It seems wrong to call this a “training log” post, but even if I haven’t been able to follow my training plan, I have been doing what I can to get back to running again. Hopefully all will be well in time for for the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon on March 17.
After last week’s long run, my ITB issue did not let up. I backed off running and focused on ITB rehab, switching up my weights routine, using my foam roller (but not too much), and stretching. I also got extra cardio walking this girl around our hilly neighborhood.
Monday
Morning walk: 1.5 miles
Weights: 40 min full-body routine
Tuesday
Morning walk: 1.5 miles
Yoga: 40 min
I tried out a new DVD, Yoga For Runners. I didn’t have the patience for the full long program, but I will try again.
Wednesday
Elliptical: 20 min
Weights: 40 min full-body routine
Evening Walk: 1 mile
Thursday
Morning walk: 2.5 miles
Evening walk: 1 mile
Friday
Weights: 40 min full-body routine
Evening walk: 1 mile
Saturday
Treadmill: 15 min
Elliptical: 25 min
My “test run” didn’t go so well. I walked for 5 min and then ran at 5.7 mph for 5 min and then at 6.0 mph for 5 min. My ITB was OK, but something felt tight in my upper thigh/hip/glute area, so I decided that pushing on was not a good idea, and switched to the elliptical.
Next week I will be out of town. Hopefully the hotel gym will have free weights and an elliptical so I can continue my rehab routine.
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I'm running the RnR Nation's Half too. I think it is be a great race! I'm so looking forward to it.
Me too! I just hope I can get back to training for it!!
I hope your IT Band feels better soon. Does your gym have a pool? I've found swimming has really helped loosen up knots in my legs.
I don't belong to a gym and I really don't like to swim anyway … but thanks for the positive thoughts on my ITB.