tri_sport19's Group - FULL (for now) (Page 4)

Hi Jess - my best advise is to just stick with it!  Make sure you workout for 3 days a week and if you can slide in a few extra 20 or 30 min sessions on your own, that will  help leaps and bounds.  You will laugh at your level you started assuming you keep it all up..  It's all about repetition and you will get better!!!  

Hang in there as your 1 lap limit will soon turn into 2 etc.  Just push yourself as much as you can and keep up the good work!

 Jen

Ok, so I am having some shin problems.  About a month ago when i first started to get back into train mode, both my shins were bothering me so I gave some time off on my feet and they heeled.  Now, just my right shin has been bothering me, and it isnt just when I am running or doing physical activity on my legs.  If i touch it, i can feel a sharp pain right where it is hurting the most, and that is right below the knee on the outside of the shin muscle(not sure the right terminology for it).  Is there some exercises that are good or maybe tools that would help it heal and get healthy again?

 I know that injuries are going to be a part of training, but I wish they werent!

Let me preface this by saying I"m not a doctor, and if the pain continues I would recommend seeing one. You can stretch the area by simply pointing your toes. Foam rollers work wonders on the legs as well.

Keep in mind that the symptom may originate in a different area of the leg. Stretching your body completely is important.

Check out these link to a Runner's World strengthening your shins and treating/preventing injuries:
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-241-286-289-12604-0,00.html

http://www.runnersworld.com/video/1,8052,s6-1-0-5,00.html?ext=Y&videolink=http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1430551071/bclid1352464879/bctid1299148530

 I'm not a doctor either but used to get shin splints just like you described.  One thing that helped was icing it. I would take a water bottle and freeze it.  Then I would use the water bottle like a foam roller and roll it along my shins.  This would massage it and ice it at the same time.  It hurt like crazy at first but feels a lot better after a few minutes.  Stretching your calves helps, and there are many ways to do that.  Another stretch that I liked to do would be to sit on your knees on the floor making sure you're toes are pointing back so that you are sitting on your heels.  Then cup your hands under one knee and slowly lift your knee off the floor keeping your ankles and feet touching the floor.   This stretches out the front of your shin.  Hope that made sense and hope you feel better soon!

Ok team, I'm falling off the wagon - haven't gotten a workout in for over a week.  Any tips/motivation for helping me get back on track? 

Thanks!

Try to schedule your workouts ahead of time so that other things can't get in the way.  On Sunday I sit down with my calendar and write down my workout plan and make an appointment for each one.   Just like work meetings or classes you wouldn't miss, do the same for your workouts. 

Signing up for a race will definitely motivate you. 

Maybe exercise with someone else, you'll feel guilty if you have to out on working out with someone.   Or, use us!  Post what you plan on doing today or tomorrow.  Start with something easy so you feel motivated and not discouraged after your first workout.

Hope you get back on track!  Good luck!

Ditto what they said.  I always tend to wander in my physical fitness until there is something on the calendar that motivates/scares me to get in gear.  One big thing for me is having paid for a race, run, etc is that I do not want to waste the registration fee.  While it is not a huge dollar amount (so far), I find motivation to get in my training so that I do not waste the investment in the race. 

Also, ditto on the use of the calendar appointments.  We use Outlook at work so I have an appointment in my calendar each day with my training plan for that day.  I like it because it is something that I see every day all day long.  When I am not focused on the training program I am working I tend to lose sight of my short and long term goals.

Just keep at it, try to get through one week of your program, the following weeks get easier as you build endurance and start to see results.

I would agree with all of those suggestions.  Just signing up for a 5K in 2 months time will get you motivated.

I also think that alot of people try to do too much too fast as far as workouts and intensity when they start out.  Even if it takes a run/walk strategy where you run for 5 minute and walk 2 (repeat).  You should end your workouts knowing that you could have done another 20 minutes or more.  This way you are able to complete the next days workout and build on the previous ones.   It makes working out alot more fun when we are not at threshold every time we go for a run or bike or swim.

Just my 2 cents.

Thanks for the leg advice i will use it and see how it all works. Appreciate it.

With the falling off the bandwagon, I know how you feel.  The thing that works good for me is to keep things around my place to work out.  For example, netflix has workout 30 minute intervals of things like abs, kickboxing, biggest loser workouts etc. so i will watch them online on my computer.  Also i have some light dumbells too.  I know its hard to get up and drive somewhere and leave your place, but i feel that as long as i can do something, even if it short and simple, just doing maybe 15 min makes me feel better about being active.  Just staying consistant with getting my heart rate up just a little will make the difference in the long run. 

Thank you all for the support/motivation - I got a 2 mile run in today!   I'll have some catching up to do, but at least I broke the pattern of not working out.

 Also, that's a great idea about signing up for a race soon.  There's a duathlon at my school (run 20 minutes, bike 20 minutes, run 20 minutes) to see how many miles you can accumulate, on Feb. 1st, and also a 5k on Feb. 28th.  I haven't signed up b/c I've been scared to commit, but I'll work on mustering up the courage to do so.

Congrats on getting in the workouts!!!  Just keep up that training plan.

Here's a bit of inspiration I enjoyed a while back..  I think if this guy can do that much in one day, one year, we can all do a bit of training...

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=LzhPZjWgLt4

 It's a 10 min video..

I grew up in warmer weather of the West Coast.  It isn't too bad out here in Victoria (but it still is cool for me).  Most people in this area train indoors until April or May and then take advantage of being outside after that point. 

I do great with my own tunes as that is motivation when I am indoors.  We have indoor swim pools here except for lake swims which start whenever you can stand the temp of the water.

Jen

from wisconsin, and every school around my area was closed. hit around -34 with windchill.  no going outside for me for a workout thats for sure. wanting to ski on sunday, hopefully it warms up or no thanks!

 Hi expatraveler:

I saw the video in youtube that you sent to other guy. It was just amazing !!!!Thank you to share something like that,it's really helpfull for motivation.

Thank you  AMPRYLER

I hope everyone's training is going well! As mentioned above, stay warm and safe this weekend...unless you're cycling in 65 degree weather, then just enjoy the ride!

If any questions have come up feel free to post them!! Keep up the great work everyone, spring will be here before we know it!!

I agree, it was a great movie.  

Just an fyi, I'm a girl .