To be running again!
I threw my back out a few weeks ago shoveling snow--after snOwMG 2010. It was the first time in my life I hurt my lower back. I guess age is catching up with me. Anyway, I've been seeing a new Chiropractor who is also a runner. Well, he's actually a triathlete!
What a refreshing experience to visit a doctor that shares your passion! I learned of Dr. Geo Toomey at one of Greater Pittsburgh Road Runners races. I was volunteering at the race (one of my goals this year is to help out at more races) and someone mentioned that Geo is a doctor. When I found out he's a chiropractor, I decided that I would go to him the next time I needed adjusted, I like to support the folks in the organizations I belong.
Turns out Geo is a fantastic chiropractor! He had me running after 2 adjustments and is really helping me get a better understanding of what I need to do to become a better runner. He offers great advice on core exercises, strength training, intervals, and more. I never felt a friendship with a doctor as much as I have with Geo!
Training for the Pittsburgh Marathon is coming along a little slower than I had hoped (due to the back and the lack of motivation/ADHD) but it's back on track.
I've learned that I need to really concentrate on what outcomes in life I really desire and make sure my actions support what I want. I placed little stickers with 180 and 76.5 on my rear view mirror, stereo, and control panel of my Jeep. I want to weigh 180 pounds someday and the Laurel Highlands Ultra is now 76.5 miles (6 extra miles due to a detour for an unsafe bridge.) It may seem like 3 different places in my Jeep is a little extreme, but I see these little reminders often (I'm a salesman, so my Jeep is kind of my office) and remember that my decisions today will affect these goals in the future.
It's helped with my impulses so far!
Stay safe, keep your soles to the ground, and keep moving forward!
Brad
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Glad you found a chiropractor who can help you. Mine is awesome....he knows just what joints to crack and fixes me right up.
ReplyDeleteImpressive goals you have there. 76.5....a quirky distance, and a long way to run, but I believe in you. You'll do it.
Hey--any idea what happened to David Ray?
TZ,
ReplyDeleteThanks! The Laurel Highlands trail is 70.5 miles long and that was the distance up until 2010. There's a trail bridge that goes over the PA Turnpike that has been condemned and the RD found a detour that added the 6 miles to the course. I think the bridge is going to be replaced, but not for a few years...
I have no clue what happened to David Ray.