Red Uakari primate? My post 7.5 mile face?
If only my body were as perfectly engineered and symmetrical as da Vinci 'Vitruvian Man'. In reality, mine, like everyone's is off balance and very imperfect. It would seem that few adults run ‘naturally’ and most of us have at least one bad habit interfering with our running. As a result of this lack of perfection and my heel-heavy running technique, I am loathed to write that: I am injured :(
It irks somewhat that I became injured during a renewed vigour for training in which I managed a 2 mile session of ½ mile sprints and a 7.5 mile run @ a 9 min/mile pace. It would seem that to mix the ‘training harder’ with my flaws to physical form has accentuated a weak spot - my ankle - which has triggered P-A-I-N
I am resting my ankle for this week and during that time have made two appointments @ Team Bath’s ‘Human Performance Centre ‘. The first with a sports physiotherapist and the second with a sports analysis, who I hope can help me with my running and stretching techniques.
Who would have thought that putting one foot in front of the other would be so difficult?
Running ☆★✡✯ : SAS - Are You Tough Enough? Check out my friend, Neil, and his Herculean Bath Half Marathon carrying a 30kg rucksack to raise money for the 'Global Angels Foundation'; championing children's causes, providing sustainable solutions and making the world a kinder place.
http://www.globalangels.org/fundraiser/3peaksthehardway/
http://www.globalangels.org/fundraiser/3peaksthehardway/
1. Training note to self (repeat x 2): I must stretch more.
- the hamstring has stopped twinging.
- the ankle is screaming!
- the ankle is screaming!
4. Training note to self: Take care of myself.
- Successful running is about the 'totality' of my fitness: physical, mental, emotional.
- Successful running is about the 'totality' of my fitness: physical, mental, emotional.
- Small changes can make a big difference.
What's on my iPod?
Music-motivation-mega-mix track for today: The Stone Roses - Love Spreads
