Not a lot of working out, but a lot of adjusting to a work schedule again.
Previous Posts
An older post about the equipment I run with, it was pre-Garmin. To go along with the previous list is an out-dated list of podcasts that I listen to while running, etc. Do you remember Hurricane Katrina? World Vision was there helping with the relief effort. A favorite post of mine about running along the Minneapolis Riverfront, there is a lot to see and do down there. Foto Friday is me cliff jumping at Gooseberry Falls.
Last Year’s Mileage
Run: 40.9 Miles
Bike: 33.0 Miles
This Week’s Running
To be honest I have lots of reasons why I didn’t get my runs in this week. I got 2 of the 3 in. This was the first week back with students at school and so I actually had to be somewhere on time. I did try to go the YWCA to swim one day, but the pool was closed for its annual cleaning. So instead I ran a lap on the track and did some extensive stretching and rolling muscles on a foam rolller. A meeting with volunteers for an ESL site I co-coordinate made me miss Tuesday night’s run. I did get the 7 mile marathon pace run in though – hitting a 7:27 pace for 6 miles. I started off down the Greenway before deciding to go around Lake of the Isles (mostly for its well-placed port-a-potty) and coming back on Franklin Ave (which threw in some late hills). Lake of the Isles now hosts the infamous Lake Creature. It was a pretty perfect morning, 53 and sunny and I was able to squeeze the run and all the physical therapy in before heading to work. Yes, part of why running takes so long is that after doing the workout I’ve got to ice massage my foot and complete 10 exercises designed to keep my body in alignment and get rid of the Plantar Fasciitis. More scheduling conflicts and lame excuses left Saturday as the next run. Our 10-12 easy miles actually became closer to 9. Several of us opted for the shorter distance in part to be “fresh” from Monday’s race, but also to get back and eat. Our pace group was hosting an annual picnic for the entire training group which included french toast, eggs, homemade bannana bread, and much more. It was a great time socializing with friends.
This Week’s Mileage
Run: 15.7 miles
Bike: 8 miles
Hello, and congratulations for this great blog.
I would be curious to know exactly what are the 10 exercises you are doing after each workout and get rid of plantar fasciitis.
I don't have plantar fasciitis myself but I strongly overpronate myself due to a lack of alignment between my feet, my knees and my hips. So I am currently looking for this kind of exercices to help me correct my alignment.
It would be great if you could explain what are these exercises. I didn't find it in the previous posts. But maybe I didn't look well enough. If that's the case, thanks for referring me to the right article
PS: I apologize if I made any grammar mistake. I'm french so English is not my mother tongue.
Hi Guillaume, I've been reluctant to share the exercises because each person is different and they are specific to my bio-mechanical needs. That said, I'll work on getting a list up. Many of the workouts focus on strengthening my hips – laying on my side doing leg lifts (in 3 different positions), doing a back bridge (feet and back on the ground and then lifting my butt off the ground. I would say that you should work on strengthening your hip and lower back muscles. It is truly amazing how interconnected our muscle systems are. I hope that is helpful.