Since I shortened one training session and skipped another last week, I’m just repeating this week. Nothing exciting to report in the PR department.
I did spend some time batch cooking last night. A large pan of roasted Yukon gold potatoes with red onions. Chicken breasts. Farro. Hard-boiled eggs.
I am sleeping well. An impressive 8-10 hours a night.
I decided on the treadmill this morning to have a more forgiving surface, and wound up being able to do a very slow run for a lot of the 3.5 miles and my knee feels really good still. I could feel it during the workout but it isn’t pain-pain, just some discomfort. I don’t think I overdid it, so we’ll see how things progress. At least it felt like a workout. I wake up in the night many nights and lose a couple of hours to just general worry. It’s always nice when I get a straight 6 or 7 hours.
I wish I was sleeping well. I seem to be alternating one night of horrible insomnia with the next night of making it up for it, but I’m always tired.
My husband, turning 60 this year, ran about 1200 miles a year til recently, and now maybe he’s cut down to close to 1,000. But he STILL wears COTTON socks. I have purchased ‘fancy” socks for him, but he won’t use them. Hanes cotton crew socks are about all he’s ever worn for running in the last 20 years. He will wear whatever shorts and shirts I or others buy him, so his other apparel has improved. He tracks miles in his shoes, and gets new ones regularly.
I do wonder if I purchased 15 pairs of the same “fancy” socks he might wear them. I think he doesn’t want to have to worry about matching socks or anything.
I only rode my bike outside for about 30 minutes, because it started to rain. I was going to go out again, but husband said winds are up to 50 MPH, so I did the indoor bike for about 40 minutes. Also did some yoga.
Those roasted potatoes with red onions sound really good. I’m going to have to try something like that.
I like the red onions to get well cooked & caramelized, and the potatoes crispy.
I usually toss in olive oil, s&p, and sprinkle in some dried thyme leaves.
So easy to make a big batch, then throw some protein on top for a meal.
Progress on my end- 4 miles on the treadmill this morning and it was all at a “run”- a very slow run, but a run. Knee held up well. Could feel it but not pain or anything. Felt fine afterwards. Now the key is to not do too much and screw it up. The treadmill really does seem to do better right now. My neighborhood isn’t steep hills, but it is all rolling and, of course, asphalt.
Just finished my hour long indoor bike ride. Very windy and chilly where I live today. Not sure what the rest of the day will bring, but I met my goal.
Just did my weight routine and a little bit on the bike. (Hope to go out for a walk later if it’s not too windy.)
Catching up. Yesterday was a powerwalking day in the neighborhood behind me. I tried to get in as much as I could before the thunderstorm hit. I probably should have stopped 5 min sooner. Those last 3 minutes were a full out wide eyed running sprint. I made it just before the bottom dropped out into the safety of Club C-gym. Had a fabulous Total Body Core workout. I will miss that one when it’s done. Today was the modified Cardio Core. I did a longer easy paced run followed by some pull-ups/stretching while waiting for the video’s core segments. Then I also finished day 5/22 of the ab challenge. I have also been walking 2-4 miles in the afternoon each day with H, the family, or by myself. I’m getting a lot of time on my feet, so I’m trying to be careful to keep the runs easy for now.
Yesterday was a long workout, which started with bench pressing with high reps/lower weight. Proceeded to a conditioning WOD of squat cleans and pull-ups. And I finished up with all core, which included high reps of GHD sit-ups, RDL’s (Romanian Deadlifts) and toes-to-bar.
I may or may not take the day off today. I should just take a rest day today, but… 
OK, what suggestions do you folks have with high-tech socks. I have to admit that while I do wear newer Nike and Nike-like athletic socks, is there some fancy schmancy sock out there that I should be wearing instead? Are you talking about compression socks?
I have compression socks but don’t usually wear them for running anymore. I do wear them on planes (remember planes?) or after a race. For normal running or working out, I like Balega socks or Swiftwick (local company). I also like the thin Wright socks that have two layers- never any blisters with them even in the sweaty summer runs.
Oh- and for colder weather SmartWool higher socks or Stance (those are for the cool kids…) 
I think socks are so personal preference. I definitely have socks that I buy for the purpose of fitness but they are so comfortable I choose them all the time (and just keep some pairs specifically for fitness) - I like my socks low, thin and wicking - I have bought other brands but always come back to Balega socks.
I have small feet so socks that come in sizes are a must.
Balega and feetures are my favorites
OK, I ordered a few low and high Balega socks. Low for running and high for lifting. The barbell’s typical pathway is a straight line from the floor up and almost kissing your shins, so especially with deadlifts, your/my shins will take a beating.
I’m not too picky, but if I don’t like them, then it’s definitely ALL on you guys for a bad recommendation. :lol:
Wow, the pressure is ON!!! ^^^^^^
Re: deadlifts & shins.
Despite deadlifting in leggings or pants, I developed a spot on each shin that looked just like a poison ivy rash I got a few years ago! It took me awhile to put two & two together.
My daughter lifts in stance socks. But she’s one of the cool kids
Oh good- we spent some of @sushiritto 's money! People on CC have helped me spend LOTS of money! Ahem, @BunsenBurner
Oh man, my shins look like I’ve been through a war (slight exaggeration). I see them as my “medal of honor.” 
One of my other shirts states, “Lift Heavy. Run Fast.” So, I expect these Balega socks to help me “Lift Heavier. Run Faster.” :grimace: