05 November 2009

a good knee, a great massage, and 24 days to go.

what has two thumbs and no knee pain ? this girl !

the pain started slowly going away with RICE - both in duration and intensity - on Tuesday, and yesterday I woke up with no knee pain. I'm still taking it easy but I am just delighted. deeeelighted.

oh, and I bought two new pairs of flats to wear when I couldn't wear heels. so really, I came out ahead.

today one of my
bt buddies just finished massage school.. talk about a good person to know ! she came to my house with her massage table and gave me a massage a little over an hour. A.May.Zing ! she's a triathlete too so she really knew what muscles to work. turns out my TFL something (tendon? muscle?) was a little tender... and that somehow connects to the ITB which can affect the knee. going to keep rolling with the foam roller.

oh, and 24 days to go. squeeeeee !

8 comments:

  1. All of a sudden the time flying by at top speed (almost TOO fast!). Race day will be here before we know it!

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  2. Glad to hear that you are on the mend. Make sure to put your massage friend in your speed dial for after the race. :)

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  3. Massages are wonderful! Sounds like you are ready to go.

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  4. I need a massage, but my roller does an amazing job.

    Good to hear your getting better, RICE + Taper + 24 days = You are an IRONMAN!!

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  5. That is the best news! I am so happy to hear that you are feeling better! Now, after this weekend, bring on the taper!!

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  6. I take it you don't get a massage that often. they are the best. i have some friends that are chiropractors and they have 3 people that do massage. i go once a week, especially after long rides. it is the best.

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  7. What a HUGE relief! Just days to go...

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