Happy Sunday and welcome to the Weekly Wrap!
I am so excited to be this week’s guest host while Holly and Tricia enjoy some time off from hosting duties this summer. Weekly Wrap brings together such a great group of active women supporting each other, and I am honored to be guest hosting.
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If you were here for my last Wrap, then you may remember I skipped last week’s long run, as my lack of quality sleep had left me totally drained. Well, what I didn’t share was that my left ankle was feeling super tight and my upper calf was sore, and I think even if I’d had the best of sleep the ankle would have kept me from hitting the road.
So, how did this week shake out?
Monday: I wasn’t taking any chances with the ankle, so I headed to my PT/chiro. The verdict? Ankle immobility was affecting my fibula head – I’ve been here before and had to fess up to lagging on any of my ankle exercises. So you can guess what my homework was!
Tuesday: After checking in with my RC coaches, we were in agreement to skip the speed work and cross train instead. So, I made a long-overdue return to my gym and hit the Arc Trainer. 40 minutes of cross-training done!
Wednesday: Yoga – keeping to this month’s goal of at least one weekly session.
Thursday: Strength day including ankle work.
Friday: I was so hoping to run, and while the ankle felt better, it didn’t feel great. Back to the Arc Trainer I went for another round of cross-training, followed by foam rolling and more ankle work.
By the way, if you missed my post about the benefits of the Arc Trainer, you can read it here.
Saturday: Rest day filled with shopping and errands, and yes, more ankle work (are you sensing a theme?)
Sunday: 5-mile run! Babying my ankle all week paid off with a glorious morning run. OK – it was ridiculously humid, but I was running so I didn’t care. My pace was solid, and best of all the ankle stayed quiet until the last half mile – I’m calling that a win! Nice to end the week on a high note.
This week also brought some fun stuff in the mail, including these beauties:
One of my birthday presents from my hubby – Saucony Zealot 3
And, the August StrideBox arrived!
I have really been enjoying these StrideBoxes! It’s been a great way to discover some new products. This month’s box includes items from Bakery on Main, Eboost, Hungry Buddha, Vital 4U, Zealios, No Sweat, and Gear Well – all of which are new to me. Can’t wait to try them all! Huge thanks to the nice folks at StrideBox for the goodies.
So that’s my week, and now I’m off to enjoy some lazing on the deck 🙂
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Thanks so much for guest hosting the weekly wrap this month!
Great week of workouts and I loved your post on the arc trainer – I have to see if my gym has them! Glad that your ankle felt better on today’s run, that’s a great sign!
I totally agree with you about StrideBox. I think it gets better and better each month!
Kimberly recently posted…Chicago Marathon Training Recap – Week 12
Thanks, Kim! I hope you get to try an Arc Trainer. I keep thinking the job of curating these StrideBoxes would be so much fun, right?!
How exciting …you are a great host!!
I hope your ankle feels better. My back has been giving me some trouble….I have 2 appt. this week.
Nice shoes. I am in need of some but really hate going to the store…uuugh.
Have a great week….I hope you enjoyed your lazing around today.
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Boo for the back issues 🙁 I hope it’s nothing serious!
I am keeping up my weekly yoga as well it feels good doesn’t it? Glad to hear that your ankle is feeling better. Thanks for hosting!
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It’s amazing how much better I feel when I can get a little yoga in! Glad we’re both getting it done!
I hope that the ankle continues to cooperate! It’s really hard to keep up with those prehab exercises when everything feels good.
I’d be afraid of trying Stridebox because then I’d want to buy all.the.things!
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy recently posted…Potty talk: 8/7-13 Weekly Wrap
Had to laugh at your “buy all the things” comment because that thought crosses my mind often – the struggle is real! LOL!
Sounds like a great week, girl! Even with babying your ankle. 🙂 Sometimes we just gotta, right? I’m also trying to keep to one yoga session per week and my body always loves it, but sometimes it’s hard to force myself to get it done!
Jessica recently posted…Last Week’s Workouts + Wine & Dine Week 6 Recap
Definitely – sometimes we just gotta 🙂
Thanks for hosting! Hopefully your ankle continues to feel better. It was smart to rest it and use this week for cross training and strengthening exercise. Great job!
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Yay for a great run!!! I’m usually pretty good at scaling back if I’m having a funky injury…but there are times when I don’t scale back enough. Then when I finally respect the “issue,” I’m usually blessed with a great run ….duh, right? LOL 😉
Kimberly Hatting recently posted…Upping the Mileage
The scaling back is never easy, but always seems to make a difference – so why do we fight it?! 😉
Glad you’re on the mend! Sounds like you were able to keep up your fitness during your time off running. Hope you’re back to your regular routine soon!
Jennifer @ Dashing in Style recently posted…Marathon Training Week 3: End of Base
Me too – Thanks!
Bummer on the ankle but it sounds like the exercises really help — when you do them. 😉 New shoes are always a great thing. Hope you get to put lots of healthy miles into them.
Coco recently posted…Setting Fall Priorities
Thanks Coco it’s been hard to not just grab them out of the box and start logging the miles. Patience, right?
As frustrated as I can get with needed rest, good runs make it worth it. I hope your ankle continues to feel better.
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With my recent injury I’ve come to really appreciate mobility. My My sore ankle is so much less mobile than the other but feels SO much better after the doc works on it. I learned my lesson! Great week for you!
Marcia recently posted…Injury Update and Some Goodness Too
Mobility is really one of those things you don’t think about much until an injury arises – I’ve learned my lesson too!
Thanks for hosting this week! Bummer on the ankle. Why is it being so stubborn?
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I wish I knew! Ankle mobility has always been a challenge for me – guess I just have to stick with those exercises.
Sorry to hear about your ankle! Glad it’s better! I have yet to try an arc trainer. Seems cool!
It’s definitely become my new fave cardio machine!
So pleased that you ankle started feeling better towards the end of the week! How stressful! But glad you took the time needed to “baby” it! Congratulations also on guest hosting the blog this week!
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I’m glad it’s showing improvement – now I’ve got to stay on top of it!
I’m glad to hear that your ankle is better! I had ankle issues too last week. I thought it was better on Saturday, went for a run and paid for it – it hurts worse now. Gah!! Trying not to freak out too much about it but I’m just getting over another injury. Ugh!
Oh no! Hoping it turns into nothing serious!
Sounds like a great week. Glad that ankle is finally cooperating!
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Thanks Rachel, me too 🙂
So glad to hear that your ankle is healing. I know how that feels.
Haven’t tried those subscriptions…yet.
These subscription boxes can be addictive!
Glad your ankle got better. I’ve been going back to my ankle PT exercises lately – just to keep at it and keep them happy! Great job staying active!
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Good for you for staying on top of your PT!
Ugh, it isn’t it so frustrating when the PT is right?! Just kidding of course – I’ve been there before though. It’s amazing that the exercises they give us work so well that we then think we don’t need to do them anymore, right?! Yay for an awesome long run!
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Ha! So true – if it’s working why stop, right?!
Thanks Michelle for taking over this week! For me, the hardest part is not putting in the miles and what I need to do it is listening to my body and giving it rest! So kudos to you for doing just that. You’ll be back with your training in no time! Keep up with those ankle exercises. I don’t do the preventive work like I should!
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Thanks for the opportunity to guest host – such a great group of ladies in this link-up!
Happy Guest Hosting! 🙂 Sometimes rest and recovery is what the body needs! I’m glad your ankle is feeling better now and you had a great 5 mile run!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Rock ‘N Roll Brooklyn Half Marathon Training Week 3
Sometimes R&R is what we need – why is it so hard for us runners to accept that?!
Thank you for hosting this week! I love our Weekly Wrap crew <3 It's very wise of you to be babying your ankle rather than pushing through the pain. Way to train for longevity rather than doing more damage!
Thanks Amy! I love this Weekly Wrap crew too 😉
Are you wearing a brace or anything on your ankle when you do your runs? An ankle injury is something I’ve never had, knock on wood..lol. I hope it heals up for good soon.
I’ve been using KT Tape – my chiro showed me how to tape and it’s been helping.
Love those Zealots!
I’m sorry your ankle is still giving you grief. I hope you can get a handle on it and get things back on track. Hang in there and keep on recovering!
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Thanks Jenn – going to keep taking it slow and hopefully it will keep getting better.
I am glad you got some solid cross training in while resting the ankle. I was doing my own resting last week because my calf was getting very fickle. It is not always easy to back off when you need to. Kudos to you for making the right choices.
New shoes were a nice motivating reward 🙂
The coconut chips are really good!
Hope your calf gets better!
So glad you took the time to check out your ankle and not overwork it…and it all paid off in that late-week glorious run! Here’s hoping that ankle continues to heal.
Thanks so much Linda 🙂
Hope your ankle feels better soon!
My ankles are very unstable and fickle. I kept rolling one over and over 2 years ago during my 70.3 training. Had to go to PT and ankle and hip exercises to strengthen all of it.
Smitha FauxRunner recently posted…The Best Laid Plans – 10 Weeks to MCM
Yeah I’ve got to do better with staying on top of both ankle and hip exercises from my PT!
Ah sorry to hear about your ankle! Way to use the arc trainer to stay off it. I’m glad your run on Sunday went well. Hope it continues to feel better!
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I think it’s awesome that you have a yoga day! I really need to do that, too. What a great idea.
Yoga day was a goal for this month and I’m hoping to keep it up going forward.
Yay, glad the ankle was good for your run at the end of the week! It sounds like you did exactly the right things to help it along.
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Great week of workouts even with that cranky ankle. Read your post about the arc trainers… I had noticed them in my gym, will have to give them a go on my next cross training day.
Thanks Vicki – hope you like the arc trainer!
Love your new shoes. I’m a big Saucony fan. Great job cross training this week and letting your ankle rest. I am really struggling to add something to my routine besides running. I know that when I cross train I feel so much better. Have a great week!
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I’m a long-time Saucony fan – which ones are you running in?
Isn’t it so great to see the rewards of babying a sore spot (ankle, in your case) with the return of a glorious run?! I love that. Looks like some pretty fun mail, too. 🙂
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It does make taking those days off easier when you can see the benefits in the end.
Thank you so much Michelle for being our guest host this week! I hope you enjoyed it and found a few new connections too. You made the right decision by letting that ankle rest for a few days. That is so hard to do! I’ve heard great things about Stride Box. I may have to try it!
I had fun guest hosting – thanks for trusting me with the link-up 🙂
I’ve never used an arc trainer, but it seems like a good lower impact workout. I have an elliptical at home, which is similar, so that’s what I use when I need the lower impact.
It is a great workout!