Even though my hip really isn’t any better than it was last week, knowing that it’s probably just a soft tissue injury that will get better without surgery has me nearly jumping with joy. Now I just have to be patient, which we all know is hard, but not as hard as post-op rehab.
Happy July 4th!
The last two weeks of June were exhausting, with three business trips and a family trip to Florida. I didn’t do a lot of exercising, but I also didn’t do a lot of relaxing—or get much sleep. My hotels were fine, but I never sleep as well as I do at home in my own bed. I am ready to jump into July with a more normal routine—once I get through my quick trip to SFO this week—if a cross-country trip can ever be “quick”.
Jamming Out June
Monday was the only day of my Florida trip that I had time for a hotel gym workout. When I first checked out the gym the smell of air freshener was overwhelming, but after a few minutes, I didn’t notice it.
This gym has a full set of weights, so after I warmed up with a 10 min treadmill walk I did a few short strength workouts.
That second walk was to and from the Starbucks!
Tuesday I kept my Pel0ton streak going with an airport walk. I had visions of walking Scooby later, but once I got home I was sucked into some work things, so airport walking was it for the day.
Jumping Into July
Wednesday I was glad to be back to my Scooby walks and basement gym time. I did have to go into the office, but had time for a stack of short workouts and 20 min Peloton ride.
Thursday I was working from home around my orthopedist appointment so I had a bit more time. I have not taken any of Greta Dopp’s yoga or pilates classes, but after taking the two-for-one 🇨🇦 Canada Day 🇨🇦 ride with Greta and Emma I might check them out. I liked Greta’s fun, bubbly personality and her honest revelation that she finds Tony Horton’s coffee to be “mid”. 🫢
Friday I decided to get back to PT exercises with Tunde’s glute bridge/clamshell/leg lift class, and then hopped on my bike for a 30 min CVV class — I always love his playlists. OTOH, while I liked the format of Ben’s Arms + Light Weights class, I did not like The Prodigy, so I probably won’t take it again.
🇺🇸July 4th 🇺🇸 started off warm and humid—I was even sweaty after just walking Scooby! I took Peloton’s special July 4th Summer Blast strength class and finished that just in time to take Matt Wilper’s ride live.
I don’t like the format of the holiday strength classes—10 min AMRAPs are too long. I compromised by doing each of the three AMRAP for 1/2 the time, and then finishing out the block with one of my PT exercises. I honestly think I ended up with a more well-rounded workout. 🤷♀️
Since we are in the midst of a record-setting heat wave, it’s not the worst time to be sidelined from running, but I am going to have to dig deep to stay patient. Hopefully next weekend will be cool enough to go hiking. 😎
A huge thank you to Deborah and Kim for hosting the Weekly Run Down link up.
Do you use air freshener at home?
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Oh a hike! Yes, let’s hope you will get cooler weather for that!
10 minute AMRAPs can be very long! Yesterday, I had an 8-minute squat session and I thought I was going to scream!
The question is how are you doing the day AFTER all those squats??
Crawling, Coco, crawling!! 😅
It was too hot to bother going to the local 4th of July race. I hate skipping out but I also hate melting in full sun. I know my limits.
You’ve been busy and I hope you are able to get some rest! Hiking sounds amazing!
Yes, patience is hard- but as you said, a tremendous heat wave helps- you’re not missing out on any great running.
Soft tissue injuries can take a frustratingly long time to heal- any chance you can speed it along with some treatments like shockwave? Anyway- all the movement you’re doing is helping. Motion=blood flow=healing!
Hope you get a break from the heat soon.
It brings me great joy when the hotel gym has a full set of weights! <3
10-min AMRAPs definitely sounds roughhh. I hope you recover soon + get to go hiking next weekend!
I definitely get bored with longer amrap as well . I just did a great Greta Pilates class with the little ball. I think you would like them-great core
That’s definitely a glass-half-full approach to how you feel about not being able to run right now due to the heat. You mention that you filled in the spare time after maxing out on reps with PT exercises during that Peloton class – that sounds like a great idea. I hope your hip starts feeling better quickly and you can run again soon!
It wasn’t much fun to run in Ohio this week! So yeah, if there is a better time to be sidelined I think it would be now. That is good news that the issue doesn’t require surgery. Time does seem to drag on when you’re waiting.
I hope you have a good trip this upcoming week! You’ve been on the road a lot!
I’ve been experiencing all kinds of niggles, and I can’t help but wonder if this never-ending onslaught of family stress is taking a physical toll on me! I’m feeling ready to return to running–hopefully the weather will cooperate. Taking time off always makes me appreciate running. I hope you get back to it soon!
I’m so glad for you about the hip! Even if it’s still an injury and needs TLC etc, now you know and that it’s nothing serious. And you’re right that this isn’t the worst time to be sidelined. I hope the weather gets pleasant for the hiking!
You have a great attitude with the missed running. The strength and PT are never a bad option, especially when you’re wanting to try indoors to avoid the heat!
OOh I need to find that Tunde class.
Fingers crossed for better outdoor weather and a behaving hip
Yes I know from experience how hard it is to be patient!! Let’s hope it is still just a soft tissue injury and you’ll be back in no time. You have still done a lot this week, way to keep up the walking, PT, strength, etc.
Believe I know about patience as I have very little.
Glad that it will heal on its own.
Mine feels great now that I have an ortho appt.
I do plan to get PT so it doesn’t become an issue.