Magic Juice

You are looking at a picture of what I like to call "The Magic Juice".

When I was playing basketball in high school I use to roll my ankle a lot; usually with a lot of bruising. I am sure we have all heard the term R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate). Not in this house! My mom was the master of magic juice. What is this magic juice you may be asking yourself? Well, it's as simple as taking Castor Oil (weirdly a laxative) applying it to the injured area, wrapping with cling wrap, then an ace bandage, and sleeping in it overnight. Boom! In the morning healed!

I have used this amazing healer for ankles after basketball, shoulders after baseball, and now foot and achilles while running. After a 10 mile tempo run on Friday morning my achilles was so sore and tight I could barely walk up the stairs, but insert magic juice on Saturday morning/afternoon and then again overnight......Pow! 21 miles on Sunday no problem! If you are ever in need, give it a try.

Thanks Mom!

Weekly Recap: 48 miles: Monday off; Tuesday Double 4 morning, 4 afternoon; Wednesday 800 repeats 9 total; Thursday off; Friday Double 10 tempo morning, 3 easy afternoon off with injury; Saturday off and rest with Magic Juice; Sunday 21 long.

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