ART
I’ve officially given up on PT again. It’s a pain in my ass and I don’t really believe that they do anything beneficial that I can’t do myself. I’m disciplined enough to do the strength training, stretching and trigger point massage on my own and I’m not convinced that the ultrasound or E-stim actually help.
But, I’m still not 100% and I’m still not convinced that doing just strength training, stretching and trigger point massage are going to help me beat this and keep it away. So, with a recommendation from blogger friend Sarah over at Love of Shoes, I had an appointment today with a chiropractor for some ART. So far, I can tell you that A.R.T is sorta like a deep massage, but the purpose is to put pressure on certain soft tissue points while moving the body in certain ways. For example, the doctor might put pressure on my piriformis while I move my leg up and down from the hip. I can’t say that I feel better already, but the doctor said to give it a few sessions and see how I feel then. I’m definitely willing to do that!
I ran yesterday and today. Both short runs. Yesterday was an entirely pain-free run on the treadmill. Today wasn’t as comfortable, but still not too bad. I’m just trying to keep a little running fitness so I’m not totally dying during SOS.
Here’s to hopeful optimism…
And to the beach; we’re headed back tomorrow morning!
Bike – August 24
Distance: 47.4 miles
Time: 2:26
Average heart rate: 136
Course: Wainscott to Montauk Point
Conditions: Beautiful, sunny, high 60’s
Swim – August 25
Distance: 3,000 yards
Time: 58 minutes
Treadmill Run – August 26
Distance: 3.43 miles
Time: 30 minutes
Average heart rate: 141
Strength – August 26
SOS Brick – August 27
Run 1:
Distance: 1.5 miles
Time: 11:43
T1: 4:21
Swim:
Distance: 1,000 meters (1,093 yards)
Time: 19:22
T2: 3:40
Run 2:
Distance: 1.5 miles
Time: 12:32
Total time: 51:40