So, yeah..kinda of a long hiatus once again after that last emo-ish post. I was goin’ through a bad weekend when i wrote that post. This past week i was set back a ways in terms of physical progress. I pulled a muscle in my leg; apparently my Hamstring. I was sprinting in my backyard and i guess i got a lil too eager cuz i was gettin’ some good speed running that i overexerted my muscle in my leg. Since we all favor one leg over the other, it was my right leg that took the hit. Talk about pain; it’s unbearable at times.

I’ve been taking Ibuprofen for the swelling, i’m only just now regaining full control of my foot. Nevermind the numbness which’ll drive you nuts, just trying to walk with a limp is irritating. It really gets to you after a few days; it’s been a week and it’ll likely be another week before i’m ok. Up until 2 nights ago i wasn’t even able to get a full night’s sleep due to leg positioning. I had to keep my foot pressed against a pillow to alleviate the pressure.

So, what did we learn today, kids? well, just because you’re getting strong doesn’t mean you’re superman. You can’t always skip walking and go straight to running; no matter what iron man says. And, if you’re gonna do running, do it before your weightlifting routine. My mistake? doing it after i had worked my legs. Pushing an already fatigued muscle isn’t smart. So, in the future, Cardio first, weight lifting second.