This week went by in a blur! The highlight of the week was getting a cortisone shot and feeling hopeful after some pain-free running. Here’s how the week went down.
Weekly Run Down — Week 38
Monday — Cortisone shot! I had a crazy early conference call so that combined with another poor night of sleeping, and back-to-back meetings had me missing my first #nevermissamonday in a long time.
Tuesday — Upper Body Strength, Core, 1-mile walk & Stretch. I was advised by the doc who administered my shot to not run until Wednesday. The hip area was still feeling pretty aggravated, so an upper body workout seemed to be the right call.
Wednesday — 3.1-mile run, Core & Stretch. The first day of Fall, though Mother Nature seems to have not gotten the memo as the temps were up and the humidity was off the charts. Despite the weather, the run felt light and easy – something I’ve not been able to say for a while.
Thursday — 1-mile walk & Yoga for Hips.
Friday — Peloton ride, Upper Body Strength, Core & Stretch. I took my first ride with Leanne and loved her energy and the Ed Sheeran playlist. I usually don’t repeat rides, but I could really see doing this one again.
Saturday — 3.5-mile run, Core & Stretch. I so wanted to run further, but my ortho wants me to keep the runs short and sweet for now. It was another pain-free run, though I could definitely feel that I should keep hills to a minimum. I also got a chance to try out the new gear I’d won in Erica’s giveaway from Arcteryx – love both the tank and shorts!
Sunday — Peloton ride, Hip mobility work & Stretch.
The cortisone shot has definitely given me hope for more pain-free days ahead. Consistency with my hip mobility work, strength training, and stretching will be the key. I have the Ocean Road 10K next Sunday so this upcoming week will be about striking a balance to not over-tax my hip.
In case you missed it:
Back on My Feet Running Festival Recap
How was your week? Does it feel like fall where you are?
I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for the Weekly Run Down link-up. Join us!
