Tools

There are so many tools one can use to track their training or progress.  Along with this Blog, I also use Ujena Fit Club to track my mileage.  It's a fairly useful tool, especially when I am getting in a lot of running.  It's nice to review what I've been doing for my workouts, so I can check in with how I am feeling and with my progress.  It's not quite as fun when there is nothing or little to log. 

Yesterday Phill and I ran 1 mile and walked another mile.  Then, we stretched.  Today I will do the same, but I will include 25 - 30 minutes of Yoga in there as well.  I am looking forward to it. 

I am feeling a little restless about not being able to run very much right now.  I am trying to be cautious so that I am not out for another year, but I am feeling a little discouraged today.  I hope that I can find the right balance of mileage and extra workouts, and use the right recovery tools. 

Another recovery tool is a foam roller.  The one I use is the Grid, and it focuses on trigger points and helps me massage my tight muscles.  I've noticed a big different between this foam roller and others, and it seems to give me some more mobility in my calves, quads and hamstrings.  I definitely recommend this for others.

When using a foam roller, it is important to try and use the roller every day.  I know it will be painful at first, but just try and work through some of the pain!  If you get a foam roller and do not know how to use it, just "google it"...there are a ton of helpful videos that you can use for guidance. 

Well, that's my post for today!  This was a quasi-product review, but I hope for a better one when I have a chance to really write.  

Have a good Thursday, all!