I just got back from my best run of the summer- a 9 mile jog around Brookline with some former teammates. I'm finally starting to remember how to run. The first week back running is always horrible for me; my legs ache, my breathing is heavy, and I have to battle to not get passed by middle-aged hobby runners. It's amazing to me that in a month I'll be running 3 times as much as I did last week, and I'll mostly likely feel better doing it.
On another note, like Hutch, I'm also hopping on a train this summer- Train 100 by Cross. However, it's not the 100 Pounds by Cross Train (I'm shooting for 85- only 7 pretzels and 3 peanut butter crackers per day), it's the 100 Pushups in a Row by the First Day of Practice Train. Can I do it?
p.s. I know it probably doesn't help with running
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I've been wondering lately if I'll feel better a few weeks into running like usual or if I'll still feel dead since I'm so out of shape. I was running a bit before the surgery, but nothing significant. Just running to relax the last few weeks of school more than anything.
ReplyDeleteAs for the push-ups, I may not try for 100 since I bulk up pretty easily, but they're certainly good for your running. Especially if you don't have a top-heavy build, push-ups will keep you toned without throwing on much mass. Same thing with pull-ups, chin-ups, and really any other body-weight exercise you can think of.
Oh, and to Blaney's comment on Hutch's post: I'm here, I'm queer, get used to it!
P.S. I'm getting my dressing changed tomorrow and I'll post up some pics of my leg. I found out that I have staples instead of stitches!
-Silver