Spin 130430

Rode Trainer for 45 min.

Typical 5 Min warm up, followed by 35 min of varying work, and 5 min cool down.

After a week of no activity and consistent anti-inflammatory I appear to be on the mend.  I haven't resume push-ups and pull-ups but breathing isn't as painful so I can at least bike and hopefully run on Friday.

Injury

After visiting the doctor, getting EKG and chest x-ray it has been ruled either inflamed cartilage or chest wall. Doctor couldn't believe my heart rate which is why I think he wanted an EKG.  I need to continue to take it easy and keep up with Ibuprofen.

My hip heals and now I can't breathe.  This has been a rough early season.

Spin 130423

Rode Trainer for 30 min.

Typical 5 Min warm up, followed by 20 min of varying work, and 5 min cool down.

Suffering from a chest injury that I don't know the cause of.  I began to notice on my run yesterday and it got worse today.  At this point I am stuck with shallow breathing because when I take deep breath it feels like someone is stabbing me ( on the right side, otherwise I would be in getting my heard checked)

Run 130422

Ran 2 mile course at 6:30 pace, hip felt good but had chest pain on the right side when breathing heavy.

Bike 130421

Rode 31.48 miles in 1:52:23 16.8mph.  Slower ride than I would have liked at this point in the season. I was tired and struggling towards the end.  Continued to work on my aero position while on the road and my comfort level is improving.

Really wished the MapMyTri app would stop recording when stopped for lights, etc. like my bike speedometer does.  On some of these rides I am losing a few minutes just for that so I can't get completely accurate splits.

Run 130419

A real run!  After months of hip issue - I think bursitis but could have been something else.  I have been easing back into running with short easy runs of 2 miles with my daughter.

I went and bought a new pair of shoes  - running store informed me the pair I was using were purchase in 2011.  So there is at least one accomplice in my injury as I know I have logged well over the recommended 500 miles on them in the last two years.

With new Saucony Rides I went out to test my legs on a short run.  Ran 2 miles at a 6:33 pace and it felt good - the hip not my lungs. I shortened my stride to help my hip and run was great.

Spin 130418

Rode Trainer for 45 min.

Typical 5 Min warm up, followed by 35 min of varying work, and 5 min cool down.

Spin 130417

Rode Trainer for 20 min.

Quick ride this morning typical 5 Min warm up, followed by 15 min of  hard steady state.

Spin 130416

Rode Trainer for 45 min.

Typical 5 Min warm up, followed by 35 min of varying work, and 5 min cool down.

Bike 130414

Rode 21 miles in 1:08:07 (18.5 mph) only about 15-20 in stoppage for traffic.  Felt good on the rollers and flats.  I need to continue to work on a consistent cadence.

Run 130413

Ran 2 miles with C today.  Easy consistent 10 min mile, just trying to keep the legs moving while my hip issues heal.

Run 130409

EASY run of 2 miles(8:03 pace). I wanted to test my hip - still sore but felt better. Need to keep it easy a little longer.

Spin 130408

45 min on Trainer:

5 min warmup

20 Min Steady
5 Min out of saddle
10 Min steady

5 min cool down.

Spin 130404

Rode the Trainer for 45 Min

5 Min warm up

35 Min of mixed steady state and out of saddle.

5 Min Cool down

Continued focus on driving the pedals.

Spin 130402

Rode the Trainer for 45 Min

5 Min warm up

35 Min of mixed steady state and out of saddle.

5 Min Cool down

I noticed in the window reflection I was dropping my heel and not applying full pressure to the pedal, spent time in steady state focusing on driving through the pedal.