Early Morning Workout
I have a workshop today with Greg Roskopf, who is a biomechanics specialist. Greg is the owner and developer of Muscle Activation Techniques (M.A.T.) He has worked with a lot of sports teams and physical therapists. My PT, Chris Clock uses this technique at ProFormance Rehab. I’ve been to PT twice with Chris for different reasons. I wouldn’t go to a therapist who didn’t use this technique. The manual stimulation of the muscles helps connect brain to body. This is important because when there is an injury the body wants to protect itself and avoid pain. That’s when compensation patterns arrise. These compensation patterns compound the problem if they aren’t addressed.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 02/09/2008
- Time: 05:00:00
- Average Heart rate: 141
- Max Heart rate: 166
- Calories: 222
- Distance: 2.5 miles
I went for a little run this morning. I have to confess that my plantar fasciitis isn’t bothering me, but my left ankle is feeling funky. I need to do some balance work. I’m glad that I am going to this workshop today. I’ll get some good advice from Greg.
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
1 comment:
That is a great story and you will do a great job in the Boston Marathon! Hopefully I will see you there. Good luck in your 15-mile race.