Saturday, November 15, 2008

Torture!

I think there is a conspiracy against me. My friends and loved ones are trying to see how many crazy torturous things they can make me do under the guise of medicinal purposes. I ran 10 miles today. I used to run 13-14 miles on a semi-regular basis, before I had this last baby. The most I'd done post-baby thus far was about 6.5 miles. I wanted to see if I could run 10 miles since there is a 10 mile race in a couple of weeks that I want to do. Well, I made it, rather slowly, but I did run the whole time without quiting. As soon as I stopped, my legs were telling me that they were not happy with me. So, after I stretched, I asked Bruce if there was anyway to prevent (as much as possible) being in severe pain for the next several days. He suggested an ice bath. Yup, I did it. It really was not fun. I filled the bath with nothing but cold water till it just covered my legs and hips. The point was not to lower my core temp. After I'd been in a few minutes, Bruce added some ice to keep the water nice and frigid. I stayed in for about 9 minutes. I survived by reminding myself that it was not so bad as child birth. This is probably the craziest thing I've ever done. Mind over matter, I am a tough chicky, am I not?

4 comments:

timpani76 said...

Renae, I'm shocked and appalled that I can see your ankles! I'm shappalled!

CJ said...

You are not crazy. In college we would put 3 large coolers of ice into giant whirlpools. Then after every practice both men and women were required to stand in the ice baths for 20 min. They stood with the ice water up to there waist. Well not the old RM's they would sit in it. This helped to prevent injuries and keep them healthy. So next time use more ice and stay 11 min. more. Good Job!

Renae said...

Crystal, you are a sadomasochist!

Bruce said...

this ice bath was not supposed to be as cold or last as long. its only purpose is to get the blood rush affect (that happens at arround 7 - 8 min). that pushes out the lactic acid and brings in clean blood. thus warding off sorness and improving recovery time. i did it last year after a particually nasty workout and ran a PR for 4 miles the next day.