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Tuesday, October 22, 2024




Track/Running Workouts in Review:

Sunday, Oct 13:
Track Practice w/ Team:

5x800m . . . 5 min. rests

3.38/3.32/3.23/3.26/3.35

Hammy like a 1 or 2 & catching a cold--sore throat, low energy

Tuesday, Oct 15:
Track at UPenn:

10 x 300m. 2 min. rests

1.15 average for each 300 m

Hammy at a 1/2, cold--sore throat, low energy

Thursday, Oct 17:
Outdoor run

4.25 miles along river, average mile pace 10.28

Hammy pain 1/2, cold--sore throat improved, low energy


Sunday, Oct. 20: 
Track Practice w/ Team:

run 3 min., rest 3 min., run 2 min., rest 3 min., run 1 min., rest 3 min. X 2

Hammy pain about 1 up to 2 / cold--throat O.K., still energy feels slightly low, knees a little sore/tight in morning 


Tuesday, Oct. 22:
Track at UPenn: 

4x 800m.  6 min. rests

3.47/3.39/3.50/4.09

Sore knees today for some reason (new PT exercises?); hammy & glute 0 to 1 pain


Overview:

Still grinding through to get back to where I was in terms of cardiovascular strength. I caught a cold late Saturday night on Oct 12th, and kind of fought it all last week. I'm finally feeling better, more of a normal level of energy. My knees have been aching for a few days now--maybe it's some of the new PT leg exercises Josh gave me last Wednesday. Popping an extra glucosamine pill each day now.  I saw Dr. Aaron on Friday for acupuncture and cupping. Staying regular at gym; doing leg day at least twice a week now, plus the new PT exercises. It has been warm past few days and we haven't had rain in weeks. 

Finishing up today's workout at Franklin Field:



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