Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: Why I cried while running a Ragnar Relay

Runner's knee. Been dealing with it for a year...

2013-09-25T13:23:42.982-06:00

Runner's knee. Been dealing with it for a year now. :(
Hang in there!

Yes. I totally get why you cried at Ragnar. Absolu...

2013-09-18T08:16:44.670-06:00

Yes. I totally get why you cried at Ragnar. Absolutely understandable after all you've gone through with the quad this year. I've been crying off and on this past week because this is the first time I've made it through training without an injury. It... Makes me so happy.

I think your scar tissue theory is legit.

That first photo of your kids is stunning. And all the other pics. Love seeing where you live :)

Other than the blue toe that matches the blue nail...

2013-09-17T15:34:45.681-06:00

Other than the blue toe that matches the blue nail polish.... I am glad your are feeling so happy and positive about the running again. I have never heard that theory about scar tissue before, but I know you are a nurse so I believe you!

Lovely pics of the kids and landscape, and so good to see Cola happy too!

I totally understand you crying with joy - to be a...

2013-09-17T12:41:46.660-06:00

I totally understand you crying with joy - to be able to run freely in beautiful places is the best!

That first pic is amazing!!! I know that feeling ...

2013-09-17T11:51:55.186-06:00

That first pic is amazing!!! I know that feeling of crying for good feelings!!! I hurt my back really badly training for a half after my first was born...I couldn't walk for three days because I couldn't move my legs!!! It was so great to move again without the pain!!

I broke my pelvis last year while training for a m...

2013-09-17T10:17:07.117-06:00

I broke my pelvis last year while training for a marathon and broke it again last weekend while training for a half. I should stop training - it seems to be bad luck!

Had a bone bruise when I first started running (be...

2013-09-17T07:26:05.920-06:00

Had a bone bruise when I first started running (because I was an over-exhuberant idiot who thought she could run 5 miles every day of the week after only running for about 1 month!). That put me in a boot for 4 months. And then I had plantar fasciitis from the foot being immobilized so long. Being stubborn, I refused to wear the recommended arch support, and told my doctor that if a weakened foot caused it, I'd rather strengthen my foot than continue to support weakness. Started doing my old ballet routine, and releve'd that bugger into submission. Not a single issue since with my feet!
Glad to see you're almost back to 100% Now, stop breaking toes and you'll be great, haha!

I have cried many times while running for differen...

2013-09-17T07:16:42.374-06:00

I have cried many times while running for different reasons, but trust me, I know that feeling. My worst injury is not running related but running doesn't help it. I have a deteriorating disc in my back. At one point, I couldn't even stand straight but now I am running and training and having a great time. When if flares out, I usually have to stop for a few days, but with my chiropractor and sometimes meds, I am able to keep on going. I won't be able to forever, but not going to stop until I have to.

Uggh, sorry to hear about your toe. Ouch. So gla...

2013-09-16T19:23:53.932-06:00

Uggh, sorry to hear about your toe. Ouch. So glad you are feeling better. Ah, I so get this feeling of joy that comes from running again after injury! The tears. happiness. Joy. Gratitude to just be out there doing what we love. Yes yes. My worst injury was my first injury in 2010 when I tripped over a rock in the forest and tore my hammy to pieces. But it was also one of the best things that happened to me...it was the reason I started my blog and set bigger goals. Not just with running. Right now, it's nice not to have any big goals though so I get just doing something to feel good. :)

That first pic of your kids took my breath away! S...

2013-09-16T17:35:18.961-06:00

That first pic of your kids took my breath away! So beautiful!

Hmmm...the one I have right now requires surgery b...

2013-09-16T14:43:50.416-06:00

Hmmm...the one I have right now requires surgery but I think the worse one was postal tibialis tendonitis. That just hurt so bad every time I took a step. Luckily was able to get relief by resting.

Maria @ The Good Life

I totally understand that feeling. I have had tea...

2013-09-16T14:25:27.111-06:00

I totally understand that feeling. I have had tears well up during an awesome run before. It just feels so good! Glad you are feeling better:) I have had issues with IT Band and PF.

My worst running injury was definitely my recurrin...

2013-09-16T13:57:35.197-06:00

My worst running injury was definitely my recurring ITBS. It's one that's not painful enough to make you actually feel like you need to rest, but rest is definitely necessary.

Not necessarily running but my back issues last ye...

2013-09-16T13:47:50.847-06:00

Not necessarily running but my back issues last year were definitely the worst I've ever had. It was so weird to not be able to do ANYTHING!

I definitely know that crying because it feels so ...

2013-09-16T13:46:51.577-06:00

I definitely know that crying because it feels so good feeling! Your theory about scar tissue makes sense to me, but I'm a chemist not a physiologist. :)