Cross-training

The last month I have done no running at all. I have been doing elliptical (in place of running), biking and swimming. I've also been doing core and leg strength exercises (as part of my PT) 6 days a week and two days of physical therapy with my PT a week. I do feel stronger and more stable in the joint, but I also do not feel 'whole' yet. I had really hoped that a month off running would make me feel...healed I guess. I'm both anxious and nervous to get back to running. Anxious because I had started to like it and really want to get out and start putting some miles on and nervous because I'm afraid of further injury. I just don't know how soon is too soon. Doc said I could try back this weekend, but need to do so on a treadmill or track rather than concrete as long as there is no pain. I've had no issues in my cross-training so I'm hoping at least that is a good sign. I don't think there is anything like running though so I know even though I'm working out I will be feeling like running is hard!

Hope your training is going well! Update us!

Cross training

Crew, are you doing any cross-training? I'm curious. MB, I know you said you are doing some weights every now and again. How bout you MM?

I started back swimming last week and I did 800m yesterday. No biking planned this week, but I have plans to bike twice next week.

Next week I think I need to find a track to run at for the speed work. I wonder how many people will be out there also. I hate running at the track with a lot of people. blech. I'm a loner! ;)

See ya'll at the Group Run - MM is 6:30 an ok start time? I know MB prefers early but I wasn't sure what time your kids would be ok getting dragged out of bed.