A week later after my race, I ran 10km with Adrian relatively pain free. Success! This week, my Ottawa Race Weekend half Marathon training will begin. With a 6 days a week run schedule with x-training, Moksha Yoga and strength training sprinkled in, it will be a lovely couple of weeks until race day. I will be running race weekend as a 1:50(continuous) minute Pace Bunny with the Running Room and representing Lululemon throughout the course!
Over the next month, I will monitor my body closely for any twinges, aches, pains or tightness and report to my doctor with any concerns. My diet will stay healthy and supported by plenty of water and I will make sure that I commit to stretching and warming up/cooling down properly before and after a run.
I'm excited for race week and to eventually start training for Chicago once my Pace Bunny duties are over. Until then, thank you everyone for your support over the past week! It's driven me to really rest and pay attention to my body and my doctor's advice, and the work has paid off :)
Here's a recap of the doc's findings:
Diagnosis: Thrombophlebitis (deep vain inflammation from a possible previous clot). Caused stress and strain on surrounding ligaments, tendons and muscle = severe pain.
Possible cause: Hormone, stress, awkward or unnatural position for an extended period of time.
Treatment: Water and go about life as usual. Pain is close to gone and may resume activity as normal! Carefully monitor any similar pain. Keep pumping those legs - they are ready to go!
Yours in health,
Jenna
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