Anyway back to the running thing. I'm working 11:00 to 7:30 tonight so my plan was to get out on the trail this morning at 8:00 for a fast 5-miler. But, the adult in me suggested perhaps I should hold off on that run. My hammy was tight all day yesterday and wasn't a lot better this morning. I decided I would go for a nice long speedy walk around my neighborhood. About a mile into it, my leg was still tight so I turned into the school:
Found a stick:
And let Boomer do the running:
I came home and rolled my leg. What I thought was my hamstring turns out it's my bootie. Roller felt SO GOOD, I didn't want to get up off of it. But I did and I turned on my Wii and did some strength training. Now I must get ready for work without a run under my belt. But, at least I know it's the right thing to do.
It's not always easy though, making the adult decision. Especially when it comes to running.
Until later.............
8 comments:
Damn adulthood. Take care of that butt. Enjoy this harsh winter weather.
I've had to be an adult alot this week being sick-I guess that's what happens when you have a bought of pneumonia under your belt-you begin to realize exercising while sick might not be a good idea!!
At least you got out for a walk and Boomer got to play!! Sometimes it sucks being "grown up and responsible" but my body does thank me!!
Oh, you're a role model with your listening to your body and all! (Note to self: sometimes taking it easy is GOOD.)
I think I'll go use the foam roller. What a good idea as well.
That was me Tuesday, went out then promptly went back after a couple of blocks. Way to listen to your body, when in doubt I always rest. I read that somewhere and it has helped me lots.
You're just being smart is what it is ;-)
I do! You know, I TOTALLY forgot about that HAHAHHAA. We haven't played it in over a month or so I tend to forget things. Now I'm going to go plug it in and see what it says :P Good to compare and contrast I guess?
Sounds like when doc told me - you have a tight ass - hahahaha! Nothing like a good butt massage to get things going ... in all kinds of directions. STRETCH it out.
Love the foam roller!!! Glad you listened to the adult in you. I should try that sometime...
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