Taking it somewhat easy

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Melissa (I Crashed the Web)

July 9, 2022

Some weeks I feel on fire — I could run forever, wake up as early as I need, and just keep going. And other weeks, I’m tired, my body is sore, and each mile run feels harder and harder. This was one of those weeks — random parts of me were feeling sore and I was tired in the morning, and I’m just proud for getting outside most days. This week, my goal was to get outside and get in a file miles each day, plus keep up my diastasis recti exercises as much as possible.

Anyway, here’s what the week looked like:

Sunday – REST DAY! I woke up with some groin pain – I’ve felt like I pulled a muscle for a little while and it was hurting Sunday morning. So, decided to hold off on running. That didn’t stop me from taking a nice walk with the family and still getting in my step goal. We walked to breakfast and enjoyed some beautiful patio weather.

Monday – 3.1 miles run, 2+ mile family walk and diastasis recti exercises

We walked around a nearby lake, and saw a few turtles, including one on the path! The kids enjoyed the closeup look at him as he moved along.

Tuesday – 3.26 miles and diastasis recti exercises

I almost didn’t make it out on Tuesday – I woke up to pouring rain and thunder. After a lull, I dashed outside only to get caught in another crazy storm less than a mile later. I ran home, showered, and got ready for work. Luckily, the weather cleared up and I was able to get in a few more miles to finish the run at the end of my work day.

Wednesday – 4.01 miles and diastasis recti exercises

Thursday – 3.5 miles run, 1.5 mile walk and diastasis recti exercises and a gorgeous sunrise

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I almost didn’t make it out this morning – I somehow turned off my alarm (I told you I have been tired!) and the next thing I knew it was almost an hour later. Somehow GM hadn’t woken up yet, so I ran out the door quickly and got in a run.

Friday – 6.02 miles plus DR exercises

Saturday – 2.06 mi plus 3 mi walk with the kiddos

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Total: 21.98 miles

Some questions for you:

Do you golf?
What is your average mileage when you’re not training for anything?

l am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.

5 responses to “Taking it somewhat easy”

Fairytales and Fitness

July 10, 2022

That’s great that you kiddos go for walks with you! Looks like you had a nice blend of running, walking, and exercises!
Hope you have a great new week!

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Kim at Running on the Fly

July 10, 2022

Oh, that groin pain sounds terrible! Golf? Ha ha ha…I have a set of clubs, and I know how to use them, but the %$*# golf ball somehow seems to avoid going where I want it to.

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deborahbrooks14

July 10, 2022

I think we all have weeks where running feels easier or harder. I run about the same mileage that you do but only 3 days per week.

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Wendy

July 10, 2022

I had some groin pain after running last week–so weird and I have no idea what I did. I took it relatively easy this week–I had that 5k last Sunday and that’s when I do a long run, so I chose not to make up the miles. I probably need to do that more often! Have a great week!

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jenny

July 10, 2022

Yes, I know those weeks! Sounds like you did great in spite of all the setbacks. To answer your questions… no, I don’t golf. Golf just seems like the most boring sport in the world- but I know people love it. Up until this week I was hovering around 20 miles a week of running, but now my shin has other plans for me. Grr. But 20 is a nice amount if there’s nothing big coming up.

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