I usually don't run on Sunday unless there is a race, so I think I will try to use the Sunday blog to note other aspects of my fitness program.
1. Resting heart rate in the mornings this past week have risen since I got the sore throat and congestion. Resting HR is typically between 47 to 48, but this past week it has risen into the 50's and this morning it was 57. This a sure sign that the body is in stress, so recovery is most important over the next couple of days. Right now I'm impressed that we had such a great speed interval workout yesterday.
2. Polymyalgia Rheumatica muscle disorder status. It has now officially been 2 years since I started seeing muscle aching symptoms. The doctor said this disease normally goes away within 2 years, so I am very hopeful I can soon begin reducing my medication.
Two weeks ago I reduced my Prednisone medication down to 7 mg a day (4 mg in the morning and 3 mg at night). Starting tomorrow I'm reducing it down to 6 mg a day, 3 mg in the morning and 3 mg in the evening.
3. Core strength training. Boy am I missing on this one. Nothing to report.
No situps, no crunches, no push-ups, nada. | 