Weekly Rundown- Hamstring Reset
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by the Weekly Rundown, hosted as always by Kim and Deborah. I ended last week with a very cranky hamstring- this is an issue I know VERY well, and I was pretty sure it just needed a short break from running. There were plenty other activities, and also some much-needed naps in this busy week. Let’s get into it! Monday I started the day with Caroline Girvan’s deadbug workout and then headed to the gym for leg day. The good thing about having a recurring hamstring issue is that I know exactly what I need to do. Things that hurt it include: stretching, and any strength work where the hamstring is elongated, like lunges or split squats. Things that help- back squats and all of my hip stability exercises. Tuesday I slept HORRIBLY! Luckily, there was no school because of Rosh Hashanah, so when my alarm went off I got up, fed the cats, and then went back to bed for two hours. After work I went to the gym for 45 long minutes on the Stairmaster (which also helps my hamstring). I failed to get a photo, but that’s okay- Stairmaster photos are boring. Here’s a picture of Foxy instead: Wednesday I started the day with the CG deadbug workout again, and a little bit of upper body strength. After work I got in a 3 mile walk. Thursday Back to the gym for leg day #2! I’m really working hard on my squats so my daughter doesn’t get TOO much stronger than me. At night it was our homecoming game! It rained in the afternoon, so I knew the field would be too wet for the band. But, the evening was clear and our team won 53-0. Fun night- but I got to bed way too late. Friday Finally- let’s try running! I did 3 miles and the hamstring felt good. See, I knew it just needed a little rest. At night- homecoming dance! My daughter went with a group of friends… … and it was another late night for me, as the kids came over to our house afterwards. I’m feeling very melancholy because I realized… I only have one homecoming left. Nooooooo….. Saturday Okay, seriously- I need sleep. I slept in as much as I could before work, and then took a nap afterwards. But I had to do SOMETHING today, so I fit in a short upper body strength workout before dinner. Sunday On tap for today- 5 mile run (long run has been moved to Wednesday). And then- we’re going to a Marlins game! They’re playing the Mets and our friends are huge Mets fans. They invited us to go with them to the game- the question is, will they play or will it be rained out? Fingers crossed! In other news…starting Tuesday, I’ll be joining Jenn in hosting Tuesday Topics! This Tuesday is a free topic, so write about anything you like! I’ll probably be rambling about cats, books, football, pumpkins… you know, the usual. Join us for a fun linkup! Top photo by Aleksander Saks on Unsplash