Shin Splints Update (Mon 10/29)

So, its been 17 days since my last run. Until about 2 days ago I would say there has been NO progress in my shin splints. A day or two ago I noticed the pains starting to subside. I was targeting today for a run, but I am holding off one more week. Next monday, I am running!

The pain is still there today but its not as bad, not as noticeable, and not nearly as noticable when I wake up and when I am inactive. I think another week will be more than enough time, though. I will start back up slowly and be in good shape for the CR, I am sure of it.

Hope you all are well!

10/24/2007 (Wed) - WORKOUT

Another day, another workout. My shins are not improving in the slightest.

Shoulders/Abs/Legs

3 sets of 10 Shoulder Preoss
3 sets of 12 Upgright Rows
3 sets of 10 Poterior Raises
3 sets of 10 Anterior Raises
3 sets of 10 Vertical Raises

4 sets of 15 situps
4 sets of 15 leg raises

3 sets of 12 Leg Extensions
3 sets of 12 Leg Curls

Being a Dad (Let Him Fall!)

Our family tends to not always fit into traditional roles. I blame the feminist movement for this by the way. However, this is a whole other topic (that I would love to discuss here someday). So, when we do fit into a traditional role, I get excited about it believe it or not! :)

Something I was reading a few months back was talking about the parenting and the differences between a mother and a father. It stated something to the fact that the father is more likely to let a child explore and learn things on his own, while the mother is much more protective and more concerned with not letting the little one get hurt.

This happens so very often in our lives here with Ryan. This might sound odd, but I definitely let him try stuff and get hurt. Not seriously injured, but hey, if you jump from the ottoman (that has wheels) to the floor, your going to fall and bump something. Ryan is really into jumping right now so I will let him jump just about anywhere. To me, this how you learn. This is how I learned. Take a couple knocks on the head, next time you'll be more careful. My approach, warn softly (your going to bump your head on the table if you do that), then I let him decide. This has resulted in bumps and bruises along the way, but I HOPE I am encouraging him to think out his actions at the age of 2, so that at the age of 15 he can do the same.

This example is just one of the things I love about being a dad and having teachable moments (Natalia has to love it to because I don't try to have as many teachable moments with her! ) . What an awesome and amazing responsibility, and I am so thankful for it every day (ok, well, MOST every day).

icksnay on the unning ray

so, today was my target day for a run. didn't happen. shins still hurt, in fact, I can't even detect any healing progress at all. So, I am targeting next monday...I know you all LOVE my running details and are disappointed but hang in there another week.

There is something to be said for getting hooked on running and I have to say my mood has been a little bit further down than usual...

10/22/2007 (Mon) - WORKOUT

Chest and Biceps (and a little legs)

3 sets of 12 leg extensions
3 sets of 12 leg curls
3 sets of 10 Bench Press
3 sets of 12 Barbell Curls (light)
3 sets of 10 Dumbell Curls
3 sets of 10 Incline Press
3 set of 15 Flyes
1 superset of 60 lightweight curls

10/19/2007 (Fri) - WORKOUT

Back/Triceps/Legs

3 sets of 10 Bent Over Rows
3 sets of 10 Squats
3 sets of 10 Single Arm Rows
4 sets of 15 Dips

Shin Splints Update (Fri 10/19)

Today marks one week since I last ran. Besides being a little grouchy it hasn't affected my mood much, though believe it or not, I do feel more tired at night.

As for my shin, the left shin is still really bothering me. It almost feels as if its getting worse. Now, morning walks with Lucy are painful. I have been icing 2x a day and popping some advil after activity (such as walking lucy).

So, I was hoping to run again on Monday but I am not sure at this point. Its not looking too promising...