Promises Shwamises

So, I didn’t make it to Doc Fit last Sunday. I was afraid of aggravating the ITBS, I was exhausted from work that morning, and quite frankly I was simply too lazy to drive all the way to U.P. for a run that I couldn’t even really race in. Blah…

I did make it to a gut-wrenching yet satisfying dry needling session last Friday. It successfully loosened up the ITB and tight quads that were pulling on the kneecap. But, after a 50-minute run-walk-yawn-run-walk-yawn session on the treadmill on Sunday, the injury reared its ugly head again. Double blah…

I truly think that negativity yields to more negativity and, at the rate I’m going, I may just look at the mirror one day and see a fat, ugly witch (with ITBS, runner’s knee, shin splints, and plantar fasciitis) staring back at me. So, I’ve made the following promises to myself:

STOP RUNNING. Some of you may be saying “FINALLY!” But, it really did take me forever (three months of running with injury, to be exact) to accept the fact that rest is really the only answer for me at this point.
STOP THINKING ABOUT THE INJURY. Oh, I can’t even count how many times I’ve browsed through my running journal evaluating my training. How much time I’ve spent researching ITBS online. How much effort I put into making my own foam roller (using a PVC pipe and yoga mat). Or, how many text messages I’ve sent to friends for regular injury updates. That’s it. I’ll just do my stretches, drills, and hope that things improve from hereon.
CUT LESSEN JUNKFOOD. No running leads to weight gain. Once I stop running, the weight just comes crawling back despite swimming and spinning. I’m currently at what I call my “injured weight”: the number that pops up on the weighing scale once I decrease my mileage and increase intake of chocnut due to depression. Hopefully, I have enough self-discipline to cut back on my favorite snacks. I bid you farewell, Cheetos, Munchies, and Stick-o!
BE HAPPY. For now, I’ll just keep myself busy with family, work, spinning and the elliptical. (Can one truly be happy on the elliptical? Blech!) Oh well, it’ll be fine. So, I can’t run. It’s not the end of the world. Now, if I don’t get to run on the Skyway in Condura Race, that’s an entirely different story!

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19 Responses to “Promises Shwamises”

Be anything but just promise to be back on the road

See ya!!!

Idnod said on Mar 03 09 at 9:31 PM Reply
oh i really do hope to see you running on the skyway at condura jaymie… hey knees, umayos kayo!!!

kulitrunner said on Mar 03 09 at 10:46 PM Reply
Hi jaymie, i just hope that you’ll get well soon and be back on the road again. I know how you love running but surely you’ll enjoy your time with your family. God bless!

Bro J said on Mar 04 09 at 7:40 AM Reply
God is good. He will let us run the Skyway. I haven’t run for 10 days now and will probably just do one long slow run on March 8. After that I rest again. Not the usual race preparation I know, but I draw comfort from what Leica Carpo said in the interview you did: that her forced rest due to a wedding in the family actually made her perform well for her marathon. Her legs were fresh and she was raring to run. I also trust that optimism, will power and divine grace will lead us all to the finish line. See you on the Skies

ricov said on Mar 04 09 at 8:53 AM Reply
Hi Jaymie,

Its kind of sad to hear about that, but yeah maybe your right. You need enough rest to aid the healing of your injury. Maybe its time to shift a little gear and try a different sport such as cycling.

Then I’m sure soon enough you’ll back running.

God Bless.

taki said on Mar 04 09 at 9:01 AM Reply
In the CD we both have “Spirit of the Marathon “
Deena Kastor ( Bronze Olympic Medallist ) was out for 12 to 16 weeks because she was injured all she did to maintain her fitness was ride stationary bike, run in the pool and core exercises When she got better she was running at her best and winning road races left and right.
I know it hurts to accept reality but do not worry I’m sure like Deena Kastor you will get better soon and you will be at the top of your game again.
Take care

runningshield said on Mar 04 09 at 9:16 AM Reply
can’t find the answers to your “problems”? go to church and pray. maybe the Lord has other plans for you for now.

Red said on Mar 04 09 at 10:32 AM Reply
TBR … im pretty sure you can be as bullish when it comes to getting better and getting back on the road. you have a great plan. sana no whammies in your shawmises para we see you zooming away sa comeback race mo. with all your cross training … you will probably not only road ready but Tri ready as well. cheers!

bards said on Mar 04 09 at 10:37 AM Reply
hi tbr! im rico, a regular runner, biker and i work as a personal trainer and strength & conditioning coach. fyi, i experienced symptoms of itbs maybe a month ago. and i got really worried so i started to research about it right away. i dont know what injury you “exactly” have but try to visit http://www.itbs.info. the infos i got from that website really helped especially when i tried the PATTSTRAP product that they recommended. its working for me (of course together with self rehab and strengthening), i have not experienced major flareups of my itbs eversince i used that PATTSTRAP. you might wanna check out their site, its http://www.pattstrap.com
stay healthy! keep running!

bigboy_runner said on Mar 04 09 at 12:38 PM Reply
Awesome. Came to your senses eh:) Does it aggravate it when you bike, you can still do that right.

rick gaston said on Mar 04 09 at 1:40 PM Reply
mare, i definitely agree to your #1. ikaw na nga nagsabi sa ‘kin, “just be patient, and next time you’ll know, you’re back” although i know where frustration and boredom is comin’ from..basta…we’ll see ya on condura ha? no PR, no pressure…just enjoy it! k? xoxo

banggigay said on Mar 04 09 at 2:43 PM Reply
Get well soon Jaymie. Keep on writing even you have to rest from running. You have no idea how many novice runners read your blog for guidance on just about anything related to running. Maybe you can do an updated review on running accessories and apparel with price comparison. That would be really nice.

Haide said on Mar 04 09 at 2:49 PM Reply
Hi Jaymie,

I know in my heart that your item #1 will just be temporary, you will be back soon.

Please take care and keep us posted. Please do remember too, that you’re an icon and inspiration to many of us.

annalene said on Mar 04 09 at 6:05 PM Reply
Good things come to those who wait! wahahhaa Ok yan jaymie, we will see you on the condura run!!

Mayen said on Mar 04 09 at 6:19 PM Reply
I’m actually going through the same thing with my QT. This is the point where patience and temptation collides. Hehe. We can only hope that the healing would be fast enough to be able to participate at the Condura Run. Good luck and as the Adidas slogan says…Impossible is Nothing.

flatfootrunner said on Mar 05 09 at 8:10 AM Reply
Well, look at the bright side, at least I can have your autograph when we meet at Moro (he he… balik rehab due to bike fall).

AC said on Mar 05 09 at 12:03 PM Reply
Hi Jaymie, really sorry to hear about your injuries. You should try and get an aqua-jogger belt — you can still jog in the pool (although it won’t be the same experience as running outdoors) but it help keep you fitness up without stressing your injured areas. http://www.aquajogger.com/index.php. Good luck with your recovery!!

Johnny said on Mar 05 09 at 4:50 PM Reply
wow… BR is taking this rest too seriously.

red said on Mar 06 09 at 12:14 AM Reply
Your races are to many for a short career. You should try to use those race for your training runs. Try not to give 100% effort all the time.

Raffy said on Apr 06 09 at 1:57 AM Reply