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Hope Mills,NC,USA

Member Since:

May 12, 2009

Gender:

Female

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Other

Running Accomplishments:

78.6 miles at Hinson Lake 24 hour ultra 2013

Short-Term Running Goals:

Mike to Mike Marathon- May 2014

Hinson Lake 24 hour ultra -Fall 2014

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run till the day I die and still enjoy it

Comrades---long, long, long term

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Thu, Apr 14, 2011
Total Distance
4.00

Progressive run.  Started easy then just slowly increased.  Avg pace was 9:03. 

splits were (around) 10mm, 9mm, 8:50, 8:22. 

I felt good starting.  Had a knee twang just after mile two.  Then 2 more during mile 4.  Do I just keep running through them, or am I doing more harm than good?  It feels great running, except when I get the "twangs."

I wish I had a good, reliable, knowledgeable knee doctor that understands a runner's mindset.  I might as well keep wishing on the knee fairy.  Yes, I'm mad.  I'm going to allow myself to be bitter today about the fact that I can't get the help I need and I have to waste days going to referrals and waiting for appointments. Pirate pity party.  Bring your own drinks.

Okay, I decided I'd take some action instead of whining without action.  Because we are men of action, and pointless whining does not become us.

First available appointment with ortho is May 2nd.  Wow...that's only 2 and 1/2 weeks away.  I just want to cry.  Now I'm entitles to my pity pirate party because hey, at least I tried.

For all of you who think National Healthcare is the answer to our health care problems, let me enlighten you that it's not the answer to anyone's problems.  Unless you like waiting 2 1/2 weeks (or more) for appointments on a regular basis.  AAARRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!

New Minuno Pink Miles: 4.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 11:40:04 from 71.229.134.155

I'm sorry I'm not the knee fairy or any kind of knee expert (or any kind of fairy). How about are the twangs? Is the twang enough to make you change your stride? I wish I had some advice for you.

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 12:41:07 from 152.26.59.252

It's just one painful twang when I land (feels like it's in the middle of my knee). Makes that landing a little limpy, but the next step is just fine.

My knee doesn't even ache today after running. It's so strange.

Thanks for the sympathy. I ate an extra waffle to try and console myself :-)

From Brent on Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 14:29:36 from 66.7.127.67

QP, good luck at the doc. Nice run, clears the mind.

Stay Kool, B of bs Rools ou

From Terri on Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 20:34:15 from 96.231.237.164

I hope that knee behaves. I can understand your frustration. I love it when you are in an appointment and the doctor says, "I need to see you 1 week" then you go out to the receptionist and she says, "the next available appointment is in 1 month". Makes no sense. They should all walk the plank!

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