Huh. This was a weird week. It was an adjustment, getting used to the new summer routine. Running was… interesting, as we shall soon see. But there are always workouts! I’m linking up as usual with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Rundown. Here we go…
Sunday
I’ve decided that my daughter is not a good gym buddy! She changes her mind, wants to go later, then not at all… it’s easier just to do my own workout at home. I did upper body, focused on overhead press and lateral raise, and then took out the pull-up bar, which always gives me a hard workout.
Monday
All my runs this week were characterized by a lack of energy. My breathing was fine, but my legs felt heavy and tired. I’m pretty sure it’s this diet I’ve been on (once again- not for weight loss, but to fix some digestive issues). It’s not intentionally a low-carb diet, but it just works out that way because I’m not eating any sugar and very few grains. I felt like my legs were crying out for fuel! Well, it’s temporary, and I’m not training for anything right now.
Every run this week was followed by Runner’s Touch and side planks with leg lifts. That hamstring is much better, but still a little stiff and achy.
Tuesday
Time for some maintenance! I did a Caroline Girvan abs workout, and then hip stability exercises that I haven’t done in a week. I figure the Runner’s Touch and side planks are also hip stability, but I needed to get back to my usual ones, including the one leg sit-to-stand. Use it or lose it! Some of these exercises are really hard if I slack off- but if I do them regularly I can do them well.
Wednesday
Another sluggish 3 mile run. At least I’ve eliminated most of the walking breaks. It’s not like my legs can’t run- they just don’t want to. Again, followed by Runner’s Touch and side planks with leg lifts.
Thursday
This was my one strength day in the gym, and it was a leg day. Squats, Bulgarian split squats, glute press machine, and core. This felt good!
Friday
Another plodding run, but I added a little distance on to make it 3.5 miles. The heat and humidity are not helping! This photo looks a little hazy because my camera lens was fogged up.
Runner’s Touch. Side planks, etc!
Saturday
I had plans to go to the gym after work, but I just didn’t have the energy to work out AND deal with the crowded, noisy gym. I did another upper body strength day at home, again featuring the pull-up bar. Good, peaceful, workout.
So… I felt like the whole week was a means to an end. A temporary diet (which is already helping- my digestion is much better, so it’s worth it!) and lots of hip exercises to get that hamstring 100%. My husband asked me when my next ultra is, and I was like “Huh? I run ultras?” Hard to imagine right now while I’m trudging through such short runs. But it will all come together… eventually.
How was your week? Were you adjusting to a new routine at all?
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