I waited to post today for a few reasons. First, I went over to the community center for another pool workout. I've been cross training for a little bit in hopes that my Achilles tendonitis will heal. If you missed the posts about my injury, you can catch two of them below:
Anyway, I hit the pool armed with my vintage Ironman.
And, once again...the pool wasn't crowded and my lane neighbor {Jim} was there too.
I did the same workout as Saturday, however I extended the long interval in the middle from 200 yards to 400 yards, plus I got after the last lengths of each of the 75s. It felt really good...and, NO TOE CRAMPS!!
Here's the workout, courtesy of Jesse:
10 minute warm-up
10 x 50 yards {10 seconds rest in between each}
2 minutes rest
5 x 75 yards {45 seconds rest in between each}
2 minutes rest
Swim for as long as possible: today -- 400 yards!
2 minutes rest
10 x 50 yards {10 seconds rest in between each}
Cool down
I am beginning to think that swimming isn't so bad!
Later in the morning, I had a doctor appointment with a local orthopedic surgeon. I've gone to him before since he is a runner himself, and he understands running-related injuries. After a few x-rays and some probing, he diagnosed my issue as Achilles tendonitis {which I knew already}, but I wanted it confirmed.
The good news is that the injury will return to normal with rest and physical therapy. The bad news...he wants me to take off from running for 2-3 weeks. Ugh! That means 2-3 more weeks of swimming, biking, and cross-training. Fortunately though, yoga is ok!
Right now, I'm a little bummed...but I know that I am good shape and by cross-training, hopefully I will maintain my fitness levels. The way I look at it...I will be running again by mid-June. That's not too far away, right?
Well, I will keep you posted on my cross-training progress. I may go for a bike ride on Thursday {which isn't pretty}. I am not the most coordinated person on two wheels...but a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do.
Enjoy your day!
Tracy
I am beginning to think that swimming isn't so bad!
Later in the morning, I had a doctor appointment with a local orthopedic surgeon. I've gone to him before since he is a runner himself, and he understands running-related injuries. After a few x-rays and some probing, he diagnosed my issue as Achilles tendonitis {which I knew already}, but I wanted it confirmed.
The good news is that the injury will return to normal with rest and physical therapy. The bad news...he wants me to take off from running for 2-3 weeks. Ugh! That means 2-3 more weeks of swimming, biking, and cross-training. Fortunately though, yoga is ok!
Right now, I'm a little bummed...but I know that I am good shape and by cross-training, hopefully I will maintain my fitness levels. The way I look at it...I will be running again by mid-June. That's not too far away, right?
Well, I will keep you posted on my cross-training progress. I may go for a bike ride on Thursday {which isn't pretty}. I am not the most coordinated person on two wheels...but a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do.
Enjoy your day!
Tracy
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