Weekly Rundown- Everything You Can Imagine…
Hi there! As I said in my last post, I’ve been off of running five weeks now because of my hip issue. I’m happy that it’s getting better, and I’m happy to have a pool to run in. But I’ll be honest… pool running is HELLA BORING. There’s just not that much to say about it. Luckily I’ve been able to keep myself not only occupied, but fascinated, by the podcasts I’ve been listening to. I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for this weekly rundown. Here’s how this week flew by! Monday For once, not a day off! I went to PT in the afternoon and worked hard for almost an hour. I do all sorts of exercises to strengthen my hips and core. Like… side planks, clamshells, banded lateral walks, step ups, sit ups… it’s really exhausting. But all good! The pain in my hip (really the front of my leg, in the hip flexor area) has pretty much disappeared. I feel it every once in a while, as opposed to limping with every step like I was five weeks ago. MAJOR PROGRESS! Tuesday 45 minute pool run to start my day… And I did my PT exercises in the evening. Wednesday My morning was a bit rushed so I did my “pool 5k” run, where I run in the pool for about the same amount of time it would take me to run a 5k. Then it was off to PT! This time, as I was sweating my way through my exercises, I noticed the guy next to me was GETTING A MASSAGE! Why am I not getting any massages? Grr. Thursday This is typically my strength day, so I did my PT exercises in the morning. It felt great to get them out of the way so I could relax at night! Friday 45 minute pool run in the morning, then planned to do PT later in the day but time just got away from me. I did some of the exercises before bed, but not as much as I should have. During the pool run I started this Rich Roll podcast where they talk about James Lawrence, aka the ‘Iron Cowboy.” James recently completed 100 Ironman distance triathlons in 100 days. And then, on day 101 he got up and did one more, to show everyone that you can always do more than you think you can. You can follow James here if you want to know more about it! Saturday I learned my lesson! Knowing it would be another busy day, I did my PT exercises in the morning instead of a pool run. Looking at the big picture, those exercises are the most important thing so I sacrificed my cardio for the day. Sunday Long “run” in the pool! 90 minutes, and I listened to this podcast with Pete Kostelnick. It was recorded at the end of 2018, and in that year Pete (among other accomplishments) ran across the US. But not from California to New York- no, no, no… that would be too easy (besides, he had already done that and set the record for shortest crossing.) THIS time he ran from Kenai, Alaska, to Key West, Florida- which is about 5300 miles. He did it self supported and- all you moms out there get ready for this- pushed everything he needed in a stroller. In case you’re not interested in podcasts, here’s a short Youtube video about his adventure. So my podcasts and of course the Olympic trials kept me happily occupied this week! I’ll admit I’m itching to get back to running, and am enjoying reading about everyone’s runs and races. Soon, soon… I’ll be there soon. Anyone listen to a great podcast this week? Who’s running a 4th of July race? – not me! I signed up for one but will pass on it this year. Sigh.