Your Favorite Running Memory?
There are so many to choose from! My #1 memory though doesn’t involve a race I’ve won or even performed well in. It was a marathon a few years back that didn’t go according to plan, where the goal of the race quickly became a “just finish” type of run. With my focus not being on a time goal at that point, I was able to truly take a step back and enjoy the collective energy and beauty of the race. The hard work, dedication, and support that goes into a race is truly amazing. I was also running slow enough for my 4 year old daughter to run beside me into the finish, which was pretty special!
Running Advice To Offer?
Two things:
1) Learn to appreciate everything that running has to offer. From the stress relief and time outdoors to the cardiovascular health and excuse to drink a post-run beer (or two) with friends, running just has the ability to make life better!
2) Treat your training plans like life. It’s inevitable that there will be some roadblocks and unforeseen circumstances along the way. We (myself included) get so wrapped up in following our training plans, that if an injury/sickness/life obstacle leads to a few unplanned days off, we worry that everything is lost and we must change our goals. Successful training is about the entire “body of work” that we’ve put in. Roll with the punches, adapt, cross train, and keep moving forward!
Why I Like RCR Events?
The Louisville running community is very special. We are a family who competes hard with each other, but also offers one another unending support and encouragement. River City Races events have provided our Running Family with quality races to meet, run fast, and have fun! We have RCR to thank for much of the growth and consistency of the Louisville running culture.
Anything Else To Share?
I of course need to throw in some medical advice specific to runners. Be sure to surround yourself with a medical team (PCP, orthopedist, NP, DC, DPT, LMT, etc.) that knows runners. I still meet with too many people who have received poor medical advice to simply “stop running” when faced with injury. This is very rarely necessary. If you’re working with a practitioner who knows running, they will understand that running is a way of life for many of us. Permanently stopping is not an option, unless in extreme circumstances. We need proper medical advice for gaining an accurate diagnosis, mapping out a strategy for rehabilitation, and help determining when we can expect to be back on the roads/trails.
About Kentucky Sports Chiropractic:
The mission of Kentucky Sports Chiropractic is to provide the Louisville and Southern IN areas with state of the art comprehensive care by combining evidence-based chiropractic, soft tissue mobilization, rehabilitation and patient education to eliminate symptoms, restore full function, and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Click here to go to their website for more information.