Showing posts with label sore calves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sore calves. Show all posts
Monday, February 7, 2011
Rest Day
My calves were extremely sore and tender today, no doubt from the running/strides in Vibrams and the long run yesterday with my footing constantly slipping out. I was going to stick to upper body work today but thought rest was more appropriate. I have class tonight anyway.
Monday, February 15, 2010
70 min tempo run
Workout: 70 min tempo run (85%)
Took the Vibrams out again despite some soreness in my calves from the interval workout I did with them on Saturday. I thought the soreness would dissipate within the first few miles of the workout as they had a chance to loosen up. But you can't really mask a problem you're having with your feet, legs, hips, or back while you are wearing these things. Without the cushioning of normal modern running shoes, you simply have nowhere to hide. I found myself gingerly easing downhill, while uphills felt almost a welcome reprieve. I figured I would take the SRT for the last few miles home starting at Hart's Lane, but the path was still snow covered. Luckily, there was a snowmobile path that had been worn down earlier this week and I found it made for a perfect running trail. The packed snow made for a perfect cushioned break from the asphault, and after rubbing some snow on my exposed calves, they started to feel great. Only took about 8 miles to work out the tension, but I'll take what I can get.
Although I was open to the idea of a tempo run today, it just wasn't happening. My calves were too sore at the start of the run to consider pushing the pace for any longer than 10 minutes. I may have to start working these Vibrams into the training plan more gradually.
Equipment: Ipod, running hat, sunglasses, 16 oz. Accelerade, Vibrams, tech shirt and fleece top, mesh shorts.
Took the Vibrams out again despite some soreness in my calves from the interval workout I did with them on Saturday. I thought the soreness would dissipate within the first few miles of the workout as they had a chance to loosen up. But you can't really mask a problem you're having with your feet, legs, hips, or back while you are wearing these things. Without the cushioning of normal modern running shoes, you simply have nowhere to hide. I found myself gingerly easing downhill, while uphills felt almost a welcome reprieve. I figured I would take the SRT for the last few miles home starting at Hart's Lane, but the path was still snow covered. Luckily, there was a snowmobile path that had been worn down earlier this week and I found it made for a perfect running trail. The packed snow made for a perfect cushioned break from the asphault, and after rubbing some snow on my exposed calves, they started to feel great. Only took about 8 miles to work out the tension, but I'll take what I can get.
Although I was open to the idea of a tempo run today, it just wasn't happening. My calves were too sore at the start of the run to consider pushing the pace for any longer than 10 minutes. I may have to start working these Vibrams into the training plan more gradually.
Equipment: Ipod, running hat, sunglasses, 16 oz. Accelerade, Vibrams, tech shirt and fleece top, mesh shorts.
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