Stretching is failing
Workout: 30min jump rope and weights + 4 easy miles.
I have to confess that I been doing very bad with the stretching sessions. Maybe I fail them mentally b/c of this facts: 1. while stretching a lot I got injured and 2. in the "Lore of running" book say that stretching was not a difference factor for not being injured.
Still I feel better doing them, so I have to defeat this bad behavior. I stretched yesterday but not today... grrrrr, I will later, but prefer to do them immediately after running, but the time factor!
About the weights today I enjoyed specially the back and abs movements. They are very important and I haven't practiced then enough... I will have to overcome this new situation with weather... Make a new plan.
Over the end of the tirth mile I thought of cutting there, it was so sunny and hot, but completed the planned four thinking that I never cut miles and this was not enough reason for this to be the first time!
This morning Luis was telling me not to run three days in a row, as I was not doing so before, but changed since the marathon training models say that. But I remember I read somewhere: Don't listen to non-runners advise!
Still I was feeling some tired but I bet it was regardless of not sleeping well after a huge dinner with arracheras, fried onions and smashed potatoes... You see why I don't record here my food diary?
I have to confess that I been doing very bad with the stretching sessions. Maybe I fail them mentally b/c of this facts: 1. while stretching a lot I got injured and 2. in the "Lore of running" book say that stretching was not a difference factor for not being injured.
Still I feel better doing them, so I have to defeat this bad behavior. I stretched yesterday but not today... grrrrr, I will later, but prefer to do them immediately after running, but the time factor!
About the weights today I enjoyed specially the back and abs movements. They are very important and I haven't practiced then enough... I will have to overcome this new situation with weather... Make a new plan.
Over the end of the tirth mile I thought of cutting there, it was so sunny and hot, but completed the planned four thinking that I never cut miles and this was not enough reason for this to be the first time!
This morning Luis was telling me not to run three days in a row, as I was not doing so before, but changed since the marathon training models say that. But I remember I read somewhere: Don't listen to non-runners advise!
Still I was feeling some tired but I bet it was regardless of not sleeping well after a huge dinner with arracheras, fried onions and smashed potatoes... You see why I don't record here my food diary?
posted by Hilda at 11:30 AM
13 Comments:
Hi Hilda, my program also had me running 3 dyas in a row so I ran early morning, early morning and then late afternoon on the three days. That way you get an extra 12 hours rest between the last two runs. I too only stretch after runs but do warm up slowly.
Everyone seems to have differing opinions on stretching. For me, stretching seems to help my run. Try this: run for a mile, stop, stretch and then continue running. You should feel a difference. Stretching while your muscles are warm (a mile into your run and right after you finish your run) is the best time to do it. I like Wobbly man's suggestion on the 3 days in a row run.
I think stretching helps but you need to do it gently and hold the stretches for a while; not just a quick stretch.
Good to see you're enjoying your funky shoes and exploring some new territory. It's good to have a variety of places to run.
I tend to only stretch after running and even then I'm not that consistent. However I do yoga and i find that really helps.
My training program had me running up to 5-6 days in a row with one day recovery. In the easy weeks I got to have 2 days of recovery. It was a tough program and it took me a while to get used to it. The days alternated between easy runs and harder runs and every 4th week was an easy week.
Hilda, even if you can do 10 minutes of running before stretching that will help.
I don't think 'days in a row' is neccessarily a problem. Alternating easy and hard days is usually safe with perhaps one day off each week.
I do most of my stretches in the shower - its the only time I can stand still long enough to do them ;-)
It does make me laugh when non-runners are suddenly experts on running!
stretching always helps me relax and run more smoothly than if I don't.. so it's probably different with everyone.
I like to post pics of food just cuz I'm evil that way! :)
I have been running for 20 years and have come to the conclusion that I do not need to strecth before or after a run. I do strecth throughout the day the legs, arms, torso, etc.
Can I tell you a secret? I don't stretch. I tried it for some time but didn't find it helpful. My injury rate hasn't changed since I stopped.
But I am doing Yoga once or twice a week, and there is a lot of stretching involved in that.
Yeah, I am lazy with stretching too...never have time. Back in NYC it was yoga 7-8 times a week, now just a back habit. I only do it after a gym workout if I hit sauna for 5 min.
I'm never as good about stretching as I should be!
I usually run every other day. During marathon training I ran Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur & Sat and that was enough for me! Now I run Sun, Tues, Thurs, Sat and I feel so much more refreshed!
I am VERY impressed with your 30 minute jump rope! Was it non stop? I jumped for 10 minutes non stop and it was tough! I think jump roping is a great workout!! If you have more to say about J.R. please email me. Thank you for your inspiration.
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