Because of the ankle injury, my legs haven't been as active as I usually keep them. So, they're not as strong as I'd like them to be. Today was a weight training day.
Low weight, high repetitions, and working on the three larger muscle groups in the legs: quads, hamstrings, and calves. Nothing fancy, just some basic exercises. Squats, hamstring curls, and some calf raises. The last exercise really helps me with the range of motion since my ankle is still feeling a bit thick.
I'm feeling the last three days today so keep the workout simple, keeping my heart rate elevated. I have two simple notes that I want to share.
First, get plenty of rest. You may want to add an hour to your sleep schedule depending on your personal rhythm. Training on a schedule consumes more energy and your body will need more time to heal itself and recover for the next training session. This is hard for me to follow - I'm posting this note close to 11 p.m., so I'll need to work on this.
Second, nutrition and hydration. I mentioned these briefly in my Day 1 post but I cannot tell you what a difference I feel when training if I'm eating well before AND after the workout. If I eat well prior to the workout, I feel well-fueled during the workout. And if I eat well after the workout, my body is able to heal and recover faster and better.
Keeping it simple. Keeping to my training schedule. Eating right throughout the day, and getting plenty of rest.
Tomorrow. Another timed 3-mile run.
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