Another week dominated by swimming, riding, resting & eating (!) with a touch of running thrown in!
Monday, it was back to the gym after work for the usual session followed by a scenic 1.5k swim. Tuesday morning I was up at 4.45 for a steady ride on Apollo in front of the telly for 40mins at 75-80% MHR with a 5mins w/u & c/d. Wednesday night it was back to the gym. I had intended to do an upper body weights session but ran out of time due to dinner plans so I only got through my usual (physio-ordered) session.
Thursday I went back to the physio at lunch. Good news is that I'm allowed to run for - wait for it - 3mins on a treadmill 3 times p/week for the next two weeks. There is still a slight niggle in my hip when I run but it seems to be decreasing with each session. The goal now for the next 4 - 6 weeks is to focus purely on my biomechanics & form when I run - keeping my pelvis tucked under & my core switched on. Then - fingers crossed - I'll get the ok to start building the distance again (slowly). I think it's almost 8 weeks since I last went out for a run. I wasn't really missing running until I found myself a new goal race :-)
Saturday, after a sleep-in, some time on the couch reading the papers & lunch with my mum, it was off to the gym for the usual session (including a 3mins run!) followed by a 2k swim.
Today, after a late night watching the Athletics, I headed off with Apollo to the M7 bike path for a 70mins ride which turned out to be particularly scenic ;-) Felt very flat towards the end though I suspect it was due to dehydration.
A big week of training ahead before R & I head up to the Hunter Valley after work on Friday for the weekend for a family wedding. Unless I get my long ride in during the week (or convince myself I'll get it done when I come home on Sunday night) I suspect Apollo will be coming along for the drive.
7 comments:
3 min runs? Just 3 mins? It takes longer than 3 mins to run to the bus stop.
Anyway, running is running.
And has anyone ever told you that you go away a lot? You could give Katrina Rowntree a run for her money.
that apollo gets to go to all the cool places!
the first run back is always the best 3 mins of the month.
maybe if u run more slowly they'll allow u 4? ;)
enjoy.
Running.
Running is good. Nine minutes a week is a start. Onwards and Upwards!
I will be in the Hunter this weekend with my bike if you are looking for cycling buddies...
Wow - good to see how much has been happening in your training - esp the running bit!
Apollo will enjoy the Hunter Valley.
Concentrating purely on biomechanics is no easy task. Good luck with it. I'm sure your running will benefit.
It will be interesting to follow your progress vis a vis changing your running style. I reckon I could do with a bit of that.
If all things go well will you be running the next 6 Foot Track race?
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