This week the Team Wilpers Challenge hit the pause button on speedwork so it felt like a cut-back week of sorts. The work week was hectic – (I’m starting to feel like a broken record) and sleep has been evasive, so I was happy to scale back a bit and just run without a lot of pacing math. Here’s how the week in workouts played out.
Kind of a Cut-back Week
Monday – Lower body strength, Core, and 1.25-mile walk. Since I had the day off for the holiday (Patriot’s Day in MA), I had originally planned to drive out to spectate the Marathon. But, after 4 straight days of driving back and forth into the city (first for work then for Marathon-related fun), and knowing I had multiple days of commuting on deck, my body was begging for a rest. The less-than-ideal weather sealed it for me and I happily watched from the comfort of my couch 🙂
Tuesday – 1.5-mile walk & Yoga. An in-office day, but I did take a lunchtime walk and then hit my yoga mat after I got home.
Wednesday – 3.25-mile run. Another in-office day, but thankfully I was able to leave early enough in the afternoon to log some post-work miles.
Thursday – Peloton bike, 1-mile walk & Core
Friday – 2.8-mile run
Saturday – Peloton bike, Core, & 1.5-mile walk
Sunday – 5.6-mile run
This morning’s run was definitely the highlight of the week. Despite a poor night of sleep and the weather alternating between a light mist to heavy downpours, this was one of my better runs in the past couple of weeks – funny how that works sometimes. Hip mobility work and stretching continue on the daily, keeping my hip region happy and quiet. I’m looking forward to being in my car less this upcoming week – I definitely feel it if I spend too much time in the car.
How was your week?
I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down.
I hear you on the hectic week and the cutback. Sometimes it is what it is. Looks like both Boston and London were rainy this year. Glad today’s run was a good one!
Just gotta fit it in where you can, right?
Sometimes those great runs come when we least expect them! Those are the best gifts aren’t they?
Absolutely!
I completely feel you on the work stress. My runs are definitely my therapy! I couldn’t watch the Boston Marathon for some reason. Too bad about Eliud Kipchoge. I guess even the elites have bad days!
Glad you had a good run today!
Sorry you’ve been dealing with work stress too. Hope quieter days are ahead for both of us.
That is great news about today’s rainy run 😉 I think runs like that (in somewhat adverse conditions) go well because we (or at least myself) have low expectations. I’m glad the hip is feeling good!! I totally agree on the car riding; my body does not like it in excess.
I think you could be right about having low expectations – maybe that just helps you to relax and just go with the flow.
Yes, it’s funny how sometimes good runs or bad runs don’t seem to correspond to… anything. Nice job on the hip mobility work- a “happy and quiet” hip is a good thing! Yes, my entire body gets cranky if I sit too much, and the car is the worst because you can’t shift positions much. Hope you get some sleep this week!
Thanks Jenny – still haven’t got this sleep thing figured out yet 🙁
I’m glad today’s run felt good. Ugh on the pain in your hip area from driving… just another reason to work from home whenever possible, right?
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Definitely! There’s also so much time lost commuting. I’m trying to keep my in-office days to a minimum.
Great news on the happy hips! Your dedication to those exercises must be paying off.
I am looking forward to starting the MW off-season plan. I will need to re-watch the stretches to remember what to do, but I’m sure my legs will enjoy them.
I missed that MW is offering an off-season plan – that’s great! Do you think you’ll cut back on running to give your ITB a break?
Congrats on that good run! That’s great that you’re seeing results from the hip mobility work. Happy hips are important!
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It’s been nice to see the mobility work start to pay off!
Love hearing about good runs…
I was happy to run on Saturday since yesterday was a washout here.
It’s been nice to string together some good runs lately!
Glad to hear your week ended on a high note! Driving my husband’s car (which I take to my mom) used to bother one leg, but apparently I’ve finally figured out how to adjust the seat right.
There’s nothing worse than dealing with discomfort on a long car ride.
so sorry about the work stress! is that what is causing the less than ideal sleep? good you were able to cut back a bit. I think it was a really wise decision to not drive out to spectate the marathon.
Unfortunately, I go through periods of no or bad sleep – I’m sure work is helping things.
Comforted that I’m not the only one battling hectic weeks. Some days it just feels never-ending. Step by step has become my daily mantra – and of course running continues to keep me sane!
Hope you manage to get more sleep in this week as that makes a big difference especially with such intense weeks as you’ve had. Good luck my friend. (Glad the hip seems to be behaving).
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I’m sorry you’re having some hectic weeks. I like your mantra! And, yes thankful for running!
I don’t even know which way is up anymore! I hope things calm down soon, but in the meantime, awesome week of workouts! Mine have been really cut short but exhaustion or other plans.
I hope things settle down for you Jenn.