Rosswog Running Blog

Today my left hamstring was really tight and sore (e.g., I covered a single mile to Smith’s and back and could barley maintain a very slow jog); therefore, it’s going to take some time to recover from this one.  Consequently, I biked over to the Lion’s Recreation Center and hit the elliptical machine for a total of 20.6 miles (total time--including the mile jog to the grocery store and back--of 3:38:36).   This was a tough workout and my hamstring did not feel that much better afterwards (i.e., a considerable limp when I walk around).

Besides my 3.9-mile bike ride to and from the Lion’s Recreation Center, my non-running workout consisted of 300 sit-ups and 30 push-ups.

After a long day of limping around, I hit the elliptical machine following wok for 4.2 miles in a total time 0:39:54.  Then I tried to jog on the treadmill, but was only able to hobble for a tenth of a mile before crying uncle; therefore, I’m starting to come to the realization that this injury is going to take some time to recover from.  With the Xterra Nationals in Oregon less than four weeks away, I’m a little bit nervous; however, I’m going to do everything I can to get ready for this race.

Finally, for my non-running workout, I completed my typical 300 sit-ups and 30 push-ups.

Visiting the elliptical machine after work, I ran 4.1 miles. My left hamstring was feeling pretty tight today, so I’ll try to ride my bike to work tomorrow in an effort to stretch it out. Also, I discovered that when raising my left leg there is a little soreness, but when raising my right leg there is some sharp pain in my opposite leg. In short, I’m not really able to put any weight on my left leg, thus when I try to jog, I just end up hobbling.

Finally, in regards to my non-running workout, I knocked out 300 sit-ups and 30 push-ups.

After a busy day at work, I hit the elliptical machine and knocked out 6.6 miles at an easy pace. My early morning bike ride to work seemed to tire out my legs but it did not hurt my hamstring (i.e., it probably improved it by stretching it out some).

Besides riding my bike 31.2 miles to and from the office, I was able to complete 300 sit-ups and 30 push-ups for my non-running workout.

Following work, it was another day on the elliptical machine.  Today’s workout seemed to go by especially slow; however I was able to knock out 8.3 miles in a total time of 1:19:34.  From yesterday’s bike ride, my left hamstring is feeling a little bit better in that I am not limping as much when I walk around.

My non-running workout consisted of 300 sit-ups and 30 push-ups.

Following a busy week at work, I hit the elliptical machine and ground out 10.2 miles I a total time: 1:36:42.  Actually, my left hamstring is feeling noticeably better today in that I’m walking with less of a limp and I can put more weight on it.  I’m hoping by the end of next week I’ll be able to lightly jog on it because the elliptical is getting old.

Lastly, for my non-running workout, I completed 300 sit-ups, 30 push-ups, 60 (60, 50, and 40 lbs) curls, and 20 (50 lbs) reverse curls.

With my left hamstring being very tight (i.e., more tight than sore these days which is a good improvement really sore and tight), I skipped my morning run with the Salt Lake Running Company in order to play it safe on the elliptical.  However, I did stop by the store to pick up a new pair of Brooks Cascadia 5s that I hope to use for my Xterra trail race in 3 weeks.  Late in the afternoon, I biked over to the Lions Recreation Center and completed 14.5 miles on the elliptical in a total time of 2:16:36.  I ran until they closed up the place.

Besides my 3.9-mile bike ride to the Lions Recreation Center and back, my non-running workout consisted of 300 sit-ups along with 30 push-ups.