Two factors conspired in this blogging interruption.
First, I moved, so I haven't had an internet connection at home where I can blog right after training.
Second, I hurt my right ankle exactly one week ago, and I've been on the mend since then. I played an indoor soccer match and felt a pull in the Achilles tendon area. I went to physical therapy and had my massage therapist (who is amazing) work on my leg a bit.
I feel better now and want to be back on schedule in the next few days.
During this down time, I've been able to rest a lot, obviously. The recovery is good, and yesterday's massage really helped me flush out a lot of stored-up un-good stuff.
I strongly recommend a massage before the race. Body work is key for flushing out built up fluid and relieving swelling. My massage therapist worked with an international dance company and an NBA team so she is great. She knows her science (tissue, muscles, movement, techniques for relieving cramping) and she's constantly keeping up with the latest developments in athlete recovery.
With three weeks (on my training calendar) left before the race, I want to start stacking workouts next week. Mainly, my riding and running - bricks. I'll have internet service tomorrow at home and will be back on the daily blog. In the mean time, still healing because it's better to fully recover than head into the race with a nagging injury.
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