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This week, I had one goal in mind – take at least one active rest day!

I am still recovering from my torn labrum, and I know I need to NOT run every day. Is it hard for me to take time off running? YES, VERY MUCH SO. But staying healthy so I can keep running all summer (and beyond) would be my priority! So I decided to take one day off running this week, and see how it felt. Was it hard? Yes, but luckily I was able to still get in quite a few walks that day so I still felt good mentally. And spoiler alert- my other runs during the week were pretty great!

Here’s what the week looked like:

Sunday: 9.06 miles running, started chest and tricep workout, hip PT

Yay for a long-ish run! I set my alarm for early and had planned on taking a sunrise walk before a busy day of softball, soccer and other family outings. But when I went outside, it was just chilly enough that I wanted to move…and my body felt so good that I decided to run! I got in a great run and would’ve made it to 10, had I not had to run home to wake up LM and get her ready for softball. I had 10 minutes to spare after making lunch and we had to leave for soccer, so I also got in a short weight workout.

Monday: 2.46 mile walk in the morning, hip PT, core work, chest and triceps workout, started shoulder and leg workout – plus 6.47 additional miles walking during the day

ACTIVE REST DAY planned! So that’s what I did. I got in some hip PT, some core work, some weights, and some walking (2.34 miles with GM, 2.46 in the morning by myself, 1.7 on the treadmill while working and 2.43 at lunch)

Tuesday: 3.1 miles mostly walking, shoulder and leg workout, hip PT

I decided to take it easy and get in a little run/walk before my weight workout. Later in the day, I had some time to get in my hip PT exercises as well. Speaking of PT, I also had a dr appt to get my hip checked out – and the dr said it is looking alright! It’s still really weak but stronger than it was a few months ago. So I’m going to keep doing my PT and also add in some hamstring exercises. I’ve been trying an online PT program and it’s great — every day in the app I have a playlist I can follow, and a real PT to chat to if I have questions, want to modify my workout, etc. (you can see some of the exercises below – those RDLs are killer for me!)

Wednesday: HAPPY GLOBAL RUNNING DAY! 5.04 morning outdoor sunrise miles (the best!), plus core and leg work, hip PT, 2.06 miles stroller walk with GM, 2.49 miles afternoon walk

I had a positive sports medicine doctor visit on Tuesday who encouraged me to keep doing what I was going, a plus very little movement on Tuesday due to busy work and dr appt, so I was excited to get out and move Wednesday morning. I was aiming for 3-4, but ended up doing 5ish miles at about 10 min/mile pace, which is good for me these days. Also got in some outdoor walking in the morning and later in the day – it was a GORGEOUS day and so perfect to be outside!

Thursday: 6 mile jog outside, core workout, hip PT, 1.5 mile treadmill walk while working

You know some days you just feel GOOD? This was one of those days – it was a GREAT run. I felt wonderful the full time, just energetic and not sore. Why can’t every run be like this?

Friday: 4.02 mile run, hip PT, 1.84 mile morning walk with GM

Zzzzz! I somehow slept through my alarm NEARLY AN HOUR! I woke up and had less time than usual, so I focused on a short run and my hip PT. During the run, I saw a big turtle walking across my path! I also got in a short walk in the morning and in the afternoon.

Saturday: 7ish outdoor miles and hip PT

We had a soccer tournament in the afternoon, so I started off the day with a slow run. It was already 75 when I went out there, so I did a little walking throughout, too. On the run, I saw another turtle. This time, I saw its eggs, too!

That day, FW had 2 games almost an hour away, but more than 4 hours apart, so we just spent the day there. Luckily, I have a friend who lives nearby on a farm and were able to see her and her family in between games. It was so great to see her, and the kids loved feeding her pond fish and chickens– we even got to hold her baby ones!

Total: 34.9 miles running, plus walking, hip PT

Some questions for you:

• Have you ever held a baby chicken?
• See any wildlife on your workouts this week?

I am linking with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.