The Diagnosis Is......

Today, I saw my sports physician to see what the deal was with the knee pain.  She was the most adorable, cool, and understanding doctor I have ever been too.  Her husband is a runner and she totally understands that I am going nuts not being able to train.  Sometimes It is frustrating seeing a Dr. for a running injury because they don't understand that I have knee pain from running 70 miles a week, not from being an overweight 70 year old.  This lady totally got it.  I wanted to kiss her when my x-rays showed I did not do any serious damage.

And the diagnosis is.....................

PatelloFemoral Syndrome

Copied from Runnersworld.com....

....patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), or simply "runner's knee," is the most common overuse injury among runners. It occurs when a mistracking kneecap (patella) irritates the femoral groove in which it rests on the thighbone (femur).

I am pretty sure it happened the day I was sprinting up and down hills in anger at 7:25 pace just a week and a half after the marathon.  I am a dummy.


I am just thrilled that it is nothing super serious, my Dr. reassured me that I should do rehab for about 3 weeks to strengthen my muscles and I should be good.

The only hard decision to make is whether or not I should change the marathon I picked (Marine Corps, Oct. 30th) for a later race.  My training calendar says I should have started this week....It's a hard decision to make because I LOVE MARINE CORPS MARATHON and two of my best running buddies (Kate and Leslie) are running.

Any suggestions on a later fall marathon?  I was considering Philly.  It needs to be a fast course!!!

Although I have been off this week, I have been SO BUSY putting Bruno through my own doggie training camp.  I am determined to have him fully trained and ready to be a well behaved pup for when we go to Mexico July 17th and the best sister-in-law Maura Rushlander cares for him.  He slept for 7.5 hours STRAIGHT in his crate last night without a whimper!!!  He had no 'accidents' today and pooped outside twice and peed outside four times.  I am so proud. 

Penny and Bruno love to chase each other and pretend to bite.  Sometimes, I put them in 'time-out' when they get a little too rough.  I got very concerned when they both disappeared under our couch together.  It was so hilarious when I saw them just chilling together with their tongues hanging out.  Look at these knuckleheads!

Making Mischief

I am all for any late fall marathon suggestions!

Taylor Swift!

Yesterday was a pretty awesome day.

Started the day off with a six mile run at the park with my dad....more about that later.

After having coffee and showing, I got the chance to go to the mall to shop for an anniversary dress  (JUNE 26th) !!!! from Bebe.  Shopping trips are what happens when Jordan golfs all day.  That's the price he has to pay!


JORDAN DON'T LOOK BELOW!

I have a thing for one strap dresses

I liked the dress because it was form fitting, but I felt comfortable enough to actually eat dinner in it.  Some of the dresses were VERY tight and I felt like I would not want to enjoy a 4 course dinner while wearing it.  The darker color of the dress also helps to hide your four course dinner belly!

My last one shoulder dress, I was hoping to find another like it (stretch satin) but didn't want to drop $170 for it!

Best Friends!  Caitlin (yes, same name), Me, and Lauren at my rehearsal dinner

 Lauren and I (see above) then had a delicious lunch at California Pizza Kitchen.  It was then time for................

Taylor Swift Concert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I tried to look like Taylor, but I couldn't find cowgirl boots :(

He has been counting down the days

ready to go!

Very excited.  Did I mention I love Taylor Swift music?

Heinz Field.  View from our seats.

 Jordan had quite the struggle keeping his eyes open for this shot.

my fav.  trying so hard!

Normal?

stage

there she is!

on the piano

Loved her finale.  She sang my favorite song, Love Story (we got announced to it at our wedding) and traveled above the audience in a balcony/turret!

byebye Taylor

The concert was really great.  She was so fun and energetic and the performances were all unique.  She sounded great and seemed to be having the time of her life.  It is pretty hard not to love her!

Click below to see a video of one of her best songs...

Taylor Swift Thug Story

Back to running news......
I ran Friday and Saturday....with some knee pain.  Today, I only got a mile in before I had to stop.  I was pretty disappointed but felt better after I went on the spin bike at the gym for 45 minutes and got sweaty.  I resolved to take an entire week off and see if that helps anything.  If it does, I will not be mad that I had to take a week off.  I am just really worried this might become a lingering injury that might impact my training for the marathon October 30th.

Any knee advice is much appreciated!

 Time to get ready for our Father's Day party!