I just finished day #1 of my marathon training program. 20 minutes of light cross training or walking. You know, when I saw the workout for the 1st day, I thought, "really?" Per my doctor's instruction, I need to do some weight lifting for the arthritis in my knee, so after my easy 20 minute recumbent bike ride, I used 4 different machines at the gym to work some non-running leg muscles.
You know what? For as many miles I have run over the years, and as strong as my legs might be, the lifting was tough! Those non-running muscles in my legs burned! I am fairly confident that strengthening will help my injuries.
I am taking glucosamine chondroitin again as well. I asked my doctor if I was throwing money away on this stuff... in a word, he literally said "yes." But I simply cannot believe it is doing nothing. So many runners I know take glucosamine and swear by it. Are they all wrong?
Today I need to complete a 2-3 mile run RPE-L. So basicically, a slow 2-3 miles. Depending on the weather I may go to the gym and save my outdoor runs for the weekend. I also need to continue to focus on stretching. Apparently my leg muscles are extremely tight (according to my doctor).
One thing I must say - crossing out day one on my training calendar fet really good. Can't wait to cross off day 2!
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