Yeah, if I were to be an addict of some kind it would definitely be a running addict. I can keep the running monster at bay via other types of exercise, but barely. For whatever reason, even with other forms of cardio I still feel edgy when I can't run. Last week I opted to take six whole days off from running right in the middle of my marathon training. I've been having nagging Achilles tendon issues and then after my last long run something crazy was going on with my ankle, like someone took a bat to it while I wasn't looking. So I took a few deep breaths and told myself the best course of action was to take a little time off. And wow, it was hard, but I managed. Basically I survived by doing lots of biking, elliptical, and some rowing. Funny though, when I'm not running it never feels like enough. Later in the day I'll think, "hmm, maybe I should do another 30 minutes on the bike."The old Achilles feel much better. My ankle still feels a little bruised, but workable. I ran an easy 8.5 miles on Sunday and everything seemed fine, so I'll be continuing my planned running schedule this week. After my successful run on Sunday, all I wanted to do on Monday was run run run. Sunday the running monster had a taste and was demanding some more action. Monday wasn't a scheduled running day though, so I managed to control myself. Deep breaths.
Obviously there are no running workouts to report on, but I did do a great row workout. One of those workouts that you're just not sure you'll be able to finish, and just before you do finish you almost wet your pants or vomit. Cool, right? Oh wait, am I the only one who experiences that? Anyway, great workout. It was 6 x 1600 meter row repeats at 6:20 pace, with warm up, cool down and rest intervals on the stationary bike. Phew, that row machine kicks my butt every time. It's so different from running, but feels just as hard (at least to me).
Last week's training log:
Monday: 80 minutes on the stationary bike
Tuesday: 60 minutes (7 miles) on the elliptical machine
Wednesday: 60 minutes (8 miles) on the elliptical machine
Thursday: 6 x 1600 meter row intervals at 6:20 pace + 40 minutes on the bike
Friday: 90 minutes on the stationary bike
Saturday: 70 minutes on the stationary bike
Sunday: 8.5 mile run at 9:15 pace (pushing the stroller and purposefully slow)
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2 comments:
I get everything you are saying. COngrats on being able to survive the time off from running. You crosstrained A LOT! Looking forward to Saturday as well. Not sure if I can do more than 20, but will try. Since the 1/2, legs have been stiff and tired...AM
Good for you for taking the time off. I defintiely understand the feelings. Nothing else feels like running!
I was just talking to me husband last week after my track workout, and how I almost feel like throwing up sometimes. He laughed and thought I was crazy and said most normal people don't run till they puke. glad to know I am not alone!
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