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 Thursday, April 18, 2024

Carrying On


That's me, doing "tester" 100m runs today on the track. After Pilates, I rode my bike over, took a slow mile warm-up jog. I am inspired by this amazing YouTube video I found that is all about recovering from a pulled hamstring, explaining exercises and track runs to help guide you through healing. I will see if I can post the link at the bottom of this page. Anyway, I ran three 100 meter "tests." The idea is to run the first 20 meters slowly, run the next 60 meters at 50% max, and the last 20 meters slowly. When you can complete 3 of these with a "4" level of pain or less, you can move on to stage 2, which is to run the middle section at 80%--and once you can complete three of those WITHOUT ANY pain, you can progress to stage 3, which is all-out sprinting. I could "feel" my hamstring today as I ran all three 100m. I think I will try this again on Sunday to see if I can get the pain down to minimal before progressing. After the test, I ran stadium stairs--10 runs, but that was both tiers of the stadium. I finished with 5 of just the first tier. Here's a video of me running the tests:



Tomorrow I return to Dr. Aaron for one more acupuncture and cupping treatment. I'll go to gym after and do arms and back exercises. And, of course, my daily Pilates mat routine. I really wish my hamstring was 100% healed . . . it has been six weeks and three days since the initial injury occurred. I have learned a lot along the way about resting and techniques to help recovery. But, I have to say it, I am desperate to sprint!






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