(Note: Last week, I talked about running and the Nike San Francisco Women’s Marathon & Half Marathon, the largest women’s marathon in the world. This is my post-race follow-up) Race Day was fabulous!  My injury decided miraculously not to complain too much although I did take some breaks to stretch along the way.  It slowed me down but didn’t stop me – Hooray! It was a bit foggy along the coast so the Golden Gate Bridge was hidden from view, but the weather was nice and cool for the long trek.  With so many runners I felt like I was swept along in the current of a strong river winding Click to Read more…

Celebrate the Joy of Running We all run or exercise for a variety of reasons.  I run to be fit and strong – physically and mentally.  This Sunday (Oct 14) I’ll be running for fun and hope that all of my training will serve me well and has made me strong despite my unexpected and untimely injury, popliteus muscle strain. My online self diagnosis uncovered that this small but problematic muscle is apparently key in bending your knee.  Hmm, sounds important.  I bend my knee, a lot.  I was not encouraged by an article titled “Popletius – Small Muscle, Big Trouble”.  Ok, enough about my injury, I want to run!  Click to Read more…