Everyone knows I'm not running this mileage, right? I'm just guesstimating how my cross-training translates into miles, just so it won't look like I'm doing absolutely nothing. I don't want to see zeros for the next few weeks.
Anyway, my workout today consisted of walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes, varying the speed, trying to stretch out my legs and at the same time stretch the hamstrings. I was able to get to 4.5 mph at Level 2 with no pain, so I saw that as a good sign.
Later, I went to the Rec Center and did the stairmaster for about 25 minutes. I first just walked for 20 minutes, then for 5 minutes I threw in some running. The machine is getting easier, I can have it at a higher level without my legs burning from pain. Today I ran at level 17 without holding on to the handrails. Before this I had always held on to the handrails because I have a big fear of falling off, that would be really bad. I think if I'm really careful I won't fall, at least I hope not. I guess I like to live dangerously on those gym machines. |