Last week I was going to rest more and get my leg to 100%, but that didn't really work. Two things are working against me with that plan.
First, it is just going to take longer than a couple weeks to get back to 100%. I'm getting bruising on lower leg, which with the other symptoms, make me think it is a grade 2 strain. I'm looking at 1-3 months to get back to 100%.
Second, I don't really want to slow down. I've stayed away from specific exercises that cause pain, but really I just want to keep going. I can take full strides when I run. I need to do some extra stretching and be careful as I warm-up, but I can plant and cut in volleyball and basketball. I'm careful with it, but I am going to keep going, and I am going to keep getting stronger as it heals.
There is one highlight from the week that I'm very proud of. I wrote about it in detail here, but I ran over 7 miles on Saturday. It was tough, but now I know that even if my leg doesn't get any better, I can run my 10K distance.
Alright, that's enough about last week, here's what's on my plate for this week.
Week 6-11 Plan
Monday: 2 Mile Run & Strength Training - Done!
Tuesday: Volleyball & Strength Training - Done!
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: 5K Race for the Bacon! (Look for a Race Goals post tomorrow)
Friday: Basketball
Saturday: Rest or Run
Sunday: 6.5 Mile Run
This could be the first week I top 15 miles, it will all depend on how my legs feel on Saturday morning.
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