re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

Thanks y'all. I don't think it's that big a deal. HB, yessir I do eat red meat. I just thought it was kinda weird but understand the possible hows and whys and decided to share.

Nah, I just try to keep it balanced. Fruits, veggies, meats and cheeses, whole sheet cakes... You know, the basics.

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Turns out I'm anemic

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Exercise induced? I went down this rabbit hole once and found that runners tend to lose red blood cells through the soles of their feet from the impact. Sure you know all of this, but we lose RBC's through sweat as well. I also remember reading that we may have a lower count, but that the RBC's will be in a sense younger because of the constant turnover and regeneration. I'm sure I'm butchering the Medical lingo and it's possible I have no clue what I'm talking about, so take it with a grain and trust the white coats and your own DD.

It's laid out pretty well in this article.

RBCs

Anyways, please keep us posted as I'd love to hear your dietary changes and the results.

While we're on the Medical tip, I thought I'd share a bit of good news about my situation. Had my 6 month scans last week to check the healing of my dissection and it appears to be fully healed with no remaining stenosis or blockage. This was very welcomed news in these strange times. The last 6 months are nothing I ever want to go through again or would wish on anyone.

Arch great vessels are grossly patent. Common carotid arteries are patent. The carotid bifurcations are patent. Vertebral arteries are patent.

The previously described dissection of the distal extracranial left internal carotid artery has resolved. Associated mural thrombus within the dissection has resolved.

Distal portions of the internal carotid and vertebral arteries are patent. The basilar artery is patent. The anterior and middle cerebral arteries are patent. The posterior cerebral arteries are patent. There is no evidence of an aneurysm or vascular malformation. There is no evidence of a large vessel occlusion.

I’m having a lot of left heel pain and stiffness that started yesterday morning. It gradually waned throughout the day and didn’t affect my run. It’s stiff and sore today. Affecting my gait a little when I walk. It’s not pain as in I rolled an ankle. It’s concentrated to the very back of my heel and Achilles just on my left foot.

Not sure what to do.

Barkley Marathon cancelled.

Pain to the back of your heel could be Achilles tendinitis or retrocalcaneal bursitis. Plantar fasciitis is usually on the bottom of your foot under your heel. Rest, ice, nsaids as needed, and Achilles/heel stretches should help.

starting to get a little stir crazy. haven't ran in a week due to hip flexor strain. Gym now closed and most likely be confined to the homestead soon enough. anyone got tips to get this thing healed up? Worst time possible to not be able to run!

I was supposed to run three yesterday but didn’t. My heel/Achilles was awfully tender. It feels a little better today but is still a little sore. I may try and run a couple if I can.

Did 7 miles today through town. No traffic because of the 'Rona.

Hit a grand for the year today. Hopefully there's a lot more where that came from. Cheers.