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The Plan is…There is No Plan

by on August 19, 2009

Well, there really IS a plan, I just keep changing it as I see fit. I think I might have some control issues.

No…really?

Part of this decision is because I’m feeling the need to branch out. As a result, last night I learned how to do the tree pose. I may or may not have fallen on my arse whilst learning.

Most of this decision is running coach/PT advised.

Marathon training as it were included 4 days per week of running. The problem is that I’m not sure that my body is agreeable to that plan. After many many weeks of having no knee/leg/calf issues, two weeks ago, my calf again started to do it’s random seizing up for “no reason” business.

Without going into the gory details, this is not an official crisis, and I can still run.

I just don’t want a full-fledged injury.

Did you hear me?

I don’t want a full-fledged injury!

Been there, done that.

I’m stopping the madness now and regrouping. My plan is to run 3 days per week. I’m loosely following the principles of this plan, developed by the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST).

And, I shall yoga like a good little yogi. Weekly. Because my body needs it. Maybe my mind does too.

I’ll be making an officially revised version of my plan today.

Hopefully I won’t need to change it again.


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Tagged as: leg and calf issues, race training

  • http://www.runeatrepeat.com Runeatrepeat

    I’m right there with ya, you never want a full-on injury! Prevention is the best cure!!!

  • http://twitter.com/EnviroSafeOne Michael

    Three days of running, a week, is plenty! ‘Gotta have that recovery time. This is especially true if you’ve got cross-training going on.

    The more I bike, swim, do cardio and weights the more I get out of running AND the easier it gets.

    My first track coach always said build the foundation first, speedwork second and VARY physical activites and you’ll be conditioned against injury.

    No rush, you’ll know when you’re ready.

  • http://mostlyrunningbull.blogspot.com/ gqh

    Good luck with keeping the injuries at bay, sister!

    But for the record – if you keep changing it all the time, it’s not a plan.

    We call that a “whim”.

  • http://runtothefinish.blogspot.com RunToFinish

    ok I seriously think you should check out this Dr. Sarno book, your calf things sounds kinda like what I had before…it’s totally worth a try, at least I was at the point I was ready to give anything a go!

    I have heard amazing things about the FIRST plan so if 3 days a week is what your body wants go for it

  • http://loveveggiesandyoga.blogspot.com/ Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)

    I didnt read your previous post about your calf issue but lots of times muscles that spasm and seize up are crying out for more magnesium/calcium. There is a brand called Natural Calm (available at WF or health food stores) that I find to be excellent for this. Stress depletes mag/calc and this replenishes it in a way that your body can actually use. And do more yoga, keep on stretching that bad boy out :)

  • joggersl

    You might be onto something here…I’m going to check into Natural Calm.

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