PT and TC

So, because of my lower back issues, I've been going to PT to learn proper stretching and strengthening exercises.  Since I had such a positive experience at Total Health Systems for my HIIT style FitRanX class, I sought Physical Therapy treatment from there as well.  I'm happy to report another very positive experience! I'm sure I'll always have a low-level back issue, but now I feel confident in working out the tightness in my muscles, as well as strengthening them to help avoid more serious issues.  This back pain has really inhibited my training, which is TOTALLY bumming me out...  AND, I keep eating like a runner (without the benefits of running) and gaining weight! UGH! I'm ready to get back on track, though, and feel physically able to handle it now that I can manage my back pain.  I was recently prescribed a TENS unit to help, and it has immensely!

So, that's the "PT" part of my entry today.  The "TC" section is that I got to go back to Traverse City for the 4th of July weekend! I totally love it up there, and am grateful I have the resource in my sister to frequent there! LOL!  Truth be told, I didn't get in as many runs as I had planned, buuuut...I DID get plenty of walking in as it is Cherry Festival there.  I know there are so many route options there, but stuck to the one introduced to me by Michigan Runner Girl's blog , which is near the ol' state hospital.  SO pretty!  Is it just another excuse to say, "If I had such options around me, I'd find it easy to run every day!"?? Seriously, though; awesome, motivating terrain.  It definitely makes the effort worth it.  Maybe the best part was being able to have my 4-year-old daughter along and actually enjoy it because she found exploring the woods more appealing than running circles around our neighborhood! HA! Can't say I blame her...

Have you had to make a come-back after injury/pain lately?  How did you get back into it?

Any favorite Half-Marathon training programs you prefer after such issues??

Did you get to explore any new holiday runs this last weekend?