Saturday, April 2, 2011

Fitness Recap March 2011 - Yes, I'm Running Again!

I've been out of the running game since January, thanks to a grumpy and injured IT band (this is the muscle that runs along the outside of the thigh).  On March 1st, I went to see my orthopedic doctor, and he referred me to a licensed ART (Active Release Technique) practitioner.  You can read more about ART HERE.  So far I've had 4 treatments and the difference is amazing!  I'm now running painfree, and although I can't run much in the way of mileage yet, I'm thrilled.  Just in time for nicer weather, too. 

This time of year, I typically slack off on the weights and cross-training to start focusing more on my running.  I usually try to start going to the track once a week, and I tend to run 80-100 miles a month.  I'm far from this goal at this point, but I am starting to feel more hopeful that I may at least get in some smaller late spring races.

March Summary:
Weightlifting x 5
Ab/Core Work x 8
Running = 37 miles

Far from a stellar month, but I'm happy to see some running back in the mix.  Hopefully April will be even better.  Also, for core work I added a new DVD to my mix of torture devices.  This one is thanks to a recommendation from The Texan.  It will make your core suffer oh so good:

14 comments:

  1. NancyApril 2, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    That's wonderful, Lisa. I know how much you were missing your running. :)

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  2. TexWisGirlApril 2, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I'm so glad you can run again! (My hubby loved watching Jackie's TV series...)

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  3. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    You're one tuff gurl!...I'll be pulling for you!...and cheering you all the way!
    ~Jo
    LazyonLoblolly

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  4. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkyApril 2, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I've wondered about Jackie's workout videos. I'm going to have to get her core DVD for myself!

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  5. Steve SurrattApril 2, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Yay for your recovery! And thank you for discovering yet another excellent resource that benefits other runners. ART is the bomb.

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  6. laughwithusblogApril 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Great news! Feeling a little guilty now though! ;)

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  7. LeontienApril 2, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Whoohoo keep up the good work!

    Thanks
    Leontien

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  8. Ginny HartzlerApril 2, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    You go, girlfriend!!!! Is there anything you can't do?? Usually, reading your posts makes me very tired! I wish I had this kind of energy!!! It is great to keep up with yourself, so many moms of young children just totally neglect themselves and their bodies. You contunually amaze me, I was never able to do this many things when I had only one baby!! And that ART, I had never even heard of it, why not? I went to your link and read about it, and it sounds really good! And like a way to even avoid surgery in some instances. I am filing that away for future reference.

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  9. Kymberly Foster SeaboltApril 2, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    You are so inspiring.

    I want to be a runner.

    Despite the fact that I have never really run in my life, and am unlikely to do so unless a man with an ax is chasing me.

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  10. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I've been out of running action because of a sprained ankle (boo hoo - woe is me).

    But I've been looking for a new work out DVD (I've been doing Jillian Michaels one which is a killer) so I'll try Jackie's.

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  11. Valerie BoersmaApril 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    So cool Lisa-and doesn't the warm weather feel good!

    On the local news last night they interviewed one of my husband's co-workers. He took up running 12 years ago after he lied on a employment application and said that one of the reasons he wanted the job here was because he thought Ellensburg-where we live, would be a great place to run. He was not a runner. He got the job. He was a pack a day smoker at the time. But he quit, and started running- at night so no one could see how out of shape he was. He recently ran 127 miles in a 24 hour run-the best of any of the competitors.
    You runners are so inspiring-and pretty darn tough too:)

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  12. TexanApril 2, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    So glad your back in the running! Glad the torture DVD has been of use, erm I mean the core DVD. LOL

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  13. DawnApril 2, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Oh YAHOO! I'm so happy for you!:))))

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  14. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Atta girl!

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