Come get updates on my journey
- I am enjoying the runs and doing a few races
- Sharing what I learn during this process
- Express how I am feeling throughout the experience
- To follow my runs: STRAVA – Bilal Mahmood
Training Updates
- The rehab has been put on pauseHey everyone! Hope everyone has been doing well. I just wanted to hop in and give everyone an update because although I thought I was getting better things kind of took a turn. The pain returned in the knee when I started put in 3 runs a week. So the doctor has told me thatContinue reading “The rehab has been put on pause”
- One Step Forward and One Step BackWelcome back to the blog! This weeks blog is gonna be a doozy. Based on last weeks post recovery was going VERY well. Then this week rolled around and it was a total 360 from last week. Last week was pain free and then this time was full of pain. Lets start from the beginning,Continue reading “One Step Forward and One Step Back”
- The Comeback + Winter GearHappy holidays and happy almost new year everyone. Santa listened to my wish and helped me to start running again. The past week, I FINALLY got the green light to start running again as long as there is no pain. So far luckily everything is going smoothly. There is no pain during the run soContinue reading “The Comeback + Winter Gear”
- Recovery updateSo it has been quite some time since my last post. To be honest was not really sure what to say on these since alot of my time was just spent doing the prescribed exercises every week. I was not feeling to happy with the progress. So I have been stuck in a little bitContinue reading “Recovery update”
- What to do now?So I got the results from the doctor and it is not looking to good. Was told I should not be running anymore and will need to do rehab. In case you were curios I have a unbalanced pelvic which has caused a strain in my patellar tendon on my left knee. Luckily it isContinue reading “What to do now?”
Mindfulness Updates
- Feeling downHey everyone! I hope everyone is crushing their goals. I know based on the title you are probably wondering what exactly happened? To start, I did complete some runs this week. The total mileage was about 42km. I also have an appointment set with a sports specialistContinue reading “Feeling down”
- Raising Money For BLM By RunningHey guys this week I have been motivated by something that I saw on my Instagram feed and they were going to donate 1$ for every mile that was run this week (will leave their information below). The funds were going to go to helping the peopleContinue reading “Raising Money For BLM By Running”
- Why I Sit In Cold WaterHello everyone I hope you are all staying safe and have been mentally and physically healthy through this time of isolation. Today I thought it would be nice to go over why I have started taking cold baths for 15 minutes 2-3 times a week and howContinue reading “Why I Sit In Cold Water”
- Running is being put on a PAUSE!Hello Everyone! I am sorry I have not been updating you guys on runs. Mainly because there have not been any. Because of my hip injury I have made the executive decision to take a break and let the hip heal/strengthen it until I can get theContinue reading “Running is being put on a PAUSE!”
- My Marathon Was Cancelled and I Am Not MadSo I found out that the marathon on May 3 that I had signed up for was cancelled due to the current situation around the world. I am not upset about that decision although it is disappointing that I will not be able to take part inContinue reading “My Marathon Was Cancelled and I Am Not Mad”
Strategy for Marathon Prep
- The goal is to finish
- Hopefully under 4 hrs
- Aim is to run 3-4 times a week
Strategy for Triathlon Prep
- Swim 2-3 times a week
- Once summer comes around bike 2-3 times
- Running 2-3 times
Growth
- Build up my regimen
- Capability to handle longer runs
- Increase endurance of my swim
- Buy a bike
GEAR
- Hoka One Clifton 6 – Easy runs
- Saucony Guide 13– Long runs + tempo
- Nike zoom fly 3 – Tempo + threshold
- Forever Floatride Energy 2 – Track runs + tempo + threshold
Success
Overall: I will be happy if I am able to finish the races without any regrets.
Short Term Goal: Sub 4 hour marathon
Long Term Goal: Qualify for Boston Marathon
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