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Sunday, January 07, 2018

Weekly Review: The Return


Hola! I'm back with Hoho Runs and Taking the Long Way Home's Weekly Wrap linkup. Make sure to welcome Wendy as a new host if you haven't already! 

January 1 – 7
Monday: 3.2 miles
Tuesday: 3.2 mi
Wednesday: TRIBE + 1.4 mi
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Yoga, etc.
Saturday: Fat Ass 10k
Sunday: 4 mi

Total (running) miles: 18.1 miles
Total (walkingelevation: 230 ft

Injury update 
My last weekly update was November 19. Since then I continued my workout class (TRIBE) and it helped build my strength in new ways. But I was still moaning about not running and I gained a little gut. I finally saw a PT and she said I have too much movement in my left knee as a result of hip drop and runner's knee on my right. My homework includes glute exercises and upping my cadence. It seems to be working. Now I have to work on rebuilding my base!

This week
The runs on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday were on a treadmill. (Gross.) Now that we have a gym membership I thought I'd take advantage so I could work on my cadence training without worrying about slipping on snow. Plus, Alex wanted to work out and drove me. ;) I maintained a 168-171 which is right in my PT's target. At first, I listened to a metronome, but now I just sneak glances at my Garmin. Much less annoying!

Wednesday was a tough TRIBE class after a week off. It was a tough circuit but I had way more energy than normal and I can finally do push ups! Six or seven weeks ago I could barely do knee pushups. It was great to finally see progress. Perhaps getting back to running helped?

I took a full rest day Thursday and did 4 short yoga videos and some kettle ball work on Friday. The yoga videos are part of a 30 day challenge from Do You Yoga. So far, so good!

Run friends. It was a heatwave. I overdressed!

Saturday was an informal "race" with the Big Sky Wind Drinkers. Officially it's the Fat Ass 50k, but I did two loops for a 10k. The trail was snowy and pretty slippery. I ended up taking it slow and joined friends for the second loop. The group is so friendly. I would have run farther if the course was easier to run on. Maybe next year!

I ran in capris!
On Sunday I ran my first solo outdoor run in a bajillion years. I ran a fast 4 miles and it was hard, but also great. Luckily, I had to wait for traffic in a few spots, so I got some rests!

Did you freeze this week? Montana wasn't too bad.
Ever have PT homework? 

11 comments:

  1. Looks so nice there! Hell yeah, we froze! Thankfully, we are thawing out.

    Thanks for linking up!

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  2. I'm currently doing PT homework for my hand/arm and it only takes like 15 minutes a day but ugh, it is so boring. I'd rather spend 15 more minutes running :P

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    1. I skipped my PT homework two days in a row then tripped and rolled my ankle. I think it was a sign. :(

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  3. Capris? Well, I guess you are used to the cold weather! LOL. Congrats on the solo outdoor run. I know it felt fantastic. I have been given PT homework and I still incorporate some of the exercises into my regular strengthening routine. Thanks for linking!

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    1. We had a random warm day so I wore those capris -- but there was still snow on the ground. I need to keep up my PT homework!!

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  4. I will have to check out those yoga challenge videos! I do not always have time to get to class and yoga does a body good for sure. Nice to connect with you from the Weekly Wrap

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    1. The yoga videos are great because they're so short. I've favorited a few to remind myself to go back to them when I'm in need -- especially ones re: back exercises and posture!

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  5. Total agreement with your comment about all those treadmill runs ("gross"). ;-) My treadmill does not get much love from me. Coming back from injury is a tough journey, but your attitude sounds awesome!!

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    1. I really need to buckle down and run farther than 3 miles on a treadmill! Luckily, it's been decent outside, but the treadmill is better for my cadence training. (wah!) :)

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  6. I really admire how you've really invested in the Bozeman running community, and it sounds like it's paying off with some great friendships! - Katie Bangs

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