tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post5749583904764999422..comments2023-08-14T01:02:43.677-07:00Comments on W. Caitlin Smith: Fragmentswcaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854022541314219148noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-52349282382348696572010-09-21T06:37:16.844-07:002010-09-21T06:37:16.844-07:00Sorry to hear, Caitlin. Yeah it sucks. Even if the...Sorry to hear, Caitlin. Yeah it sucks. Even if there are lots of silver linings blah blah blah, it still just basically sucks to go through. Get that MRI and get healthy. And smiling again - that's where it all came from in the first place. <br />:) <= A smile for you.Sara Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015835021322201315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-30609840437795150582010-09-21T03:20:50.444-07:002010-09-21T03:20:50.444-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.willgotthardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323789111806889198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-42073098583860022392010-09-20T14:17:55.445-07:002010-09-20T14:17:55.445-07:00Even though it doesn't replace your good healt...Even though it doesn't replace your good health, sending a big hug your way :)<br /><br />When you are healthy, and IF you still want a road marathon, know that my husband is doing the pacing for the Olympic trial hopefuls at some Texas marathons and we would love to host you and he would love to have you to pace!!meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808810903880105653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-1029329425969252112010-09-20T13:20:45.077-07:002010-09-20T13:20:45.077-07:00thanks for just being you in this moment. much joy...thanks for just being you in this moment. much joy to you friend. :)liz song mandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859905863939010091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-24810159533513156372010-09-20T09:03:00.570-07:002010-09-20T09:03:00.570-07:00AFOG: Another Fucking Opportunity for Growth.
Gl...AFOG: Another Fucking Opportunity for Growth.<br /><br />Glad you tell it like it is: injuries suck.<br /><br />My advice: Get an MRI, get an MRI, get an MRI. Always. One can spend an infinite amount of time and money on PT and the dozens of other modalities, and they will keep telling you "lets try this, lets try that", but if something is broke, it needs to be fixed, period.<br /><br />Pool running is the ultimate. You feel like a complete moron. Pool running could be the only worthwhile experience out of this, because looking back, it's so absolutely comical. I think instead of movies showing famous marathoners striding across the finish line, breaking the tape, arms outstretched to the sky, look of triumphant joy on their strained faces ... they should show scenes of people pool running instead. Complete with attractive members of the opposite sex watching you with disdain and pity, 80 year old men with artificial limbs swimming circles around you, and the giant chocolate bar you scarf on getting out to stave of the feeling of worthlessness and despair.Buzzhttp://adventurerun.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-29785289631888358672010-09-20T08:34:19.673-07:002010-09-20T08:34:19.673-07:00Thanks for sharing this with us. I've been in...Thanks for sharing this with us. I've been injured on and off most of this year. Had to withdraw from 5 ultras so far, and probably won't do the other two I had planned. Injury sux, plain and simple. And I've decided that acknowledging it sux is part of the healing process. You'll be back, take the time to heal (I thought I was healed, and came back too soon, costing me another 3 months off). All the best.Lloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223454551902284973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-9939059075974738832010-09-20T08:13:08.122-07:002010-09-20T08:13:08.122-07:00Caitlin,
Great post. I too have been injured for...Caitlin,<br /> Great post. I too have been injured for the last 2 months. Hope you're able to heal quickly and without surgery.ultrarunnergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509015436909032553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-39411994693077754992010-09-19T19:53:36.648-07:002010-09-19T19:53:36.648-07:00Hey Caitlin:
Long time reader but never commented...Hey Caitlin:<br /><br />Long time reader but never commented. Your entry made my day. Let me explain.<br /><br />I have been living with an ankle injury for 4 weeks now. Its amazing how depressing it is. To not be able to go for a long run on a weekend. To not be able to just run 4 miles on a weekday because it feels like it.<br /><br />Your post helps amateur runners like me because you do show that even ace runners like you feel the same!<br /><br />-avAVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08877204853360354124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-17931837240730225262010-09-19T18:38:50.446-07:002010-09-19T18:38:50.446-07:00you have never lost your talent at expression....i...you have never lost your talent at expression....in so many formsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-7564446409577927362010-09-19T16:19:09.581-07:002010-09-19T16:19:09.581-07:00I had a hip flexor problem that plagued me for a f...I had a hip flexor problem that plagued me for a few months over a year ago. I had similar symptoms (couldn't lift my leg to pull on my pants! running downhill was excruciating). I did lunge-type stretches (knee on the ground) and would sleep with a tennis ball shoved into the aching spot when it would keep me awake at night. I also did lots of hip work (see http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_repair/get_your_butt_in_gear There's a part 2 as well). After a few weeks, it disappeared. I still have to contend with plenty of injuries, but at least not with the flexors anymore!<br /><br />Good luck and be kind to yourself. It will pass.:)<br /><br />CynthiaDrs. Cynthia and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081685734249334402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-1465536788340832010-09-19T13:48:20.526-07:002010-09-19T13:48:20.526-07:00ive been in injuryville for about a year now since...ive been in injuryville for about a year now since breaking my ankle at stevens creek 50k...sure, its been an educational year and i did some things i would not have done had i been racing, but i agree, not being able to run SUCKS!!! try to do as much as you can to pamper yourself girl! we've both got many years ahead so dont even think about it...Erika Kikuchi :)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-20354326520658552762010-09-19T13:16:55.224-07:002010-09-19T13:16:55.224-07:00Hey Caitlin. I love it that you own who you are an...Hey Caitlin. I love it that you own who you are and how you feel. Keep it up. I send you healing energy for a full recovery. <br />Rachel Cieslewicztri-sportsgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597308795095729842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515482770055477277.post-422404860086105372010-09-19T13:00:07.947-07:002010-09-19T13:00:07.947-07:00Caitlin, Best of luck in finding many ways to smil...Caitlin, Best of luck in finding many ways to smile again. A smiling Caitlin is contagious!Bryonhttp://www.irunfar.comnoreply@blogger.com