I Can Do Hard Things

10 minute warm up

1 min easy (6.5)/1 min hard (6.8-8.0)

.30 cool down

Left adductor very tight but eventually warm up. Harder than it should be.

3x

Adductor machine

Abductor machine

Butt blaster machine

Pull/dip assisted machine

Leg press machine

Squats

Single leg hamstring lift (these really irritated my adductor)

I went to the gym this evening to get out of the house. First day Christmas break and I needed a few minutes to clear my head.

PM2:

LLL

Clams

Stretching and foaming

Power Pump - I went to the early class and I didn't like it as much.  Too much dancey/prancey stuff.  Still a good workout thought.

Skiing all day at Brighton

TT:  1:32:17

AP:  9:13

10:45, 11:11, 10:13, 8:28, 8:34, 8:14, 8:53, 8:38, 8:39, 8:34

I met Rachel and her Herriman Running crew to run Butterfield Canyon.  There were about 30 people this beautiful Christmas Eve morning.  I knew the upness of the canyon was going to kick my tail and it did.  I was the last person to arrive at the turn around section.

I was able to pick up some speed on the way down the canyon and the last 5 miles.  Rachel was kind enough to go slow with me....I always keep her behind!!!!  I appreciate her friendship!  

I'v been running SO SLOW these past few months that this run was really a push for me.  The downhill/flat was around 8:35 min/mile....so I'm glad to know all is not lost with the speed.

I couldn't stay for the running breakfast - we always go swimming as a family on Christmas Eve to help burn off the crazy.  It was a great morning!

Off to make soup and rice krispy treats for a family party tonight.  Merry Christmas y'all!

TT:  1:34 - 10 miles

Reset TM

TT:  17:58 - 2 miles 

My left adductor took awhile to get warmed up.  I know my gait totally changes while I hobble for the first few miles.  

I went and saw my PT about my left adductor.  It is acting like my right one did before I had to get my PRP injections.  I felt a bit frustrated while at the PT.  I've kinda figured out his way of thinking:

-run every other day (which I have)

-strengthen week muscles (I go to power pump 2x week and usually lift 1x on my own)

-cross train (Ive been skiing twice this week)

-Ive been stretching every night for 20 minutes

SO what gives!!! 

15 min warm up on bike

5 miles before power pump with Kellie and Collette

Left adductor super tight.  Eventually mellowed out the further I went.

Power pump was super fun....lots of jokes about bald guys.  

Skiing all day at Brighton.  Cold

PM:  30 min PT and stretch/foam roll

PT Stuff:

LLL - Standing/Side/Back

Hip hike on stair

Single leg squats

Clams