Thursday, October 25, 2018

Johnny Marr at Theatre of Living Arts (TLA) on Monday, October 22 - Malinda's iPhone Photos + Call the Comet Concert Review & Interview Links


Music has been an integral part of my marathon training for over 23 years.

I felt pure joy watching Johnny Marr play his guitar and listening to his sweet voice at Theatre of Living Arts (TLA) on Monday, October 22. 👏❤️🎸

I absolutely adore his new album “Call The Comet” 💫 and I enjoyed running to it before I was sidelined by the labral tear in my hip. 😞

Hopefully, if I give myself time to heal from the arthroscopic surgery and continue with physical therapy, I’ll be running to his music again in a few months. 🤞🎧🏃🏻‍♀️

In the meantime, I’ll listen to his music while I work on my physical therapy exercises. 😬

Heartfelt thanks to Johnny, Jack Mitchell, Iwan Gronow, and James Doviak for the much needed musical respite. Music heals. 

And, what a treat to hear one of my favorite songs by The Smiths: “You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet Baby” - it became my unfortunate theme song during my 11 failed attempts to qualify for the Boston Marathon (chasing the unicorn).




Fortunately, I finally succeeded at my 12th attempt! 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🏃🏻‍♀️


P.S. Serendipitous to see Johnny Marr for the 1st time on the 23rd anniversary of my 1st marathon (Marine Corps Marathon on October 22, 1995) ✨



"Hoping for a good shot" iPhone photos ;-)



























Official Johnny Marr Website
johnnymarr.com

@Johnny_Marr on Twitter
twitter.com/Johnny_Marr

@johnnymargram on Instagram
instagram.com/johnnymarrgram

Official Johnny Marr on Facebook
facebook.com/officialjohnnymarr

Official Johnny Marr on YouTube
youtube.com/user/officialjohnnymarr

Johnny Marr on Spotify
open.spotify.com/artist/2bA2YuQk2ID3PWNXUhQrWS

Johnny Marrvellous - Fan Page
johnnymarrvellous.com


Concert reviews & interviews:

My Johnny Marr Video Playlist on YouTube

Johnny Marr - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music
bbc.co.uk/music/artists/ff621094-2a76-401f-8398-b75b5fd2be24

Eddie Vedder, Johnny Marr Cover the Smiths’ ‘There Is a Light That Never Goes Out’
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/eddie-vedder-johnny-marr-the-smiths-live-731245/

Hear Johnny Marr Break Down His Career, from the Smiths to Now
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/johnny-marr-guitarist-career-the-smiths-746759

Johnny Marr on Songwriting
indie617.com/2018/10/25/johnny-marr-on-songwriting-interview

Johnny Marr Loves a North Texas Podcast
dallasobserver.com/music/things-to-do-in-dallas-see-johnny-marr-at-granada-theater-11213830

INTERVIEW: Johnny Marr – “It always amazes me what you can do with a piece of wood and six bits of wire.”
xsnoize.com/interview-johnny-marr-it-always-amazes-me-what-you-can-do-with-a-piece-of-wood-and-six-bits-of-wire

Johnny Marr rides a ‘Comet’ from his celebrated past to confident present
vanyaland.com/2018/10/24/johnny-marr-rides-a-comet-from-his-celebrated-past-to-confident-present

Johnny Marr's Los Angeles ~ An L.A. Taco Exclusive with the Legendary Smiths' Guitarist
lataco.com/johnny-marrs-los-angeles-interview-with-guitarist-of-the-smiths/

Johnny Marr Shares His Pre-Show Superstitions
consequenceofsound.net/2018/08/this-must-be-the-gig-johnny-marr/

This Must Be The Gig - Episode 17 - Johnny Marr
acast.com/thismustbethegig/episode-17-johnny-marr

Johnny Marr in concert 10/17/2018 The Fillmore Silver Spring, Maryland Call The Comet Tour 2018
perkele.cat/johnny-marr-in-concert-10-17-2018-the-fillmore-silver-spring-maryland-call-the-comet-tour-2018

Johnny Marr's Macunian Charm
premierguitar.com/articles/27660-johnny-marrs-mancunian-charm

REVIEW: Johnny Marr connects his past with his present at the Fillmore
riffmagazine.com/reviews/johnny-marr-20180926/

Review + Photos: Johnny Marr at August Hall
thebaybridged.com/2018/06/12/review-photos-johnny-marr-at-august-hall/ 

Johnny Marr creates intimate, energetic atmosphere at The Fillmore
dailycal.org/2018/09/30/johnny-marr-the-fillmore/

The first listen: A track-by-track guide to Johnny Marr’s new album, ‘Call The Comet’

Honour and good hair: Johnny Marr on what it takes to be in a band
ft.com/content/ede53372-5763-11e8-806a-808d194ffb75

BBC News - Johnny Marr returns to save us from ourselves
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-44518032

The Importance of Being Johnny Mar
phawker.com/2018/10/22/excerpt-the-importance-of-being-johnny-marr

Johnny Marr Wants His Band to be the Best in the World and He Isn't Kidding
laweekly.com/music/johnny-marr-wants-his-band-to-be-the-best-in-the-world-and-he-isnt-kidding-9896543

Johnny Marr says he will never retire as he picks up lifetime achievement award
independent.ie/entertainment/music/johnny-marr-says-he-will-never-retire-as-he-picks-up-lifetime-achievement-award-37288272.html

Take me out tonight: Johnny Marr at White Oak Music Hall
houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/Take-me-out-tonight-Johnny-Marr-at-White-Oak-13301892.php

Johnny Marr talks about making his own music
houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/Johnny-Marr-talks-about-making-his-own-music-13279599.php

Unlike Morrissey, Former Smiths Guitarist Johnny Marr Showed Up – and Rocked Paper Tiger
sacurrent.com/sa-sound/archives/2018/10/09/unlike-morrissey-former-smiths-guitarist-johnny-marr-showed-up-and-rocked-paper-tiger

Johnny Marr brings a light that never goes out to the Town Ballroom
buffalonews.com/2018/10/22/johnny-marr-brings-a-light-that-never-goes-out-to-the-town-ballroom/

Johnny Marr remains vibrant at Buffalo’s Town Ballroom
www.ubspectrum.com/article/2018/10/johnny-marr-remains-vibrant-at-buffalos-town-ballroom

Johnny Marr is shining brighter than ever before
gq-magazine.co.uk/article/johnny-marr-interview-2018

Johnny Marr May Wander But He's Not Lost
sfweekly.com/music/johnny-marr-may-wander-but-hes-not-lost/

Johnny Marr: ‘A lot of people don’t even want to see The Smiths reform’
irishtimes.com/culture/music/johnny-marr-a-lot-of-people-don-t-even-want-to-see-the-smiths-reform-1.3515386

Johnny Marr: ‘A middle-aged musician nursing a hangover is a dead duck’
theguardian.com/music/2018/jun/09/johnny-marr-interview-third-album-call-the-comet

Johnny Marr: Call the Comet review – the light that never went out
theguardian.com/music/2018/jun/15/johnny-marr-call-the-comet-review-the-light-that-never-went-out

'He can't destroy history': Johnny Marr on veganism, Man City and Morrissey's legacy
theguardian.com/music/live/2018/jun/11/johnny-marr-webchat-post-your-questions-now

Johnny Marr - Review Islington Assembly Hall London
theguardian.com/music/2018/may/17/johnny-marr-review-islington-assembly-hall-london

Johnny Marr on His New Solo Album, Why the Smiths Won’t Reunite, and the Time He Almost Fell in a Volcano
spin.com/2018/09/johnny-marr-solo-album-the-smiths-interview/

Johnny Marr on embracing politics, his emotions, and his signature sound: 'I'm more proud to be a musician now than I ever was'
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/johnny-marr-call-the-comet-interview-new-album-politics-the-smiths-morrissey-a8398751.html

Marr-vellous Johnny sparkles in Brum
worcesterobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/marr-vellous-johnny-sparkles-in-brum/

Johnny Marr meets relatives and fans at plaque unveiling in Athy
rte.ie/entertainment/2018/1103/1008431-johnny-marr-meets-relatives-and-fans-in-athy/

Johnny Marr of The Smiths will never forget his Athy roots
leinsterexpress.ie/video/arts-culture-entertainment/345661/watch-johnny-marr-of-the-smiths-will-never-forget-his-athy-roots.html

The light that never went out: Johnny Marr at the O2 Institute, Birmingham
fromsophiawithlove.com/2018/11/06/the-light-that-never-went-out-johnny-marr-at-the-o2-institute-birmingham/

Marr-vellous night at the O2 Institute as guitar king Johnny strikes again
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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

SO HIP IT HURTS - Large Labral Tear in Left Hip






When my hip hurts I make a "pun-ny pain" playlist - at least I still have a sense of humor. ;-)  Although, to be honest, I'd rather be adding songs to my Philly Marathon training playlist. UGH! :-(

I've had intermittent pain in my hip for a while but I was able to keep running. When the pain became more frequent, I went to see a sports medicine doctor a couple weeks before the Boston Marathon. I had an MRI which found a bunch of problems including a large labral tear in my left hip. I tried physical therapy and one cortisone injection, which seemed to help for a while.

Unfortunately, the pain has returned with a vengeance. Over the past few weeks the pain has been so intense that I'm now considering arthroscopic surgery to repair the tear. I scheduled the surgery, but I'm still debating on whether or not I'll keep the appointment. Even though I'm currently unable to run (or walk or sit) without serious pain, the reality that I'd be completely unable to run for 3-6+ months if I had surgery is overwhelming. I'm grateful that a friend, who had a successful result from the surgery, has been brutally honest about the recovery progress. Yikes.

I've also been searching online and found many helpful articles and posts that I've listed below. One of the benefits of the intranet is easy access to LOTS of information. ;-)

Are you a runner with a labral tear in your hip(s)? If so, please share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments. Thanks for your help!

And, very special thanks to Mark Remy (Dumb Runner) for making me laugh. ;-)


dumbrunner.com/motivation-news/2017/4/5/dumb-runner-poster-51


twitter.com/realdumbrunner/status/1040605890171138048


dumbrunner.com/news-blog/2018/3/9/new-magazine-targets-runners-plagued-by-injury


For more information...

The 5 Most Important Things to Know When Having Hip Arthroscopy
andrewwolffmd.com/the-5-most-important-things-to-know-when-having-a-hip-arthroscopy/

Labral Tear and Hip Arthroscopy 101
runningforbling.com/about-me/labral-tear-and-hip-arthroscopy-101

Top Five “Must Haves” for Hip Labral Surgery (plus 2 bonus tips)
gingergarner.com/top-five-must-haves-hip-labral-surgery-plus-2-bonus-tips/

Labral Hip Tear/FAI Surgery Recovery Checklist
thepurposeofpain.blogspot.com/2013/01/labral-hip-tearfai-surgery-recovery.html

Patient Perspective & Surgery Essentials: Hip Labrum Repair / FAI Surgery
inspirepersonaltraining.net/blog/torn-hip-labrumfai-my-surgery-essentials-perspective

My Experience with Arthroscopic Hip Surgery to repair a torn labrum and FAI
hiparthroscopic.wordpress.com/

HIP, HIP, HIP HURRAY – Recovering from a Hip Arthroscopy!
heartlandsphysio.co.uk/hip-hip-hip-hurray-recovering-from-a-hip- arthroscopy/

Hip: Post Hip Arthroscopy Rehab Phase 1 & 2
raynersmale.com/blog/2016/12/14/post-hip-arthroscopy-rehabilitation-phase-1-2

Hip Arthroscopy Recovery Journal
whiggy-hiprecovery.blogspot.com/

My Painful Hip Surgery Journey and Recovery
fit4females.com/my-painful-hip-surgery-journey/

A Tale of Two Hips
courtenaymcfadden.com/blog/2018/2/6/a-tale-of-two-hips

The Ending of One Chapter
courtenaymcfadden.com/blog/2018/5/31/the-ending-of-one-chapter

Hips and Needles
hipsandneedles.wordpress.com/

Labral Tear, Don't Care
labralteardontcare.wordpress.com/

Labral Tear Repair Surgery - Post-Op Weeks 5-6
susanruns.com/2016/10/08/labral-tear-repair-surgery-post-op-weeks-5-6/

Bilateral Labral Tear Surgery - The Return to Running Update
susanruns.com/2017/01/22/bilateral-labral-tear-surgery-the-return-to-running-update/

Fueling for the Long Run: Keep Calm, Eat Well, Run Strong
fuelingforthelongrun.com/hip-labrum-repair-1-week-post-op/

Stepping Stones After Surgery
jackiesjourneysite.wordpress.com/2017/06/12/stepping-stones-after-surgery/

That's All She Wrote
jackiesjourneysite.wordpress.com/2017/05/09/thats-all-she-wrote/

Return to Running After FAI Surgery Program
trailstoke.com/return-to-running-after-fai-surgery-program/

FAI Surgery - Reflections on the First 6 Weeks
trailstoke.com/fai-surgery-recovery-reflections-on-the-first-6-weeks/

Another FAI Blog: One person's experience with Femoroacetabular Impingement
anotherfaiblog.wordpress.com/

My Torn Labrum - Hip Surgery
aprilcz.blogspot.com/

From Injury to Ironman: The Road Ahead
saltandcarbon.com/2016/12/08/from-injury-to-ironman-the-long-road-ahead/

From Injury to Ironman: 5 1/2 Months Post-Op Road Block
saltandcarbon.com/2017/05/06/from-injury-to-ironman-23-weeks-almost-6-months-post-op-road-block/

High rate of return to running following arthroscopic hip surgery
sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170314081637.htm

Tips for Recovering Patients Following Arthroscopic Hip Surgery
hss.edu/hip-pain-center-rehabilitation.asp

Endurance Athlete Back in Action After Hip Surgery
rushinperson.rush.edu/2016/10/24/endurance-athlete-back-in-action-after-hip-surgery/

How Surgery Helped Heal Athlete’s Hip Impingement
rushinperson.rush.edu/2016/11/01/how-surgery-helped-heal-athletes-hip-impingement/

Hip Arthroscopy & recovery - A Patients Perspective: for femoral acetabular impingement with labral tear
arthroscopyofhip.wordpress.com/about/apatientsperspective/recoverytimeline/

A Runner's Guide to Hip Impingement
runnersworld.co.uk/a-runners-guide-to-hip-impingement

Triathlete can recover from hip labral tear
beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=2810

Return to running after arthroscopic hip surgery
semanticscholar.org/paper/Return-to-running-after-arthroscopic-hip-surgery%3A-a-Kraeutler-Anderson/df05d1da08d3e1a0ca116db671a66514cc361092

Athlete’s Six Year Battle with Pain Ends after Hip Surgery
health.ucsd.edu/news/features/Pages/2012-08-21-hip-surgery-golding.aspx

Patient Testimonial - Hip Surgery
ryanmiyamotomd.com/patient-testimonials-pl250/christy-p4150.html

One Week - Off to a great start
https://stef-onlybygrace.blogspot.com/2017/07/one-week-off-to-great-start.html

Labral Tear Recovery Update
elbowglitter.com/blog/2018/09/19/labral-tear-recovery-update/




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Monday, July 16, 2018

2018 Boston Marathon - Soaking It All In




Three months ago today I started and finished the 2018 Boston Marathon.

As usual, it's been difficult for me to find the words to describe my experience. There were so many meaningful moments on Marathon Monday as well as on the days before and after the marathon.

I'm publishing this post today in hopes that I will finally put my thoughts and feelings into words and add to this post over the next few weeks - or probably months to be honest. ;-)

In the meantime, I'll share some of my serendipitous moments I posted on Twitter.

3 months ago

I need to start writing about the serendipitous moments I’ve already experienced in Boston before I forget... #BostonMarathon #TogetherForward

While boarding trolley to Expo, I received 2 compliments on my @TwinsRun shirt which led to a nice conversation with a woman from Scotland

While waiting for @WomensRunning seminar, the 2 women sitting next to me complimented me on my @TwinsRun shirt because they both have twin daughters which led to another interesting conversation



It was fun to run into Twitter friends: @run_DADDY_run at the Expo & @MarathonMin on the trolley. May the miles ahead be good to you! 💙💛

I got lost in the Expo but found @ScottJurek.



I got lost in the Expo (again) and ran into Dave McGillivray @DMSE



I finally met Neely Spence Gracey! 🤗 And, I told Deena Kastor I loved her audiobook “Let Your Mind Run” even though I cried listening to the part about 9/11 & the NYC Marathon. 😢



Grateful for the opportunity to share my story with @cogwbur:
“Your Stories: The Boston Marathon Is More Than A Race”

Random stranger asks: “Are to running tomorrow?” then gives a huge thumbs up 👍 

Someone asked for advice since this is her 1st #BostonMarathon and I said “Soak it all in” (while you’re soaked 🤣)

Talked with a #motherrunner who qualified on her 1st attempt! 👍 She’s also here solo & we both won @KTape raffle prize after @runmeb’s talk at #RWBoston Pop-Up Shop. 🙌


It’s always a joy to listen to Meb. He is so kind & has a wonderful sense of humor. 💙💛 #ThankYouMeb #TeamMR8

Thanks to the anonymous donor for your generous donation to @AlexsLemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer! 🍋


Tomorrow should be interesting 🙏🦄



Thanks to @erinkellysays for sharing. Fighting childhood cancer one mile at a time with @AlexsLemonade! 🍋

6 Boston Marathon Charity Runners Who Could Use Your Help


Oops. I meant to add these tweets to my #Boston2018 serendipitous moments thread.



Thanks, mom
#BostonMarathon #Boston2018

What are the odds?!? Just ran into @jennbell45!


Then, moments later @jfpschorr & I passed each other on the escalators. 

Oops. 2 left feet.


ZENSAH COMPRESSION

Had a great time at the @Runstreet & @ClifBar #BostonShakeoutArtRun.
Will share more photos after I finish the #BostonMarathon. 


Grateful to hear Amby Burfoot share his story at the @runnersworld Pop-Up Shop today 


Curious to see how my body will handle this weather challenge. 
We’re all in this together! 🌧


Grateful for spectators & volunteers! 
Can’t wait to hand out these @TwinsRun thank you cards! 


And I gave myself a concussion getting on the bus 🚌
Ziploc bag selfie on bus 🚌 to Hopkinton 


And, I have a #BostonMarathon bus buddy! 🚌


I know I’ll regret complaining about this later but I’m so hot on this bus 🚌🔥

“you have a visitor” - a stranger said moments before this squirrel jumped on my leg 😱


Thank you to the kind gentleman who offered to take my photo 


The day after


Right on Hereford
Left on Boylston
#Boston2018
#TogetherForward
#TwinsRunBoston


Where @LeahCville would’ve been cheering me if she could have
 💙💛 #TwinsRunBoston





Thanks @tracksmith & @CoffeeByLT! 💙💛 





Scrolled through dozens of unidentified photos & finally found my CITGO sign 🙌 #BostonMarathon #TwinsRunBoston





Dedicated my 26.2 miles to Gabe & Alex who inspire me to make my miles matter. Thanks to all for your ongoing support & generous donations. Fighting childhood cancer - one mile at a time! 




There were many moments when I wondered if I was ever going to reach this finish line and I am so grateful for every step it took to get there 

Overwhelmed with emotions on Boylston Street as I literally & figuratively soaked in every moment. Tears of joy, tears of pain, tears of sorrow. Thanks for all your support! http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1121983 




Scream Tunnel Signs and leah connor

Grateful for #TheAfghanWhigs music that helped me succeed at my 12th BQ attempt at the #PhillyMarathon & finish the #BostonMarathon a week ago. Fighting childhood cancer - one mile at a time!  http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1121983 



Thanks to Victoria, Erica, Natalie, Walter, Leah, Anne, Domani & Tai Fung for your generous donations to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer! https://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1121983 
Thanks to Susan Sidoriak from @theSidePorch for sharing these photos of @MalindaAnnHill from the 2016 @Philly_Marathon - moments after she succeeded at her 12th attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon. 






And, look what just arrived by snail mail!  
Congrats @des_linden!  
 




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