SF Marathon Training Week 3: HELLiptical!
Week 3 of marathon training really sucked, since my right hip and left shin are still giving me problems. Honestly, I got mentally off my game more than anything, so didn’t spend nearly as much time on the elliptical as I should have… and certainly not as much as I feel like I did!
Monday: Upper Body
Tuesday: Tried running/walking, made it maybe .75 of a mile but the pain was still extreme
Wednesday: Elliptical
Thursday: Elliptical, + arch trainer, + bike (bike hurt the hip)
Friday: Laaaaazy
Saturday: Moooopy
Sunday: Craaaaanky. Did walk around the city some, though.
So, this week so far, I am forcing myself back on track whether my hip and shin agree or not. I did some pool work yesterday, will try to run again today (and have faith that I’ll be able to!) and, worst case, I have an appointment with my sports med doc tomorrow morning so should have some answers and a plan moving forward.
Not only is the Hampster Machine in hell, it is pink. Nice.
I’m glad you are seeing the doc today and that he’s a sports med doc. Good luck!