Sank's Running Rants

Monday, November 30, 2009

Giving it a go

So far, so good. Well since last week's tweaking of the hamstring I decided to give it a rest. Well that was before the refereeing schedule came out. 8 games over the weekend, along with heading out with Nancy's crew Saturday night and Hannie's team involved in the same tournament with 3 games.
So Wednesday night I head out to Sports Authority and pickup a thigh compression wrap and see how I make out running up and down the court. And I have to admit that I was more than pleasantly surprised and extremely optimistic. I was starting to get (for lack of a better word) depressed about the running over the past few weeks; no energy, stagnent splits, and the constant pains but this may just be what I needed. Going to wrap her up and give her a go tonight. Keep you fingers crossed for me.
On a side note, very happy to report that after starting 0-5, Hannie's team went 2-1 this weekend, including a 9 point loss to a A team in the final game. The girls are working hard to pick up a new offense that we just put in but is showing some real promise.
Be well - Sank

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Well it's gone....

So I finally get out last night to try to get some running in. I had missed a few days between being busy, dealing with migraines coming out of those damn herniated discs in my neck, and trying to rest the legs. So I throw on the PT band, the rain coat, and the Garmin and out I go.

Now the pace wasn't too great, but I didn't feel too bad. Was trying to concentrate on my form, lifting my knees on each step and not overstriding. 2 miles in and still feeling pretty good. As I am coming over the Williams Street bridge the back of my right leg, starts to act up a bit. So I shorten up my stride and pace and continue on down to the West Street intersection. And then just shy of 3 miles in, my right hamstring finally went on me. I stopped there and then, trying not to aggravate it anymore, and walked to the house.

A bit sore today, I am going to get a compression wrap for it (as I have 8 games this weekend to ref) but regardless I am NOT going to let this make me stop. Oh well, tomorrow is Thanksgiving and in the big picture I have a LOT to be thankful for.

Be well and Happy Thanksgiving all - Sank