Tag: Scoliosis and Fibromyalgia
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Find a way, not an excuse.
Most of us are in the middle of training for a 5K, half, or a full marathon. We are all trying to better our health and stay active. At times, training can get hard and the goal might seem further away than it is. It is totally up to us on how we handle it.…
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It’s just the beginning..
Last week was the first week in a while that I stopped going to physical therapy. It seemed that each time I went, it was doing more harm than good. I am aware that I am very unique and simple, traditional forms of therapy won’t work. Unfortunately, after much discussion, it seemed best that I…
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Super heroes battles…
In honor of the last few days left in June, I’m writing an update to my Scoliosis journey, for Scoliosis awareness month. I have been keeping you all as updated as I can with the latest. I have been seeing a lot of new people who are trying to help me with the pain that…
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What did he say….
I know you all have been following my running and Scoliosis journey. A few weeks ago I was struggling with a new back pain that I have never had before. It was severely debilitating. I could barely do my usual daily things, like breathing. But I’ve been seeing lots of doctors and professionals. This past…
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Scoliosis Awareness Month 2015
It’s the first day of June. We are already halfway done with the year. Crazy huh? That also means it’s Scoliosis Awareness Month. Every week I’ll post a Scoliosis related post across my social media accounts so make sure you are following. I want to bring awareness to this condition being that so many are…
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I can, I will.
Since I last wrote, last week, a few things have changed. I was put on a strict medication routine that I wasn’t too happy about at first. The medicines make me drowsy and sleepy. So the first few days on the medicines all I did was sleep. Had trouble sleeping at night though because the…
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Stronger I will be
I haven’t been writing much but here is why, and I hope to be back writing soon! I miss helping you all overcome injuries! As most of you know, I have been bed ridden for the past week and a half now. Long story short, after running my 8 training miles the day before mother’s…
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Training for the NYC Marathon begins
As of April 1, I am officially in NYC Marathon mode. I create my own training schedule that fits to my abilities. So far it has been 3 to 4 miles every other day. I am starting off slow and easy. I make my schedules knowing where my weaknesses are and what I need to…
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The Scoliosis Runner
Doing races is so exciting! I love everything that comes with it. From the butterflies in my stomach, to getting tired in the race, to crossing the finish line. So many things come along with deciding to race! I almost always post on instagram and twitter each time I run. Many of my personal friends on FB get tired…
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New York, New York!
I am so happy and still floating in happiness that I was chosen in the TCS NYC Marathon lotto!!! I thought that I was dreaming when I saw it! So I woke up on March 3, ready and stressed about the big day! It was the day that everyone who put in for the NYC Marathon lotto…