Rosswog Running Blog

Predictably, my lower-right hamstring/knee was pretty stiff and sore this morning.  So I biked over to the Lions Recreation Center and knocked out an even 2.0 miles on the treadmill 7.1 miles on the elliptical machine.

Besides my 3.2-mile bike ride, for my non-running workout, I just completed 300 sit-ups (my knee was too sore to even attempt a wall-sit). 

Five-Minute Plank Challenge:  2:00

Trying-To-Go-Out-Of-My-Way-To-Eat-Healthy Challenge:  servings of mixed fruit, vegetables, and low-fat cottage cheese

Following work, I hit the elliptical machine for a 5k just to work out all the stiffness in my lower right hamstring.  It felt good, but I wanted to keep the mileage low today.  My plan is to run 5, 7, 9, and 11 miles on elliptical machine and maybe some on treadmill for the renaming park of the work week.  Hopefully odd numbers are lucky!

In regards to my non-running workout, I completed 300 sit-ups, a 100 second wall-sit, and 50 (30 lbs) curls.   

Five-Minute Plank Challenge:  2:00

Trying-To-Go-Out-Of-My-Way-To-Eat-Healthy Challenge:  servings of mixed fruit and oatmeal

After work I went straight to the elliptical machine and turned out 5.1 miles.  In short, it absolutely helped my right leg out after sitting around all day

My non-running workout consisted of 300 sit-ups, a 100 second wall-sit, and 20 (50 lbs) curls.   

Five-Minute Plank Challenge:  2:00

Trying-To-Go-Out-Of-My-Way-To-Eat-Healthy Challenge:  servings of carrots

Sticking to my recovery plan that I set on Monday, I was able to complete 7.3 miles on the elliptical machine at work.  I have more flexibility in my right leg today; that is, I can walk around without a noticeable limp!

For My non-running workout, I completed 300 sit-ups, a 100 second wall-sit, and 200 (16 lbs) curls.   

Five-Minute Plank Challenge:  2:00

Trying-To-Go-Out-Of-My-Way-To-Eat-Healthy Challenge:  servings of carrots

Before heading home from work, I hit the treadmill for 6.3 miles at an easy pace. My right leg felt good enough that I was able to head outside for a 3.5 mile jog (10:30-ish pace) around the Big Cottonwood Park trail. Slowly but surely, I’m recovering! .

My daily non-running workout consisted of 300 sit-ups, a 100 second wall-sit, and 30 (30 lbs) curls.

Five-Minute Plank Challenge: 2:00

Trying-To-Go-Out-Of-My-Way-To-Eat-Healthy Challenge: a big salad

Happy April Fools Day!  Following a busy work week, I hit the elliptical machine for 11.8 miles.  My right knee/hamstring is feeling much better today (i.e., pretty good flexibility), so I think I’ll try to jog down to the Salt Lake Running Company for a group run tomorrow morning.

In regards to my daily non-running workout, I completed 300 sit-ups and 40 (30 lbs) curls.   

Five-Minute Plank Challenge:  2:00

Trying-To-Go-Out-Of-My-Way-To-Eat-Healthy Challenge:  oatmeal and a servicing of mixed fruit

Okay, this morning I jogged 3.35 miles down to the Salt Lake Running Company where I joined up with the gang for a group run.  My friend Soren, recovering from some really annoying and frustrating injuries, joined the group for the first time in awhile which was great.  For our run, we kept it at an easy pace (i.e., high sevens to mid-eights with the pace) while running up to Sugar House Park and completing an outer and inner lap of the park before heading back.  During this run, I found out that Rob had what sounded as the exact same injury as myself but in his left leg; therefore, my conclusion is that we are just an unlucky group when it comes to injuries.  The total distance of this run was 6.35 miles.

While jogging the 3.4 miles back to home, I noticed that my right shin was become sore and along with my knee stiffening up.  However, I did go out for a second easy pace 5-mile errand run up to the Holladay (i.e., to pick up some books) and back before calling it day.

For my daily non-running workout, I just completed 300 sit-ups.   

Five-Minute Plank Challenge:  2:00

Trying-To-Go-Out-Of-My-Way-To-Eat-Healthy Challenge:  tuna fish whole-wheat sandwich and a chocolate protein shake (I had never consumed one of these shakes, but I figure I need to concrete on eating  more protein; that is, maybe a lack of protein is causing all my muscle related injuries?)