recovery
Hammer Chocolate Walnut Mocha Blast Smoothie
On a bit of a smoothie kick at the moment and thought I’d share the recipe for one of my current favorites — the Hammer Chocolate Walnut Mocha Blast. Like most smoothies, it’s quick and easy to blend up and makes for a perfect post-run recovery drink. Ingredients: 3/4 cup fat free milk 1 tbsp [...]
Finally…
Okay, here it is, the moment several of you have been waiting for (yes, I’m sure you know who you are!!) – a short video of my return to running after six weeks out with a 2nd metatarsal stress fracture: First Post-Stress Fracture Run from steve speirs on Vimeo. The two mile run was aerobically [...]
Not Much Going On
Been nice to have a fairly easy week. Aside from a few comfortable runs, short indoor bike works and a few push-ups/sit-ups, I haven’t done too much at all. My legs don’t feel stiff or sore, but they also don’t have the usual “zip” about them – hardly surprising I suppose considering the marathon last [...]
Runner’s World Mocha-Madness Recovery Shake
Just spotted the following recovery shake in May 2009 Runner’s World. Thought I’d post for future reference – sounds delicious! Ingredients: 2 ounces of espresso (substitute with strong coffee if espresso not available) 6 ounces of low-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons sweetened ground chocolate 1 banana 5 ice cubes Place all ingredients in a blender [...]
The Recovery Continues
Three more easy days of running (plus an additional bike workout I guess I can include) and my legs are starting to get back to normal – no soreness and even a slight spring in my step. Mileage has been very low this week (15), but enough to take the monthly total to over 200. [...]
Mixed Bag Of Exercise
Believe me, sitting at a desk all morning is not the best post-marathon activity, so it was great to get outside during lunch and go for a brisk 2 mile walk. It really helped work out some of the soreness in my calves…. After work, I decided it was time to dust off the bike [...]
