It’s taken all month, but it finally feels like things are settling down a bit. Here’s a quick look at how my workouts played out.
Running out of January
Monday — Upper Body Strength & Core – I decided to do another week of Robin’s Advanced Strength split program on the Peloton app.
Tuesday — 4 miles. A snow-sleet mix left the roads and sidewalks an icy mess so there was shoveling and then a treadmill run.
Wednesday — Day 2 of Robin’s split focuses on legs. Later in the day I finally got to my first PT appointment – perhaps, in hindsight “leg day” was not the best idea LOL I was toast by the time I finished my PT work. I also hit reached my first 1,000 minutes on Peloton.
Thursday — Rest Day. Holy DOMS Batman – everything was sore! Aside from lots of stretching, I gave my body the break it needed.
Friday — 2-mile walk, Core, and Day 3 of the Split. The last day of the program focuses on back and biceps.
Saturday — 3.2 miles. Finally, the sun returned it felt glorious! (See the header photo)
Sunday — 5.5 miles. I don’t usually run back-to-back days, but after taking Thursday as a rest day, I didn’t want to miss completing 3 days of running for the week. I was a little concerned when I started since my TFL felt super tight. It did squawk a little during the later part of the run, but overall this was a pretty good run.
Although I didn’t get any time on the bike (something my PT wants me to do), I feel like this was a more balanced week and my best week of January. Fingers crossed this continues as we head into February.
In case you missed it:
Runfessions from the PT’s Table
Tell me something about your week. Do you feel like you’re finishing the month strong?
I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down.
I do the same. I sometimes have to runback to back days so I get in all my runs for the week.
Actually I did my long run yesterday and a fun race today. And there’s still 2more days n the month!!
Glad to hear you are doing well. PT seems to be a lucky charm.
Congrats on hitting 1000 minutes on Peloton! Your perseverance is impressive! I love how they recognize your accomplishments.
So glad to read that you are feeling better since starting PT. I’m hoping that this will be a good fix for you!
Glad to see that you felt this week was a good one! That is always very. Motivating. Those split classes are challenging and I am loving them too. Curious to hear what you learn from the PT
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Nice job finishing up the month strong, Michelle, and congrats on 1,000 minutes of Peloton!
I love it when physical therapy workouts are active and not passive. Years ago my PT did very passive things (dry needling, massage, etc.) to rid me of sciatic nerve pain, but when a year later the same injury returned, I found a new PT. She worked me hard and strengthened my weak and imbalanced muscles. I haven’t had a reinjury since.
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Strong week of activity Michelle! Glad things are feeling like they’re settling down finally. Soak up that sunshine when you can get it!
Way to go on that 1K landmark! I have no idea where my minutes are (I really should pay more attention, LOL). I’m really liking JJ’s split program, though I’m only one week into it. For me, Day-1 (shoulders/chest/tri’s) was the most challenging. Glad to hear the PT seems to be a good fix, but I totally hear ya on doing leg day AND PT together! OUCH!!!
It’s nice to end the month strong! Sounds like everything is going well- if you did back-to-back runs and all was well, it seems like you’re on the mend. Everyone is talking about those strength classes- they sound great. I hope your momentum continues into February!
Oh, gosh, I’m sure PT was rough after leg day!
I’m glad you had a good week. I did a back to back run today but tomorrow will be a “rest” day with my trip, so I’m not too worried about repercussions.
I’m glad to hear you had a good week and that the PT is helping. Great with some solid strength work too. I’m wishing you a good start of February too.
My week was quiet with mostly my two gym sessions and PT every day, but my foot problem seems to be almost gone and I ended the week with a fantastic long walk and I’m hopeful for the coming month.
Nice! I don’t feel settled AT ALL right now, but I’m sure it will come. Maybe. Eventually.
You did awesome, even if you didn’t get out on that bike.
Sounds like a solid week for you, and so happy to hear that you think the PT is making a difference – that’s awesome!
It’s funny how those trips to the PT can end up being very tiring!! My legs were always sore from the percussive massage gun. My PT really works it hard with those guns!! Painful, but good results.
Great article. I am more of walker trying to work my way into running and this has helped
Nice solid week and glad the PT is helping!