Author: Empire Unleashed
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Fibromyalgia is a bully
Fibromyalgia is a beast and a literal mean bully. It doesn’t stop picking on me and trying to kick me down. Today, while this is a late post, because you know…mom life….it is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Fibromyalgia is complete chronic widespread pain. Now as far as what causes it and cures and such…. What is…
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New technology taping from KT Tape
I am pretty excited to share some news with you. It’s PRO news! This is something that I can say I have tried and used myself so I can give you direct intel! Which I know you all appreciate. I won’t share or recommend anything I haven’t tried myself. This is KT Tape PRO OXYGEN…
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You’re as cold as ice.
As a runner, I am constantly looking for ways to recover quicker and keep my muscles happy. I also want to stay injury free. Not of course talking about my chronic illnesses, like my Scoliosis. I use a lot of icing for my legs and lower back. I already use KT Tape’s Recovery+ wrap where…
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Running to catch the FIGMENT of my imagination.
It has been a long, long while since I have done a challenge race. I think the last one was when runDisney held the Star Wars races, which I greatly miss. But if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you right? Have you heard of Figment? The Figment of imagination from Epcot at Walt…
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If you want to beat the boss level, you need these to survive.
It’s time to share another one of my pain relieving secrets. This one is for my head. Since clearly my head is a major problem when it comes to chronic pain, I am constantly finding ways to make my life easier. I did so with Tifosi Optics. These are glasses I use for running. I…
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The surgery, the recovery, the road.
Phew! It has been a crazy month! At the end of November, I had the Spinal Cord stimulator surgery. Today, as I sit in front of an angled computer, it was 4 weeks ago. I promise you it feels longer!! I had to first undergo a trial before the surgery. I wore the device for…
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Race the 13K towards the moon
Just recently I completed another Diamond 10K event. This one had a 13K challenge race. Which I had talked about in the past. It is just over 8 miles and I didn’t have any plans to run hard or run fast because I have a lot going on. I am currently training for the runDisney marathon in…
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Will you be UNSHAKABLE too?
Migraine [mahy-greyn ] noun an extremely severe paroxysmal headache, usually confined to one side of the head and often associated with nausea among other debilitating symptoms. Why is it so important? It is the second leading cause of disability. And it’s one of the least funded. We, as migraine fighters already go through…
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The Scoliosis runner
Scoliosis affects 2-3 percent of the population, or an estimated six to nine million people in the United States. Scoliosis can develop in infancy or early childhood. However, the primary age of onset for scoliosis is 10-15 years old, occurring equally among both genders. Females are eight times more likely to progress to a curve…
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Training to get my Diamond 10K
I have talked about the Endure 10K race already. Just to quickly recap, it’s taking place September 25 of this year in Fresno,CA!! With a virtual option as well. Click HERE for all the details. With that said, I did create a 16 week training plan for a 10K. I did it in a way that…
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