Hello! Welcome to the Weekly Rundown, hosted as always by Kim and Deborah. It was a good week! My foot held steady and I got in a few runs. Hooray! Here’s how it all went down:
Monday
In the morning I did a 45 minute yoga flow class on the Peloton app with my Peloton BFF, Denis Morton.
Rewind briefly one day… on Sunday morning we watched the Chicago Marathon. Monday, we recorded the Boston Marathon so were able to watch that after work. That was especially fun because,, unlike the coverage of Chicago, they actually showed the women. As soon as we finished that, we tuned into the livestream of my son’s concert at Baylor. Soooo fun to see him playing in the concert, so far away!
Without leaving our couch, we really saw a lot in that 38 hours.
Tuesday
After seeing all that incredible running, I couldn’t not run! My foot is back to being normally sore- in other words, whatever “extra” inflammation I had seems to have died down, and it’s just the usual plantar fasciitis. So…. why not?
I started with a 20 minute Strength for Runners class with Matt Wilpers on the Peloton app. It was a weights class, but I used light weights so it worked as a warmup. Then I ran three miles! Hooray!
Wednesday
I did a 60 minute yoga flow class. Guess who doesn’t help my yoga classes?
Although she meows sadly outside the door, she’s been banned from my yoga sessions. I learned my lesson quickly- having a cat stand on your trachea during savasana ruins your flow.
Thursday
More yoga! I did Denis’s glutes class.
This class was hard- lots of balance, which I love.
Friday
More running! After a warmup of hip circles and lunges, I did another three mile run.
Followed this run by Denis’s “pride reset” yoga flow. This is supposed to be paired with a cycling class- the cycling class going first as a warmup. I figured a warmup run was just as good!
Saturday
Started the day with Denis’s 45 minute hamstring focus flow. My hamstrings are so, so tight- especially on my left side. The same side as my plantar fasciitis. (Coincidence? I think not!)
Have I ever mentioned that I don’t like working on Saturdays? I guess that pretty much goes without saying. Depending on the clients, sometimes I feel like I get a second workout at work. Luckily this day was relatively easy- but I was still ready for a nap when I got home… before the Baylor football game!
It was Baylor’s homecoming, and this game was extra great. One of the announcers was a former Baylor football player, and he described Baylor as having a “culture of joy.” Joy! How cool is that? I think everyone was extra happy because the weather cooled down there and they had a beautiful day. Chip and Joanna Gaines were there to cheer on the Bears, and oh yes- they won. It was super fun.
Sunday
I did a “long” run! Six miles, and I loved every step of it. It’s still warm here, but I got out early. I listened to this podcast where Alicia Jenkins and Lucja Leonard recapped their races at Moab 240. I love running while listening to people talk about running. I know- I can’t get enough of it. I had a chuckle because Alicia said for one stretch she listened to David Goggin’s audio book. Yes, that would be good motivation during a 240 mile race!
I was sooooo happy to do this run! I felt my foot, but other than that everything felt good. I figured I might as well run and feel good, until I see the podiatrist. That appointment is coming up on Tuesday (finally!). Can’t wait to hear what he has to say.
I hope everyone had a great week with lots of running! It’s funny how much better three days of running make me feel.
Did you watch the Boston Marathon? Do you get motivated to run when you watch the elites?
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So happy for you. I do identify with normal soreness rather than pain. That’s me.
Congrats on a long run. Hope your foot continues to behave
Yes. I see the elites and I want to run. I even want to BQ for a second. Lol.
Thanks Darlene! If I waited till nothing hurt at all, I would very rarely run.
Congrats on the running!!! Whoo hoo!!!
Running is always better than not running!
Oh, we are on par with our long runs! I hope the podiatrist has good news for you! How cool to be able to watch your son’s concert. While we went to as many of his games as we could, I was thrilled when I could watch my son’s college lacrosse games on the internet.
Yes, there’s no way we can get all the way to Texas for his concerts, but they do a great job of livestreaming them. It definitely helps us stay connected.
I’m not sure if anything the podiatrist is going to say will fall into the category of “good news” but I’ll settle for some “good information!”
I never watch marathons! Except sometimes the Olympics. I’m usually doing other stuff. Glad you enjoyed it all — AND that you got to run. Your happiness shines through your post.
Fingers crossed for good news on Tuesdays.
I have listened to a lot of David Goggins’ book. My WW leader loved him. Me, not so much. But someday I’ll actually finish it . . . maybe.
I’ve never read his book, but my husband listened to it and got really inspired. I think it would be a good thing to listen to during a grueling long run.
You had a lot of nice time with our Denis this week 🙂 So happy to see you back running this week. Hope things continue to improve. have a great week ahead
Yes, I feel I’m getting to know Denis better and better, ha ha.
Woohoo! It’s so nice to see that you were able to get in some runs this week 🙂 I’ve heard of David Goggins but have never read his book. From what I have heard about him, he seems really intense!
I just bookmarked that 45 min Denis class because my hamstrings really need some TLC!
There’s also a 20 minute hamstring focus (again with Denis) that’s more focused on strength- this one has some strength (as yoga does) but it’s more flexibility. I need both!
You have become quite the dedicated yogi! I have no doubt it is serving you well. I really should spend more time on my mat!
I’m so glad you got some running in this week. I hope the podiatrist has some good news for you!
Yes, I went from doing no yoga to doing it almost every day. I can’t really explain what got into me- once I cut way back on my running I got addicted to yoga. I think it’s definitely helping.
I’m so glad you’re able to run more!! I did a little more running than I have been on the trails this morning. My foot feels ‘ok’–no worse than usual. I’m just tired of moving so slow! I need to do more stretching, tho. My hammies are crying from all the climbing I did this morning.
I don’t like listening to podcasts but I LOVE reading books about running, in case you didn’t notice, lol. I didn’t watch Boston because I had so much going on that morning. I really had FOMO not going to spectate at Chicago, but I have to get these trail miles in.
Yes, I can tell you love reading books in general, not just about running!
Glad to see you’re running, and your foot is holding up. Fingers crossed for both of us.
Woot!!!! Glad the running is returning and you’re feeling good 😉 The yoga has really become a constant for you, and that’s a great thing!
Thanks Kim! Yes, the yoga has been great. Give me a little more running, and I’ll say the two things are a great combination.
Great that you could watch your son from afar.
So glad the foot is better ish to at least allow you to run
Speaking of-coming down next month. How best to ping you, Insta? Love it if schedules align and we can say hi
I’ve been really terrible with instagram. Like, REALLY terrible. This would be a good time to get more active- tell me when you’re coming down and I’ll make sure to check it.
Should be down from ~ 19 November. Does my comment show you an email? If that’s better for you than IG, feeel free to use it and I’ll move it over to the email I actually check more
Okay, yes I have your email!
How cool that you can watch your son’s concerts from the comfort of your home! Do you know if they live-streamed them prior to Covid?
Yay for getting in a little running! Hopefully, you can continue without too much pain.
That’s a good question- I’m not sure if they live streamed the concerts previously or not. I have to say there are some good things that came out of covid!
6 miles, great news Jenny! Glad the extra inflammation has settled. Hopefully for good!
Thanks Jessie! I have a feeling the “extra” inflammation will be back as soon as I run farther- hopefully the podiatrist will be able to help!
So glad you could get in some runs this week! And thats good news that you just have normal soreness, because that sounds like an improvement! Good luck at the podiatrist!
Thanks Lisa! Tomorrow is the big day- I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for this appointment.
Glad you can run again and 6 miles are a very good mileage.
3 days of running are a great accomplishment!
Don’t give up and keep on running.
Thank you! I liked your comeback post. I won’t give up!
That’s so great you could watch your son’s concert! What a great idea. I feel like I hit the motherlode attending my hs daughter’s concert a couple of weeks ago + she has an ensemble and flute choir concert next week then she’s one of the flutists in the orchestra pit for an upcoming musical then yet another concert in December. I feel like we’re making up for lost time!
That’s really wonderful 6 miles felt so good! Yay! I hope the podiatrist has good things to say as well.
This is probably the first year in many that I did not spectate or watch either Chi or Boston. I did track a number of athletes though. It’s been a very exhilarating season to be a coach!
Yes, my daughter had her first in-person concert a couple weeks ago! She started playing flute last year but none of the concerts were live, so we were really excited for this one. Sounds like your daughter is BUSY! Reminds me of my son in high school- the schedule can get really crazy.
Glad your foot is better! And I also love listening to people talk about running! Haha, I have no many running podcasts on rotation! My cats don’t bother me too much when I do yoga, but my sweet pup is banished to the kennel when I do yoga because he insists on licking my face when I’m in savasana!
Ha, believe it or not, my CAT licks my face when I’m in savasana- you can see why she’s banned!