Man, this running stuff is tough. I took a week off after the marathon to let my body recover and I really felt amazing. I couldn't believe how great my body felt even the day after! It was like the race was a dream!
I headed out for my first run last Friday and attempted 6 miles. Well, that was a bit ambitious. I did 3 and I was still pleased with myself. After the last marathon, I waited a week and could barely do a 1 mile run, so this was an improvement! On Monday, I got on the bike for a short 25 minute ride, nothing too crazy, just watched some TV and cruised along to loosen things up. On Tuesday, I attempted 6 miles again and was fairly successful. I probably ran 5 miles of the 6 mile course. My knees are giving me a little bit of trouble, but that pain dissipates after a few miles. My body felt okay, but my lungs were struggling. I don't know what that means. My body is fine, but my heart and lungs want a break?? No time for that! Today (Wednesday), I did a Spin workout. This was a new video and the ride was 35 minutes long. I was taking it easy on the legs, but trying to keep my heart rate up the whole time.
I can't believe two weeks have passed since Pasadena! I get two more weeks and then it's LA!! This is crazy! I'm going on a 18-miler with Shawna Friday morning and I'll have more thoughts on my recovery/training after that. I hope I don't kill myself and that my legs/lungs/heart/mind all rise to the occasion!
I headed out for my first run last Friday and attempted 6 miles. Well, that was a bit ambitious. I did 3 and I was still pleased with myself. After the last marathon, I waited a week and could barely do a 1 mile run, so this was an improvement! On Monday, I got on the bike for a short 25 minute ride, nothing too crazy, just watched some TV and cruised along to loosen things up. On Tuesday, I attempted 6 miles again and was fairly successful. I probably ran 5 miles of the 6 mile course. My knees are giving me a little bit of trouble, but that pain dissipates after a few miles. My body felt okay, but my lungs were struggling. I don't know what that means. My body is fine, but my heart and lungs want a break?? No time for that! Today (Wednesday), I did a Spin workout. This was a new video and the ride was 35 minutes long. I was taking it easy on the legs, but trying to keep my heart rate up the whole time.
I can't believe two weeks have passed since Pasadena! I get two more weeks and then it's LA!! This is crazy! I'm going on a 18-miler with Shawna Friday morning and I'll have more thoughts on my recovery/training after that. I hope I don't kill myself and that my legs/lungs/heart/mind all rise to the occasion!
