Want a second opinion...

As training was progessing my old friend <not> the sciatic nerve started chatting with me.  So off I go to the ortho that I visited back in 2007 to ask what can be done and why the nerve is acting up again.

Here is the part I did not want to hear, "your piriformis muscle is pinching the sciatic nerve and you cannot run anymore".  That was about the extent of the conversation he said that he has tried surgery and there is no fixing this.  I am hard headed and want to speak with someone who will consult with me rather than emphatically state, some people are not meant to run and you are one of them.

I am very upset needless to say.  I start physical therapy next Tuesday and am in a state of indecision and confusion.  After the visit with the ortho I went to an urgent clinic to ask for some anti-inflamatory meds.  So far they are helping a bit.  I am also stretching the piriformis as much as I can to address the pain.

I did not run tonight, I am on the fence about tomorrow.  Decisions, decisions, sigh.

I am grateful,
Brenda

Monday Night

Last night I visited Deven Reid, Licensed Massage Therapist Extraordinaire!  She works at Stonebriar Spa and is a life saver.  I am having issues with my hamstring and sciatic nerve again which is very untimely considering I need to be running 4-5 times a week. GRRR.

I may ask my ortho to do another injection to relieve the swelling and pain.  I do not need the pain jacking with my training.  I have enough challenges without sciatic pain being one of them.

I ran 1.7 miles last night. :(  I did shave a minute off my time even with gimping.   I will take progress any way I can get it. 

I am grateful,
Brenda

Pot of Gold Raffle - Win up to $1,000 in gift cards!

The Team in Training summer team is busy collecting $50.00 gift cards for the Pot of Gold Raffle!  In the past the “Pot of Gold” has been filled with up to 1,000.00 dollars in gift cards from all your favorite retailers and restaurants.  Each donation helps me to reach my personal fundraising goal of $5,000.00.  Thank you to each and every one of you who support this cause.

How it works

Click on the below hyperlink and donate $5.00 or more to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  We will collect your name, email and physical address when you make your donation and you will automatically be entered to win!

http://pages.teamintraining.org/ntxok/anchor11/bgordon2nf

We will hold the drawing on March 26^th!

All participants will receive an email notification announcing the winner.

Tickets Cost:

$5.00 per ticket OR 5 tickets for $20.00

All previous donations are eligible and you will automatically be entered in the drawing!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Saturday Morning Joy

This morning the N TX team met at 7 a.m. to run our 3 miles.    I completed 10 miles this week total. 
I have my moments where I feel like, "I got this" then the next moment I am asking, "Can I do this?"  The answer is a large, resounding yes!  I must keep my mind from quiting before my body. 

There are so many amazing folks on the N TX team.  The advice and willingness to share is very touching.  Go Team!

If you have not stopped by my donation page please consider contributing today!  Every dollar counts.  Simply click the Team in Training link in the left hand corner to donate.  If you would like to send a check please contact me at brenda75035@gmail.com and I will send you the information you need.

I am grateful,
Brenda

First Tuesday Night Team Run

2.96 miles

Duration 0:51:44 | Average Pace 17:28 / mi | Average Speed 3.44 mph | Elevation Climb 65 ft

 

Not bad for a beginner...

 

I need to build stamina and improve speed to under a 15 minute mile at a bare minimum because the "Mayor's Race" in Anchorage sweeps (which means if you don't keep up they pull you out of race)  I presume this means everyone must finish in 3 hours and 15 minutes.

 

This is achievable!

 

Grateful,

Brenda

 

 

Contest Announcement - You don't want to miss this!

As a special surprise, everyone who has donated or makes a donation through March 25th will be entered to win a "Pot of Gold" which will contain a mix and match of  $50.00 gift cards from all your favorite places!  In the past this prize has been up to or exceeding $1,000.00 dollars!  The cost is $5.00 per ticket OR 5 tickets for every $20.00!  What an awesome prize!

All you need to do to enter is go to the following link and donate! Or you can write a check made payable to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and mail it to:  Brenda Gordon, 12350 Ridgetop Circle, Frisco, TX  75035.

http://pages.teamintraining.org/ntxok/anchor11/bgordon2nf

I will turn in your tickets and submit them on your behalf.  The winner will be announced on March 26th.  


UPDATE:
My donation page is under construction and will be displaying the total donations on or around the middle of this week.  (I changed races and they must move the prior donation data to a new site.)  For each of you that have donated I do have a record and you will be entered into the contest and as mentioned above your information will be restored to the donation page very soon!

Please note the new page is functioning and you can donate using the following link!  
http://pages.teamintraining.org/ntxok/anchor11/bgordon2nf

Currently, you have contributed over $1,245.00 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!  THANK YOU!

Good Luck, everyone!

I am grateful,
Brenda

A Productive Week

There is a lot going on in the next 30 days that I cannot wait to tell you about.  Stay tuned!

Yesterday was our first team training.   We went to Luke's Locker in Allen and spent part of our morning learning the right gear and overall running tips.  If you do not shop at Luke's Locker I highly recommend you stop in.  Their staff is amazing.  We jogged / walked approximately 2 miles.  Each day I feel stronger and stronger and it is a great feeling.

Thank you Jennifer for hanging back with me when the "mystery pain" reared it's ugly head.
This week I had to travel for work.  It was an overnight trip but when you pack your running shoes and gear it tends to look as if you are moving in, lol.  I am looking forward to my next trip.  Huntington Beach, CA.  We are staying on the beach and I will have a beautiful run along the water each morning.  One could get used to that, ya know.  I know this area very well from when I used to live in Long Beach.  Being there always brings back great memories.  We used to hang out on the beach on the weekends, build a fire, have a seafood boil, and drink.  Ahhh, the twenties.  I wouldn't want to go back but they sure were good times.

To run or not to run today?  Will let you know later tonight what I decide.  It is beautiful out so I am leaning towards running.

I am grateful,
Brenda