Foot Massager

Over the last few years, I have accumulated a few items to related to running. One of which, I think you should get (or at least something similar).

This will help to relieve soreness and pain in your foot. I like to use it periodically even on days when I haven't been running.

Running Update

In March I wrote that I am "coming back to running". I've slowly, ever so slowly, making progress. I am running once or twice a week and slowly adding distance.

Last year (2014) was extremely hard not being able to run. 2015, I am feeling a lot better about my knee and it's ability to handle longer distances. The key for me is to continue to add mileage, but not speed. That is the approach I'll take for a while. Here is March, April, and May running distances. I will try again for 1.5 miles per run this weekend. Next week, I'll go for 1.75 miles per run.

The other thing that I am doing is cycling. I feel that having another form of exercise is going to help keep my legs strengthened.

I feel like my patience in 2014 paid off. I didn't push myself to get back into running before my knee was ready. And if the pain returns, I'll reconfigure my plan and go from there. Happy trails.

Massage out the Ache

When it comes to running (or other forms of exercise), sore muscles are often a result. At the suggestion of a close running friend, I purchased a "stick" that is used to roll out muscles.

The reason that I grown to love this more than the foam roller (I still use foam roller, but will discuss that in a later blog), is that it is small and can massage out just about every muscle group.

You can pick up one of these sticks (or similar product) at your local running store or purchase it online (like amazon). I picked mine up at Runners Corner in Orem. (I am in no way getting paid to mention them or this product)

Whether you are just starting out running, adding more miles, training for uphill or downhill, this type of stick will help you to recover quicker by rolling out your muscles. Pressure and tolerance is determined by you.

I was able to take this with me during the Ragnar Relay - Wasatch Back. It was more than helpful to have on hand in between my legs of the relay to keep my muscles from being to tight. I feel that this is one of the reasons that my recovery time was shortened immensely due to this.