Hello Everyone!
I have been really busy with school work so I just wanted to let you know whats going on in the world of Christina. I know you all miss me 
First of all the pictures from the F^3 half came. I searched through four different photographers and found only this gem of a picture
I think this picture sums up the half marathon in one word: FREEDOM! Haha this picture is the worst race pic I have seen. Anyways…
So my left calf has been bugging me after the half marathon. I ran on Monday and Tuesday and it felt like someone was going to snap my calf muscle. So I headed to the Running Institute to check it out. Once you have had an injury any sign of remote pain is always cautioned. So the orthopedic said that I sprained my calf muscle. When I heard this I was like how in the world did I do that? He gave me a prescription for physical therapy for a month. He said to take one week off from running. Which is not too bad. I mean I can train for a half marathon in 6 weeks right?
So today before my Physical Therapy appointment I went on the elliptical for 50 minutes
Yes compression sleeves and capris are all the rage at the gym! I got quite the looks from people today
I played a little hill game on the ellipitcal which made the time go by much faster. After my workout I headed downstairs to the Nova Care Physical Therapy room at the Rey Meyer Fitness Center. The physical therapist told me why I strained my calf:
Basically my left hip is weaker than my right hip and my pelvis tilts naturally. Due to the weak hip muscles, glute and core muscles my cannot internally rotate when I take a stride when I run. So my calf compensates for my hip. I am going to physical therapy tomorrow again. I know that its just a calf sprain and I shouldn’t worry but lets face it I am little worried. In November 2011 I injured my left IT band. I was out from running for four months. I hope that this injury heals quickly so I can get back into the game.
Have you ever dealt with an injury?
Sorry to hear about your calf sprain. It’s good you got it checked out and are going to take some time off from running. Hope you have a speedy recovery!
Its ok! Im so happy that it wasnt something worse. Thank you. How is your ankle doing?
Glad to hear you are okay. The ankle is doing a lot better. I am trying to slowly ramp up the miles and make sure I don’t re-injure it!
I wonder if your calf had to do with your hard run right before the half! I hope PT helps!
I’ve had four stress fractures. Three of them were at the same time. LOL.
Maybe. Thank you. Oh my goodness! That must have hurt so bad.
oh girl be careful! you don’t want to get injured, take it easy for a while.
Thanks Alex
. I am hoping I can get back into the running game soon.
I’m so sorry to hear about these pains! Give it some time, ice, and rest (RICE!) and hopefully all will be well
Thanks Irina. I am sure Ill be fine. Today was my second day of Physical Therapy and my calf pain has slightly decreased. No running until next tuesday though
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Hmmm…. You know I think I might have gotten injured due to a culmination of factors: 1. I live near hilly trails so I would run my long runs on there. 2. I would wear my pure flows on long runs 3. I’m a larger person so minimalist shoes are harder for me to break in. 4. I never stretch. If you want to get an expert opinion on the pure flows call a local running store or go to runnersworld.com I hope this comment helps you