Weekly Rundown- Preseason Vibes
We’re into football preseason! But it’s also “cozy preseason” and “spooky preseason.” I’m starting to see articles and advertisements advising me to “get ready for cozy/spooky season” and I’m all for it!!! I am READY! When we left off last week I was cautiously nursing a cranky hip… and it was better this week. I kept up my hip exercises and made my runs a little shorter, and it’s going well. I’m linking up as always with Kim and Deborah for this Weekly Rundown. Let’s see how I kicked off the preseason! Monday 3 mile run, EARLY. This was the first run where I needed a headlamp since last May. I don’t mind running in the dark- at least it’s a little cooler. Tuesday I started the day with the Caroline Girvan deadbug workout, then did my hip stability exercises. Coco asked me to share them- I’ll include them in another post, but I focus a lot on the muscles on the side of my hips (glute medius, glute minimus and TFL) because that’s where I feel weak on my left side. Wednesday I don’t work on Wednesdays, so after I dropped my daughter at school I went to a park with a cross country trail. 6 hot miles- but my hip felt good. Thursday Leg day at the gym, and hip stability exercises. Here I am once again at the squat bar. Friday Another early 3 mile run. It’s pitch dark when I start, but the sun rises while I’m out there. Later in the day I did a little bit of upper body strength. I’ve been so focused on my legs and hips, I forget all about upper body. Honestly, it’s hard to make myself care, but I know I need it. Saturday Another 3 mile run before work Yay! I ran two days in a row and my hip did well. Later in the day I did my hip stability exercises again. At night I watched the Dolphins game, woohoo! The first can of pumpkin has also made an appearance… Sunday On tap for today… sleeping in! Pumpkin pancakes! Reading… and if I’m really good, I’ll do some upper body strength. How was your week? Are you excited for football/cozy/spooky preseason?