Getting the hip checked out

Well, I took many of your advice and finally made an appointment for a sports medicine doctor this week to get my hip checked out. I had my appointment on Friday and should hopefully more soon.

So naturally, using “runner logic” (you know, it’s like “runner math”) – I decided to try out three runs this week. Two so I could see how I felt and be sure to describe it to the doctor, and one after the visit just in case (and of course, I needed an excuse for a run!). I have to say – it felt SO GOOD to run again! But also NOT good because my hip wasn’t 100% better. Ah well.

Here is what the week looked like – one workout in DC, a few runs before the dr, and then lots of walking and weights:

Sunday: 3.5 miles treadmill walking on an incline at the hotel gym, started chest/tricep workout

We had plans to drive back to Cleveland from DC, so I set my alarm to get in a little walk and some weights before our day. The treadmill had a leg workout on the treadmill, so I put that on and let it control the incline – it was fun to not think about it but still get in varying inclines! I also did a few free weights before it was time to get back to the room for our last hotel breakfast and swim.

Monday: 2.8 miles of treadmill walking, weighted ab workout, chest/tricep workout, 2. 22 mile outdoor walk with GM before work, 1.93 mile during the day

Ouch! I went to bed at almost midnight Sunday between getting home late, getting the kids ready for school the next day, laundry, unpacking, tummy issues (kids were feeling a little anxious I think before the return to school). So I got up later than usual (no idea what happened for 30 minutes after my alarm was going off!) and got in some weights, weighted abs and a short walk. It was shorter than I would’ve liked but I ran out of time (see: sitting in bed for 30 min after my alarm went off). Luckily, it was 65 degrees when GM got up at 7 a.m., so we had time to walk to our favorite bagel shop and pick up some bagels! It was nice to get outside and get in some steps before starting my day. I had a meeting at lunchtime, but decided to get in a little more walking in between everything — so I got out again! What a BEAUTIFUL day – it was mid-70s and the flowers were all blooming.

Tuesday: 3.5 miles treadmill walking, back and bicep workout, and core

I had a long day in the office with lots of meetings planned, so I was grateful to get in a short workout before a long day of sitting. And that was my only workout! Besides getting in my steps thanks to walking to a few meetings across the office and to our I&T department.

Wednesday: 5.5 mile treadmill walk with incline, weighted core, some legs, 2ish miles walking outside

I went to bed later than usual Tuesday again (after 11) and then GM was up in the middle of the night with a bad dream, so I was struggling this morning! I powered through and got in some core and light cardio. I also got in some treadmill walking while working later in the day, and then two short walks outside.

Thursday: 2.75 mile jog outside, core workout, 2.21 treadmill walk on incline, 2.21 mile walk outside with GM

I had made a doctor’s appointment to get my hip checked out this week, so I decided to test it out with a run first! And guess what – it didn’t hurt while running but was tender/sore later in the day. I had a day of lots of sitting – and no time for a lunchtime walk, and just nonstop sitting/standing wasn’t really good on my hip either I assume.

Friday: 3.1 outdoor run, 1.5 treadmill walk on incline, core

Once again, I got in a short run to test out the hip before my dr appointment. It honestly felt ok when running, but was sore/tight after the fact. But thankfully, I was able to get in a visit with the dr for an X-Ray and MRI – so I should know more next week! I told the dr I think it’s a tendonitis/bursitis issue, but he didn’t seem to think it would be — but we will find out from the MRI. Good news was- nothing was showing up on the X-Ray … but I pretty much assumed that nothing was broken based on the minor dull pain I feel. When I asked the dr when he thought it was, he said perhaps a labrum tear based on the pain – but that it usual hurts a lot more than what I was describing to the touch and when I run. It is a dull pain and I can move no problem – include going for a few runs this week – so who knows what it actually is! I will hopefully find out soon.

Saturday: 5.32 miles outdoor walking/running

I set an alarm for 6:20 to get up and walk before a busy day of a few kid activities (soccer practice and a baseball game), plus some self care for me – I had scheduled my annual haircut for the morning!

It was 60s out, so I loved getting in a run/walk with the sun out. I got outside and the sun was rising and it was a beautiful reddish orange color. I decided this would be my last “run” until I find out what’s wrong.

That night, we had a chance to get dressed up and went to a benefit for our kids’ school. It was fun to go out without the kids and support a good cause.