I started running on March 27th with Team Challenge at San Thomas Aquino Trail. My calves tightened after and I could barely walk the next day. Welcome back body. I'd always been a toe runner, so I made a conscious effort to land mid-foot versus toe, which helped. The first run lasted three miles and I was pleasantly surprised my sensitive hip did not flare; must have been all the boot camp over the Winter.
My second run was at Sawyer Camp Trail. It had rained that afternoon and the trail was nearly empty. I dialed U2 on my iPod and started running, one foot after another. I didn't wear a watch and didn't want to be pressured by time. I wanted to feel my body's response to sustained pounding, deep breathing, sensitive stomach and sweating. I ran four times that first week, 3x4 miles and 1x3 miles with Team challenge.
My second week, I ran 3x4 miles, completed a step class and a 23 mile bike ride as well. My third week, I ran 1x4 miles at Sawyer Camp, 1x2 miles at the track, 1x5 miles at San Thomas Aquino Trail and took a total body conditioning class at the gym.
I can feel changes; digestion and circulation improving, muscles strengthening, and it feels good overall. My hip bothered me a bit after 5 miles, but nothing a few ibuprofen couldn't resolve. This week I'll make the track workout again and try to up the mileage at Sawyer Camp Trail during the week day.
I know from experience, the only way to make 13.1 miles as comfortable as possible is to slowly work up to at least 25 - 30 miles a week for two to three weeks prior to the race.
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