My mini run break is over so this week was about easing back into running.
Weekly Run Down – Week 33
Monday — 3.4-mile run, Lower Body Strength, Core, and Stretch. It was a glorious 62 degrees when I headed out for my morning run! While there were still some niggles, overall the hip area felt pretty good – throw in a great playlist thanks to Matty’s Aretha Franklin run and I was a pretty happy camper! I was pressed for time due to an early work start so I did my strength workout and stretch later in the day. Today’s core kicked off Week 3 of Matty’s Summer Crush core challenge.
Tuesday — Strength for Runners, Core, 30 min. Aretha Franklin ride plus cool down, and Stretch. After Monday’s Aretha run, it was a given that the ride would be next – I mean can you ever really have enough Aretha Franklin music?! And, I earned a new ride PR!
Wednesday — Unplanned rest day. I slept terribly the night before (no real reason), so an early workout was out of the question. I had planned to work out after work, but when the opportunity to catch up with an old friend came up I took a pass on the workout.
Thursday — 30 min. Low Impact Ride, Core, and Stretch. This class was a reminder that I really need to check out more of Sam’s classes! He always has such a great playlist – this time it was a mix of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and the like. There were a series of long climbs so it was nice to challenge my legs differently.
Friday — 1-mile walk, Upper Body Strength, Core, and Stretch.
Saturday — 5-mile run and hip mobility work. With 96% humidity, I’m not sure if this should be called a run or a swim!
Sunday — Henri has arrived as a tropical storm so it will a wet and windy ride here today. Right now I’m all about my coffee, but there will be a Ride or Bike Bootcamp later.
I’m happy to say that my hip pain was non-existent during my runs, even on hills! It can still get pretty cranky at times, especially if I sit for too long. I went for an x-ray on Friday, which just re-confirmed that there is some arthritis but no other issues. So, now it’s just the wait to get in to see the sports doc and see what my options are. In the meantime, I’ll be keeping my runs short and easy.
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Great news on the hip (the lack of pain, that is). I can only imagine how great those Aretha workouts are! Fingers crossed your runs and workouts continue to go well 😉
Thanks Kim! Hopefully, keeping things low and slow will keep this hip happy.
Glad to hear the hip is behaving for the most part. I feel like I’ve been on a break from any kind of substantial running for quite some time. Sorry not sorry. Ha!
I know what you mean – with this humidity it’s hard to say I really “miss” running right now!
Glad the hip is feeling better and that its nothing too serious! Nice job with your workouts this week. The humidity yesterday was out of control!
Thanks Lisa 🙂 I am just so over this summer’s weather.
My hip gets cranky too if I sit for too long! i’m glad yours is feeling better. I’ve been having a lot of run/”swims” as well lately- and I don’t mean pool running. i mean the humidity.
Hope Henri doesn’t mess up your day too much!
I need to follow your lead on the yoga after a long car ride – I’m not looking forward to what my hip’s going to feel like after our college road trip.
Glad the x-ray was an all clear.
Sometimes life & sleep edge out the workouts. All about balance.
Yep, you are so right…it’s all about balance.
Glad the hip is on the mend!
Man, the runs that could be swims due to the humidity…those are really tough! draining! Great work Michelle.
Thanks Jessie. I think my saving grace is being able to keep my runs short. Kudos to you and others who are in marathon training right now!
I am so glad that your hip is feeling better! Good time to take a little break with this crazy humidity. Hope you don’t get too pummeled w the storm today.
The storm fizzled fast here. Hope you made out ok!
Ooh, I’m going to bookmark that Sam Yo ride – I love those playlists and climb rides. Glad your hip is behaving. I get to test my Achilles this week and am not exactly looking forward to it ….
I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!!
Catching up with a friend is always a good pass for a workout! So September will be here soon and then maybe the humidity will be lower? It’s been a bit much! Great job on the workouts this week.
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I’m really holding on to hope that things will turn when September arrives! I’m so over this humidity!
So happy to hear that your hip pain is gone.
An active week. You reminded me that I signed up for peloton but am dragging my feet about using it.
I’m cautiously optimistic that the pain will stay away. Can’t cut corners on my pre-hab work.
I forgot you signed up for Peloton again – how long’s the trial?
I do love Aretha! You can never go wrong with that kind of playlist!
congrats on your ride PR!
also happy for you that the hip pain stayed away! with arthritis it’s always a bit tricky but it sounds like you are doing what needs to be done right now.
good week!
Thanks Renée, I swear that playlist was key on hitting the PR 🙂
I think you’re right about arthritis being tricky. I’m hoping once I can see the sports doc I’ll have a better idea of how best to manage it.
Great week of workouts Michelle! I also really enjoyed Matty’s Aretha run.
That playlist for Sam’s class sounds amazing so i just bookmarked that class 🙂
I hope you enjoy the class! I think Sam does such a great job of picking his playlists – very intentional.
Ugh. Henri was just a pain for everyone up north.
I’m glad you are getting some answers, and will have a plan of attack in place to deal with that arthritis. It’s been a while coming.
Thanks Jenn – I’m looking forward to having a plan!
Yay for no hip pain! I’m sorry/not sorry it’s arthritis. I mean, pain is never good, but then again, you won’t need surgery.
I was not unhappy I couldn’t run this weekend due to the class, the walks with Bandit were soupy enough for me!
At my mom’s I got to sleep on the couch since the Aide had the other bedroom. I was so tired I slept ok while there, though.
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You had the same thought I did about not needing surgery – that has been my secret worry!
Here’s hoping you can work through the hip pain – good news that it’s not a serious injury, but bummer on the arthritis.
Hopefully, you didn’t get too much damage from Henri. We just got lots of rain and it made its way past.
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Thanks, Deb – I am definitely happy that it’s not a more serious injury.
Glad to hear the hip didn’t give you any trouble this week. I have never taken any of Sam’s classes but I think I have a couple bookmarked. I have so many and now cannot remember.
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I know what you mean – I have so many classes bookmarked that sometimes it’s hard to choose!