Today’s Run
Since Olivia also has a stress fracture (and is still a ways away from being able to run), the two of us planned to go to the YMCA this morning for some aqua jogging. I decided to head over there about an hour before and get in my run through the streets of Green Hills. This was the third run from week one of my “Return to Running” program, which includes:
- 3 to 5-minute walking warmup
- 4 x 4-minute run / 2-minute walk
- 3 to 5+ minute walking cooldown
This run felt harder than the one yesterday afternoon, but I think most of this was related to the hilly terrain. My legs still felt pretty good, with no pain, which is the most important thing right now. The temps at the start were in the mid 30s, which felt pretty cold after reaching the 80s earlier this week. In total I got in 16 minutes of running and 17 minutes of walking forf 2.9-miles completed. That makes 9.6-miles for the week since tomorrow will be a rest day. Not quite the 50 to 60 I’m used to, but at this point I’ll take it!
Cross-Training
- Elliptical >> 20 minutes – After I finished my run, I went inside the YMCA and jumped on the elliptical until Olivia arrived.
- Aqua Jogging >> 1 hour 20 minutes with Olivia – So much better to do this with Olivia than by myself.
- 100 Pushup Routine >> Week 3 / Level 3 / Day 1 – 85 total reps
Beast Mode…ON!
