to keep my hamstring loose. He wants me to stretch it a couple times a day and also wanted me to strengthen it so he wants me to incorporate the pelvic bridge into my strengthening workout.
Dr. Bill said the regular pelvic bridge was too easy for me so he wanted me to do the pelvic bridge with a ball.
Dr. Bill gave me the okay to run. He said I should start off slow by running a mile and then I could slowly add more miles as I strengthen my left leg. The first week I noticed my hip didn't hurt to walk but it still hurt while I ran. The most I could run without it hurting was a half mile. By the second week I was up to a mile twice a week. On National Running day I was determined to run 3 miles. I got the ok from Dr. Bill, grabbed my running partner Lynne, and hit the greenway.
We took it very slow but it felt so good to be out running again. My hip felt pretty good until about two and a half miles. The pain was a little different, it was more like pressure instead of sharp pain.
I'm getting really excited for my next half marathon training. Dr. Bill said I should notice a huge difference because I will be running more efficiently. Now I just need to find a place that I can get specialty flip flops made because running shoes and dresses just don't look cute together...
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Which Marathon for Nevada?
Written by Owen:
As part of my challenge to run a marathon in all 50 states plus DC, I have to choose very carefully what marathon to run in each state. I don't want to repeat states, as I am anxious to complete this goal and don't want to "waste" a marathon on a state I've already completed.
I haven't had much trouble deciding until now. For Nevada, there are two that I honestly can't decide between. Here are pros and cons for each that I've compiled based on reviews from people that have run each, from my marathon preferences, etc.
We will be living in Utah at this time, so both are a convenient drive.
As part of my challenge to run a marathon in all 50 states plus DC, I have to choose very carefully what marathon to run in each state. I don't want to repeat states, as I am anxious to complete this goal and don't want to "waste" a marathon on a state I've already completed.
I haven't had much trouble deciding until now. For Nevada, there are two that I honestly can't decide between. Here are pros and cons for each that I've compiled based on reviews from people that have run each, from my marathon preferences, etc.
We will be living in Utah at this time, so both are a convenient drive.
| Pros | Cons | |
| Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon 11/17/2013 |
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| Hoover Dam Marathon 12/14/2013 |
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So now it's up to you. I want everyone that reads this to vote, which one should I run?
Monday, February 25, 2013
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Year in review
Written by Owen
Looking back at 2012
Races, and running in general, have definitely been at the center of our 2012. We had a great year and look forward to another great year in 2013.
Races we ran in 2012 (We raced in 11 different states in 2012: California, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia)
Looking back at 2012
Races, and running in general, have definitely been at the center of our 2012. We had a great year and look forward to another great year in 2013.
Races we ran in 2012 (We raced in 11 different states in 2012: California, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia)
| 5k | 10k | Half- Marathon | Marathon | |
| Owen | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Malissa | 7 | 3 | 1 | |
| Michael | 11 | 4 | 2 | |
| Kyle | 3 | |||
| Alicia | 8 |
Miles we ran in 2012
Owen: 1,935
Malissa: 601
Michael: 803
Kyle: 19
Alicia: 92
Goals for 2012
1) Weight loss: Malissa and I both "fell off the wagon" a bit on this one.
2) Debt: We made progress, but have not completed it yet. We did a TON of traveling and made great memories.
3) Malissa's prayer journal: She didn't do very good with this.
4) Owen's 2,400 miles: I only planned on running 4 marathons in 2012 which left a lot of weeks to rack up the miles. I ended up running 9 marathons in 2012. Because of tapering down the miles before each one, and recovering after, plus my injury in February/March I fell short of my goal. I'm really happy with 1,935 miles.
5) Malissa's goal for after the Big Sur Marathon: she planned to take a short break from long distance and work on getting her 5k time below 30 minutes. She also wanted to train more with Kyle and Alicia: She hasn't yet broke the 30 minute barrier, but did lead a mom/daughter running group that was very successful. Kyle decided he didn't enjoy running as much and enjoys riding his bike more.
6) Michael planned to run in the Run For Your Life Grand Prix Series. Michael did awesome in this series, out of hundreds of competitors in the 19 & Under division, he took 4th. Only the top 3 got awards, but at age 11 he understood how awesome his accomplishment was.
7) Owens 50 marathons in 50 states by his 50th birthday. I knocked 9 more states off the list. I've since adjusted this to 50 states plus D.C. So I've got 10 done with 41 to go.
Goals for 2013
1) Weight loss: We both want to get to our ideal weight.
2) Move to Utah: We plan on putting our house up for sale and moving to Utah once it sells. We hate to say goodbye to all of the great friends we've made here in NC, but really miss Utah.
3) Owen's goal of 2,000 miles. I came just short of it in 2012, but hope to stay healthy enough to reach it in 2013.
4) Freedom from debt: It has been an incredibly long journey, but we are very close to becoming debt free.
5) Michael wants to beat his PR in the half-marathon.
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