Even though these types of posts seem pretty useless, I've found that posting my schedule and my results for all two people to see is enough to hold me accountable and force me to keep things going. Here's the plan, I'll update later with results.
Monday: Rest
Normally I would plan for Mondays to be some kind of crosstraining exercise. Since it was Memorial Day, I opted to take a day off. On top of that, I ended up doing a good amount of yardwork, including the removal of a tree and some bushes from my yard. I'm in the appropriate amount of hurt right now, so I consider that to have been a crosstraining exercise.
Tuesday: Run 1.5 Miles
I wanted to start slow considering I'm trying to be aware of my gait and my posture as I run. Hip seemed a little wonky, but aside from that, I was able to run and not have any other flareups. That's a win for me!
Wednesday: 30 Minute Core
Didn't work my core, but told myself I'd make it up by doing something else before the end of the week.
Thursday: Run 1.5 Miles
This is just another easy run to test my new running style and get more comfortable with landing on my mid-foot. I'm still going a little slower than usual, but I was able to go through another pain-free run, so things are looking up.
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Run 3.5 Miles
I should have looked at my blog to figure out how long I had planned to run. Thinking I knew my own routine, I just punched in 3.0 miles. Oh well, half a mile short. Anyway, I was able to run a sub 11:00 pace for the 3 miles, which was faster than what I had done earlier in the week and consistent with what I was doing during the last 10k. Felt pretty good, powered through a small side stitch near the end. No problems again with shin splints. I could have easily ran the other half mile with no problems.
Sunday: Rest
After taking the kids to the pool (my son's first visit to the pool!), I arranged to meet up with my brother to play some tennis. Instead of playing an official set where there's a lot of resting and walking, we play a modified game that gets us moving more often. Anyway, I logged a good 45 minutes with him in the afternoon sun. I feel like tennis was a good substitute for missing my core workout earlier this week.
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