A Different Kind of Training...

Well lately as much as I would love to put my running shoes on and go for a nice long run, I am not allowed. So I've been using the bike a lot, and also doing some other training exercises as well. Basically doing mostly cross-training so that I at least am still working out, and hopefully will not lose any of my heart/lung capacity. Even when I'm doing weight training (dumb bells, or kettle bells...my weight of choice!), I do my best to keep the tempo up so that my heart rate is up and I still get a cardio work out in even though I'm not running, or doing a traditional cardio type workout. Today I'm going for a long walk with a friend, so hopefully my heel will behave and not cause me much pain or trouble! Well, keep on pushing forward!

Over and out!
Lo!

Training continued...

Training is going well considering that I'm only allowed to ride the bike instead of getting in several miles running. Ah, well at least I'm still able to train! Last week I did run a 4k on Tuesday to check and see how my heel does with running (I now have gel inserts to help with the impact of running/walking/etc.). It was painful throughout the run, esp. near the last part of it, so no my running until further notice. Anyway, Thursday and Friday I rode 5 miles on the bike in 10:45 min & 12:30 min, but I still don't feel like I get as much of a workout compared to when I run. I might lower the gear and ride for a much longer time, we'll see how that works out. I believe next week when I go for my adjustments, that I'll start ultrasound therapy for the heel spur. I'm also told that I'll get fit for orthodics to help with the issue as well. That's all for now...

Over and out!
Lo!

Ouch...why the pain!

Well yesterday I ran for the first time in quite a while, which was nice to get back to. However, only a couple hours after running I noticed how my left foot was really bothering me. Last weekend, I had slipped, and hurt my foot, but it didn't bother me again at the start of the week, so I didn't think anything of it. Well, I guess that wasn't the brightest idea, so now I'm in a bit of pain. Also, my knee on the medial side (the inner side) is bothering me quite a bit as well, which is really painful, even when I am only sitting down and crossing my legs. Hopefully these issues will be figured out quickly, because I only have about 80 days or so before the Indy Mini. I'll get treatment for my injuries this coming week, so hopefully that will help and I can continue training without much interruption. Well that's all for now...

Over and out!
Lo!

Kettle bells continued...

Today I did another kettle bell work out, and it was amazing! It was only three of us, but it was awesome! We did swings, clean & press, front squats (with a clean), walking press, and the amazing, Turkish get-up! Talk about using your entire body, esp. with the last one. I need to invest in getting larger kettle bells though because the 20 pound one that I'm using right now just isn't cutting it anymore. I'm thinking about getting two 30 pound bells, but we'll see, I may stick with only 30 pounder for now. My thought is that with this strength training it will roll over into how well I am able to train, and eventually run the half marathon. Therefore, I'm going to try and work with my bell a few more times throughout the week. Running needs to be added back to the training schedule as well, but I'm still weary with my possible heel spur, but I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and start running again soon. Well, that's all for now!

Over and out!

Lo!

Kettle bells rock!

Today rather than running I did a bit of kettle bell training with a few friends, and then road 5.2 miles on a bike. I hadn't used my kettle bell in a while, but it felt great to get back to it. I'm incredibly exhausted from the workout, but it felt great at the same time! The bike ride went pretty well, and I actually felt like I could have gone longer/further but I didn't want to push it too hard because I knew that the kettle bell workout was already going to make me sore enough! Hopefully this will be a weekly workout with the kettle bell and my friends, and hopefully more people will join us as well! Time to get in some much needed rest!

Over and out!
Lo!

OUCH!!!

Eh...so today I had an adjustment (which was great!), however I found out the pain that I have been feeling in my right heel, might be a bone spur! UGH! Although, because this is a very recent "injury", it should be taken care of with some ultra-sound therapy and then we can call it good! I did go ahead and run today as well, and felt really good while I was running. I ran a 5k, so a little bit more than "scheduled", in just over 34 minutes, so not amazing time, but not terrible either. The plan for now is to run according to how my heel/ankle feels, so if it's not bothering me, to run the scheduled mileage, otherwise to ease off it some, maybe do some bike riding if it's really bothering me, but hopefully that won't happen! Well, until next time...

Over and out!
Lo!

New kicks!

Woo-hoo new shoes! YAY! So I thought I'd just check out what prices were on my running shoes (Adidas adiSTAR control 5), and potentially buy a new pair because it was getting about that time anyway. Well, low and behold, there was an awesome deal on amazon.com, so I went for it! Normally these shoes are around $130, so when I found them for only $50, I was thrilled! So for the next couple days I'll be walking around in them to break them in maybe even run in them a little.

Training is moving along okay, but slowly, although that's how I intend for it to be. I'll be running 3 miles for the rest of the week, and into the first day or two of next week before changing any mileage.

Over and out!

Lo!