Sunday 21
I was in recovery mode most of the day. Some hot tub and ice.
Volleyball Pandemonium - We won easily 2-0 (Games YTD 69)
Monday 22
No running for me until Thursday in Hawaii.
Rehab - began eccentric calf work 2 x 10
Rehab - began eccentric calf work 2 x 10
Tuesday 23
Morning rehab: Foot Rx and 2 x 10 eccentric calf
Wednesday 24
Our travel to Hawai'i made today a 30 hour day. We were up around 7am for a 10:55 flight and finally laid down at 4am eastern. Exhausted, but excited to begin this adventure.
Thursday 25
Getting in my steps today.
Group Run with Big Island Running Company
Unfortunately my right achilles was sore for the entire run.
After taking a few days off from running I did a group run with the Big Island Running Company. I probably went too hard which I do more than I like to admit. My Achilles was sore from the onset. Since that run, the crepitus is back.
I purchased an ice pack and have been icing often. I am trying to hydrate better. I am rolling out my calf on a tennis ball. I saw a massage therapist which was a bit disappointing. She was definitely no Rayleana.
Today I have walked about 4 miles and I plan to do a bodyweight workout later.
Friday 26 and Saturday 27
I'm sitting on the beach in Waikoloa, HI and life is wonderful. Or it's close to wonderful.After taking a few days off from running I did a group run with the Big Island Running Company. I probably went too hard which I do more than I like to admit. My Achilles was sore from the onset. Since that run, the crepitus is back.
I purchased an ice pack and have been icing often. I am trying to hydrate better. I am rolling out my calf on a tennis ball. I saw a massage therapist which was a bit disappointing. She was definitely no Rayleana.
Today I have walked about 4 miles and I plan to do a bodyweight workout later.
When I got down to the beach, Pat told me about a young guy who went out for a swim and she estimated he had been out around an hour. When he gets back, we discover he's not a young guy, but probably my age. He is completely shredded. I am thinking he's a triathlete. This makes me think I can do better.
Things I have realized while on this vacation.
- I need to clean up my diet
- I must never race more than twice a month
- I must be smarter with my workouts
- I can do better
- I can do more
