Ran 1 mile in 9 minutes on grass loop around Logan High sports fields. I did this to test my foot a little and also to measure the grass loop with a gps, since I'll be doing a lot of running on it in the future. My foot felt okay, but not great (probably won't do this again anytime soon). The loop measured out to be almost exactly 0.5 miles and I did two loops to get a better reading. This will be great because it will be a good soft surface for my PF recovery, and also an even distance so I can just count laps and even do interval workouts on it in a few months when I get to that point. And it's one block from my house. The Cache fairgrounds are a few blocks away as well, so I may GPS the grassy perimeter of that as well. In went in for a short massage therapy today. The therapist didn't really get very deep at all, since I had never had it before. I was impressed at first, but then realized as the day wore on that my back was remarkably looser, and even my SI joint was less stiff. So there seems to be some benefits. I've made an appointment with a chiropractor as well who specializes in sports med and treats runners. Did stretches and core strength in evening. Ailment ratings: SI Joint: 7 -- still stiff in morning, but very loose by evening after massage and stretching Lower back: 5 -- stiff and painful in morning, better after massage, but still had lots of issues Knee: 9 -- pain free and feeling stronger Plantar Fasc: 7 -- not much change |