Today, I did my usual ~4 mile run (details), but I atypically did some weight training as well. My knee has been bothering me a bit, so I decided I would try to strengthen some of the muscles around it that are neglected through running. I did squats and leg extensions for this reason, and threw in some calf raises, pull-ups, dips, and other exercises for the heck of it. I had also intended to do some dead-lifts, but it was my first time weight training in so long that I decided not to overdo it too much on my first lifting day. I'm sure tomorrow I'll be feeling it, but I hope it will pay off in making my knee more stable in the future. I'm not sure how often I'll do this type of training because it's difficult to fit into my running schedule without interfering with my quality running days. I might go for Sundays and Thursdays, because I usually take Mondays and Fridays off.
I'll probably write up another post on Tuesday after my interval session, and I'll probably be complaining about how I'm so sore I cannot walk.
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