Sunday 18
Day 3 of HeroesCon 2017.
Monday 19
Travel from Charlotte.
Mountain to Sea Trail Run
We made a stop in Asheville and went up on the Blue Ridge Parkway for an easy 4 mile out and back on the Mountain to Sea trail. Thumbs up!
After lunch we visited Foot Rx Running and hung out for a while. It was a nice store with a good selection of trail shoes.
Gym session - #shredD4Tuesday 20
10 minute circuit (plank, hollow hold, clams, hip abduction, back extension, bridge)
10 minute circuit (bodyweight - squats, push-ups, step-ups, pull-ups, calf press)
10 minute circuit (dumbbell - chest, row, press, single leg deadlift)
Volleyball Spiked Punch. We had a double header 6 and 8. We won the first 3 then lost the last 3. The team played good on the last 2 of 3 and if a break or 2 went our way we could have won. (Games YTD 88)
10 minute circuit (dumbbell - chest, row, press, single leg deadlift)
Volleyball Spiked Punch. We had a double header 6 and 8. We won the first 3 then lost the last 3. The team played good on the last 2 of 3 and if a break or 2 went our way we could have won. (Games YTD 88)
Wednesday 21
I woke up this morning with a very sore lower back. Hot tub, lumbar ROM exercises, and 3 Advil to get rolling.
Easy 20 Minute Run
Dynamic warm up. 20 minutes easy. My original plan was to run 40 minutes with strides, but my body couldn't tolerate it.
Thursday 22
My hamstrings are still very sore, but my lower back is much better.
I had my first appointment with Integrity Massage Therapy and it was very interesting. The therapist was very talkative which was exhausting, but she did seem to know her craft. I only had a couple issues. One, she performed a couple manipulation techniques and I'm not sure if she's qualified to do that. I actually got nauseous after the session and the nausea lasted several hours. Two, there was really no deep tissue therapy, mostly stretching. This may be the definition of sports massage.
I scheduled a second appointment, but I think I may try someone else in the meantime for a comparison.
I had my first appointment with Integrity Massage Therapy and it was very interesting. The therapist was very talkative which was exhausting, but she did seem to know her craft. I only had a couple issues. One, she performed a couple manipulation techniques and I'm not sure if she's qualified to do that. I actually got nauseous after the session and the nausea lasted several hours. Two, there was really no deep tissue therapy, mostly stretching. This may be the definition of sports massage.
I scheduled a second appointment, but I think I may try someone else in the meantime for a comparison.
Friday 23
I'm prepping for the Fireball Classic. Today's workout:
Short Hill Repeats
Active warm up with drills. 1.6 up. 8 x 20s hill repeats at or below 5k pace. 2 down.
I'm still undecided about my sports massage experience. I did decide that next Friday I'm going to the Low T Center to have my testosterone levels checked.
Saturday 24
Rest day. I over ate a little today.
