I have been having some shin pain off and on since I got back from California. Although my return to outdoor running has been nothing short of glorious (save for my windburned face and cold ears), I suspect that running on pavement three times a week after not having run on pavement in three months might have something to do with the pain. Just a hunch. And the fact that my shoes aren't entirely broken in probably doesn't help either. It's not excruciating pain- just a dull, aching pain that I sometimes feel while running and after standing for long periods of time at work. So I ordered some of these to help with recovery time:
CEP Compression Calf Sleeves |
They're supposed to get here Tuesday. Can't wait!
My cross country coach in high school always told us, "If you had shins splints, you wouldn't be able to walk!" I don't know how much truth there is to that statement, but nonetheless, it's always stuck with me! So I've been running through the little pain that I have been having, taking ibuprofen, and icing. I've seen some improvement this week, and hopefully I will be back to 100% in the next few days.
My first race of this year is two weeks from yesterday- the Lucky Green 5K! I've really missed the excitement and adrenaline rush that comes with running a race. Plus, I think I'm in the best shape I've been for a 5K since I was in high school. My realistic goal is to finish in under 25:00, but I'm going to try to get under 24:00. Either way, I would be running about as fast as I was senior year of high school. Although that may not be very "fast" for some people, I'd still be pretty excited about it! :)
I've already planned out my workouts for this week and I'm pretty excited about them:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 3 mi. easy + strength
Wednesday: Cycle class
Thursday: 5 mi. tempo
Friday: 2 mi. easy
Saturday: PiYo
Sunday: 9 mi. long
Did you do anything exciting this weekend?
When was the last time you got a massage?
Any upcoming races?
That's so exciting about the 5k!
ReplyDeleteWe hosted a game night on Saturday and today the sun finally showed up so I got in a glorious 16 miler.
My last massage was right before Thanksgiving when I was still dealing with post marathon aches and pains. Acupuncture ended up being a better friend though :)
I've got 2 10k's and 2 half marathons in the next 9 weeks. Race for the Roses half marathon is my goal race though, hoping to be sub 1:28.
Acupuncture, eh? I may have to give it a try :) How often do you go?
DeleteI have two 10Ks in the next two months, too! Hoping to get sub 50:00 in one of them. And my goal half marathon is 12 weeks from yesterday!
I was going about 2x a week when I had all of the lingering aches and pains as well as Plantar Fasciitis. I spend a lot of time on my foam roller and am pretty regimented with stretching and yoga so I wouldn't say I am in there more than once a month. (Lord willing I stay as healthy as I've been the last 12 weeks!).
DeleteThats exciting! Sub 50 is an awesome goal. 12 Weeks is a ton of time to be in great Half Shape, too!