Monday: 25 min back workout
Tuesday: 15 abs, 20 biceps/chest
With the help of a few reader comments we have a new RICE, now with a side of Wine! WRICE: Wine > Rest > Ice > Compression > Elevation. It’s definitely helping the ol’ ankle feel better.
thank you for the reminder, awesome sign on my wall
Last weekend I found myself wandering around Barnes and Noble in the Sports section, staring up at the running books in tears. I kept thinking that I should get an inspiring running book to read while i have more downtime, but i decided it might make me more upset than encouraged.. Guess i’m just not “there” yet. I ended up with a comedy book & the complete Wizard of Oz series. (I’ve had an obsession with OZ since i was very young.) Seriously though, i feel about 70% better than I did last weekend, and I appreciate all of your concerns & well wishes toward my recovery. 🙂 I’ve honestly never been happier NOT running a marathon and making a good decision. It’s always a better idea to run without pain than to push through and possibly injure yourself. Guess i’m growing up and stuff. #agewisdomrunning
The McDavid Compression sock is literally saving my life ankle. The moment I put it on the pain went away. It holds my ankle perfectly in place so I don’t overextend or put stress where the pain is. The amazing part is there are gel pads on the side to compress the area.
This is the sock turned inside out so you can check out the pads.
Details of how this thing works (buttress..heheh)
All in the same week I’ve felt kinda old. My ankle failed me, Cameron called me “almost 30” (i “almost” hit him because i’m 28!), and I found a stark white hair hidden amongst my dark browns… Not feeling too great after last week, but the positive side is I got the job I interviewed for (and the ankle is recovering!) I’m now the Fitness Manager of our personal training department. I still get to train clients which is a HUGE plus, because I love my clients and I love training. And during this job transition i’m almost too busy to think about running. Almost!
Cameron’s been super sweet since I’ve been injured. He’s trying to keep my mind off of things by feeding me good food. We went to this new restaurant called Republic which had amazing seafood.
And of course we went for dessert…
And just because…
Last week’s workouts (or lack thereof)
Monday: 20 min triceps/lower back, 10 abs
Tuesday: 4.6m easy 9:30/pace
Wednesday: 2.8m easy 9:25/pace
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Color Me Rad 5k
Sunday: Rest
Total Miles: 10.5
What do you do suggest I do to keep my mind off running??
What’s your favorite gelato flavor?
I had birthday cake & chocolate when we went out, sooo good!
