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TRNG: Chi Running symposium

My triathlon club hosted a seminar on Chi Running today.  I've been running for 30+ years, but I am very interested in running and competing 30+ more.  

Effortless running, I feel is one of the many Holy Grails, I am striving to achieve. I have built my running experience primarily on Volume in my 20s, Quality in my 30s (aka no junk miles) --  and now as I climb closer to 40, I need a different focus.  

To alleviate pre-surgery anxiety for my tender hip next week, I have been trying to focus on my post-surgery MO.   Aside from happy narcotics and physical therapy during recovery -- I need to ensure that I maintain an injury minimizing posture and disposition.  POSE, Chi or otherwise, I am certain that I will be reading a lot more to figure this out.  PR or not, I want Vitality and Longevity.  

 

TRNG: TREADMILL 3MILES, 6.2MPH, 1.5% GRD, HRM 168

That was painful.  

I have been officially sidelined since late Fall with an menacing hip and glute inflammation on the right and some knee tenderness on the left.  Probed and poked by multiple doctors, including pain mgt therapy via Acupuncture, I finally received approval for an MRI this Thurs.  Hopefully, that will help illuminate any tears, adhesions, crunchiness and possible stress fracture (PLS NO!) -- so I can determine next steps to full recovery and racing mode.

 Thank goodness I learned how to swim finally in 2009 !  It's been a life saver - since that's pretty much all I can do to keep weight off my legs and hips.