Happy Sunday!
It’s been a couple of weeks since I last joined the Weekly Wrap, so as I sit here lazing on the deck I thought I’d check in.
With nothing to train for I have enjoyed just running when I want to. And, given how hectic work has been leading up to a big event last weekend (where I got to don my race director hat again!), this do what you can when you can approach has fit the bill.
For the past couple of weeks, my runs have pretty much hovered around the 3-mile mark at whatever pace my legs have felt like moving. I’ve also spent a lot of quality time with my physical therapist, adding dry needling and electrical stim to the treatment plan.
And this week pretty much followed the same pattern:
Monday: Physical therapy – so much single leg work, glute bridges, wall sits, and hamstring curls…my legs were jelly.
Tuesday: 3-mile run
Wednesday: Another trip to the physical therapist and more legs of jelly.
Thursday: 3-mile run; spent the afternoon with the family enjoying mini golf, bumper boats, arcade games, and way too much ice cream 😉
Friday: Rest and a family trek to Mystic Seaport.
Saturday: 4.25-mile run
Sunday: Rest
With my big work event behind me, this week also meant the start of some much needed time off. I had Thursday and Friday off and will be off again Wednesday through Labor Day this upcoming week! I’m looking forward to more family day trips, lots of time grilling and chilling on the patio, and just soaking up as much of these final days of summer as I can.
How are you spending these final days of summer?
I’m linking up with Holly and Wendy for the Weekly Wrap.
Sounds like you had a really fun week! Sometimes its nice not to be training for anything. Doesn’t that make running much more fun?
It has made running so much more enjoyable for me this summer. Hopefully I can find some mojo for my fall races!
I’m so happy that your runs have felt good lately! Seems like the PT is really paying off – I’m so happy for you!
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Thanks so much Kim 🙂
Sounds like we are doing a lot of the same physical therapy exercises. They are not easy! Glad to hear you are feeling better on your runs
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They are not easy exercises – hopefully they’ll pay off for both of us!
What a fun week! And single leg exercises are my life. I do those all the time because they work!
I think they will continue to be part of my routine for the long-term. Anything to stay off the injured list!
It sounds like the jelly legs plan is working. 😉 I’m not training for anything, just building a base since I spent the bulk of summer running low mileage. It’s been nice not having to run certain mileage or paces. My kayaking excursion with the boys was our last outing before college started. I hope you enjoy your remaining days off with the family! Thanks for linking.
Thanks Holly – I’m going to do my best to enjoy every minute of it 🙂
LOL on post-PT jelly legs — you know it’s going to pay off! You definitely deserve time to enjoy that patio! Have a great week.
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Thanks Coco 😉
Having a half on my schedule at all times is the only thing that gets me out the door.
Hope PT is doing the trick for you!
I know what you mean – at some point, I’m going to need to put a race on the calendar just to keep me honest.
oh I wish summer would never leave! Right now I’ve been taking a small break to let my body recover from my first half I did last week. Hopefully, I’ll be back at it later this week but I’m really listening to my body this time!
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Always smart to listen to your body. There’s nothing wrong with a little break every now and again.
That’s great that you had some time off to soak in the end of Summer! We’re taking a little time Labor Day weekend for a NYC trip so that will be our celebration 🙂
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Glad to hear things are going well and your PT sessions sound similar to mine…lots of single leg work and my hamstrings in tears, lol!
I hope you have a wonderful vacation, well earned! I’m going to have some family in town right before Labor Day so I’m excited about that!
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Fun! Enjoy the time with your family!
You area a PT rock star!! WIthmy longer runs getting longer and longer, I definitely can feel it in my hips and glutes and hammies….I should add in some single leg strength work. Thanks for the reminder 😉 Enjoy your time off 😉
Thanks Kim. PT is really a test in patience, which I’d normally fail, but I’m so done with the injuries!
It’s so nice to hear that your runs have been enjoyable! Sometimes, that’s the best way to get some renewed enthusiasm!
Summer is a funny thing here. We’ve been back at school for three weeks, and the actual feeling of summer won’t end until December or January LOL! We are settling in nicely to this 5th grade year, though, so it’s all working out.
3 weeks of school already?! Nice to hear that your son’s settled in and the school year’s off to a good start!
I love having no races and just running for fun. My sweet spot is 5-10 miles and it’s lovely knowing I don’t have to go further if I don’t want to!
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That’s a good sweet spot!
A week of kicking back sounds divine about now! With our triple digit heat index and off the charts humidity this week I don’t dare go near the deck. Ha! Sounds like you’re doing everything right with the PT. Fingers and toes crossed it keeps you injury free.
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Thanks Marcia – I’m keeping my fingers crossed too!
I hope you have a nice and relaxing labor day weekend! I’m excited about fall but am definitely clinging to the end of summer here. I think we’ll do a beach day this week!
Ah the beach would be nice! It’s the one thing I haven’t gotten to do this summer.
Yay to all the family time! I know exactly what you mean about soaking it up while you can 😉
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Well with my lackluster activity of late, you would THINK I have nothing to train for. Wanna run Berlin for me??? UGH. Between the horrible heat and humidity and my crazy travel schedule for the past 4 weeks, I have been nowhere near where I should be. It sounds like you had a great week!
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I hope that you enjoy these last couple of days of unofficial summer. It flew by way too quickly!
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