I am super thrilled to have won Moeben Arm Sleeves from Amanda at Run to the Finish. As strong as the sun is here where I live, I can imagine putting them to good use even in the summer. And of course, it's a great addition for fall running. They arrived in the mail yesterday. Woot!
Sadly, I haven't been able to try them out because...
Yesterday as I was collecting laundry from the kids' bathroom, my back went into spasms. Not sure how many of you have ever experienced back spasms, but they are excruciating. Oh.my.gosh. The pain. It took me down. Literally. Took me down to the floor. :-{
I'm guessing it's fallout from the half-marathon last weekend. But whatever caused it, it was a huge ordeal to get up out of bed this morning and into the kitchen. I can barely move without it acting up. Hopefully the muscles will calm down in a few days. And maybe next weekend I'll have a post about the sleeves in action. With photos even.
But for now: no half-century, no running. Instead, I'm wearing a heat pack, shuffling around like an old lady, trying to find a comfortable position to sit, and feeling sorry for myself. Blah.
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Several questions on my last post about whether I could follow my Trainer to his new gym. Sure, it's within the realm of possibility, but it's not feasible. It is farther away (significantly) and I'd have to join a 2nd gym (no pool there). I'm going to try to be open minded about the new Trainer for at least a few weeks. If it doesn't seem like it's working out, I'll figure out a new plan at that time.
I have never had back muscle spasms and it sounds AWFUL!! I am so sorry that happened to you. It sounds like you are taking good care of it, though. Feel better SOON!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning the arm sleeves! I saw some on Amanda's blog and they are so stinkin' cute!
yuck, sorry to hear about the spasms again. Haven't had them, and don't think i'd want to. take care of yourself, hope you heal up fast!
ReplyDeleteOuch! I have a muscle in my back that likes to act up and it's incredibly painful, so I can imagine how horrible back spasms would be.
ReplyDeleteHope it feels better quickly!
MCM Mama
Lisa I am sorry lady. Is there anything you can take to alleviate the pain for now so you can at least move around a bit more freely? I hate to see you suffering so badly!!!!
ReplyDeleteBe strong ~ you know that kanye west song:
Stronger ~N-n-now that that don't kill me
Can only make me stronger
I am here for you lady!
Sorry about your back ! hope you are feeling better. (love the new bloggy look, btw :))
ReplyDeleteAs someone who has dealt with back spasms more times than I care to count, I can totally sympathize. The last one I had was the day before my first Oly tri with Team In Training this past July. To work for 5 months (I started from zero) and then to have that happen sucked! It was a painful race and I couldn't wait for it to be over. so, I feel you.
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't think I am biting off your post, I swear I am not. But I did a post (not published yet) on arm warmers that I just got to try this weekend. Hopefully we have different readers and different brand arm warmers...
Feel better soon!
Ouch! Take care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteOh hun! I am so sorry to hear about the back spasms. I have never had them before so I can't even begin to understand the pain/discomfort. Sorry!
ReplyDeleteLisa...I certainly hope U recover sooner rather than later....
ReplyDeleteand good luck with the new trainer...
RE: arm warmers, thanks!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteSuck! Sorry about the back. I've never had back spasms, but I've had spasms of other sorts (my calves for example). I can't even imagine that kind of pain in my back. I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself further on the way down to the floor.
ReplyDeleteTake it easy.
What a drag. Sorry Lisa. I've never had back spasms but I can't imagine they are any fun. I hope you wake up in the morning and they are no longer hurting you. :(
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ReplyDeleteget well soon Lisa!
Oh. OUCH indeed!
ReplyDeleteHope you recover well and quickly.... When this happened to me I did find swimming was ok (well after my back got warmed up after about 100m)... but take it steady.... hope you heal fast!
Oohhh that stinks, Lisa. Hope you recover soon so you can go use those arm warmers!
ReplyDeleteEeek, sorry to hear that, back pain is not good at any level, take some time and get better.
ReplyDeleteOh no, sorry to read this. I hope your back is better soon!
ReplyDeleteOh no! I'm sorry to hear about your back. I hope your doing better soon!
ReplyDeleteOuch! So sorry to hear about the back spasms!!
ReplyDeleteI hope things get better for you! I am so sorry to hear about your back. Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteoh no! I have had something like that and it is a stinker!! Hopefully some rest and easy stretching will get you back at it before long. So glad you finally got your package..err I'm slow
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your back. I found your blog through another and I am excited about it! I started getting serious about running in may and I am addicted! and I am so excited to come across some other woman that feel the same! Yay! Hope you feel better and I hope your new trainer ends up working out for you! bye!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I think having back pain is one of the WORST places to have pain. Oh man! I hope it gets better QUICK!
ReplyDeletesorry to hear about your back spasms! hope they have subsided by now. it's always weird to remember some little things we take for granted until a pain/injury comes up and we become immobile, especially with your back! rest up, pamper yourself, recruit hubs to pamper you too ;) feel better!!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your back!! Hope it's feeling better soon..
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