Day 191: 4mi, 33:29, Boston

I set up a appointment today to see a doctor, but it won't be until end August. In the meantime, I'll just keep stretching and running. Tonight resumed my low HR training, for the first couple of miles anyway. Second half was a little erratic, getting up into the high 140's vs my target of 137bpm. Left thigh pain was moderate but constant. Tried to lengthen my stride/pull my knees higher for some of the run, thinking this might help stretch the muscles out some. Suggestions welcome.

Day 190: where am I?

I've tried to minimize my running over the past three weeks to see if my thigh improved. I also tried doing some new stretches, along with my new self-diagnosis that I have an iliopsoas strain. I don't know how to pronounce it, but the symptoms seem to fit very well. Unfortunately, the rest and stretching haven't worked, so I am going to see a doctor.

I've done a few short (3-4 mile) runs over the past few weeks at 8-9 minute miles, and I've done a few 25 mile bike rides as well. But without the thigh flexor muscles working properly, the 5 minute mile will be out of reach. So my first priority has to be to get it fixed. Let's hope the doc will give me the magic bullet.

Day 179: 4mi, 35:00

A moderate pace on tonight's run along the Charles. After two weeks of very light training, my leg is feeling a lot better. There was still some lingering pain towards the end of the run, but overall, it felt pretty good. If it feels good tomorrow, I am going to start building back the mileage and working on my speed.

Day 178: 3mi, 28:00

A run to and along the beach on Nantucket on Sunday. Running on the sand is slow, but I think it helped my left leg problem. Followed with a nice ocean swim.

Day 175: 3mi, 24:45

Mostly just a run to loosen up. Some pain in my leg.
Followed with an even shorter 2 miler in 16 mins on Day 176, along with some light lifting. Trying to cure the pain.