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JAN OS Week 5, Maintenance and Recovery Thread

Can you all believe we are in week 5 already?  Just a few more to go before we test again

So what is everyone doing to take care of their body this week? 

I've been starting every day with a series of Sun Salutations.  On "work" days I get in just 4 or so, but on these Recovery days I extend that practice a little more.  Later today I need to get on the floor and roll out this calf since it's acting up again.

Leigh- I'm putting in a little special request for one of those "mobilization" Blog posts involving the Gastroc & Posterior Tib

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  • I was completely and utterly shelled yesterday (zero energy) so took the day off and spent much of it on the couch.  Lower legs still buzzing last night.

    Today I am gonna spend time making whoopie (a pain and pleasure thing) with my Trigger Point stuff and plan my taper for this week for the half marry Sunday. Thinking bike Tuesday and run Wednesday and then take Thursday and Friday off.  

    Saturday is an EN-meet-up in SoCal with an easy spin on the bikes on a river trail.  Looks like 6 to 8 of us will be meeting up in Huntington Beach and then some will have lunch.  Should be fun.

  • I'm actually looking forward to testing, I think I'm going to be pleased with the results. As for taking care of my body, I'm continuing to roll out my lower extremities 1-2 time a day with a little extra stretching post "work."

    Starting on Friday's (this week), it's back to the pool (endless style) for technique work, no volume. I find swimming in the endless pool forces me to concentrate on form since there are mirrors and video cameras from all angles watching me (not to mention my coach). I do 15-20 strokes, stop, watch, and correct. Thirty minutes goes a long way.
  • Compression sleeves at the office today.  I'll admit it.  But only here.

  •  My recovery today is consisting of putting snow in a baggie that I had from lunch and sitting on it!  I was with my kids this weekend when they were sled riding and should've taken it more easy so my "boys" have been sore!  Didn't have the "balls" (ha ha) to ask the school nurse for an ice pack because I knew she'd ask why, so I went outside, handful of snow, and put it into my sandwich bag... perfect!!!!  I better be running by Thursday at the latest... I hate sitting around.

    Dan

  • Posted By Dan Forbes on 31 Jan 2011 12:28 PM

     My recovery today is consisting of putting snow in a baggie that I had from lunch and sitting on it!  I was with my kids this weekend when they were sled riding and should've taken it more easy so my "boys" have been sore!  Didn't have the "balls" (ha ha) to ask the school nurse for an ice pack because I knew she'd ask why, so I went outside, handful of snow, and put it into my sandwich bag... perfect!!!!  I better be running by Thursday at the latest... I hate sitting around.

    Dan



    To sum this up you made snowballs

     

  • Posted By Steven Ford on 31 Jan 2011 12:31 PM
    Posted By Dan Forbes on 31 Jan 2011 12:28 PM

     My recovery today is consisting of putting snow in a baggie that I had from lunch and sitting on it!  I was with my kids this weekend when they were sled riding and should've taken it more easy so my "boys" have been sore!  Didn't have the "balls" (ha ha) to ask the school nurse for an ice pack because I knew she'd ask why, so I went outside, handful of snow, and put it into my sandwich bag... perfect!!!!  I better be running by Thursday at the latest... I hate sitting around.

    Dan



    To sum this up you made snowballs

     

    Steve, you crack me up.  Nice solution Dan!



     

  • Ha, that made me laugh.

    Today I did my upper body and ab workout. It's the first time I've done it since starting the OS and I just realized how utterly weak my core really is when I'm doing anything other than biking or running. I'm sure it's all added into my leg problems. Legs are super sore today, but I rolled them out for a bit and plan to do some more work on them when I get home. If anything the extreme focus on rolling and stretching will be great when I am 100% to hopefully keep me there!
  • Posted By Nemo Brauch on 31 Jan 2011 01:02 PM
    Posted By Steven Ford on 31 Jan 2011 12:31 PM
    Posted By Dan Forbes on 31 Jan 2011 12:28 PM

     My recovery today is consisting of putting snow in a baggie that I had from lunch and sitting on it!  I was with my kids this weekend when they were sled riding and should've taken it more easy so my "boys" have been sore!  Didn't have the "balls" (ha ha) to ask the school nurse for an ice pack because I knew she'd ask why, so I went outside, handful of snow, and put it into my sandwich bag... perfect!!!!  I better be running by Thursday at the latest... I hate sitting around.

    Dan



    To sum this up you made snowballs

     

    Steve, you crack me up.  Nice solution Dan!



    Awesome! Extra benefit of the Team Tundra Force time of year!

     

    Swim assessment for me. See Rogue thread for deets.

     

  • I took Sunday off. That seemed like a good idea since I kept yawning and sighing when I moved. The extra day really did me good - played with the grandkids and the rc helicopter they gave me for Christmas - nothing too physically or intellectually demanding. I felt a lot better this morning. But when I did my bike intervals today (I moved everything up a day), I could barely get through the second one. I think I need to start going to bed earlier. But I agree with Aaron that I'm looking forward to testing - I guess I'm looking for some validation that I'm not killing myself for nothing - I'm sure my FTP will be up at least 20% - right?
  • @Dan - LOVE the snowballs!  I know the feeling as I've gone sledding with the kids and they really get "bounced" around.  Good luck!

  • I'm taking a week off to go skiing, hot springs and relaxing.  When I am in training TP rollers and stretching  regluarly and if anything is stiff or sore it gets extra attention. 

    Looking forward to jumping back in next week. 

  • One hour recovery ride at 70%ftp. Nice 'n easy except for the 19 degrees and dark...bonus Tundra Force points!
  • @BIll- You'd fit right in here in Denver...tomorrow, high is supposed to be -2 (only 4" of snow).

    @Gordon - Sounds nice, I did that with the family 2 weeks ago. Hot Springs in the winter is awesome.
  • Posted By Bill Russell on 31 Jan 2011 05:20 PM

    One hour recovery ride at 70%ftp. Nice 'n easy except for the 19 degrees and dark...bonus Tundra Force points!



      I think that wins the Tundra Challenge in one just one ride!

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