Training Log Archive: Sandy

Event: Hudson Highlander XX
 

Well, heck. Where did that come from? Don't think I've hiked the loop that fast before without jogging at least some of it. There must be something to taking a few rest days now and then!

Decided to hike the meadow loop in the shoes I would wear to do the HH (my rogaine shoes which have a bit more support, cushioning and protection than my regular O shoes but still have studs) and see how my ankle felt both during the hike and then afterwards. It started out sore and I thought this might have been a bad idea, but then it seemed to loosen up and be fine the rest of the way. I tried to jog a few steps but that didn't feel so great. I know it's foolish to go but I was really looking forward to it and the weather looks absolutely perfect.

C • Hope to see you there 2

C • Zowie . . . 1

Most of the Core DVD. Planks were hurting my ankle so I stopped there. Probably a good indication that I shouldn't attempt the Lowlander. So bummed.

This was way harder than it's ever been before. Guess I'm not staying in as good shape as I imagined I was. Not a good feeling.

Really don't know what to do about the Highlander this weekend, or rather the Lowlander. My ankle is still pretty sore but I'm sure I could get through the course. Just not sure if it's the right thing to do long-term. I'm leaning towards skipping it, but feel like a wuss.

C • Skip it 8

Met with the trainer despite a pretty swollen ankle, but since it was less than 24 hours I couldn't change the session. We did a lot of arm stuff that didn't involve moving my ankle but it still probably wasn't the smartest move.