Monday, June 8, 2009

editing the workout plan

i've been having some pain in my left calf area esp when i'm using the treadmill. it really really burns and only gets worse as i walk/jog on it. it sounds similiar to a shin splint. so i think i will alter the interval training till it feels better. perhaps try the recumbant bike instead of the treadmill or something. cause i'm really enjoying the exercise and weight lifting/toning. and now that its summer and chris is off he can watch caitlin for me and i can stay longer at the gym. so thats good!

update: i talked with the trainer at the gym. she said it prob wasnt a shin splint, but instead my peroneus muscle and to lay off the treadmill and do the bike instead for a week and rest and ice my leg when possible. so i did the bike today and my leg didnt hurt. i'm just frustrated because i was "getting into the groove" with everything and now i feel like i'm taking a step back. but obviously i dont want to really hurt myself, so if i have to take it slower than i guess i will have to!

1 comment:

The Road Runner said...

You're not really "taking a step back." You're still making progress, just taking a different path!

Hang in there!