My knee recovery--Ron and Donna

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Ron:

Thanks for asking! Donna, thanks for your concern too. The knee is

so much better. I am following Coach 's directions. I am

taking Vitamin C and Glucosamine (in addition to my vitamins) to aid

in recovery. I am also wearing a brace when I run. Additionally,

per my coach's directions, I bought a foam roller to stretch out the

I-T band (where the injury took place). Rolling on the foam really

hurts, but after it feels great, like a lot of pressure has been

released from my outer thigh. (It's amazing that muscle tightness in

the outer thigh causes the tendon to be pulled up and therefore makes

the knee cap weird out; pardon my non-medical-expert-ese, but this

description is how I understand why my knee was hurting.)

Last Saturday, I did my first distance run (since the injury) with no

pain--5 miles! My pace was just a tad slower, but my goal is to

complete the marathon, not break a world record (ha ha ha!) And this

morning, I did my second-to-last maintenance run (2.5 miles) also

with no pain! Yee haw! Friday will be my last maintenance run

before the big day. Between the runs, I am resting my legs, doing my

stretches, avoiding stairs, and taking care not to do

anything " new. " ( " Nothing new " is a mantra of marathoners.)

Indeed, faith, positive thoughts and prayer work! Last week, I was

very sad thinking that I'd really have to struggle to get to the

finish line. I'm much more upbeat now. I've still got a bit of the

jitters about Sunday, July 30th, but the jitters are mixed with happy

excitement as I near the completion of the marathon training that I

started in Feb of this year.

Ron, Donna and everyone, your encouragement and support (and that of

the whole group) means the world to me. I can't wait to post the pic

of me crossing the finish line for the whole group to see!

Francisco

P.S. I'm getting two tattoos (starting outline on July 31st) to

celebrate running the marathon—ankle bands with wings at my ankles.

I'll post pics of those when they're complete.

>

> Thanks Francisco for your words of encouragement. However, I am

wondering how YOU are doing now. I know you had hurt your knee.

How's that going now? What do you think your marathon prognosis is?

I hope all is well for Sundays run.

>

> Ron

>

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I know you'll do well Francisco! Run Francisco, run! hehehe

Ron

My knee recovery--Ron and Donna

Ron:Thanks for asking! Donna, thanks for your concern too. The knee is so much better. I am following Coach 's directions. I am taking Vitamin C and Glucosamine (in addition to my vitamins) to aid in recovery. I am also wearing a brace when I run. Additionally, per my coach's directions, I bought a foam roller to stretch out the I-T band (where the injury took place). Rolling on the foam really hurts, but after it feels great, like a lot of pressure has been released from my outer thigh. (It's amazing that muscle tightness in the outer thigh causes the tendon to be pulled up and therefore makes the knee cap weird out; pardon my non-medical-expert-ese, but this description is how I understand why my knee was hurting.)Last Saturday, I did my first distance run (since the injury) with no pain--5 miles! My pace was just a tad slower, but my goal is to complete the marathon, not break a world record (ha ha ha!) And this morning, I did my second-to-last maintenance run (2.5 miles) also with no pain! Yee haw! Friday will be my last maintenance run before the big day. Between the runs, I am resting my legs, doing my stretches, avoiding stairs, and taking care not to do anything "new." ("Nothing new" is a mantra of marathoners.)Indeed, faith, positive thoughts and prayer work! Last week, I was very sad thinking that I'd really have to struggle to get to the finish line. I'm much more upbeat now. I've still got a bit of the jitters about Sunday, July 30th, but the jitters are mixed with happy excitement as I near the completion of the marathon training that I started in Feb of this year.Ron, Donna and everyone, your encouragement and support (and that of the whole group) means the world to me. I can't wait to post the pic of me crossing the finish line for the whole group to see!FranciscoP.S. I'm getting two tattoos (starting outline on July 31st) to celebrate running the marathon-ankle bands with wings at my ankles. I'll post pics of those when they're complete.>> Thanks Francisco for your words of encouragement. However, I am wondering how YOU are doing now. I know you had hurt your knee. How's that going now? What do you think your marathon prognosis is? I hope all is well for Sundays run.> > Ron>

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WTG Francisco

I know you can do it!

> >

> > Thanks Francisco for your words of encouragement. However, I am

> wondering how YOU are doing now. I know you had hurt your knee.

> How's that going now? What do you think your marathon prognosis

is?

> I hope all is well for Sundays run.

> >

> > Ron

> >

>

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Francisco Can't wait until you post about your marathon. Keep up the good work, and taking care of yourself, and I keep up the good thoughts and prayers for you. Take care. Donna Jmanisodream wrote: Ron: Thanks for asking! Donna, thanks for your concern too. The knee is so much better. I am following Coach 's directions. I am taking Vitamin C and Glucosamine (in addition to my vitamins) to aid in recovery. I am also wearing a brace when I run. Additionally, per my coach's

directions, I bought a foam roller to stretch out the I-T band (where the injury took place). Rolling on the foam really hurts, but after it feels great, like a lot of pressure has been released from my outer thigh. (It's amazing that muscle tightness in the outer thigh causes the tendon to be pulled up and therefore makes the knee cap weird out; pardon my non-medical-expert-ese, but this description is how I understand why my knee was hurting.) Last Saturday, I did my first distance run (since the injury) with no pain--5 miles! My pace was just a tad slower, but my goal is to complete the marathon, not break a world record (ha ha ha!) And this morning, I did my second-to-last maintenance run (2.5 miles) also with no pain! Yee haw! Friday will be my last maintenance run before the big day. Between the runs, I am resting my legs, doing my stretches, avoiding stairs, and taking care not to do

anything "new." ("Nothing new" is a mantra of marathoners.) Indeed, faith, positive thoughts and prayer work! Last week, I was very sad thinking that I'd really have to struggle to get to the finish line. I'm much more upbeat now. I've still got a bit of the jitters about Sunday, July 30th, but the jitters are mixed with happy excitement as I near the completion of the marathon training that I started in Feb of this year. Ron, Donna and everyone, your encouragement and support (and that of the whole group) means the world to me. I can't wait to post the pic of me crossing the finish line for the whole group to see! Francisco P.S. I'm getting two tattoos (starting outline on July 31st) to celebrate running the marathon—ankle bands with wings at my ankles. I'll post pics of those when they're complete. > > Thanks Francisco for your words of encouragement. However, I am wondering how YOU are doing now. I know you had hurt your knee. How's that going now? What do you think your marathon prognosis is? I hope all is well for Sundays run. > > Ron > Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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That is great!! I am so glad you arre better. My birthday is on the 30th. I hope one of these days to be able to run a marathon. Best of luck and run with pride!!!manisodream wrote: Ron: Thanks for asking! Donna, thanks for your concern too. The knee is so much better. I am following Coach 's directions. I am taking Vitamin C and Glucosamine (in addition to my vitamins) to aid in recovery. I am also wearing a brace when I run. Additionally, per my coach's directions, I bought

a foam roller to stretch out the I-T band (where the injury took place). Rolling on the foam really hurts, but after it feels great, like a lot of pressure has been released from my outer thigh. (It's amazing that muscle tightness in the outer thigh causes the tendon to be pulled up and therefore makes the knee cap weird out; pardon my non-medical-expert-ese, but this description is how I understand why my knee was hurting.) Last Saturday, I did my first distance run (since the injury) with no pain--5 miles! My pace was just a tad slower, but my goal is to complete the marathon, not break a world record (ha ha ha!) And this morning, I did my second-to-last maintenance run (2.5 miles) also with no pain! Yee haw! Friday will be my last maintenance run before the big day. Between the runs, I am resting my legs, doing my stretches, avoiding stairs, and taking care not to do anything "new." ("Nothing new" is a mantra of marathoners.) Indeed, faith, positive thoughts and prayer work! Last week, I was very sad thinking that I'd really have to struggle to get to the finish line. I'm much more upbeat now. I've still got a bit of the jitters about Sunday, July 30th, but the jitters are mixed with happy excitement as I near the completion of the marathon training that I started in Feb of this year. Ron, Donna and everyone, your encouragement and support (and that of the whole group) means the world to me. I can't wait to post the pic of me crossing the finish line for the whole group to see! Francisco P.S. I'm getting two tattoos (starting outline on July 31st) to celebrate running the marathon�ankle bands with wings at my ankles. I'll post pics of those when they're complete. > > Thanks Francisco for your words of encouragement. However, I am wondering how YOU are doing now. I know you had hurt your knee. How's that going now? What do you think your marathon prognosis is? I hope all is well for Sundays run. > > Ron > __________________________________________________