Well, we’ve sprinted through another month and here we sit at the end of July. As I sit here recovering from a rare-mid-day run, it seems like as good a time as any to put a wrap on this month.
Good things for the month:
- Pain-free running! Yep…I’m almost afraid to put it in print. After months of dealing with the nagging hip/glute/piriformis thing, I’m happy to say my July miles were pain-free! (cue the choir!)
- Thanks to the lack of annoying injuries, I’ve felt confident enough to start sprinkling in both speed work and hill work.
Things I could do without:
- I’ve done enough whining about the weather…so let’s just leave that alone and move on.
- I was definitely lacking a little on strength training as the month wore on – if I plan to stay injury-free, I’ve definitely got to get back on that!
On the decks for August:
- More mileage. As I runfessed, I’ve got 7 weeks until my next half marathon, time to make those “long runs” longer!
- Back to planks. I’ve let the planking slide a little lately, but I feel a streak coming on!
- I also runfessed that my nutrition has been lack luster, so it’s time to start paying attention. On the flip side, it’s my birthday month and there will be some celebrating…it’s all about balance, right 😉
And, that’s a wrap! I’m linking up with Holly & Tricia, and this week’s guest host Deborah for the Weekly Wrap. Be sure to stop by and visit these great ladies!
So glad to hear that you have been running pain free!! I am hoping to keep that up as well. Looking forward to a stellar August myself. Thanks for linking up for the weekly wrap
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Thanks, Deborah! Happy August 🙂
Woo hoo to pain free running! I had a great month too, but kind of ended on a low note today with a flare of my RA. I’m heading to bed and hoping it just settles down. Fingers crossed. I don’t have time for this!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Looking for Fun and Feelin’ Groovy
You’ve been doing great Wendy – I hope the flare settles quickly!
So glad you’ve been pain-free! That’s a birthday gift in itself — although you worked hard on your recovery.
Coco recently posted…Counting Down To The Farm To Fork Fondo
It has been a long road, but hopefully, I can stay off of IR!
Hooray for a pain-free month of running! That is such great news 🙂
You know I totally relate to you on the whole summer weather thing, lol
Kimberly recently posted…Chicago Marathon Training Recap – Week 10
Maybe Mother N. will play nice in August 😉
Pain free running is excellent! I know what a pain in the a$$ the glute/piriformis stuff is LOL I’m excited to hear you’re back at planking 😉
Kimberly Hatting recently posted…Better Faster Stronger
Your planking always inspires me Kim!
Yay for a solid month of pain-free running!! It’s such a rare gift for most runners that you want to celebrate but are afraid to mention it out loud for fear of jinxing it!!
Here’s to many more months of pain-free running for you Michelle!
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Yay for pain free running! Sounds like July was a good month 🙂 Hope that you have a good birthday month as well.
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Thanks Chaitali 🙂
Yay for a pain-free month of running! And I’m the same way about the weather–it is what it is, but trying not to complain about it!
This summer has definitely made it tough to not complain!
I’m so happy that you were pain-free this month! And how did I not know we share a birthday month? I hope training continues to go well! What race is next?
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Rock ‘N Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon Training Week 1
Next race is the Wicked Half. Yay for August birthdays!
Hey, yes, being free of pain is really amazing feeling. I know it from my own experience because during my career I was also very prone to injures, but I have decided to be more careful and lowered the weight a little bit.
Great summary!
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Pain-free really is the best!
Yay for pain-free runs!! I too have been getting back to planks and more core work! Enjoy your birthday month!!
Sharon recently posted…CIM Marathon Training Week 1 & Weekly Wrap: 7/24-7/30
Thanks Sharon – looking forward to a fun month!
Running pain free is always music to my ears. That is awesome for you!
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Thanks Zenaida!
Yay for a good month and more to come! It seems we are always complaining about the weather, right? I know I have been here!
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Ha! True Amy – the weather seems to be the bain of many runners 🙂