In a recent blog post, I eluded to having dysfunctional hips. Poor running form, extended periods of sitting at work, pelvis misalignment, and really bad stretching habits has led to a history of hip tendonitis, iliopsoas hip snapping, and piriformis syndrome. The worst part is that I have only myself to blame. It doesn’t take … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Volleyball Virgin
Last night Daniel and I made our second University of Hawaii sporting event. The first was the UH-Army football game last year, but that hardly counts since we were rooting against Rainbow Warriors. Last night, however, we were in full support of the Hawaii men’s volleyball team. We were invited to the game by my … Continue reading
Newtons and Neuromas
In the spring of 2009, while living in abroad, I developed a disturbance in the balls of my feet. Imagine running on a trail and getting a pebble trapped between your sock and the insole of your shoe. Except you can’t shake it out. Annoying yet tolerable. That’s how it felt … at first. Before … Continue reading
Ground Turkey and Lentil Stew
I didn’t grow up eating lentils. In fact, I don’t recall ever having lentils until I went to Spain in college. I’m not sure if lentils are a popular Spanish dish, but I am sure that lentils were the only dish my host mother knew how to prepare. My friend Lauren and I probably ate … Continue reading