recovery
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 fine (average [...]
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 and puree until smooth and frothy.
Nutrition:
Calories – [...]
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 and [...]
Two Week Taper
Nice easy six mile run today in the mid-day sunshine and unseasonably warm 79°F temperature. I really hope it won’t be as warm for Shamrock, but weather is definitely one of the factors not in my control and therefore I’ll take whatever comes my way on the big day. Today I averaged just under eight [...]
