On the Tuesday morning Melinda and I were back on it. We did a brick session at The Grove and I have to admit my legs did feel heavy but once we got into it we were definately back in the training zone. Doing a brick session with a training buddy makes such a massive difference.
On Wednesday we met at Sports Space in Hemel Hempsted for a easy 5km run followed by a swim session that Melinda had planned. I have really enjoyed the swim sessions lately but this week I don't think I was on top form - think my body was still a little tired.
I had planned to go on a bike ride with Melinda and Hilary on the Thursday but unfortunately I could only get my massage appointment for the same time as when they would be out riding so decided a massage would be far more beneficial. Well what an experience that was!! I have never been to an osteopath before!! I have never heard so may bones clicking in all my life. Sarah assessed me first then did some work on my back followed by some ultra sounds. Then the clicking started - OMG!!! I have to say I was rather nervous but what a difference I felt after the treatment. I would highly recommend her, she is absolutely brilliant!! I have a follow up session next week.
On Friday morning Melinda and I headed out for a run for an hour or so. We ran a different route which was good. It was a comfortable recovery run. Once we got back to The Grove we did some weights. We focused on our legs and core. I have not done a hardcore weights session for a while and by the end of the session I knew I was going to feel it the next day.
On Saturday I planned on doing an hour or an hour and a half on the bike because I hadnt managed to get out on the bike on Thursday. My buddy Sally joined me for half an hour but man my legs and arse were killing from my weights session on Friday. When Sally left I thought just another 30 minutes but I wimped out and only managed 45 minutes in total. I was so sore!!! Then I decided to do a bit of upper body weights followed by the ab roller which I have not done in a very long time. (I was
definately going to feel this the next day!!!)
Sunday was a rest day for me and my arse and OMG core were killing.
Monday
Well this week I don't have my training buddy Melinda because she is walking up Kilimanjaro _ AMAZING!!! So after work I planned on doing a brick session on my own. It was hard because my body was still super achy. I only managed 30 minutes followed by 5 minute run. That was a poor effort I have to admit!!!
Tuesday morning I met my buddy Vikki for a run around Berkhamsted. Vikki is a really good runner so she pushed me the whole time. I was shattered after the run - thanks buddy
On Wednesday I was going to do a short run but I was tired so thought it was best to have a rest day.
On Thursday after work I went for an easy swim before I went for my follow up with Sarah (osteopath) She was really pleased with how my body had responded to last weeks treatment. I was pleased that there was far less clicking to be heard:-))
I am resting Friday and Saturday as I am planning on going to Brighton to do the half marathon on Sunday. It depends on the weather but hopefully it goes ahead.
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