Operation B.A.L.E

The three day cycle begins anew with me back on the chest. Great results this week:

• Incline Dumbbell Press: 35lbs, 15 reps max. Time to upgrade!
• Pec de Fly: 105lbs, 15 reps max. Time to upgrade!
• Lateral Raise: 10lbs, 15 reps max. Time to upgrade!
• Reverse Pec de Flye: 75lbs, 12 reps max.
• Lateral Pulldown: 80lbs, 15 reps max. Time to upgrade!
• Seated Cable Row: 60lbs, 15 reps max. Time to upgrade!

So time to increase the weight in nearly all exercises, after only a week of workout. I also did my abs:

• Hanging leg raise: 15 reps.
• Twist crunch: 15 reps.

Glad to see some increase in strength. BUT I haven’t run in nearly a week, and with some crummy eating I think I’ve put on weight. The food can be remedied, but my knee continues to concern me.

Just when I think I am over it, I feel a sharp pain in my left knee, usually when I am descending or ascending stair cases. I though taking it easy would get me back on the road to wellness, but so far no dice. Should I risk a run to “train” it better? Stick to walking? Or choose another cardio activity?

Some have suggested swimming or biking, but I like using my Nike+ and will definitely keep walking. What do you think?