Friday, 14th – off
Saturday, 15th – Weights (40 mins.) stationary bike (20 mins), water run (10 mins)
Sunday, 16th off
Too many days off and no running for way too long. Making an appointment at Rothman Institute tomorrow. Can’t figure out why foot issues are not improving with rest.
Also, four Epsom salt soaks had no positive effect.
Not posting much because it is too boring. Don’t want to whine., too much…,☹
Spent 40 minutes in the exercise room today hitting the weights pretty hard. I covered my arms and shoulders, my legs and some moderate core work. I jogged on the treadmill for 5 minutes until my Achilles tendon started to ache. I was happy to get in some solid work.
I also took three half -hour hot Epsom salt soaks for both my feet in the last twenty-four hours. I did this on the recommendation of Rich Refi and with the validation from my wife, both of whom touted the healing qualities of Epsom salt. After the first soak both my feet felt a little more tender in the problematic areas. This morning’s soaked seemed to be a little more soothing and things felt better. So tonight I decided to add another soak on the premise that maybe in the long run this will be an effective treatment for both my injuries. I will update my progress with this treatment.
The following is a note for my senior readers about term life insurance.
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Stats –
I-Mad and I-Mid = 5
a.m.HR= 54BPM
SLEEP = 8 HOURS
WEIGHT =#152
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Tonight I headed to Lake CARASALJO to meet the Jackson Liberty cross country boys and coaches for the first summer practice session. We had 15 boys, the largest turnout since I began working with this team. I ran my first 2 miles in a while with two of the new guys with no foot discomfort. It was a good workout for the whole team including drills and core work. The season looks most promising. I won the “Cutest Towel” award tonight.
Stats – Been inconsistent like my training for a while. Generally ok. Definitely must get back to regular stat recording.
Mostly avoiding running….
Tuesday, July 11th, will mark two running related moments. It will be a month since my 1500m race at Nationals and will be the start of cross-country practice with Jackson Liberty boys cross-country. I am excited to reconnect with the coaches and boys of the cross country team for a new and promising season.
Wednesday – Rest
Thursday – 9 miles on the bike – Felt pretty good.?
I-Mad = 3
I-Mid = 2
a.m.HR = 54BPM
Weight = #150
Sleep = 8 hours
Workout = 9 miles on bike
Monday we spent at Holmdel Park where I walked about three miles. I thought walking would be a wiser choice than running because my InStep and Achilles tendon were feeling kind of sore. As it turned out there was not any soreness while I was walking, but later in the evening particularly my tendon tightened up considerably and was aching quite a bit.
So, on Tuesday I opted for a non-impact workout in the pool. I swam for 20 minutes and ran for 20 minutes in the deep water. I concluded my visit with 20 minutes in the hot whirlpool with particular attention to my Achilles tendon and sore foot.? .
I violated my pledge to refrain from running until my feet were totally free of issues. Now I have to reboot. Get a grip, O’Rourke!
Do any of my readers have positive or negative experiences with Orthotics?
I am considering an offer by my foot doctor from Rothman Institute to develop a pair of orthotics for my feet. She claims that her creations will totally relieve all my foot problems. Two years ago I declined the offer because she told me my insurance wouldn’t cover the cost. She suggested it again in May but recommended that I wait until after my races because it takes a few weeks to get adjusted to the new Orthotics. It may be time to try out her suggestion. I am not very confident based upon the experiences of athletes that I have coached.
Stats – Stable
20 on bike, 20 on weights, 40 in pool swimming and running. TIRED..!
Stats- Stable
‘Jonesing’ for an opportunity to get back on the track, I headed out today despite the heat for the cinders in the noon hour. It was 86* and a cloudless sky as I set out to test my legs. I ran a very comfortable 3 miles in 34 minutes. The right Achilles tendon would whine just a little every time I tried to increase my pace to better than 12 minutes.
I-Mad = 2/3. IMPROVING
I- MID = 1/2. BETTER
SLEEP = 11 hours. ??
a.m.HR = 54 BPM STEADY
WEIGHT = #148 AFTER RUN
Workout = 3 miles in 34:00. HOT!
Another 65 minutes at fitness center and pool. Solid work on bike (15), weights (20) and water running for 30 minutes.
Got out on the bike for the first time in a while today for a 7 mile ride on Jackson roads. It was defiantly hot, but not too hot to get it done. One more day of not running might get my foot pain to zero. My I-MAD and I-Mid have been declining steadily over the past few days with the aid of anti-inflammatory pills and rest. I think a day of fitness room work and pool activity is in order. Maybe get to the cinders on Saturday.
Stable stats….