After last Sunday’s struggle to complete 4.25 miles, the quad and TFL pain continued into Monday. So, instead of fighting with it, I decided to just give in and take the week off from running. I only have one fall race on the horizon (November) so there seemed to be no point in aggravating the situation. Plus I’m not mad about missing some truly awful weather conditions. Here’s how my non-running week played out.

Week 31 – My Non-Running Week

Monday — Upper body strength, core & stretch. I decided to give one of the Peloton Split Strength Programs a try this week and chose Robin’s Advanced Program with 3 30-minute sessions. Day 1 focused on chest and triceps.

Tuesday — 2.7-mile walk, core & Stretch.
Wednesday — Split training Day 2 – legs & core & stretch. I had delusions of stacking another class after this but my legs were toast!
Thursday — Peloton ride, 2.75-mile walk, & Stretch. In lieu of my traditional birthday run, I jumped on a rare (for me) live ride in hopes of getting a shoutout, but no luck. Still enjoyed the ride and shared lots of high-fives, and then my hubby joined me for a power walk. I also treated myself to a much-needed sports massage after work.

Hello 56!

Friday — 1.5-mile walk otherwise rest day.
Saturday — Day 3 of Robin’s program – back and biceps, Core & Stretch. My arms were jelly when I was done.
Sunday — Finally a run! While 82 degrees and oppressive humidity were not ideal, I was really looking forward to running this morning. 3.2 miles done with no pain!

I’ll be looking forward to getting back to more running this week. We’re in the thick of a heatwave so the runs are likely to be on the shorter side, but as long as they continue to be pain-free I’ll take it.

How is summer running treating you?

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How crazy is it that we’re at the end of July already?!

After a great week away with the family full of hiking, kayaking, and sightseeing, this past week was all about vacation re-entry. And what a whirlwind week it was! The fact that I was still sorting through emails at 5:30 on Monday should tell you all you need to know! But, I managed to finish the week feeling back on top of things, and also managed to get caught up on my coursework. Between my work, classes, and a slightly cranky TFL, my workouts were seriously dialed back.

I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down. Here’s how things played out.

Week 30 – Vacation Re-Entry

Monday — 1.2-mile walk, Core & Yoga. It’s been a while since I pulled out the yoga mat, but after hours in the car driving home on Sunday, it was just what I needed.

Tuesday — Upper Body Strength, Core, & 1-mile walk.

Wednesday — 3-mile run, Core & Stretch. Mother Nature gifted us with morning temps in the low 60s and no humidity! I had a crazy early start to my work day otherwise I would have run longer.

Thursday — 3.2-mile walk, Upper Body Strength & Core. My right TFL was starting to make noise so I swapped in another upper body strength sesh for my planned lower body workout.

Friday — Peloton Ride, Core, 1.2-mile walk & Stretch. I had planned to run, but the TFL wasn’t having it, so we pivot. Thankfully, riding the Peloton bike doesn’t bother it.

Saturday — Rest day. I can’t remember the last time I took a complete rest day, but I really needed it!

Sunday — 4.25 mile run & Stretch. The heat was back with a vengeance so this was definitely a “forward is a pace” kind of run.

So with Saturday’s rest day, my #OptOutside streak came to an end at 121 days – unless you count lounging on the deck as opting outside 😉 It was fun while it lasted, but I have no regrets…always need to listen to what my body needs. My TFL is still pretty cranky – I was in good shape for the first 3 miles this morning but then it started to complain. We’ll see what this week brings…

How was your week?

Happy Sunday!

After enjoying a relaxing and fun staycation last week, thanks to an org-wide shut-down for the July 4th holiday, this week was a bit of a shock to the system. The workweek was pretty crazy  – there were multiple days of commuting to the office, three major presentations, and generally, a meeting-heavy schedule. Throw in quite a bit of coursework as I’m closing in on wrapping up another unit in my certificate program…and yeah, I’m feeling a little fried around the edges.

This week was about fitting in workouts where I could – here’s a quick look at how things played out.

Week 28 – Mid-July Check-in

Monday — 2-mile walk & Core
Tuesday — Peloton Bike, Core, 2-mile walk & Stretch
Wednesday — 1.5- mile walk, otherwise rest. An extra early commute into the office followed by a long work day, had me missing my run. I was happy to snag a lunch break walk with a colleague.
Thursday — 1.25-mile walk, Core & Lower-body Strength.

Friday — 3-mile Tempo run, Core, 1.5-mile walk & Stretch. I can’t remember the last time I’ve done any form of speed work so I was pleasantly surprised to nail my paces.
Saturday — 1-mile walk, Upper-body Strength & Stretch
Sunday — 5-mile run & Stretch. The humidity was so thick this morning! I was grateful for the occasional breeze and my wonderful hubby who drove out to bring me water.

So while it was a super busy week, I’m not complaining as I’m heading off for a week away in Stowe, VT!

In case you missed it:

Five Ways to Enjoy a Summer Staycation

Tell me something about your week?

I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down. Join Us!

This week brought some much-needed time off!

My office was closed Monday for the Juneteenth holiday and then I took Thursday through this upcoming Monday off for an extended weekend. It’s been bliss to have some downtime. There has been lots of time spent on the deck – reading and catching up on my coursework; some fun family time; finally got to see Top Gun Maverik, and I have a day planned to catch up with a friend for tomorrow!

This week was also brought the official start of summer and the heat and humidity made an appearance in full force…just in time for race day.

I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down. Here’s a quick look at how things played out.

Week 25 – Enjoying a Little Staycation

Full disclosure this photo is from last Sunday’s run – but it was also the best run of the week!

Monday — 3-mile walk, Core & Stretch.
Tuesday — 1.5-mile walk & Upper Body Strength.
Wednesday — Peloton ride, 1-mile walk, Core & Stretch.
Thursday — 3.5-mile run & Upper Body Strength.
Friday — 3.6-mile run, Core & Stretch.
Saturday — 2.5-mile walk, otherwise rest.
Sunday — BAA 10K. I’ll recap this race at a later date but suffice it to say … Heat & Humidity 1, Michelle 0.

My #OptOutside streak hit Day 88 today, and the #3for31 Challenge continues to roll along.

In case you missed it:

Some June Runfessions

Tell me something about your week? Do you have any time off planned?