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Michelle ran: I discovered some new...
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- 3 miles
- 00:29 time
- 10:28 pace
- 318 calories
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I discovered some newfangled thing called a "foam roller" ~ Well, Erica told me about it. Really? WHO KNEW? I foam rolled my quads last night and before I went for my run. The left quad started feeling right.
I also tried to mid-foot strike in the Kinvara's today. When I do that, it doesn't hurt.
This was the only time of the day that I could get a run in. Man, I was seriously sweating and completely melting. I concentrated on my stride and just moving. I did take 2 walk breaks and I stopped Barney.
I had a sample of amino vital Endurance powder and tried it when I got home. It was alright but not something I would consider using.
2.75 miles 10.28 min/mile
9.48, 10.35, 8.23 (0.75)
And Then I Melted. 92 degrees at run time.
I am thinking I may get some sort of longish run in this weekend, although my training plan calls for 6 miles on Sunday. I am going to stick to that.
hee. if you really wanna get at small spots try taking a rolling pin (the equivalent to "The Stick") to massage tight small spots! :) Great run Michelle!
almost 3 years ago • Like
Barb ~ I have The Stick as well. Thanks for the tip!
almost 3 years ago • Like
Love the roller. It's my best friend along with Mr tennis ball lol
almost 3 years ago • Like
OMG! My mom used to use a rolling pin when I was a kid and I remember thinking ~ cuz I was like 5 years old ~ that she was coo-coo! How funny! I'll have to try that.
almost 3 years ago • Like
Really? I'm surprised you haven't seen my snarky posts about the foam roller and the dates I have w/ it:) It kills, but it does a body GREAT! Also check out Trigger Point. Very good tool too!
almost 3 years ago • Like
Hot and sweaty but productive run, Michelle! Great job trying new things. Whatever helps, right? Well done!!!
almost 3 years ago • Like
I looooooove the foam roller!
almost 3 years ago • Like
Yup yup....love the roller!!! It can be hurty though!!
almost 3 years ago • Like
@Sarah ~ I"m kidding. I actually have a foam roller that I haven't used in a while. SO, I rediscovered it.
almost 3 years ago • Like
Foam roller, where can I get one?
almost 3 years ago • Like
Great job, Michelle! Man, that foam roller is both beautiful & evil. Hurts so good!
almost 3 years ago • Like
I want to try the roller! I've been reading about it, but haven't tried it yet.
almost 3 years ago • Like
It's painful. I just foam rolled for a total of 2 minutes and my eyes were tearing.
almost 3 years ago • Like
I'm foam rolling as I read this. Seems like a day of discovery/rediscovery. Happy rolling!
almost 3 years ago • Like
Foam roller for me was a big Ouch on the sore side it band. Glad you are rediscovering and out whipping up a run!
almost 3 years ago • Like
Foam roller worked!! Hallelujah! 92F is just brutal. Awesome, brutal job both on the run, and staying on that roller!
almost 3 years ago • Like
ahhhh, yes, the Foam roller.sounds so benign, eh? it is amazing though. glad you've the discovered the joy of pain. :)
almost 3 years ago
Great run, Michelle! Hope the foam roller helped and your quads are better!
almost 3 years ago • Like
I have a foam roller and a "tiger tail", both really good for stretching/recovery days.
almost 3 years ago • Like
The foam roller is da bomb! :)
almost 3 years ago • Like
From Alice to the Wicked Witch, leave Toto alone.
-Flying monkey
almost 3 years ago • Like
hooray for foam rollers! glad little ol me could offer some useful advice. how's your quad doing this morning?
almost 3 years ago • Like
Glad you like the foam roller and the "kicks" are working out, Michelle. Continued discovery and joy.
almost 3 years ago • Like