I have
mentioned before that my hip has been playing up and I have now started seeing
a physio. One of the first things she
said was that my trainers were rubbish and needed to be changed asap. She told me that my old ones where too rigid,
not supportive and the heal was far too hard.
With new knowledge of the sort of shoe I need we headed to a local
family run sports shop and was recommended some lovely Brooks Adrenalines. I did freak a little at the cost as I have
never spent some much money on trainers.
I am now starting a saving tin for just trainers!
I have been
tried them twice now including running over some dreaded fields and have no hip
pain – yay. My thighs are aching but
that’s it. I am so impressed. My flat arches actually feel supported. It is only early days but I really can’t
believe that I had a pain free run in them.
So we are 6
weeks to go on Sunday and training is in full swim
This week’s
training is as follow
Monday – Run
and Swim
3.5 mile run
in my shiny new trainers and all was good although it was very hot. Swimming on the other hand was not good. As soon as I out my goggles on I knew I felt
weird and sure enough after 15 minutes I
had a headache. I lasted 45 minutes but
had to get out as my head was bouncing in the end. I was really frustrated as really enjoying
swimming at the moment.
Tuesday –
Rest
I decided to
have an easy day as I really didn’t feel too good.
Wednesday –
Club run
It was a
bright blue sunny evening and really hot.
We set of nice and steady and I managed a slow 6.5 miles. The heat really took a lot out of me but to
have no hip pain was fantastic.
Thursday –
Swim
Early morning
swim and it was lovely and refreshing. The plan was to take it easy as I had
not been feeling 100% but once I am in the water taking it easy is just not an
option for me! I managed to do 1250m in
30 minutes with a few drills thrown in and I was pleased with that.
Friday – Run
Today is
another hot day and we run at lunch time so we went in the woods.
We have a
busy weekend planned so I am planning on doing a long run of about 8 miles but
not sure what day I will do it. I am
loving the fact that England is currently enjoying a heat wave and plan on
making the most of it. I just hope it
lasts long enough for our planned camping trip!
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