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Weight: 200
Training Time: 17:25
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
It was hot as fuck outside today. Sorry for all my PG-13 readers, but seriously, it was that hot. In a sort of "in yo' face" to the heat, I decided to do the Grouse Grind. For all of you un-Vancouvarians, the Grind is a trail up the side of Grouse Mountain. Its 2.9 km long and involves an elevation change of 853 meters. It is ridiculous. My aunt told me that somebody died on it yesterday (heart attack). Today all I saw were fat girls in tears (I can't make this stuff up). Needless to say, it was not difficult to keep my heart rate in my target zone. I stayed between 160 and 170 bpm quite easily. The Enemy and I actually did the grind on one of our first dates. I'm pleased to say that my time of 60 mins flat beat out our date time by a couple of minutes.
I hope to do the Grind on a semi-regular basis, its a good workout and significantly more enjoyable than an hour in the gym. I think it'll be a good addition to my training, especially at present when my shin splints are causing severe interference with my ability to run. Plus, I get to laugh at the people who cry.
7 comments:
Hey - it's REALLY TOUGH for some of us, OK??!
No more whining.......Have you tried tapping your shins? Taping the shins will often alleviate the pain.To tape your shin, buy some wide hockey tape, about 1½ inches wide. If your legs are hairy you'll need pre-wrap foam or SHAVE YOUR LEG. You want to tape the lower part of your shin but not your calf muscle as this can cause cramping. Start just above the ankle bones. Your leg is shaped like a cone so you can't just wrap the tape around horizontally. You'll need to tape in an upside-down 'V' pattern. Wrap around the shin once and then tear. Repeat this for a total of 3-4 strips making sure each one overlaps. Then stand up, walk around a bit, as see if it's too tight. If it's too tight peel them off and start over. If it feels okay, repeat the process to reinforce the first layer. If your calf starts cramping or hurting, cut or tear a slit in the back of the top of the wrap to give your calf some room. Remove the tape when you're done. Try a softer running surface like grass.
Hey...walking on your heels backwards is supposed to help your shins...but what do I know
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