What a week! I can’t believe that just a week ago was the Cleveland Half Marathon. It was a HOT day, but I still finished the half at 2:07ish, which I was proud of.
After my hip injury, I wanted to make sure I spent some time recovering this week – that meant some walks, some hip PT, a little jogging (nothing crazy!) and core work.
Here’s what the week looked like:
Sunday: Cleveland half marathon! (13.25 miles on my Garmin)
I ran a half marathon! The full recap can be found here, but here’s the one sentence summary: I started out with some hip/groin pain after running the 5K on Saturday, so I started out slow but I think this helped me because it was HOT and I was able to finish faster than I thought!
Sunday was a busy day. After my half marathon, I was able to make it to my son’s soccer game (they won!), then my daughter’s ballet recital, and then my niece’s graduation. I didn’t do a lot of sitting around/relaxing, but I think that helped me not feel so sore during the day! I was pooped at night though!
Monday: 3.1 mile walk (with a few jog intervals) outside, hip PT, core workout, 1 mile lunch walk outside
I was tired Sunday! But my daughter wasn’t feeling well, so I didn’t get in as much sleep as I would’ve liked overnight. She luckily felt good in the morning, but I was tired Monday morning and decided to sleep in a little bit. This meant a shorter-than-usual workout, but I did also get in a short lunch walk. It was beautiful out!
Tuesday: 4 miles walking outdoors, weighted core, hip PT, 2.24 mile stroller walk, 1.38 mile lunch walk
I woke up to 70 degrees and it was glorious! After doing some core work, it was starting to get light out, so I got in a sunrise walk. When GM woke up, he wanted to take a walk too, so we walked to buy some bread, bagels and of course a little breakfast treat. I was also lucky enough to get in a short lunch walk! It was supposed to rain all afternoon but it stayed clear (and hot!) so I enjoyed going for a little walk.
Wednesday: 4.18 mile run/walk, hip PT, weighted core, 2.62 mile walk outside
I woke up to much cooler temps than it had been – 55 degrees! I still got outside for a walk/run but it was due to start raining, so I headed inside for the last 2 miles of my 4ish mile walk. It was drizzling most of the afternoon, but I still got in a walk outside at lunch. I was supposed to have a lunch meeting, but it got cancelled so I lucked out and was able to get outside!
Thursday: 4 mile treadmill run (with some walking), 1.25 treadmill mile walk while working, core workout, hip PT
Since my legs were feeling pretty good, I decided to get in a short run after doing some core work. I hopped on the treadmill and got in 2 miles, did some walk/running, then finished with the last mile.
Friday: 5.03 mile run/walk, short core workout, hip PT, 1.5 mile treadmil walk while working and 3 mile outdoor walk at lunch
I woke up to 40s, and since my legs were feeling good, I decided to get in a little run walk, and was pleased to make it to 5 miles! It warmed up to the 60s and also got in a lunchtime walk, making for a great day with lots of time outdoors– so good for the soul!
Saturday: 5.19 rainy miles
I woke up to rain rainy rain! But I was dying to get in a run outside, and I got out for what I thought what would be a little break in the rain …. it was a break for about 2 miles and then a downpour! I made it home SOAKING wet but happy to have run pain free!
The rest of the day included some sports and fun to pre-celebrate my daughter’s birthday- a girls manicure, my son’s soccer tournament, and out to dinner for Italian – my daughter’s choice!
Total: 28ish miles running, walking, hip PT
Some questions for you:
- What is the weather look like this holiday weekend for you? We’re anticipating rain Sunday again – keep your fingers crossed it stays clear for my daughter’s bday celebration!
- How long do you take off after a half marathon?
I am linking with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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