10/17/2007 (Wed) - WORKOUT

Quick but good workout today.

Shoulders/Abs/Legs

3 sets of 15 sit ups (ok, i neglect this muscle group)
3 sets of 10 Shoulder Press
3 sets of 15 Lex Extensions (Quadriceps)
3 sets of 10 Lateral Dumbell Raises
3 sets of 10 Posterior Dumbell Raises
3 sets of 10 Anterior Dumbell Raises

Shin Splints Update

I have consulted with numerous sources, and all have said the same thing. Rest now, recover, because if it gets worse, it will take much longer to recover from.

So, I am resting, not running at all. Also trying to ice 2x per day and stretching a lot! I am also incorporating some weight lifting to keep my legs fresh.

After about 5 days off so far, my shin still hurts when I walk. But it does feel better than it did this weekend. My legs are really sore from the weight lifting though! Wish me luck!

10/15/2007 (Mon) - WORKOUT

No run but I had a pretty good workout. Due to my shin splints, I added legs to my routine.

Chest, Biceps, Legs

3 sets of 10 Bench Press
3 sets of 15 Flies

3 sets of 10 Dumbell Curls
3 sets of 30 Superset Dumbell Curls (light weight)

3 sets of 10 Squats
3 sets of 12 Hamstring Curls
3 sets of 15 Calf Raises

10/15/2007 - run OUCH!

I haven't mentioned this until now but over the last week I have noted a dull pain in both shins when I run, and sometimes a day or so after. Well, its been getting worse, and particularly in my left leg. I am fairly certain this is some sort of shin splints. The pain follows up right along the inside of my left tibia.


So, I am stuck with a bit of a dilemma. Do I stop running and rest, which I *think* is the right approach. However, I am concerned with doing this because I have only 5 months till the CR.

Friday I had my longest run (5.7 miles) in a very long time. I felt great, outside of the dull pain in my left shin. However, all weekend, the pain didn't really ease, and I didn't do any running. When I headed out for a 2.5 mile run today, I made it about .1 miles before I said, forget it, it just hurts too much. I came home and stretched instead.

I am hoping this won't be a setback. Anyone have any medical advise for me?? Anyone?

I should say, I could have run with the pain, and I am willing to do that, but not if the pain is goign to get so bad that by december i am out of commission. btw...this sucks...

10/12/2007 (Fri) - RUN (Exploratory)

This was my long run for the week. Goal was to run for 50 minutes, so I ran out 25:45 and turned around. Wasn't pushing at all, just coasting along...

5.70 Miles
51:54 Minutes - 9:07 mile avg

Total Miles 2007: 105.09 Miles

All in all, I am fairly happy with this run...

10/12/2007 (Fri) - WORKOUT

Back and Triceps

3 sets of 10 Bent Over Rows
3 sets of 12 Single Arm Rows

3 sets of 15 Dips

10/11/2007 (Thu) - WORKOUT

Shoulders and Abs

3 sets of 15 Situps
3 sets of 10 Shoulder Press
3 sets of 10 Anterior Raises
3 sets of 10 Posterior Raises
3 sets of 10 Lateral Raises

It was a good workout for a change.