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.
I Crashed The Web 
I’m actually taking an unscheduled day off today because we’re up at the lake and it’s storming and raining. I’m not happy about this! But my legs will probably be grateful. I’ve had that hip pain and it usually can be attributed to the ITB. I hope yours resolves quickly!
rest days something I really have come to embrace and realize the importance of! I really hope you feel better this week and your hip calms down. Take care!
rest days something I really have come to embrace and realize the importance of! I really hope you feel better this week and your hip calms down. Take care!
rest days something I really have come to embrace and realize the importance of! I really hope you feel better this week and your hip calms down. Take care!
I think those two days off definitely helped your hip! And… sitting for a long time in the car makes my hip cranky as well. I really need to keep it moving, but sometimes just walking is the best thing is it’s getting sore.
Hope all is well with your medical procedure- fasting for 24 hours, ouch.
School starts tomorrow! We’re ready.
I seldom ever take a true day off, but I always have low-impact days filtered in with walking or easy cycling, etc. I hope your hip feels better!
Both our travel days last week were pretty much days off — with supper early flights and things to do once we landed, there wasn’t time for any substantial workout. That’s usually how I get my rest days.
Smart not to run before you had to fast — that could have left you hangry!
I hope your hip quiets down for good!
Here’s hoping your hip quiets down with a little more rest time – Saturday’s run showed you that you need a little more recovery time. I’m not good at taking total rest days, either, and should improve on that.
I’m not sure when the kids go back to school here, but it’s safe to say either the week right before or after Labor Day.
I don’t usually take a full rest day. I like to go for a short walk on my rest days because I’m trying to keep up an “active day” streak in Garmin. I did see some good advice from my training plan – “Stress + Rest = Progress”. I’m sticking with that mantra and hoping that will keep me injury free this cycle. I prefer to have 2 rest days a week from running. My body is happiest that way!
I hope you hip is nothing serious… I self diagnose all the time.
I definitely takes days off now.. it helps me stay uninjured (remember I’m OLD),
I hope you hip is nothing serious… I self diagnose all the time.
I definitely takes days off now.. it helps me stay uninjured (remember I’m OLD),
I hope you hip is nothing serious… I self diagnose all the time.
I definitely takes days off now.. it helps me stay uninjured (remember I’m OLD),
I try to take one full day off a week. There’s always dog walks, and maybe a pilates class, but no running. Your body needed a cutback after some intense weeks!
The pool looks so refreshing!