The Stop - On Wednesday while I was running uphill, I felt a buttock pain but I did not stop the workout and covered the distance of 10.6 km.
I immediately understood that it is the piriformis syndrome. This problem can happen because in 2007 I fractured my femur. The doctor prescribed 4 days of rest, 7 days of anti-inflammatories and said that, during these days, I can walk.
Because of the injury this week I have only run 12,8 km (8 m) on monday and 10,6 km (6,6 m) on wednesday. I don’t give up and on monday I will run again!!!!!
Matilda's ghost - In consideration I cannot run, I made the decision to go for a walk in Tarquinia because I have read that the Municipality reopened the ancient Matilda of Canossa Tower which dominates, from the top of Tarquinia, the whole Marta river valley. According a legend, the Matilda's ghost often appears at night inside the tower and cries.
Do you know ghost stories?
Bummer On The Butt - BUUUUUUTTTTT , You Snapped Off Some Amazing Photos Because You Were Walking - And I So Thank You - Way Cool
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When I walk I have plenty of time to take pictures.
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Walking is good too. Nice captures of what you saw, have a great week.
ReplyDeleteIf I cannot run I walk. I like to stay active.
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Ouch, that sounds.. ouch.
ReplyDeleteEven a walk... uhhh?
Did you see the ghost? Oh, I love such... "adventures".
I love watching "Supernatural". Scary. I went into a "nut house" once a former asylum,... scary-fun. Just before it was to be torn down.
No I didn't see the ghost but she appears late and at 06:30 pm the tower is closed.
DeleteI remember a nice Ghost Tour by night in Edinburgh.
Gosh that's not so good regarding your leg - hope it's improved so you can do your run on Monday...nice photos.
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DeleteI hope too because if I don't run I feel bad: this is the so called "Runners' illness".
Ohoh, Stefano! A good thing you caught it early and immediately went to the doctor. I hope it will heal soon!
ReplyDeleteAnd more ghosts! Haha, after seeing so many monsters last weekend, I think I won't even mind Matilda's ghost!
Thank you, I hope so too.
DeleteAnd near Matilda the Etruscan graves.......
How is the piriformis related to the former femur fracture? Sounds like you have a phantom in your leg... just going with the ghost them you've presented here, lol
ReplyDeleteYou are right that was a Matilda's trick. However from a medical book: "Piriformis syndrome can be caused by several causes, which include anatomical changes in the muscle-nerve relationship or trauma to the gluteal region, such as a car accident or a fall".
DeleteSorry about the piriformis - I had issues with mine after running in the gutter during a marathon and the treatment involved a very painful massage! Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you. By tomorrow I will run again but I need massages too.
DeleteHowever I will take anti inflammatories for other 3 days.
oh yes, that piraformis can be a tough and painful one. Hope it clears up quickly.
ReplyDeleteThank you. The program is: anti inflammatories for other 3 days, massages and, at the moment, workouts on flat routes.
DeleteI battled piriformis issues in the past...major pain in the buttocks! I was able to continue running, but my range of motion was compromised (on the affected side), and it was so frustrating!
ReplyDeleteI hope to solve the situation soon. This morning I tried to run but after 15 minutes I had to come back home: too weak because of the anti inflammatories.
DeleteLOL, you´re as stubborn as I am. But, hey, we know what we can do, right. Great pics. 22C today, yipee!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad we think alike!
DeleteNow 24C!!!!!
Well, today is Monday so I'm hoping you were able to run pain-free. Injuries are the worst!!!!! Let's hope this was a short one for you.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe in ghosts! But I would love to walk around Tarquinia- it looks beautiful.
I have run pain free but I stopped the workout after 15 minutes because I felt too weak (anti inflammatories fault).
DeleteTarquinia is wonderful with Etruscan and medieval heritage: a lot of interesting sites to visit.
Sorry to hear about the piriformis issue. I dealt with that a few years ago and it was so annoying because it restricted my movement. Luckily with PT it healed - I hope it will go away for you soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I hope so too. I will start PT next week but I keep on running (I never learn the lesson).
DeleteI am sorry about the pain in the butt. That's definitely not fun, but I know you will continue running!
ReplyDeleteWhen we were in New Orleans a few years back, we visited the very famous cemeteries (which we didn't do on our first visit there). There are ghost tours, but we didn't do that. We preferred the food tours!
Oh yes, I don't give up.
DeleteThe food tour is the best but also the ghost tour is not so bad. I did it in Edinburgh by night and I liked it.
Sorry to hear about the piriformis issue.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos and interesting story of Matilda's ghost.
Happy Tuesday, Black Knight.
Thank you, I hope to solve the problem soon with the phisyo therapy too.
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Hello,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about your injury, I hope you are feeling better soon. I enjoyed the walk and the photos of the tower and views of Tarquinia. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
Thank you. Glad you like Tarquinia where my mom was born.
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awwwww, too bad about your injury. such pretty pictures, it's a lovely place!!
ReplyDeleteYes lovely and relaxing. The classic little town in the country with only a square and a street.
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