Category Archives: injuries

Youth Sports Injuries…just the facts.

I get ranting.  I have an opinion.  About everything.  But then again, it’s my blog and I’ll rant if I want to (she says in a sing songy voice). Youth sports injuries occur at about 7 million/year. Interesting number.  I can … Continue reading

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Forrest Gump Fitness

My friend DV contacted me the other day.  She’s friend, yogi, new runner, and health columnist for the Tampa newspaper.  She wanted to pick my brain a bit…column, yoga, injury, philosophy, how I put it all together.  A heavy sigh came forth as … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolution #1: Toughen Up!

I’ve been meaning to write a thank-you note (of sorts) to two men I met last year.  I don’t know how to get it to them, so I pray for them, ask God to protect them, and hope that they’ll … Continue reading

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Perfect Balance Phase II…Ready to Run?

Today I got up nice and early.  Actually, I woke up so many times during the night.  The great news is that I’m not waking up every time I roll over or just because everything H-U-R-T-S…  This time I awoke … Continue reading

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R and R (and R…)

It’s been a while.  Blog thoughts fill my head, but I feel somewhat obligated (even if to nobody but myself) to write about “year end”.  January 2008 found me coming off the “high” of my first Ironman.  The year had … Continue reading

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Check, please!

Sometimes you just have to check out.  Well, at least we all want to sometimes.  I’m at one of those times.  I realized that I’ve not been able to run for two years, that I’ve had a couple of injuries, … Continue reading

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“Damn those hamstrings!”

Yeah, a few of you have said that to me recently.  And a few of you have been on the table (or floor or pool deck or side of road) and I’ve said “Gee, it would be great if you … Continue reading

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