I'm a Believer & Spartan Race Giveaway

I believe I'll have a second cup ...
And more K-Tape! (Source)

I’m a believer! I am usually the one who needs proof and evidence to back up my treatments but wow, I think this K-Tape is the best thing! I wasn’t sure when she applied it on Thursday but I agreed since it couldn’t hurt. I managed to run pain free a total of 20 miles over the past 3 days with it! Then it ended. I was in the shower Monday post run and tape is peeling so I helped it along figuring it would be removed Tuesday at the appointment. Wow what a difference! I met a friend for lunch and by the end of lunch my hamstring was achy L and now walking upstairs hurts again. I have done nothing different besides remove the tape, okay yes I ran but that didn’t hurt. So I believe…K-Tape is staying!

The medical side of me knows this would not e a lone fix but combined with ART, decreasing runs and fish oil it works. Fingers crossed that reapplying with fix the issue. My plans for the week are to back off running except a couple easy runs when I coach and focusing on cross training instead. What have you fought against but been proven wrong about?



Enough of the downside of my running, who's up for pushing beyond your limits? Ever wanted to run the Spartan Race? Obstacle racing at the toughest, I mean the races have names like Beast and Death Race! Yikes, no way for me the injury prone runner, but don't worry they have beginner races too. Have you thought of running a tough obstacle race? I ran a small local mud run last year, had a blast but took it easy due to a marathon 1 week later.

I love the mission of Spartan Races...I mean what better metaphor for life!

Spartan Race is on a mission to get you active, healthy, excited about change, and return to our ancient roots where running through woods, getting dirty, and facing adversity was part of everyday life. Our events are all about challenging today’s perception of normal.
Someday I will prove my strength and do this race but for now I am giving it to one of you! Are you in for Spartan? Guess what I have a free entry to any race in the US to giveaway! Or use the link for 15% off entry





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Comments

  1. EmmaMay 28, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    My husband LOVES KTape and doesn't go a day without it. Would love to try a spartan race!
    emma @ amomrunsthistown.com

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  2. Betsy M.May 28, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    I love mud runs and I haven't done a Spartan Race yet!

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  3. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Because it looks like a lot of fun and really challenging.

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  4. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    I really want to try the Spartan Race because it looks challenging and I love races that are fun/tough!

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  5. JoJoCoutureMay 28, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    I've been using kinesiotape for a couple years and I LOVE it! Keeps my IT bands happy as well as any other pains I have.

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  6. JoJoCoutureMay 28, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    I've been using kinesiotape for a couple years and I LOVE it! Keeps my IT bands happy as well as any other pains I have.

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  7. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Absolutely want to try one at some point. I agree, KT Tape is amazing!

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  8. FreeJulieMay 28, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    These look fun - my friend is doing one in the Portland/Vancouver area, maybe I could join her!

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  9. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    I want to have beast status ;)

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  10. Katie BMay 28, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I've never done a race like this, so I think it would be a new challenge.

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  11. NoriMay 28, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    I've never participated in an obstacle course race, but I would love to!

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  12. From Ice Cream to MarathonMay 29, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    I've always wanted to do one of these races!

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  13. CecilMay 29, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Why is everyone have these giveaways after I have already registered for Spartan! GRRRRrr!!! LOL Good luck to everyone!

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  14. RobynMay 29, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I want to do Spartan to prove I'm back after fracturing my elbow in a trail race last month!

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  15. Four Paw SavingsMay 30, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    My husband runs it every year, and this year I would like to join him

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  16. Running With The GirlsMay 30, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    I want bragging rights.....and it will push me beyond my comfort level.

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  17. UnknownMay 31, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    I feel like running a Spartan would be a great test of how far I've come in my weight loss and fitness journey.

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  18. UnknownMay 31, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Gulf Coast Spartan Race please! My three boys want to try out the kids course too!

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  19. SethJune 2, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    I enjoy doing races with my fiancee. She's the reason I started participating.

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  20. Typical Twenty SomethingJune 3, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    My goal is to complete a Spartan Race and become an official bad ass. The teamwork, mental and physical strength needed to complete one of these is quite challenging and I would like to prove to myself I can do it.

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  21. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    I would love to run a Spartan Race! It would be a great way to try something new!

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