Greetings,
The weather was a little questionable for a run today, since the temps were about 32 and the wind was gusty with some light snow as well. However, I do have an outdoor race coming up in about a month and you never know if the conditions will be like that or not. So, I decided just to get out there and go for one of my basic runs again.
It was just another 20 minute, 2.5 mile run along my usual route. Streets were a little slick but the key is just keeping your speed okay and under control.
Tomorrow I am easily taking a rest day. Looking on my training log, I've had a lot of days of workouts lately and my body is calling for a good rest day.
Foam rolling does help you a lot on doing a 10-15 minute routine on a recovery day. I highly recommend it as a recovery aid and tool to use. I also use it to warm up my legs before a run and get my hips and lower back feeling ready for a run.
I also use rolling massage sticks (many variations on these right now), having used these throughout the last decade. I was first introduced to "The Stick" device (actual name) in 2000 and have been with them ever since. The latest variation I've enjoyed is the 'sea urchin' stick, as my old track kids would call it. It had 3, prickly balls on a roller stick and even though it looked funny, it really helped dig down into tight areas in calves, quads, glutes, lower back, and hamstrings for runners.
A 'sea urchin' type roller stick can be bought at Target for under $20, if you are looking for an inexpensive recovery and warm-up aid in one.
As for my coffee this morning, I got plenty of OG Black Coffee around and served up another cup. I may have a Latte later in the morning.
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Swing and Sip!
Coach Rick
http://rkarboviak.myorganogold.com
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