After a very high month of mileage for me (almost 200 miles in July), I took things very easy this week. A cranky hip (self-diagnosed tendinitis), plus a minor medical procedure on Friday helped (or forced) me to take it easy this week. I had less mileage and even a two days off running!
Here is what the full week looked like:
Sunday: 7.05 miles outdoors, 2.92 mile walk
We had a long car trip back to Cleveland planned for the morning, so I wanted to get in some miles before hitting the road. I had plans to also meet up with two friends for a walk at 9 a.m., so I set n alarm to get in a run before. I ended up waking up before my alarm, and got in 7 miles before a nearly 3 mile walk with my high school friends. It was great to catch up with them before my car trip back west.
Monday: 5.03 miles, shoulder and leg workout, 8 minute weighted core workout
After being in the car for so long Sunday, my hip was really feeling tight Monday morning. I focused on getting in my weight and core workout, and then took it very very slow for my 5 miles.
Tuesday: 2.08 outdoor miles, back and bicep workout, core workout, started leg workout, 1.1 mile treadmill walk and 1.25 mile walk later in the day, 1275 yard swim
I just wasn’t feeling it today. I was tired and after my weight workout, I could barely run. My hip was bothering me, and I was just very tired! I decided to take it easy and get in a shorter run, and then a short walk. I did get in a mile walk later in the day. I also got in a swim at the last swimming lessons! I was glad to get in 30 minutes of laps.
Wednesday: 5 mile run outside, 2.7 miles during the day (split between treadmill while working and outside at lunch), short core workout, finished leg workout
I wasn’t as tired as I was the day before, but my hip was feeling just a little meh. Got in a slow, easy run, leg workout and then some walking during the day.
Thursday: NO RUNNING! Instead I got in a 3.8 mile treadmill walk, 2.2 outdoor walk, ab workout, chest and tricep workout, weighted core workout
I had to fast most of Thursday, so I decided it may be smart not to run? I wasn’t sure if I’d be famished if I ran and couldn’t eat for more than 24 hours! So instead I got in a little weights and plenty of walking to keep my body moving. Hip was still acting up so I convinced myself that not running was a good idea. I did get in some walking in the morning, walking while working and a lunchtime walk outside.
Friday: DAY OFF
I pretty much slept and recovered 🙂 Took it easy peasy!
Saturday: 9.02 outdoor miles, .45 treadmill walk, shoulder and leg workout
After two days off running, I woke up to my hip feeling 90% better! So what did I do? I felt pretty normal and got in a run, along with some weights. Woof! Of course after the run, my hip was cranky again. Oh well – at least I know that after a few days off it feels good? It was a beautiful morning! was feeling good otherwise though, and it was nice to be back to moving again!
Total: 28.18 miles running plus swimming, weights and walking
- How often do you take a full day off? This was my first time since …. who knows?! I know the last time I took 2 days off running was when I broke my toe about a year ago.
- When do schools start up near you? We don’t start for a few more weeks but some start next week here!
I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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