You may have already tried this, but getting in that area (glute, side of glute, ham tie-in, erectors, etc) with some sort of hard ball like a lacrosse ball should help release some of the adhesion. Awesome deadlift set! I would like to see them from the side angle next time.
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Snap: Forgot to answer your question about my 5-3-1 squat max–It’s set at 145.
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Egads.
You sure know how to push through those DLs. Looks like your form starts to break down on about the seventh rep. But I’m the LAST person to advise on DL form these days.
Loved the back walkover on the beam. I watch girls struggle with that move all the time. It’s obviously hugely mental.
Thanks Git. Chiro could be relevant to my situation, but I’m reluctant to start there. I’m going to do something more about this hip-ass pain soon though.
Owlie: Yes, I have been consistently using a lacrosse ball to roll the hip area, and can now roll on it without pain, but it hasn’t seemed to help. I’m also pretty flexibile and have stretched the shit out of that area–but still nothing. A week of pain relievers made it go away…until it came back. But nothing else has worked. I’m probably going to have to get it looked at. And sure, I’ll film the DLs from the side next time I rep out–
Snap: Yes, I agree with your assessment. I started to break down right about rep 7. Sometimes I stop at that point, sometimes I gut a few more out. I don’t know how reckless I’m being. My Dl has gotten stronger, but my ass hurts…
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Training today: 12 mile run.
I felt wrecked last night, in bed by 8:30. But, I woke up and felt largely ready to go. The run was difficult, of course, and parts of me hurt during parts of the run. But, I made it home.
Ice bath, hot bath, waffles, bacon.
Wait. You don’t like tacos? How is that even possible?
I love catching up on your log.
Thanks patch.
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Couldn’t sleep. Read for awhile. Decided to go running. 5 am. It was still dark. 2 miles in I arrive at one of my favorite parks to run at. Magestic trees align its rolling paths, and at the top of the largest hill I have a view of the coast range. It’s still dark, and I worry about my footing, but I head in anyway. This is a familiar place.
Entering the park I pass a worker in a city truck driving by. 1/2 mile later I see him again. Truck parked, interior dome light on. To continue on my way I would have to pass directly in front of him. He looks at me, and I stop dead in my tracks. Turn and run back the way I came. Not sprinting, but fast. And then off the path, up a grassy hill, heading in a straight line out of the park. I don’t turn around. I listen. For footsteps, for a reving engine. Nothing.
Out of the park, at a convenience store, I don’t go in. I don’t feel threatened anymore. I probably never was. I don’t know. I finish my run. A different route.
There probably isn’t a man in the world who would have responded to that situation as I did–changed their course at the mere unexpected presence of another human being–another man. I wouldn’t have fled if the worker was a woman. But that’s life as a woman–free except when we’re not.
Today, I wished I was a man. I bet it’s nice.
awesome +5 pr on the deads!!
taco house sounds funny. I dislike painting which suits my condo living. Outside is co-ownership, inside is white.
I’m really happy you listened to your instincts. It doesn’t make you weak, it makes you smart. Shit like this happens over and over again. We can’t ignore it as women. And a worker setting up in the early dark of AM sounds suspicious to me too. Perfect cover story.
Smart woman! A woman was recently found on the path that I frequently run on, so I’ve been a bit more cautious myself. I hate that it’s dark so late in the morning now, makes it so much harder to get in the early runs.
As for the hip pain-I searched a little but excuse me if I’m making you repeat yourself—do you know it’s sciatic or SI? Where exactly is the pain, and when do you feel it? The nerd in me wants to know, and that’ll determine things you can try to help it.
p.s. those deads. goodness.
We had a serial rapist who attacked female joggers in SW London, where I live. Didn’t even know about him until he was caught, after years of attacks. The trucker probably wasn’t up to anything, but better safe than sorry.
And yes, 225 is around my one rep max - all 153lbs of me. Hmm.
Hi Nadia
I am at work checking out logs and such at work but the internet I am “borrowing” is too slow to watch the vids. 
Your faded pink lifting belt is a symbol of PW IMO. 
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+1
Nice deads! Very jealous. I would have done the same thing running. I probably would have made more of a scene, I’m really paranoid haha
So I’m going to do a marathon in 3 weeks. Sans training. How foolish do you think I am? Pretty, pretty foolish I bet 
Hope you’re doing well, been quiet in here.
everything sokay??
Nadia, very inspiring deadlift set. Someday I’ll pull that weight for 1 rep.
Yes, I’m fine. Been busy at work ect.
Trained on Tuesday 5-3-1 MP with no MP just pullups. I was tired. 9 sets of 10 pullups. Very good for me, but they were a struggle and I rested a lot. 4 mile run. I’m deloanding now, and really feel like I need it. I’m unusually tired and want to sleep. I dislike sleeping. It seems like such a waste of time.
My diet has been sucky, but my weight is still good 121-122. I know. I’m a total bitch.
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With regard to the run and my early Sunday morning park worker, yes I’m glad I trusted my instincts. I always do. Better safe than sorry. I don’t care what people think of me. And in my experience, nice men know to keep their distance from a solitary woman in a vulnerable location.
Thanks for the DL love everyone–by far my best lift–and certainly the one I enjoy the most. But, I’m back to thinking about taking a cycle off from it to see if that helps my hamstring pain. I’ll decide after the deload.
Charlie: Great to hear from you! I wondered where you went. How’s the to do list coming? I figured perhaps you were busy crossing of things (one thing in particular) from that list…again, and again, and again…
Lula: A marathon without training is a little nutty! But, then I’m not sure about your running background…how many miles a week are you doing? What’s your longest run to date? Regardless, I’m sure you’ll be fine through the race. Just mix in a fair amount of walking and watch your fuel. Be careful afterwards. I always injure myself after the marathon–picking up training too fast too soon.
Re my hamstring pain: What does SI stand for? I assumed my pain is sciatic pain, but I don’t know for sure. Generally, it hurts when my legs are straight and I bend forward–when seated or when standing. It also hurts when I deadlift (conventionally), do good mornings–(gms with my feet in an athletic stance hurt more than gms with my feet close together). It also hurts a little when I run. It hurts if I lift my leg (when it is straight) in front or behind me any bit passed 90 degrees. I have full range of motion in my hamstring when my knee is bent–I can bring my knee to my chest without pain. But, my mobility is more limited when my leg is straight. I can roll my entire hip/ass area with a lacrosse ball without pain, and I can do all the priformis stretches without pain…I’m at a loss. Any insight even those based on speculation or guess work is welcome.
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I’m sorry that I’m behind in my log readin and posting. I’m hoping for a bout of insomnia–then I’ll catch up with you all.
I’ve done 5 marathons, the last one being 2 years ago. I’m horribly not trained for it, however my friend, who originally had signed up for it, recently found out she has lymphoma and won’t run it. I can run it in her honor, because she can’t. I’m still a little iffy on if I want to do it, I hate going into something knowing that it won’t go well…butttt, I don’t know…it’s tempting
SI stands for sacroiliac–it’s the joint between the sacrum and the ilium in your pelvis. It can shift out of place and cause pain very similar to what you are describing. Unfortunately, like most injuries, time off is recommended, but here’s a video of a technique that may help. The guy in the video uses his fists, but you can use a pillow between your knees with your feet flat on the floor, I think it works easier. Also, like the comments below the video say, if one direction of isometric hurts more-don’t do it and stick to the other directions that help the pain. Not a sure fix, by any means, but it is worth trying. It’s usually known as the ‘shotgun’ technique, if you want to consult google on it.
SI is the sacroiliac joint. the problem you are having. where the sciatic nerve runs. another thing I noticed when I had lots of issues with mine, was my adductors were all knotted to shit, and my rectus femoris was really tight. how are they are on you? with runners, the rectus femoris can get pretty tight. with my brief experience in collegiate team training, about all I can come up with since no issues with stretching/rolling. may need to just give it a break. hard, I know.
So much goodness going on in here
12 mile run and big deadlifts.
nice work.
I really admire - ( everyone who can do it ) train and juggle the family and work
im trying to figure it out
Si pain is a strange thing- the Pillow exercise is an excellent idea
that was some sound advice cholula and 5 marathons is crazee I did one and that was enough.
I think if you can do a half in a decent pace or hit say an 16 mile run you are good to go.
Koubanator gave some sound advice too - the rectus femoris can also play with both knees and hips
badly by pulling them out of alignment.
these is my beauty school drop out thoughts
( chiro student dropout and took a massage license instead)
my point about SI and or low back pain is sometimes the pain manifests in a different place from
what is wrong.
I am the last person to give into an injury and Im not smart about it
I do the things I like too frequently and then wonder why x is happening
or why x and x are killing me.
Its hard to be a super jock- Im serious.
it could just be your activity level might be a little high and you are feeling banged up.
ps am park guy is creepy indeed
Lula: Thanks for the info on the shotgun technique. Sadly, it didn’t seem to help. I’ve probably let this go too long now and there will probably not be a quick fix for me.
I’m really sorry to hear about your friend. With your background, you certainly know what you’re getting in to. So, there’s no wrong choice. I understand your motivation. Running a marathon that you’re not ready for–that’s going to be a distraction and it’s going to hurt. I have often wished it to be true, but pain is not transferrable. One of the hardest things we have to do is to just sit and bear witness to the pain and suffering of another. And it’s enough.
Koub: My mobility is pretty good as is my tissue quality–I think it’s just over use. I probably just need to back off a bit.
KM: Thanks. Balance is easier for me now that the kids are older. It’s amazing how much easier life is when your kids can put on their own shoes. Injuries are just so much easier to ignore. But, I’m coming around to the idea that this is not going to get better on its own or with a few stretches. So, I’m going to try to back off next cycle. I really do want to be in this game for the long haul.
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training
Gymnastics on Wed. Blah. Felt slow and weak.
Thurs: 5 miles
Today: 5 miles
Deload continues through the weekend, which includes more running. I’m going to keep up with the running until the end of october. The fall is by far my favorite time to run. After that, I’ll cut back.
Next cycle, it’'s my plan to drop Conventional dls see if I can’t make some progress on my hip/ass pain.
that is why i want to do BJJ. i mean… i guess it takes at least a couple years before one would actually be effective at defending yourself in a groundfight against a dude that is around 2x your bodyweight… but i bet the knowledge that you can is liberating. i never used to feel this way… but once i injured my feet… i’m very conscious that i can’t run away. and once i’m knocked over i’m pretty much useless. i will do BJJ one day… i will…
Alexus: Unfortunately, there is no single sure fire way to avoid becoming a victim. But certainly, feeling physically confident and carrying yourself in that manner helps.
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Decided that my future sacrifice (no conventional dls this cycle) entitled me to run long again this weekend. I suck.
12 mile run. Paid attention to the pain. Studied it. Every step seemed to hurt. Stayed with it. Realized I was wrong. Every step didn’t hurt. right leg felt awesome. And that left leg-- there’s that moment immediately before your foot strikes the ground–and I realized that there in that moment there is no pain. I tried to stay there.
Ice bath. Hot bath. Blueberry muffins x2 + eggs. Football games later.