R.I.C.E.

Great job team on this week’s drill and pace time test! Don’t you love those planks? Remember to add a few hills in your weekly walk/run workouts (the Susan G. Komen map route has about 5-6 hills). See map: Click Here!

On September 6, 2011, I started my Austin Marathon training with USA Fit Austin/Luke’s Locker -ATP (Advanced Training Program). We do a lot of running. Just last week the ATP group ran a total of 30 miles. Wow!

There are 142 days left until the Livestrong Austin Marathon on Feb. 19, 2012 .

Follow my training journey! Coach ACT Training Calendar for Marathon!

This week I had a minor issue with my hip flexor. Here is an easy method to follow for minor injuries: R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation). Stretching and R.I.C.E have helped me. As you add more minutes and hills to your training make sure to listen to your body when you have pain: it could be a minor or major injury. Please see a doctor if the injury doesn’t heal in a few weeks. Don’t stop working out though. Just avoid activities that cause pain in that particular area. For instance if your injury is on your ankle you can still do seated bicep curls. Once you feel better ease into your regular routine. Articles: Physical Therapy, Common Injuries and Ice.

Keep up the good work!

-Coach ACT

P.S. Remember measurement challenge ends in December. Grand prize is a one hour session at Amber Moon Studio. Up for the challenge.