Another week down and another week with a broken toe and no running. Especially now that FALL is here (the best running season), it’s been a struggle for me mentally. I realize how much I rely on running to keep me sane, but I’m grateful to have other ways of getting in some activity.
While weight lifting doesn’t offer me the same boost mentally, or using my indoor bike or rower, it does provide me some fitness and something new for me to do. I’m in week 4 of my weight training and definitely noticing the workouts getting easier. Since I haven’t yet invested in any weights, for the workouts that are easier, I’m instead doing some more reps or trying to do them slower. It’s fun to feel like I’m getting stronger, at least in my weight-lifting!
Here’s what the week looked like:
Sunday: 48 minutes indoor cycling, 12 minutes on the indoor rower, 15 minute pilates video, planking, push-ups – I set an alarm for Sunday morning since we had an early-ish day planned with a few activities – a special mass at my kids’ school, then back-to-back soccer games for my oldest. I was glad I did – it felt good to get in a rowing workout AND bike workout. I also did another 15-minute pilates workout for people with a foot injury. It’s a lot of hip exercises, which I realize I need! My hips are so weak, so hopefully I can take this opportunity with my injury to at least strengthen that part of my body.
Monday: Chest and tricep workout, short core workout, 30 minutes indoor cycling, 1 mile walk – I woke up a little bit early Monday morning to get in a longer workout – but then my kids also got up early and interrupted my plans. Luckily I was still able to get in my usual workout (because I had planned for longer), but I was still disappointed about the lack of a longer workout. I also debated whether or not I should go for a long walk in the morning but decided not to. I’m trying to keep off my feet a little bit and see if my toe starts to feel better. I did take a mile-long walk at work in the middle of my day.
Tuesday: Shoulder and leg day, short core work, planks and pushups and 30 minutes on the bike, about 1.5 miles walked at lunchtime – I was feeling sore during my workout – despite feeling strong on Monday, my shoulders were tired on Tuesday! I also didn’t get in a pre-work walk, but luckily it was raining so I wasn’t too bummed about staying off my feet. I did get in a little walk with some coworkers at lunchtime, but it wasn’t long and it had mostly stopped raining so it was nice to take a break.
Wednesday: Bicep and back day, plus 3 miles walking, 30 minutes on the bike, planks, pushups. My arms were still sore from my shoulder workout, so today’s workout was a little rougher than usual. I’m still using kettlebells for the exercises, which makes them a little different than what my plan calls for and I realize that if I swing the kettlebells for bicep or hammer curls, it feels different than if I hold the kettlebells like a weight. I tried holding them like a weight for some of the reps and that was HARD!
Thursday: Leg workout, some abs, planks and push ups, 30 minutes indoor cycling and 3 miles walking, Another day, another weigh workout! These recaps are getting pretty boring – but at least I’m not getting bored of weight lifting! I am still missing running. During my lunchtime walk, I spied some fall colors – they leaves are starting to change!
Friday: 20 minute workout for broken foot, 45 minutes indoor cycling, push ups and planks – I thought last Friday’s broken foot workout was good (I felt it on my hips!) so I tried it again. I didn’t have time for a morning walk with GM, because my day started early with my older two – it was Muffins with Mom at their school! I did get in a 2 mile walk at lunch time with B, which never happens! (I can’t remember the last time we were both home together and took a walk, especially with no kids) It was glorious and I could see fall is coming/here!
Saturday: 50ish minutes on the indoor bike, 15 minutes on the rower, 8 minute ab workout, planks and push ups – FW got up early, waking me up (accidentally) and that meant I had some good time to get in a workout before our day started, which included a rainy flag football game, a playdate, and then out to dinner!
Total: No running this week. Some walking, weight training, indoor biking and some rowing.
Questions:
- Did it start to feel like summer again near you weather-wise? I love it!
- Are you impacted by the hurricane?
I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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It is starting to feel like fall here, but it’s still pretty warm. No complaints! We did some wind from Helene, but not much else.
I’m glad you’re still keeping busy, even if you can’t run. Soon you’ll be back at it!
it is still pretty warm and muggy here. I’m hoping fall gets here soon. Glad you are sticking with the strength training! Perhaps you will learn to love it
Yes, a nice return to summer (after last Sunday’s nonsense), and I couldn’t be happier. It took me awhile to develop a love for strength training, but I can’t imagine life without it now. I’m glad it’s getting easier for you, and it sounds like you’re appreciating the challenge of it!
I know- there’s no real substitute for running. But we have to keep moving, and you’re doing an amazing job of that! And, getting stronger can only help. Strengthening your hips should have benefits for your running, and you’ll be back to it soon. Hang in there.
We had some rain, some wind, and some tornadoes. Fortunately, it wasn’t bad, although the kids missed two days of school. They weren’t at all mad about it.
I’m glad you’re still pushing through, even though it’s not running. It’s hard, but you will be back to it so soon, stronger than ever!
When A graduates, I think we’re going to need to go north to see the foliage. I miss it.
Fall is definitely the best running season, but you are keeping a positive attitude and staying as active as you can with the injury!
I absolutely love those fall leaves…gorgeous!