I am so sore!
I thought I would do a little more than I had last week. Last week was snow and cold; this week is sun and warm like spring. But, apparently, I did a little too much because I didn’t know about the “10% rule.”
The 10% rule. Ensure that your weekly distance does not increase by more than 10% compared to the preceding week. Going too far too fast will soon bring on tiredness, soreness, injury and a premature end to all your good intentions. If you have had to shelve your training for a while, perhaps due to illness, injury or vacation, make sure that you start back at a much lower level and build up again (http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-261-262-1917-0,00.html).
But I started back from the snowy vacation at an increased level of activity – a day of walking followed by a day that included bicycle and walking (even though the exercises were separated by hours). Now my right leg is at least slightly injured and my left leg is tired from compensating. I’m not whining. I’m just reporting the progress of a fat man trying to get fit. Likewise, I’m not quitting; just healing and regrouping for a fresh start. Soon, and very soon I will get back to the plan.
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2 comments:
This was very helpful! I've had to take a break from my workout due to my wife's illness. I start again this evening and I was planning to hit it pretty hard. Now I know to take it easy. I've got bad knees, and I'd hate to injure them with my good intentions. Great blog!
Thank you very much for your comment. I am glad to have helped you a bit. I will also try to post informative stuff as well as what I am doing to try to get fit.
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