The title of this post pretty much says it all. The week started out with me in a front-row seat on the struggle bus and ended with the longest run I’ve had in a while. I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down – here’s how the week played out.
Sunday’s 8 miler
Week 14 – A down then up week
Monday — 2-mile walk and Yoga for hips. My plan called for a 3-mile recovery run, but my hip flexor clearly didn’t get the memo. So I opted for a walk instead to keep my #optoutside streak going.
Tuesday — 2-mile walk, otherwise rest. Of late, Tuesdays are a rest day, and with the hip flexor still not feeling 100%, another walk was the right call.
Wednesday — 3-mile run, Core & stretch. An early morning run in light rain calls for bringing your own sunshine.
Thursday — 2.5-mile walk, Strength for Runners, Core & Stretch. Stacked a couple of Peloton’s Strength for Runners classes which always feels like a good PT session.
Friday –– 3.1-mile run, Core & Stretch. This was the kind of run I wish I could bottle up! The weather was on-point (hello shorts!) and my stride felt strong and easy. Why can’t all runs feel this good?!
Focused on the weekend!
Saturday — 3.6-mile walk, Upper Body Strength, Core & Stretch
Sunday — 8-mile run, Stretch & Foam Rolling. I was a little worried going into this run because I just couldn’t seem to muster up any enthusiasm for the distance. There were a lot of “what ifs” about my hip flexor holding up which led to a lot of procrastinating before finally getting out the door. My hip flexor and the hill at mile 6 had words, but a little extra push from Eminem helped me to dig in and get this run done.
I can’t remember the last time I ran 8, so definitely finished the week on a higher note than where things started. Another plus for the week, I’m on day 11 of my #optoutside streak. I still need to keep an eye on this hip flexor. There are 7 weeks until the Run to Remember so no need to panic yet.
Tell me something about your week.
