You’d think I’d be more excited writing this post. After all, I’ve been looking forward to pain-free running since the moment I felt that sharp pain in my ankle. Don’t get me wrong, I am very happy to be logging Scooby miles again. Maybe my mood is tempered because I am being so careful about easing back into running.
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Easing Back Into Running
I starting easing back into running last week, with a few Peloton Walk + Run classes. I maintained a cautious approach this week, logging a few 2-ish mile runs before venturing out for 3 miles. I even adjusted my 3-ish mile loop to keep it closer to 3 miles than 4. 😉 I also made sure I didn’t run every day, and I kept up with my calf stretches.
Monday (July 4th): Core + 30 min Peloton Walk + Run
We had amazing weather on July 4th. It would have been perfect for a long run, but I stuck to my plan and did a 30 min Walk + Run class, covering about 2.4 miles.
Tuesday: 2.2 Scooby Miles + 45 min FB Strength + 10 min Core
I graduated from Walk + Run to straight running, but cut back to 20 minutes. Then I did a 45 min FB strength class with Jess Sims. I guess it didn’t have a lot of core moves because I tacked on a 10min core class.
Wednesday: Core + 45 min Peloton Rides
It was time for a break from running, so after I took Scooby out for a walk I did a core workout and stacked two Peloton rides.
Thursday: 3.2 Scooby miles + Core + 20 min FB Strength
My 2 mile run on Tuesday didn’t bother my ankle, so I felt ready for 3 miles. I trimmed my usual loop to make sure I didn’t go farther than I should. It was humid, so Scooby took a few more breaks than usual, but I didn’t mind.
Friday: Core + 20 min FB Strength + 20 min Peloton Ride
I think this is Hannah F’s one and only “rock” ride and it was a fun one Even though it is a “music first” ride it had a solid format that helped the time fly.
Saturday: 3.2 ScoobyMiles + 15 min Core + 20 min FB Strength
It was supposed to be a rainy day, but I was able to get out for my second 3 mile run of the week without getting rained on. Then I did a rare (for me) 15 min core class followed by a 20 min FB strength class.
Sunday: 3.25 Scooby Miles + 20 min Core + 25 mile Bike Ride
Another short run and long core workout before church, to be followed by a bike ride later.
Randomly chose this pre-run warm-up yesterday and did it again today. It’s a mini-PT session with hip cars, glute bridges and side planks.
A huge thank you to Deborah and Kim for hosting the Weekly Run Down link up.
I’m hoping to do my 1500th Peloton strength workout with Jess Sims at 7:30 am eastern on Monday. Let me know if you can join me!
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I can definitely understand your feeling of easing yourself back into running! Looks like you are doing great with the other workouts you got going on!
Have a great new week!
Thanks!!
Hooray for running. You are smart to be careful. Hope your pain free runs continue.
I’m glad you are back to pain free running! I know the last couple of years you’ve been on and off the struggle bus — really hoping that you are off it permanently now, although I suppose as we get older that gets harder. At least here’s to pain free running this Summer! Fingers crossed!
It has been such a saga of one thing after another. Maybe that’s dampening my enthusiasm too.
Yay! Any running is good running. It sounds like everything is going well (I guess we can rule out a stress fracture.) Kirsten’s pre-run warmup sounds good- I’ll try it this week. i want to do the class with you tomorrow! I did lower body today, so I just have to check and see what’s in that class. Congrats on 1500- that’s huge!
Since the class is live we can’t preview it. Jess’s 20 min classes in this time slot usually are pretty solid. She ^usually^ saves the burpees for the 15 min Flash 15 that she does next.
Glad to hear the running is feeling good! I know the anxiety of easing back into running after being side-lined. I always error on the side of caution…
I will have to try that Kristen class this week. I keep doing the same Rebecca one and then adding on a few things. Easing back into running sounds smart and also good for this humidity!
Yes, the humidity does make it easy to keep my pace easy!
I’m glad that you were able to ease back into running this week. You had a great mix of other workouts too.
I’ll miss your strength milestone tomorrow since I have OTF class in the morning, but just wanted to say congratulations!!
Really glad you’re back to pain-free running and that you’re being smart about it 🙂 I’m sure Scooby is happy!
Hooray for pain free running! Sounds like you’re doing a great job of easing back in. Congrats on 1500 strength classes! Wow!
You’re being so smart about easing back into running. I sure hope this time is the winner!
Ha, I know exactly what you mean about being cautious when easing back into running.
We expect it to be like “BANG! I’m running again!” in a big party style.
In reality we slowly drift back into running. It’s not as satisfying as the “big bang” but very effective.
So a huge congrats on the successful drifting!! 🙂
Great job easing back into. It’s hard to not want to go all out when it’s nice and you’re feeling good. I love all the Scooby miles. I cannot wait to get another dog to run with again. Enjoy those miles!
So glad your return to running is going smoothly – taking it slow and easy is a wise choice.
I will definitely check out that Kirsten warm-up – I’ve been enjoying her classes!
What a journey you’ve been on – I think that’s why you’re feeling a bit so-so about running again. Hopefully as soon as you start to run more and more pain-free, you’ll finally be able to trust that it will be okay. Welcome back!