Wow has it really been 4 weeks since the last time I linked up with Deborah and Kim and all of you for the Weekly Run Down? Between college visits and a fantastic Alaskan vacation, my blogging has definitely taken a hit! After runfessing that I was thinking of leaving my run gear behind, I did end up packing it for my vacation…but I runfess the gear never saw the light of day. Instead, the vacation was filled with lots of walking, some hiking, and yoga and I was more than okay with that!
So this week was about re-entry – although brief because I’ll be hitting the road again soon for the Brooks Hype Fest in LA! Here’s how this past week played out…
A Quick Check-in Between Trips
Monday — Flight home from Vancouver
Tuesday — Holy jet-lag Batman! While I had every intention of getting in a workout I did not get an early start in the morning and then work was beyond cray-cray! So no workout happened.
Wednesday — 3 miles
Thursday — Upper Body Strength & 2-mile walk
Friday — 4 miles & Core
Saturday — Full Body Strength & 2-mile walk
Sunday — 5.5 miles & Hip mobility work
I really wish I could say that with the time off from running my right quad is feeling better but it continues to be a bit of a mixed bag – sometimes it feels fine and other times not so much with very little rhyme or reason as to when and why it flares up. I’m 7 weeks out from the TC 10M so I really do need it to start to cooperate! I’m going to see my massage therapist this week before heading to Hype Fest – the running there will be fun and easy peasy so hopefully by the time I return I’ll be ready to turn up the training dial a bit.
So tell me how was your week? Does it feel like August is just flying by?
i can see why you didn’t want to run on vacation! I’m impressed that you had such a solid week right after getting home. Yes, it does feel like August is flying by. I hope your quad gets with the program soon! Maybe the massage will help.
There was so much to see and do that I honestly didn’t miss running.
Jet lag and re-entry from vacation is not always as easy as we like it to be. You will get back there too! Hope your massage helps!
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I always joke that I need a vacation after my vacation 🙂
You certainly managed to dive right into your fitness routine when coming home! I hope your quad gets back on track.
August is passing by quite fast.. for once I’m ok with that.
I don’t usually like to wish time away but I’m ready for fall weather!
It looks like your Alaska trip was amazing, with plenty of activity without running. I find it hard to run on a family vacation anyway. It’s just not my priority.
Even after just a few days, I was jetlagged coming back from Portland. The struggle is real!
Alaska was amazing! So much to do and see! The jetlag was definitely a challenge.
I’m excited about spending time with you at Hype Fest! Since we’re both struggling with injuries, we can keep each other company during the runs, lol. See you soon!!!
Can’t wait to see you!!
Yes, August is really flying by at record speed! We’re already almost halfway through, ugh. I hope your injury changes its attitude soon!
Thanks Kim 🙂
Welcome back! How lovely to go to Alaska – my auntie has been and she loved it.
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Alaska did not disappoint – so glad we got to take that trip!
Glad you had a great vacation! Sorry to hear that the quad is still not cooperating. Fingers crossed that the massage therapist can work some magic on it!
Good luck!
Thanks Judy – my massage therapist really does help to keep me moving 🙂
What a great trip. I loved your pics.
Have fun o n your next trip.
Hope you pain leaves town.
Thanks Darlene!
I loved seeing your pictures from Alaska on Facebook. It looks like it was an amazing trip!
I’m sorry to hear that your quad is still bothering you. It’s good that running will be relaxed at Hype Fest. I hope you have a blast and your quad behaves!
I’m totally embracing the fun side of the fest – hopefully the quad gets the memo LOL
Looks like you had an amazing trip! Alaska far exceeded any expectations I had when we were there 10 years ago. Hope the quad calms down for you and you have a blast at Hype Fest!
Thanks Marcia 🙂 And you’re so right, Alaska did not disappoint! I’m so glad we took the opportunity to go and see it for ourselves.
We blinked and missed summer. I’m sure the long flights did your leg no favors either unfortunately.