"The woods are lovely dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep." ~Robert Frost

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

A long uphill battle

So I got back into running, slowly. First I was going to the track and doing speedwork, thinking it would make me stronger and less prone to injury. It went well for about a month and a half. Then it was painful and I was on the verge of injury. I backed off, incorporated much more road biking, and took it easier.

About 2 months ago, I began yoga once a week. I have always been opposed to yoga. It's just not fun for me. No sweating. Heart rate low. I did it anyways. It has really seemed to help me with core strength, and of course, flexibility.

Then I started letting myself run once a week. One long, easy run a week.

I tried to add strength training - weights. This I have done about twice a month for a few months. It hasn't stuck yet.

Then I added spin class. This got my heart rate up. It's only an hour, but it maxes my heart, so it's something. I would rather run, but I'll take what I can get. It also makes me push and pull against a large amount of resistance. I feel this is my current strength training.

So I've been doing once a week long, plus every now and then, getting Yonton to do one of the "knobs" of Shut-In with me. I got in Shut-In again this year. Hard to believe it's a month away. I've done a few medium-legnth runs with faster miles around the last three. (7-9 mile runs total.)

I opted out of a long run with friends last weekend, knowing my IT band was super-tight and bothering me. I was proud of my seemingly smart move.

So that's my long uphill battle. Going mountain biking this morning. Did 8 run with speed at end last night. I have skipped spin class this week so far, opting for more sleep. I plan on going friday.

My goal is to run SIRT without injury, and do Tsali Frosty Foot Fest in January.