Oh hi there! Welcome to the Weekly Rundown, hosted as always by Kim and Deborah (thanks, ladies!) This week looked a little different for me- my legs were asking for a rest, and I obliged. Let’s get into it…
Sunday
I ran a race! (Race recap here.) I ran a couple miles before the race to make it 15 miles for the day.
Monday
Even though I didn’t “race” this race, I was sore today! I must have run harder than I normally do in a long run. I got out for a 2 mile walk, but otherwise this was a rest day.
Tuesday
Another 2 mile walk in the morning, and in the afternoon I went to the gym with my daughter. We did squats and Bulgarian split squats (she wanted help with her form) but my quads were still sore, so I did everything with lighter weights.
Wednesday
I wasn’t sure how my hip/hamstring were doing, so I decided to run on the treadmill at the gym. I figured if anything hurt I could get right off and onto something else… but it was fine! I ran 4 miles. And look at this treadmill- you can set it to go DOWNHILL. This could come in handy if I’m ever training for a hilly race (since there are no actual hills in South Florida.)
I finished with some work on the abs machines.
Thursday
In the morning I did the Caroline Girvan deadbug workout.. At night… I went to the gym to run. I know, that’s weird! Our gym has a room with cardio equipment where they play movies, and tonight it was a Star Wars movie. My daughter and her friend wanted to go and check it out.
I didn’t actually watch the movie- the treadmills in the “theater” were limited and I wanted to leave them for someone who did want to watch. I ran 4 miles on a regular treadmill- I had my podcasts to listen to.
I also did RDLs with my daughter. We really focused on form, watching ourselves in the mirror and concentrating on activating the right muscles. It was good for me to review! (Side note- my chiropractor, who also has a “sensitive” low back, told me he never does squats and deadlifts on the same day. Duly noted!)
Friday
My upper body needed a little attention, so I did Caroline Givan’s arm and shoulder workout followed by her 4×4 Lower Abs Workout..
Saturday
5 mile run! I’m still a little wary of my hip/hamstring situation, but this run felt pretty good.
Sunday
On tap for today… sleeping late! I didn’t have a great week of sleep, so I really need a later wakeup today. I’m moving my long runs back to Wednesdays, and I have to be ready to hit it hard next week.
Top photo is from the postcard Elisabeth sent me!
Would you run on a treadmill while watching a movie? – I might try it another time. They show a different movie every day!
