June 22nd, Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.
It is getting harder and harder to resist the urge to run, but I have been able to do that so far. The plan still calls for water activities and walking only until next Monday. So today I ran for 35 minutes in the deep end of the pool. I inserted 7 times the 30-20-10 sequence that I have grown to like. That workout provides a solid aerobic challenge and some serious leg work, especially in the quadriceps. Then I swam for 10 minutes as a recovery and cool down. Then I enjoyed 15 minutes in the hot whirlpool.
Later in the evening Arlene and I went for a very comfortable two-mile walk around our neighborhood.
I continue to stretch and massage my lower legs and to roll my calves. Tomorrow we will be back to the weight room for core and upper-body and more water fun in the salt water pool.
Maybe this unscheduled break in my running routine will prove to be a benefit with the result of improving my overall body strength. It’s always good to think positive.
Stats-
I-Mad – 0
AMHR – 54
Sleep – 9.5 hrs
Weight — 152#
Workout – 45 minutes in pool; 10 swim, 35 run W 7x sets of 30- 25 10