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Morning run was 4+ miles (7.15/mile). Running starts to feel normal, even if the knot and pain are still there. Some manipulation is needed, yes, but I like the tunnel I chose. Today, it's my way. In the afternoon I ran easy 6+ miles (6.50/mile) and as an add-on did some strides. All of sudden running feels strong. Knot was friendly, but lower abs (sports hernia???) suck. In other words... I'm back!Month was (due to injury) only 234 miles.
Today morning I had hard time with the PT. He was really working with the knot in the hamstring. I sweated in pain. That's good! After yesterday's run I really digged left hamstring to find out what is wrong. There is a tight knot slightly down from middle part. I hope that it's the reason for the problems... AND that I get rid of it anytime soon. Today already? Next some cross trainer and easy running.After cross trainer and 3 miles of running, I think that I might be back. The reason is the knot and it is bothering the stride, but I will choose the tunnel of pain for next weeks.
Yesterday I walked couple of miles during the race and spend 45 minutes on cross trainer in the evening. Ukrop's 10km is neat race for 28.00-29.00 and 38+ minute runners. For 30-33 runner it was a lonely race. For them who were on the road! Today I tested hamstring with 3.1 miler (6.07/mile, felt like full steam). Wasn't that fun to realize what I already sort of know. Leg is not hurting as such, but something is wrong. No Cherry Blossom AND no Boston marathon for me. Damn it!. Next up Philadelphia Distance Run?
I did 4 miles easy. Just to test what's up. As of now, I really don't know what is going in my hamstring. I think that on Sunday I just get back on the road and see comes up. Now Cherry Blossom is becoming more and more unlikely. But... Richmond is rainy and wet. I have my bib number, but gear or ability. This is ...
45 minutes on cross trainer. The most boring trainer ever. Rolling with Black Thunder maybe not the best solution for the hamstring right now, but man, it's more fun.
Hamstring is getting better. I just visited PT, who had the same opinion. Since Monday the progress has been steady and positive. In the afternoon I may try easy jogging. Mind is still calm, 26.2 days to Boston. However, easy jogging didn't promise too much.
An easy bike ride. Around 60 minutes. Positive thing is that hamstring does not hurt so much anymore. One thing is sure. Next Saturday's 10km (Ukrop's 10km) does happen for me. Sweetie will hit the road for sure. I'll watch her efforts most likely with Canon. Hopefully I'm able to race at Cherry Blossom. If not, it means more time with Canon.Yesterday we watched Haile Gerbselassie's film Endurance. That wasn't exactly as good as I expected. It lacked the fire.Now I'm back from 90 minutes bike ride. I kinda got lost, but that is not bad. Got some extra minutes of aerobic workout. Black Thunder was rolling!
Ran 6.5 minutes. Left hamstring is done. After realizing that and when I got enough angry, I took my Black Thunder (a pathetic bike that was recreated after it was found in two pieces on Route 29) on the road for an hour tour. I tried to keep HR at least at the aerobic threshold. In the hills (which we have plenty) I got close to anaerobic levels. Consequently, I was able to reduce my anger/disappointment to half. But nothing changes the fact that my already fading self-assurance is soon vanished and a small dream of hitting Heartbreak Hill may not realize. This Monday sucks!
Today I'll continue on the same path than yesterday. Week is only 47 miles.
No Bagel run or any other run. Just some ice on left hamstring. What a joy.
