Workouts - Last Week Today - September 11

Vicki September 11, 2016
fontover_201671013354641-1.jpgThis week I came off a week of rest. I am in my 9th week of training for the Houston Half.  There isn't a lot to tell about this week, as I spent it mostly resting. However, I am happy to report my foot is on the mend... and feeling so much better!!

I decided to play it safe for a few days and listen to my body. It was tough, but necessary. I started doing my foot stretching and strengthening exercises that I had stopped after my foot had started feeling better in the spring.  I will continue to do them, as I've determined pre-hab beats re-hab.

Here's how my week shook out:

Sunday - Rest

Monday - Rest

Tuesday - Easy 3 miler with Anam. She was so excited to go, I was happy to have her for company (I knew she would keep me at an easy pace)!

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Wednesday - Rest

Thursday - Rest

Friday - Rest

Saturday - Easy 5 miles. Midway through this run, I took a nose dive to the pavement.  The hubs has come up with a "running kit" for me, which includes knee pads, a helmet, and a 12-pack of little mermaid bandaids.

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Total miles = 8



I'm linking up with HoHo Runs and MissSippi Piddlin’ for the Weekly Wrap; and Nicole, Annmarie, Jen, and Michelle for Wild Workout Wednesday.

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  1. wendyistakingthelongwayhomeSeptember 11, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    Ouch!!! You know, I recently wrote a post on picking up pennies and I had a few comments about how those runners don't look at the ground when they run! So either they live in a place where the path is smooth or they are very lucky. I've tripped many times.

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  2. HoHo RunsSeptember 11, 2016 at 2:20 PM

    On my goodness! You scraped your knees good. It could have been worse though. You are lucky in that regard. I'm glad to hear your foot is on the mend. I don't know why it's so hard to remember to do pre-hab. When I'm feeling well, that stuff just goes out the window. I should know better. Thanks for linking, Vicki.

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  3. Kimberly HattingSeptember 11, 2016 at 3:15 PM

    ouch to the knees! Pre-had is indeed much easier than re-hab. I need to constantly remind myself of that. I'm in the midst of 26.2 training, and my coach has me doing a lot of exercises as warm-ups and daily maintenance...it's a struggle to get it all done, but I know it's all preventative. Thanks for the reminder ;-)

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  4. VickiSeptember 12, 2016 at 4:27 AM

    I don't know how people can't look at the ground! I've even tripped where the path is smooth :-)

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  5. VickiSeptember 12, 2016 at 4:29 AM

    Yes, thankfully it wasn't a lot worse.

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  6. VickiSeptember 12, 2016 at 4:36 AM

    It is hard to remember sometimes when you are feeling good!

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  7. Teresa F BirdSeptember 12, 2016 at 5:35 AM

    Ouch! That looks like a good little tumble you took there! I've stumbled a few times myself....tripped on a dang pin cone, rolled my ankle and hit the ground. Because it was on a fairly busy street, I did one of those quick little 'jump ups' looking around to see if anyone saw me...worried more about how ridiculous I must've looked than my bleeding hands and knees. Haha! We runners are a strange breed! Pre-hab??? What's that??? I should heed your advice on this one..but I'm, oh, so hard headed! :)

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  8. Lacey@fairytalesandfitnessSeptember 12, 2016 at 5:52 AM

    Ouch! Your knees look sore. Sorry to hear about your fall. Take some time to heal up.

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  9. SoniaSeptember 12, 2016 at 8:54 AM

    Love the running kit with knee pads. I've needed that on many a run. I hope the wounds are healing well! I'm so glad your foot is doing better and sounds like rest is exactly what you needed.

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  10. kimmytheveganSeptember 12, 2016 at 5:28 PM

    Oh I didn't know you had a foot injury :( It's frustrating taking rest during an injury, good for you for listening to your body. I'm starting to do that more after learning the hard way. I'm training for a half myself and am getting over an IT band injury. It's just no fun.
    Your knees!!! You poor thing :( That looks awfully nasty - take care of yourself girl!

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  11. Tricia@MissSippiPiddlin.comSeptember 13, 2016 at 8:13 AM

    OH no I hope your knees are better, that looks like a nasty fall you took! Seeing you running with your dog reminds me I have to get in a 5k virtual run with my pup for the Dog Days of Summer virtual run still!

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  12. VickiSeptember 15, 2016 at 5:23 AM

    Funny... yes, I usually look around to see who saw me fall too. This time, some dude in a truck saw me and shouted out "are you ok"... so that was nice. Pre-hab... those pesky strengthening/stretching exercises that you always hear about, or may have been told to do, but never do because it is too hard to fit in sometimes :-)

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  13. VickiSeptember 15, 2016 at 5:24 AM

    Thanks! I'm surprised they don't hurt all that much, I was expecting some ugly bruises.

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  14. VickiSeptember 15, 2016 at 5:26 AM

    My hubs... the comedian. Wounds are healing well, I'm actually surprised I didn't have some awful bruising.

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  15. VickiSeptember 15, 2016 at 6:13 AM

    It is very frustrating... IT band injury, ouch! Good luck in your upcoming half.
    Knees are healing nicely, thankfully I didn't have a big ugly bruise from the fall.

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  16. VickiSeptember 15, 2016 at 6:15 AM

    The knees are better, thank you!

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