Comments on: RagamuffinTop 12 // Losiah Keeps Hoggin The Camera

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:56:36 +0000

All I wanna know is, what’s with the retro pepsi machine in the background?

By: Russ

Russ — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:04:22 +0000

First week of Marathon Training for my wife and me. Was tough, but exhilarating at the same time. We’re doing a 28 week schedule.

By: tim

tim — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:35:20 +0000

I agree about the need of a Chiropractor. I am one, but cant help you hands on because I am in the I.E. Here are a couple thoughts…
1.stretch often: 5 times/day 10-15 second holds each time.
2.keep at it: dont stop running, just take it easy.
3.ice like you are trying to cool the gates of hell! the best way is with ice massage (use an ice-cube, or some form of direct ice application) and dig in there…it will hurt, but you only need 5 minutes a couple times a day.
4. get to a chiro that can balance you out, assess your gait patterns, do soft tissue work, and get you back in the game ASAP.
that’s a start!
enjoy, and keep at it!

By: Jesse

Jesse — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:39:27 +0000

Dude, this has nothig to do with your training, but kudos anyway. I love how you straight up threw the ball and told Losiah to go get it….like he’s a dog playing fetch or something. That is just funny at 8:30 in the morning I guess.

By: Tanis Holdeman

Tanis Holdeman — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:57:37 +0000

Los,
My husband is a chiropractor and treats injuries like this everyday. He does a technique called ART- Active Release Technique and it is a soft tissue treatment for overuse injuries. He has miracle hands, (I am a fan but for you the key is there are other people who practice this technique in your area that could help you. You can go to http://www.activerelease.com and click on find a provider. I would only see a man as this takes alot of hand strength esp. when the problem is on the legs. I would see a provider that has the most experience and has the most certifications (upper ext, lower ext, spine, nerve entrapements, etc) If anyone has had experience with this they can comment on it as well. The foam roller also does really work well, my husband recommends that all the time. Hope you get well soon! Oh yeah and I agree with eveyone else MDs will only tell you to take a med and rest.

By: Dave ©

Dave © — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:58:25 +0000

Just think, Los…shave off an hour from your time and you, too, could be an olympic hero!!! Sure, you’d have to finish 11.5 miles MORE in an hour LESS but, hey…those guys are UN.REAL.

Keep it up, man. You are inspiring a bunch of us to get in shape even if we aren’t all participating in your challenge.

By: Liza's Eyeview

Liza's Eyeview — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:31:09 +0000

I hope your pain is subsiding. Glad to see there are some suggestions in the comment section for you.

I too had some pain in my knees and thigh muscles and so I topped running for a week (maybe 2 weeks) – that explains my lack of post for 2 weeks. I found out that my shoes is way too old and has no more padding to help support (not to mention it was a walking shoes not a running shoes). So my friend who runs marathon suggested that I get a better shoes before running again. I ordered the good running shoes online with the help of my running friend and it arrived yesterday!

Anyway, just keeping in touch. I pray you get well.

And kast but not the least – YOUR SON IS SO CUTE!

By: Donnie

Donnie — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:27:20 +0000

Los – First time, long time. I am a doctor of physical therapy and a certified athletic trainer. Here is what I would suggest:
- ice with good compression the outside aspect of the knee 3x/day for 20 min each time. Swelling is the enemy – when it hangs around in the knee it shuts down the quad muscles pretty quickly.
- as someone else said, buy a $15 foam roller and go at the outside and front aspect of the your thigh (from the area just below the bony part of your hip to the area just above the bony part of your knee). Do this for 2-3 min, 2x/day. You can see video of how to ‘roll’ the tight at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJLxruO3su0&feature=related
- If you are not getting any relief with this after several days, you really need to go see a physical therapist. Going to an MD is not good at this point. They would either prescribe a drug or injection – very premature at this point in time. There are a host of issues that can lead to an IT band issue – treating those issues vs. the symptom (IT band pain) could be key here.
I was such a geek in school that I set up a clinical of mine in Atlanta just so I could go to 722 and Northpoint (went to school in Indiana) so I know the medical community fairly well in ATL. You need a PT who practices manual therapy – Alan Grodin is nationally known for manual therapy. The locations of his practices are:
http://sovereignrehab.com/locations.asp

Lastly, do not run through this pain. Your description suggests this could get worse. If you can’t walk pain free, don’t think about running!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:20:02 +0000

I am a mental health counselor (specifically a play therapist, i.e. children’s counselor), but I don’t think that’s the therapist type you’re asking for. But maybe it’s exactly what you need. I’m just sayin’.

By: Tymm

Tymm — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:25:58 +0000

Yeah – ITB stuff sucks. A buddy of mine was taken out by this dirty little monkey. I think he now does all the stretching as mentioned above after visiting a sports doc – as well as wearing a strap for it – check this one out:

https://secure.cho-pat.com/products/product.php?product_type=27

Yo – I am running my first full in November – had a 16 mile long run today – would love to run with you guys sometime – let me know – I am usually out there all alone…