Modification has been the key to this week’s plan. If I want my shin splints to heal, I’ve gotta rest.
Monday: Cross training (1 hour Zumba class)
Tuesday: 2 mile run
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: 4 mile run Cross training (30 minute intervals on the ArcTrainer +Abs)
Friday: Jillian Michaels’ Yoga Meltdown Level 1
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: 5 mile run Rest
I skipped two runs this week. I know that it might hurt me in the long run, but I took the chance anyway. I really did plan to get in a workout today, but between church and a family get-together for Labor Day, it didn’t happen. Lately, I’ve found myself comparing my workouts with other bloggers’ workouts, and I feel like I don’t even do half of what other people do. I have to remember that everyone is different, and taking a rest day today was good for me — I don’t want to start getting obsessive. The good news is, my compression sleeves came in, and they seem to be helping, so hopefully my shins will be as good as new in no time!
Looks like a good week! I did lots of elliptical and biking when I was out with shin splints during my first half training, and it kept my cardio up great!
My gym has weird hours because of the holiday, but I’ll go tomorrow for some more cardio!
I really hope those compression sleeves help! If they make a big difference you should let me know please–I’d love to try them too
I’ve been sleeping in them, and they kind of hurt, but I think that means that they’re working? I haven’t tried running in them yet, but I’ll let you know!
I skipped two runs this week too. I got a four miler in yesterday and am headed to do my three miler today but I hope I’m ready for my six miler on Saturday. I am behind! AH! Shin splits are the worst!
Yes, they are! Good luck with your six miler! I’m so behind too :/.
Don’t worry about what other bloggers do – as a group we workout WAY more than the average person! When I can’t fit in workouts because I have other things to do I remind myself: life is too short, what is really important?!
That’s a good way to look at it! Thanks