Last week I mentioned that I was going to look into using collagen as a nutritional supplement to help my PT tendon heal. I've been doing a little bit of research and thought I would share what I have learned, including my favorite recipe for adding collagen and gelatin into my diet! Collagen and Gelatin: What's the Difference? I first came across collagen as a nutritional supplement with multiple health ... Read the Post...
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One More Piece of the Injury Puzzle
I am really tired of writing about my foot woes, and I am sure you are tired of hearing about them too. However, I just want to update you about one more piece of the injury puzzle. Then I'll move on and share my workouts from the week. So I went back to the podiatrist on Friday to get "fitted" for orthotics. I put that in quotes because gone are the days where you actually get your foot casted. He simply had me hold ... Read the Post...
5 Spring Goals
I feel like I have been long overdue to set some new goals. This week feels like the perfect time to reset and plan for the next few months. While I have mostly kept up with my winter goals, it's definitely time for a change. My focus on injury recovery has helped to drive my spring goals as I did some planning last weekend. 1. Follow my PTT Recovery Plan If you missed it, this week I posted my specific plans ... Read the Post...
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis (PTT) Recovery Plan
As runners we all know better than to consult google when dealing with a running injury. I think we all do it anyway. I have gotten some feedback from professionals about my posterior tibial tendonitis (or PTT). However, I feel like it can be helpful to also do my own research. In yesterday's post I shared that I finally saw a podiatrist about my injury that has been bothering me on and off since last June. After ... Read the Post...