The other day I ran sprints. I normally run 10x100 on a Monday but sometimes I get a wild hair and will do something in excess. Like 20x100; barefooted.
It was a nice day and I've done a lot more stupid things in my past than this.
Anyway, after I finished and about two hours later I noticed extreme pain running along the lateral side of my foot.
This wasn't a normal plantar fascitis type of pain, but more like a GD stress fracture type of pain. Standing on it hurt, movement hurt, heck burping out loud hurt it.
I now have a choice to make. Either stay off of it or go about my business and do what I set out to do regardless of the pain.
I choose the latter. I have a fairly high pain tolerance that has led me to do quite a few stupid things in my life so why not?
I ride my bike with the pain and while doing some new-found breathing techniques (to be discussed later) the pain disappears! WHAT? If I ignore the discomfort for a little bit it goes away long-term? C'mon, REALLY?
I get to the gym and I figure I can do all the accessory work for today's squat (I'm a day ahead of what I normally post) which will keep the weight off my foot and thus, make it feel better.
Well, like I said, "I've done a lot more stupid things", so when I reach the weight-bearing exercises, I "go for it".
Lo and behold...??? After I finished the squats, there was no longer any pain whatsoever.
I figure that the SQUAT is good for ANYTHING that is ailing you.
Having a good day? Squat
Having a bad day? Squat
Just lost your job? Squat
Just found Jesus? Squat
Broke your foot? Squat
Pulled a vasti muscle? Squat
Yep...Squatting will fix just about anything.
Go get your squat belt on and meet me at the monolift...
Today's Training:
Shoulder Reliever
Cycle
Concept II Row: 20 mins
GHR: 4x12
Leg Extension: 4x12
Leg Press: 4x12
Dynamic Effort Squat: 10x2
Blast Strap Row: 50 reps
Push-ups: 50 reps
4-way Neck: 1x12
Ab Wheel: 4x12
Cycle