Monday, October 09, 2006
Off the treadmill...literately
It was a very tough day for Firefly's running. I had 4 miles planned on the treadmill. My body had another thing coming for me. It was rebelling. About 0.72 into the 4 miles, I had a flash of pain come down the back of my quad. It also sent a message to my brain saying, "Get OFF the damn treadmill NOW!" I did listen to the brain...for once. **sigh**
I ended up jumping onto the eliptical machine instead to finish the 4 miles and so more. I was not happy with it. After the work-out, I made a phone-call to the chiropractor because I know that my damn hip flexor and pelvic tilt had something to do with it. I did not get any heat or relief from the TENS machine during my last adjustment....a BIG mistake! I have an appointment at 11 am tomorow.
My quads are SO tight right now...especially on my left leg. I did alot of stretching and icing tonight. I will have the hubby help out when he gets home tonight with stretching the quads and hip flexors. I want to try running outside tommorow instead of being on the treadmill. I am almost thinking that's the cause of some of my pain. I hope not. I need the treadmill to get me through the very cold days...like Wednesday and Thursday where the S-word is expected. UGH!
I hope tomorow's a better day. I am scheduled to run 5 miles....which I might count after today's run/cross-training day almost totaled 5 miles. I might run for 4 miles. I will see how I feel in the morning. My goal this week is get the 15 miles done on Sunday AM.
Today's work-out
Treadmill
0.72 miles
7:37
72 calories
Eliptical machine
40:00
4.14 miles
471.4 calories burned
9:39/mile (I am on FIRE...no pain here!)
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7 comments:
Perhaps your quads are still tight from your 12-miler. Hopefully with stretching you'll get your run in.
I ran at a slower pace on the treadmill compared to Saturday's run. The stretching felt good last night.
Maybe you should consider a massage to try and loosen up the muscle tension. I know they're expensive, but lots of runners use regular massage to combat the muscle tightness that comes along with running. If you do it, don't have the maseuse do a deep muscle massage, explain you're a runner and have him/her do a lengthening, soothing massage.
Yea, I vote for a rest day after the long run. You gotta heal up a bit girl.
Your smart to listen to your body. Most people just keep pushing and then end up in really bad shape. Your smart.
Oh, man, hope the quad feels better soon. WTG on being smart!
Take it easy. Sounds like you did the right thing to get off the treadmill. You can't run a race if you don't make it to the start line.
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