So I broke my foot last night goofing around with me friends. The doctor said I will be in a boot for 6 weeks. What exercises can I do to keep my cardio and hopefully speed up to what it is?
So I broke my foot last night goofing around with me friends. The doctor said I will be in a boot for 6 weeks. What exercises can I do to keep my cardio and hopefully speed up to what it is?
I was planning on going sub 2 in the 800 this year and my most recent workout was 12x200s in 34 with 200 jog recovery. Don't know if that helps or not. I have access to a great rec center with bikes, elliptical, swimming, etc.
Check with your doctor first of course, but after I broke my foot I was soon able to do core work, upper body strength training, and a stationary bike (with boot on), and a little swmming/aqua jogging.
Thanks. I'm just so upset because I had trained so well this offseason and was breaking 8k PRs on tempos... I just hate losing my fitness I worked so hard for... It just sucks I guess
I know it can be hard for a young person to comprehend, but with this kind of thing the only thing that really matters is letting it heal right the first time, for the long term. Don't jeopardize decades of running later in life for a quick grab at coming back two measly weeks early. Listen to your doctor, let it heal right, and your fitness will be back before you know it.
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Bingo. Great advice.
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Check with your doctor first of course, but after I broke my foot I was soon able to do core work, upper body strength training, and a stationary bike (with boot on), and a little swmming/aqua jogging.
If your doc says that you can run in the pool, here is an idea for you.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/the-future-of-fitness-may-be-in-the-pool/article623527/If you can put weight on your foot, try the eliptical.
What exactly happened to cause a clean break to the foot? You could have had a hotspot (shows up on bone scans, precursor to stress reaction) there all along. In that case take stretch/strength work daily get enough Vitamin D/minerals for preventative maintenance . Yes running the tempos, hills, and repeats is a given but the game changer for a mid d is your gym work
Will you be non weight bearing for the 6-8 weeks? If so, use the crutches, be compliant & do NOT put weight on it. The better you are at following the protocol, the sooner you'll get back to good running.