Conversational Run at Casey Park, Ontario

I went back to Casey Park today to run laps with a friend.  We did the little two mile loop and stopped each lap to drink some water.  We definetely didn't push the pace too hard since we both did long runs yesterday.  We just ran at a nice, conversational pace.  It felt good.  It's amazing how much faster the miles go by when there is someone there to distract you.

My hips are still a bit sore, but feeling a whole lot better.  My foam roller has really been helping.  I've also been using a lacrosse ball to dig in and massage the area. 

Remington's Run With Fleet Feet

Last night's Remington's Run was a good time. I would recommend it to any runners looking for a relaxed, good time. About 40 runners showed up. They had 2, 3 and 5 mile loops. I ran the 5 miler. About a mile into it I fell into step with a small group and we chatted as we ran easily though the city streets. The watermelon and beer at the finish tasted great.

For the last few weeks I've been having hip pain. The pain is mostly on the right side. I've been using the foam roller to smooth it out. The good news is that I had very little discomfort in my right hip. The bad news is that the pain in my left hip is more noticeable now. I really have to start rolling both sides.  It should resolve itself soon.  Until then Advil and the roller are my best friends.

I've Been Resting - Bought a Foam Roller for Hip Pain

After my run in Casy Park the other day I realized that my hip has really been sore.  I believe it is a case of bursitis.  Because of that I've decided to take a few days off from running to get some rest and heal up.  Tonight I will join the Remington's Run for the five mile loop.  For those of you that don't know, the second Thursday of every month Remington's Bar (on Merchants Road) and Fleet Feet put on a nice little event.  You meet there at 6:00 and run either 2, 3 or 5 miles and return to the bar where they have free food and drink specials.  It's a pretty good time.  You should try it.

For the last three days I haven't run but I've been walking a few miles here and there. In addition I bought a Foam Roller and I've been using it twice a day. I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised with the results. I've heard a lot of people talk about their rollers and how great they are but I was very skeptical. I'm not anymore. The first time I used it my hip pain was gone after about ten minutes. I could walk, squat and climb stairs without pain. Of course the pain came back a short while later, but it was less intense. Between the foam roller and three days rest I feel really good. I an looking forward to tonight's run.