Tuesday, December 13, 2011

hello, my name is melanie, and it's been 7 days since my last run.

well, in an attempt to heal and recover, i took a whole week off.  this was tough for me to do....i even think i developed a twitch..  :)  my foot is still hurting, but at least it is localized a bit more, and not the entire foot/ankle.  i decided to go out today for a test run.  kept it nice and easy (right around a 9:30 pace) and short (4 miles).  the run was ok, but i am waiting to see how it feels tomorrow.  
so...my plan for last week fell apart completely.  i didn't do any cross training either, really wanted to try to completely rest.  boy was it nice to get back to it today.  when i got home, i did a twelve days of christmas challenge. today was 100 jumping jacks.  i added 5 sets of 20 sit ups and 5 (on my toes) push ups.  i was glad to be able to do all my push ups today on my toes!!
  
my plan for this week is: 
monday: rest
tuesday: run 4 easy and 12 days of christmas #1 (100 jumping jacks) plus sit ups and push ups. 
wednesday: run 4-5 easy and 12 DoC #2 (100 jj and 2 x 1 min plank) plus sit ups and push ups
thursday: run 2-3 easy and 12 DoC #3(100 JJ, 2 x 1 min plank, 3 sets of 10 lunges each leg)
friday: 12 DoC #4(100 jj, 2 x 1 min plank, 3 x 10 lunges, 4 x 30 sec jump rope) plus sit ups and push ups
saturday: run 8-10 easy  and 12 DoC #5(100 JJ, 2 x 1 min plank, 3 x 10 lunges, 4 x 30 sec jump rope, 5 burpees)
sunday: run 4-5 easy and 12 DoC #6 (100 JJ, 2x 1 min plank, 3x10 lunges, 4x30 sec jump rope, 5 burpees, 6 toe touchers) plus sit ups and push ups. 

of course, all of this depends on how my foot is feeling.  i know that i may have to hold back on the runs if my foot is not up to it....really don't want to, but i will.  i made an appointment with my podiatrist, but the earliest she could see me is next thursday.  hoping i can make it until then!  

some time this week, i need to start my christmas shopping. :)  

how is your week going?  
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5 comments:

  1. Runrgurl37December 13, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Sorry about your foot Mel. Injuries are a real bummer. I had issues with my IT band last year and started riding my bike. Given the weather changes that might not be a great option. Spinning is another fav. I'd love to learn to swim. I think that is probably the best solution for injured runners. Good luck and hope you heal quickly

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  2. RainaDecember 13, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Hope your foot gets better soon! Great job on the push ups. They are a great exercise and doing them on your toes takes it to a whole new level of hard.

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  3. MCM MamaDecember 14, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Hope your foot continues to get better quickly. Nicely done on the pushups!

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  4. MelanieDecember 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    thanks! being hurt is absolutely no fun. i am very frustrated...hoping i can get this figured out.

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  5. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Hey Mel-
    Just wanted to let you know that it took me forever to get rid of my heel pain. I had to slow down and take some time off. I have a frozen bottle of water in my freezer that I roll my foot on after every workout. Hope this helps!
    Kim

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