Playing It Safe

This week was mostly about three things: CORE, weights, and walking. After 3 days in a row of running outside last week, and then a 9 miler on Sunday, my hip was feeling a little off. So I decided to play it mostly safe and take it easy with mostly walking this week. I walked on the treadmill at an incline, walked outside a little, got in some lifting, and focused on some core and hip strengthening exercises. Was it boring? Yes, but I was grateful to still be active!

Here is what the week looked like:

Sunday: 9 outdoor miles

Sunday I was so excited to finally sleep in! After Saturday’s 430 wakeup for the 8th day in a row, it felt luxurious to turn off my alarm. Well, between my daughter throwing up in the middle of the night, and GM waking up at 630 (thanks, time change?), I didn’t get so much sleep. BUT it was mid-40s when I did get ready for my run, and sunny so I was able to get OUTSIDE for a long run! I got to run in an area I hadn’t run in since December thanks to the awful winter, snow, ice, etc. we’ve had, and enjoyed it!

Monday: treadmill walk, core, back and bicep workout, a little chest/tricep workout, 2.25 treadmill walk, 3 miles outdoor walking

Sunday during the day my hip started giving me pause, so I decided to NOT run on Monday. Luckily, the weather was gorgeous again, so I did get in some indoor AND outdoor walking, plus some basketball outside with the kids after dinner. It is due to be cold and maybe snow again this week, so we wanted to enjoy it as much as we could!

Tuesday: 2 mi outdoor run, 1 mile treadmill walk, core workout, shoulder lifting

I woke up to 60 degrees, and with the warm weather hanging on a little more, decided to test my hip with a short outdoor run. Unfortunately it was still icky, so I kept it short + slow and then focused on some hip stretches, walking, a Caroline Girvan core workout and lifting weights. That night, it was so nice out we played basketball outside as a family again.

Wednesday: 4.3 mile treadmill walk with incline, core, back and bicep workout, 1.23 mile walk outside

I noticed my hip was giving me some issues when I went to bed Tuesday night – maybe the outdoor run plus lateral movement in 2 nights of basketball weren’t a good idea? So again, taking it easy. It’s still early in my training and I do not need to push through and get injured! I did another Caroline Girvan core workout, plus some weights, and then a treadmill walk. It was thunderstorming most of the day, but it stopped for a little in the afternoon so I got in a short outdoor walk.

Thursday: 4 mile treadmill walk on an incline, pilates core workout

It was 30 degrees when I woke up, so the decision to stay in and rest from running again was easy. I did a short Pilates core workout, then some walking on an incline again. unfortunately inside.

Friday: 3.5 mile treadmill walk on an incline, core workout, some arms, plus 1.4 mile walk around airport

I really am trying to keep it easy with my hip, so I played it safe with another treadmill walk. I did a few jogging moments (less than 1 mile total), and while it wasn’t bad it wasn’t normal. So I stuck to my core, arms, and walking. I also had plans to fly to New York, and had time to walk around the airport a little (yes, I turned on my Garmin to track my mileage), so I got in some more steps that way.

Saturday: 7 outdoor miles walking

Saturday morning I woke up in my parents house after 8 full hours of sleep! I do not remember the last time I got full night of sleep, but it was delightful. I decided to take a walk, and got in 4.5 miles before my parents came and met me for another 2.5. It was great to walk with them!