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Saturday, July 24, 2010

No Workout Weekend

No workout today (not counting house/yard work).  That might change tonight if I wind up deciding to do some calisthenics/plyometrics tonight...or even just Wii Fit.  But no run and no gym.  My calf actually feels pretty good.  I can still feel a little of the knot, but it's not forcing a limp or anything.  However, I know better than to jump or pound on it.  I'm not sure yet how long to wait.  The prudent thing to do is probably to wait a week at least, no matter how strong it feels. It makes me anxious to wait that long. 

What might be a good schedule for the upcoming week, in place of running? 

Monday: 30 minutes high intensity intervals on the row machine + strength training
Tuesday: 60 minutes spin class
Wednesday: 60 minutes elliptical + strength training
Thursday: 30 minutes swim + last 30 minutes of spin class
Friday: 30 minutes elliptical + strength training

I really wish there was a way I could get on an elliptical machine this weekend.  I'd like to do a steady, aerobic 90 minutes to simulate a 10+ mile run, just to keep the heart and lungs conditioned while the legs recover.  Maybe I should do that Tuesday instead of spin class.  Renee works us at a pretty high intensity. 

I'll have to think about it.  I can already sense that I'm probably going to get impatient and give the calf a test before next weekend.

HEAL!  

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