Sunday was an off day for the legs but I went ahead and got in a light upper body work out in the early afternoon. My legs, being refreshed on Monday did not disappoint as I ran a 5k, arriving back inside my condo at just under 28 minutes.
Tuesday was cross-training on the stationary bike again. I rode for 50 minutes, mostly at resistance four at about 83 rpm.
While I'm constantly worried about it, I can't seem to get a handle on the condition of my leg muscles and my knees. I get minor pains now and then which scare me but so far nothing serious. It's raining today so I think I'll hit the treadmil for the first time in a few weeks. Hopefully that will be a touch lighter on the impact and I can get a good 5k time.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Twinge
Friday yielded a pretty good run. Just another 3 miles but again I shaved a few seconds off and came in at a nine minute pace. After the run, later in the evening and this morning I felt minor pain in my knee. Were I not nervous about injury I probably wouldn't have noticed but being hypersensitive to the possibility, I was scared.
I had wanted to run but instead went with the bike. I had a great 42 minute ride at resistance 4 with a pace around 85 rpm. The sweat poured off and I think my knee actually feels better.
I had wanted to run but instead went with the bike. I had a great 42 minute ride at resistance 4 with a pace around 85 rpm. The sweat poured off and I think my knee actually feels better.
Friday, August 21, 2009
TGIF and Run day
Another 80 degree day, Wednesday yielded a good 3 mile run. I bettered my time from Monday by about fifteen seconds. I felt little twinges in my knee in the beginning and after the run but nothing came of it. I keep having to tell myself to take it slow. I'm not going to get any better sidelined with knee pain or shin splints. As a precauion I used Thursday to do a light upper body workout and rest my legs.
That means later this evening I'll tackle another 3 mile run. It'd be nice to come in under 27 minutes...but I'm having Chinese food for lunch :)
That means later this evening I'll tackle another 3 mile run. It'd be nice to come in under 27 minutes...but I'm having Chinese food for lunch :)
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Week two starts
I entered week two of my workouts with the pleasant opportunity to run outside on Monday. I'd thought rain would keep me on the treadmill but instead I had a nice outdoor run.
Monday was another 80 degree day. I went three miles this time, whereas last week my outdoor runs were only two miles. All things considered, I was happy with my 9:08 pace. If only I could run ten times as far in hotter temperatures at that pace!
Today was a cross-training day. I once again hit the bike (it is by FAR the easiest cross training activity) this time going 40 minutes. I stayed at slightly over an 80 rpm pace and spent the majority of the time on resistance number 4. When a good song came on my iPhone I went ahead and jumped it up to resistance level five.
Monday was another 80 degree day. I went three miles this time, whereas last week my outdoor runs were only two miles. All things considered, I was happy with my 9:08 pace. If only I could run ten times as far in hotter temperatures at that pace!
Today was a cross-training day. I once again hit the bike (it is by FAR the easiest cross training activity) this time going 40 minutes. I stayed at slightly over an 80 rpm pace and spent the majority of the time on resistance number 4. When a good song came on my iPhone I went ahead and jumped it up to resistance level five.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Weekend workouts
My Friday included a great 35 minute bike ride. Sweat was pouring off me but my pace stayed steady at >80 rpm for the entire ride.
I followed up on Saturday with a three mile run. I think that is a good distance for me to work on for a couple weeks.
Sunday was a full rest day, the first since the Saturday before. It didn't feel needed but I'm glad I rested.
It's raining today but I'll go hit the treadmill again for another three miles and hopefully start off the week with a nice short run.
I followed up on Saturday with a three mile run. I think that is a good distance for me to work on for a couple weeks.
Sunday was a full rest day, the first since the Saturday before. It didn't feel needed but I'm glad I rested.
It's raining today but I'll go hit the treadmill again for another three miles and hopefully start off the week with a nice short run.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Brooks
It's been my intention to wait until I built up a base of 15 miles a week before I went to get fitted for running shoes. After thinking a bit more about it I decided that there really wasn't any reason not to go now except the embarrassment of being a newbie in a specialty shop.
Today my plan had been to hit the stationary bike but after getting new shoes I couldn't resist going for a run.
I got a pair of Brooks stability shoes. They are white with blue trim. I like them.
I ran the exact same route as yesterday a mile down Platt and back. The temperature was about the same (80 or so) but my pace was more than 20 seconds a mile faster. I got back in the door just under 17 minutes.
I don't think it was the shoes but I did feel a little bit more energy than yesterday. I think my second mile was actually a tad faster - the opposite of yesterday.
I'm bummed that I can't go run tomorrow (three in a row even at these distances might be pushing it at this point on the road) but I'll try to hit the bike and some light weights.
Today my plan had been to hit the stationary bike but after getting new shoes I couldn't resist going for a run.
I got a pair of Brooks stability shoes. They are white with blue trim. I like them.
I ran the exact same route as yesterday a mile down Platt and back. The temperature was about the same (80 or so) but my pace was more than 20 seconds a mile faster. I got back in the door just under 17 minutes.
I don't think it was the shoes but I did feel a little bit more energy than yesterday. I think my second mile was actually a tad faster - the opposite of yesterday.
I'm bummed that I can't go run tomorrow (three in a row even at these distances might be pushing it at this point on the road) but I'll try to hit the bike and some light weights.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The Vision Test
Today I left work early for my month post-op appointment for my PRK surgery. I ended up getting home about four o'clock and went out for a quick run.
Today was a challenge, it was the first time I've run outside in about nine months, maybe longer. It was 80 degrees and sunny. I only ran two miles but It was a challenge. My first mile was at a decent pace but the mile back was at slower than 9 minute/mile pace. The two miles took me 17:40. I suppose I'll take it.
I do feel continually motivated. Had I not had a goal, I would have stopped to walk but I know that every run I can get for the next nine months is important. I pushed through a slow second mile.
After an hour or so I felt more energy. I considered going for another run but am going to be very careful about running too much. I instead opted to head to the clubhouse and got a short weight lifting workout in. I did some quads and lats and shoulders.
All in all a decent day.
Today was a challenge, it was the first time I've run outside in about nine months, maybe longer. It was 80 degrees and sunny. I only ran two miles but It was a challenge. My first mile was at a decent pace but the mile back was at slower than 9 minute/mile pace. The two miles took me 17:40. I suppose I'll take it.
I do feel continually motivated. Had I not had a goal, I would have stopped to walk but I know that every run I can get for the next nine months is important. I pushed through a slow second mile.
After an hour or so I felt more energy. I considered going for another run but am going to be very careful about running too much. I instead opted to head to the clubhouse and got a short weight lifting workout in. I did some quads and lats and shoulders.
All in all a decent day.
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