Rest week... kinda
I had some trouble with my ankles... so much so I had to STOP running and give them a break. This was definitely more hard mentally than physically. I should have completely rested post mucky 25K but didn't, thinking I could keep motoring on. Luckily, I stopped before I did any damage. I spent last Sunday and Monday just stretching and resting my body. Tuesday morning I finally got to go back to Body Flow. I needed that very badly. Especially considering I attended my first cross fit session that evening.... We are luckily enough to have a professional instructor who hosts a group session for friends once or twice a week. He has been badgering me for a year to come and finally, FINALLY, it fit into my schedule. Here I am experimenting with ball slams:
Here is the WOD:
45/15 Work/Rest x 4 Rounds See Saw Press Ball Slams Sandbag Step Ups Goblet Squats Ab Mat Sit Ups Sumo Deadlift Highpulls Seated Rope Pull
This was ALL new to me. I have never been to a crossfit session and still have so much to learn. But guess what? Loved it! My legs did not! By the time Thursday rolled around, I was crippled. In a good way. Mostly in my quads. Can't wait to go back!
My first test run in my new shoes was also Thursday. I got me some Pearl Izumi Peak II. These shoes are delightful. I have been on a mission to find a trail shoes I could go back and forth from road to trail with. My Salomon Speedcross are just too knobby for road work. I will give you a full review on the Peak II as I am in LOVE! Four slow road miles and my ankles were in good shape. Quads.... tight but greatly benefitted from this run.
Finally, I put in my first long run since Pineland last night. Katie, Steve and Tony and I hit up the Sweet Trail (aka Sweet Bitch cause she kinda is). This is quickly becoming one of my FAVORITE runs. Nine miles (4.5 out and back). I usually hate out and back, but this runs completely different in both directions. We got into the woods around 6:00PM and out around 8:00PM. We were racing the sunlight at the end. What a pretty night. This run felt good overall, despite 65% humidity. No major complaints in my legs either. I am definitely getting stronger and more nimble. My foot work over technical terrain is improving by leaps and bounds. Here is the one shot I got last night:
It was a beautiful (humid!) night for a run.
So here is what is on tap this week:
Monday - Swim or light run
Tuesday - Crossfit
Wednesday - Rest
Thursday - Hills
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Light run
Sunday - Fort Rock 10 miler
The bad from this week: My appetite was up and down all week. Makes it really hard to get my calories intake correct. I was not hungry at all on Friday afternoon through Saturday so fueling for my run was tricky. Used Tailwind in my pack which helped. Not hungry after my run, so I made a protein shake for dinner. My TMJ is flaring something fierce too. My jaw is a mess right now. Most of the time I can deal with it, waiting patiently for my face to relax! I have SO much going on personally and professional so it isn't really a surprise. Finally, my right hip is still sore. I must get that addressed by chiro this week.
Shoe review soon!