next entryStretching Out
Groin strain hurts!
It's pretty much a normal day here but today when I go down the gym I want to make a concerted effort to try and stretch out my muscles which are still aching somewhat after my riding session.
I have to say that my usual session down the gym was a bit harder with my damaged bits but I got through it in the end, and in my cool down section I spend a lot longer pulling out all the tight bits. Judging from the amount of pain I had at various points of stretching I'd say I've definitely done something to my adductor muscles in my left hand inner thigh - just going into a small stretch absolutely killed and it was a bit like pulling teeth! I go as far as I can before I might inflict more damage than whats already done so I'll just have to make sure I do my stretches sooner rather than later when I next go riding (which is tomorrow!).
On the way home from the gym I pick up a few items that I need to make tea, we're having spice rubbed chicken tonight and I need some coriander for the dip that goes with it.
Not much on the books other than that I'm afraid, though I have rung up about another possible stable job - this one is a bit further away than the last, but it appears they are much more of a professional outfit with a modern yard, but I'm not pinning my hopes up just yet.
Posted by Abi on the July 31, 2006 9:40 PM
Don't stretch at the gym just before and after the physical torture. Stretch all day. Every time you move, stretch a bit. Moving from the kitchen to the hall? Stop halfway, bend down and stretch that thigh. Going up to the bedroom? Stop at the bottom of the stair, touch the lowest step you can while keeping your legs straight. Passing a doorway? Stop, grap one foot ant pull it up too your but while keeping your knees together -hold onto the door for stability- .
None of these actions take more than a couple of seconds and they are well spent.