Last week’s workouts – cross-training (and not running) for plantar fasciitis

I ran today for the first time in a week and it felt GLORIOUS to be running. The weather was perfect (58*) and I got to run with Christian since her work schedule was a little different today. (She typically has a 45 minute commute.) I was so happy to be running after a week off! Last week’s workouts were good, but running is a big part of what makes me feel like me and I just don’t feel normal when I don’t run. Hopefully I’m on my way to getting back to normal. 🙂

Last week’s workouts

M – 5 miles, 8:25 pace

• My plantar was hurting SO much on this run, even after continuing to reduce my mileage. I knew I needed to be serious about rehabbing so I planned to take a week off running and scheduled a massage and PT after this run.

T –  Massage

Oof. This was INTENSE. But so, so good.

W – Needling and Scraping

My calf was SO tight and my foot had too little dorsiflexion, which was contributing to the plantar issues. She also said it was, um, not the smartest that I totally switched up my shoes after Boston so suddenly. I should have known better and eased into the new pairs. Oops.

She needled my glute, hamstring, and calf and then scraped my calf and foot like crazy. It. did. not. feel. good. But it helped. I was a hot mess by the time I left.

Th – Hot Vinyasa

This class at Yoga Dogz was AMAZING. She did a lot of hip openers which felt amazing.

F – Cross-training

Warmed up with 10 on the elliptical

Deadlifts 10-9-8…1, increasing weight

• started at 45#, finished at 150# (grip was rough with men’s bar)
• 15 Bicep curls after each set for first half, upright rows for the second half

Solo Made-up WOD – finished in 15:47

5 rounds for time:

• 250m row
• 10 kb swings
• 10 slam balls
• 10 deadlifts, 95#

I had 3 people stop me mid-workout to ask what I was doing since they said it looked “really hard.” I appreciated the vote of confidence, but man, why do people do that at the gym?! I had earbuds in and everything.

Rowing seemed to really help my plantar since it seemed to stretch my calf. The elliptical, on the other hand, felt TERRIBLE.

Sa – Crosstraining

10 rounds:

• 500m row
• 60 seconds ab work (alternating different moves like planks, bicycle crunches, toe taps, toe reaches, etc.)

This took about 37 minutes, including walking back and forth between the rower and where my mat was set up in a different room (trying to not be obnoxious in the gym). And, including being stopped and asked what workout I was doing.

Su – REST

Tommy and I played a few holes of golf, in between bouts of pouring rain.

Total Miles: 5 Miles

How I’m Feeling: I’m super frustrated that I can’t run especially now that it’s finally gorgeous, i.e. not freezing and not crazy humid. The mornings have been gorgeous! But hey, at least Maizey is getting some extra morning walks.

Am I rude that I hate being interrupted at the gym in the middle of the workout? I think I’m used to Crossfit where that does NOT happen since we’re often on a clock and everyone is working. I love our gym (it’s really nice with great equipment and a beautiful facility), but I get interrupted mid-workout almost every time I’m there. I know people don’t realize I’m timing myself or trying to do as many rounds as possible in a set amount of time, but it still seems odd to stop me when I have earbuds in and they have to really work to get my attention. Is this normal at non-Crossfit gyms?? Or maybe I’m just not friendly? ha!