Author Archives: Peep

Ego vs patient care

So for those of you who were around back in Aug of 2009 know I was training for the Monster half marathon when all the knee problems started. 8 months of PT, cortisone shots, x-rays, MRI’s and just not running … Continue reading

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Line crossed??

So I’m not running any more but I really miss TAS and the post from all of you. So I’m hoping with all of your permission I can still post even though it’s not as much about running. I haven’t … Continue reading

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Not counting chickens

So I’ve been out for a couple walks with the D-O double G and the knee has been feeling alright. Last night we went for another and few great things happened; One; I ran for about 3 blocks with no … Continue reading

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Officially defeated

After x-rays, MRI’s consultations with orthopedic surgeons, 9 weeks of physical therapy, countless Iontophoresis patches, Zheng Gu Shui, and a cortisone shot I’m still in pain. I have been able to run shorter distance every time I’ve tried. Tonight was … Continue reading

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Quick update

First high five to Lumpy and Sally for their race in Portland. Extra intense high five for finding a doughnut shop with the best slogan EVER! Ok MRI showed everything is intact, no need for surgery. It did show quite … Continue reading

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If you can, then do it

I’m going to be fully open and honest so if you’re not ready for, then maybe read this later. I hate running. I hate what it’s done to my body and my mind. My knee continues to get worse. Every … Continue reading

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I got beat in Brooklyn

I was traveling the last 7 days and tried really hard to get some running in. So my sis, T-monster and I set off to run the Brooklyn Bridge. First off I have to be honest and say I’m horribly … Continue reading

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holding on for a hero

So I personally haven’t posted cause I needed to keep it together when it comes to my knee. I’ve been angry, frustrated, disappointed and down right a mess about it. I’ve been in PT for the last 3 weeks with … Continue reading

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Sunday bloody Sunday

I ran 8.5 yesterday. Held a 10:54 which I’m really proud of. I had to do a lot of “On your left!” which most people were very responsive, so much so that I was handing out “Thank you’s” A few … Continue reading

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A little something

“We run to undo the damage we’ve done to body and spirit. We run to find some part of ourselves yet undiscovered.” –John “The Penguin” Bingham

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