(G): What a week. It’s been so full of nothing, something, and everything that I feel at a loss for what to tell you first so I guess I will start at the beginning. I experienced gait analysis and a physical therapy assessment last Wednesday. It was eye-opening, slightly shaming and makes me want to bar…

(G): Last week I told you I was going to double down on strength, flexibility, rehab and my diet while I am not running. I did and it made a big difference in my attitude. I felt much happier with an intense workout of another sort and a renewed focus. I worked hard and being tired…

(L):  It’s safe to say with all of the rest I have given my back that I am feeling much better.  It sounds ridiculous, but now I am wondering why it was so difficult for me to actually rest.  I kept walking or running just enough to keep my stamina up, but at the same…

(G): The recovery process is proving to potentially be my greatest teacher and my undoing all at once. I am impatient. I do not like to wait, typically. It’s one of the reasons that I like ultra running because it requires patience. It teaches me to relax and let the distance unfold. That sounds all…

(G): I spent all weekend doing some sort of rehab work and I am not exaggerating when I say the struggle is real. I barely get all the stretch, strength and ice/hot foot baths done and it’s time to start again. I am beginning to think running 50-60 miles a week is way easier on…