Anxiety is setting in as I await my new orthotics. What is prime running weather is being "wasted" as I turn to the elliptical, bike and other cross training to avoid re-straining my calf.
I have been calling my physical therapist since Friday to check on the delivery status of the new gear. As soon as I get it, I can figure out if I can try running on it again. I've had two relapses on the old orthotic so I dare not try to venture out again until my foot issue is corrected.
Here is the plan for this week as laid out by John Ellis, Team Point Two marathon advisor.
Monday 60 minutes cross training (I completed this on a recumbent bike on the gym WITHOUT the benefit of an ipod) I sweated like a pig. I also did a BOSU intervals class prior to that to strengthen and stretch the hammies, calves and quads.
Tuesday (Today) On the elliptical-20 minutes easy. 4x4 minutes hard, with 90 seconds very easy recovery in between. 20 minute warm down
Wednesday OFF
Thursday Elliptical 10 minutes easy, 45 minutes tempo, 10 minutes easy
Friday 60 minutes cross training-Mountain Biking if weather allows
Saturday 45-60 elliptical easy
Sunday-3 HOUR brisk walk. I was hoping to run a 2 mile fun run as a run/walk to get my sea legs back. As the week progresses and if I'm able to test my legs on new orthotics, maybe I can do this. A 3 hour walk will NOT happen on a Sunday only because I won't be able to get away from the family long enough to accomplish this. I can do it Monday though if that's what my plan will ultimately call for. I'm off from work that day.
1 comments:
You da man! I think I'd croak if I had to do some much elliptical work. You're awesome!
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