Thursday was my official attempt to start running again for the year. With having two IT Band issues going into the marathon I decided I'd take a couple months off and start back up in January. I was on track to start up in January, but then life happened and I wasn't able to dedicate any time to running, so now that things are getting back to normal it's time to get moving.
Thursday was a short, 2 mile run. Not wanting to make the same mistake this year I've decided to work on some strength training to help prevent another injury. It's strange how easy it is to stick to a training plan yet when it comes to strength training and stretching I'm horrible at sticking to it.
So the run was OK I felt good but still felt a little tightness in the IT Bands. This week I hope to get a few days of running in. There really isn't any reason for me not to go to the track as the gym is literally 2 minutes away from my office.
The gym... Something I don't think I'll ever understand is the thought process of old men in the men's locker room. When I use the locker room it's for as little as time as possible - I change, throw my clothes in a locker, and head out for my workout. I don't use the showers at this gym because I go after work so its easier to just go home and shower, however, when I used to workout before work I'd use the showers at the gym. I'd shower, change, and get out of the locker room as soon as possible. However, I think there is some thought process that is modified once you reach a certain age that I can't explain. For some reason there are men in the locker room that feel the need to sit around naked, for an inordinate amount of time...watching TV, talking to others, etc. I just don't get it and never will. If I ever become that 'guy' at the gym, please, someone, take away my membership.
