So if the theme for last week’s Run Down, was “listen to your body”, then this week’s is “I’m still listening.”
There was minimal running…and another trip to the acupuncturist. Here’s a quick look at how the week played out.
A much-needed reminder!
Monday — Double session of T25. 25 minutes of ab intervals followed by the 25-minute stretch made for a good workout.
Tuesday — 1-mile run. This was supposed to be 4 but within the first half mile, I knew my quad was too cranky to continue so I pulled the plug after just a mile.
Wednesday — Orangetheory. Challenging as always and I loved it!
Thursday — Yoga instead of a 5-mile run. A wise choice!
Friday — Rest day and a trip to the acupuncturist.
Saturday — 4 miles. I woke up feeling pretty good after Friday’s rest and acupuncture, but I kept this run nice and easy.
Sunday — Stretching and rest.
Heading off injury
Overall this was a pretty quiet week, but what my body needed. Somewhere over the past couple of weeks, it seems I strained my upper right quad. Up until Tuesday’s attempt, it hasn’t prevented me from running or working out (read – I’ve been ignoring it until I couldn’t!). I usually don’t feel any discomfort until post-workout, and then it feels like everything has locked up. So Coach Marc and I have agreed to keep the miles on the low side, and up the focus on strength training. I’ve also got an appointment scheduled with my massage therapist for this week – she’s proven to be a miracle worker in the past. And, I’ll be back to see the acupuncturist as well. I’m determined to stay ahead of this and I’m super thankful I have got time before I start training for the New England 10 Miler Series which starts in April.
I’m linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
Tell me something about your week? Do you tend to back off when you feel discomfort or continue to push through?
Michelle you are so smart to take the time to heal before your injury makes you have to take off.
Thanks Deborah 🙂
You are a wise woman!! It’s so hard to acknowledge those little niggles until they become too big to ignore. I’ve been there (I think we all have been LOL). I’m glad you’re taking things easy for now…that will pay dividends when the true training ramps up.
Thanks! I definitely think it’s easier to acknowledge the little niggles when a race isn’t looming on the horizon.
I feel like when something hurts there’s a clear line between “ignore it, it’s fine” and “whoa back off”, and it can take a few workouts to get to the line. Fingers crossed that backing off and the massage/acupuncture will do the trick.
I think you’re so right about finding that line.
My right glute is not happy with all the glute exercises I added lately. — too much, too soon. It felt OK during my flat run today, but it complains on hills. :-/
Sorry about your glute – hopefully easing off the exercises will help!
So glad you are listening to your body. Fewer miles now will mean you can do a lot more later when your body is fully healed. And focusing a bit more on strength training is always a win.
Focusing on strength training is a win – and honestly, I’m enjoying more those workouts more than running so it’s nice to have the change of pace for a bit.
Sounds like you are definitely doing the right thing by taking it easy and not aggravating the quad issue!
Thanks – hopefully, I can head off this thing before it really takes hold.
I hope the massage and acupuncture help with your quad! It’s smart to keep listening to your body 🙂
I’m really hoping the combination does the trick!
Very wise of you to take it easy this week and listen to your body.
Prior to my broken leg, I really never had any aches or pains I didn’t feel I could push through. Now, I’m going to be paying attention to EVERY disruption in the force.
PS. I needed that reminder, too.
I can certainly understand how breaking your leg would change your perspective!
Really wise to take it easy & get it seen early in the game, especially as you have time before you start serious training. I hope if pays off & that quad cooperates soon!
Thanks Judy!
Sometimes you have to slow down so you can speed up. Such a great reminder.
I keep posting comments and they keep disappearing, really don’t understand why. So I hope your leg is feeling better soon and do look after yourself!
Sorry for the trouble with commenting. I have been trying out a new comment widget through WordPress but still working out the kinks!
Way to pay attention and pull back when your quad wasn’t feeling right. Better to ease up and head off injury now.
Exactly – just not worth the risk!
I have never had acupuncture. Is that something you have done in the past for a previous injury? I hope it’s helping you out!
I’m a big acupuncture fan! I’ve used it for migraine relief and to head off injuries.
Glad you listened to your body. I know we runners sometimes are stubborn. 🙂 A massage sounds wonderful!
We do get stubborn, don’t we 😉