Since the marathon in Vermont this spring, my ankle has been giving me fits. I honestly didn’t know if I was going to make it 26.2 miles with the pain I was experiencing leading up to the race. I took a full month off of running (June) and the past two months, I’ve been getting back into it… well trying.
The thing is, my ankle hasn’t really healed. I found out it’s tendonitis, and aside from massages twice a month, I haven’t done my own work. So I joined a yoga studio last week.
I woke up on Sunday morning, hardly movable with my back in knots. The left side of my body is revolting. I had a quick release massage to treat my back, and found that my tight hip flexers are referring pain to my back… ugh! Then I got this cool light treatment on my ankle that identified inflammation. The athletic trainer attached an electric current to a medicated bandaid at the most inflamed spot. It felt like little bees were stinging me for several minutes. OUCH. But, it’s working. Science is crazy cool, don’t ya think?
So, I’ve been going back and forth about posting my race schedule for the fall because I haven’t been able to really start training, but what else is new?
- September 20th: Miracle Miles 15K, Orlando, FL
- October 4th: Disney Tower of Terror 10 Miler, Orlando, FL
- November 8th: Savannah Half Marathon, Savannah, GA
- December 6th: OUC Half Marathon, Orlando, FL
- January 25th: Celebration Half Marathon, Orlando, FL
I’m starting a new series on the blog today by including #TrainingBites in my Tuesday Training posts. Let me know what you think!!
Have you tried Trader Joe’s coconut cream?? It’s pure magic. We stick a can in a mason jar and it freezes together like whipped cream! AMAZING!
You can also whip it straight out of the can with equal parts of almond butter, why don’t ya! I’ve been pretty obsessed with this Almond Butter Cream. It has been making it’s way onto my pancakes and smoothies and fruit bowls and oatmeal and oh yeah, right out of the spoon. Go get some.
PrintAlmond Butter Cream
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Print Recipe
Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, firmly whisk together almond butter, coconut cream, and pumpkin pie spice until thick and fluffy cream begins to form.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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Wow, I’ve got to find some of that coconut cream. This sounds amazing!!! Yikes and sorry to hear about your ankle 🙁
yes you do missy 🙂 I think I can say that my ankle is on the mend now… which is exciting!
So sorry to hear your ankle is not behaving. Doesn’t it know you have a race in a few weeks? Sheesh! Seriously though, take it easy and rest until you’re good and ready. And I am convinced I need to get my booty over to Trader Joes to get the coconut cream.
This cracked me up!! I’m bummed about my bummed ankle and really should take your words of wisdom instead of pushing myself. Hopefully we can get some healing going on..
Coconut cream!? I haven’t heard of that. Sounds like it’d be delicious frozen with some fresh berries. I’m going to look for it on my next trip to TJs.
YES MAM!! I just found it bc the husband is obsessed with all things coconut. We stuck the leftovers in the fridge and discovered the goodness!! Get some ASAP! 🙂
Hold the phone. Coconut cream?! How have I not seen this before? Almond butter cream is happening over here asap. As well as a TJ’s run 🙂
super simple yet mind blowing, right?
ohh i must try this cream idea!! looking for it when I get back.
Sorry to hear about the ankle, those kinds of nagging injuries are super frustrating. I try to spend a few minutes just doing PT exercises while we watch TV so that I get some in and hopefully keep things at bay!
OOO.. PT during down time.. good tip for time management. Have fun on your trip!!