Thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down. I am continuing to navigate recent health issues and getting some more tests this week. Until then, I am leaning into my strengths. Strength training to be exact. I didn’t do any running this week but I will be doing lots of strength work and Peloton. I was not really in the mood for photos this week.
Focusing on my strengths
Sunday- Run With Dad 5K + stretching
My husband and I ran a low key local 5K together. He recently started running again after about 10 years and we set this goal a few months ago. You can read my full recap here. So proud of him for sticking with it.
We spent the evening over at my parents’ house with my sister and her family. It was a gorgeous day to celebrate the dads. Photo with my dad and little sister.
Monday- Peloton walk + upper + lower body strength + core + Cycle + stretch
Leaning into my strength training today with a little bit of everything I love to do. I am enjoying the warm up walks on my tread before strength.
Tuesday- 3 mile walk + stretch + mobility
Wow, it takes a lot longer to walk 3 mile than to run 3 miles. Doing what I can right now and getting outside always feels good.
Wednesday-schedule rest day
I had some more testing today and was not allowed to exercise or drink coffee. Not sure which was more challenging. It was kind of a stressful and emotional day.
Thursday- Peloton barre and core
Fitting in what I could today. Always feels good to do a few Peloton strength classes.
Friday-Peloton walk + upper and lower body strength + core
Leaning into my strengths and trying to do what I can. It does not help that it has been raining nonstop all week. Thankfully, I can do my walks on the tread with the Peloton classes but I’d rather be outside.
Saturday- 2 mile walk + Peloton barre and stretch
It finally stopped raining this morning. Headed out for a 2 mile walk with a friend followed by Peloton barre and stretch classes.
It was a pretty low key week for me over here. I will continue to lean into my strengths and hopefully get some more guidance on running.
Hope they can give you some realistic guidance on running, it can be so frustrating when health care providers don’t understand about active lifestyles (and dispiriting, frankly). I recall when I had surgery to remove an ovarian cyst the original surgeon claiming I could go straight back to yoga and running afterwards. I did have more of an op than I’d expected but even so I would not have gone back to those! So it’s always one way or the other. Thinking of you and hoping for some good guidance.
Thanks liz I hope I get some more info this week too
I noticed that you were quiet this week on IG. I’ve been thinking about you and hope everything goes well with your testing. I’m here if you need to talk. Have a good week. <3
I would actually love to chat whenever you are free Let me know
Congrats to your and your hubby! That’s so great he’s back to running. Hope all is well with your health and you can resume all of your favorite activities!
Hoping to get some more guidance soon
Oh Deborah, I’m so sorry to hear that you’re going through more testing. I hope your medical team can get everything sorted out quickly and get you back outside doing what you love quickly. Sending hugs your way!
Thanks Debbie
Yay on the 5K with your husband — he looks good! Love the family photo too.
Sorry about the medical appointment stress. Hopefully you will get this sorted out soon. 🙁
thanks
Congrats on your 5k with the hubby.
Hope you get good news regarding running.
Thanks I am not sure it will be what I want to hear
I’m so sorry that the health issues are still so stressful — and I know how you handle stress! My stress this week was on 2 fronts, sandwiched between Mom & Bandit.
Congrats to your husband! Tell him he’s a rockstar. May we both have better weeks next week.
thanks I hope so too
Like all of us, it’s great that we have other options when a favorite sport/exercise isn’t a (current) possibility. Sending all kinds of healing hugs and good mojo in your direction <3
Thanks Kim xoxo
Big big hugs and all the love. You know that.
I’m glad the weather cleared so you could get outside, and that you were able to do the run with your husband.
xxx
Thanks Cari I’ve really appreciated all your support xoxo
Congrats to your hubby on his return to running!
I’m sorry to hear about the additional testing and the stress that comes with it. Thinking of you and hoping you get some guidance on next steps. Sending lots of hugs your way.
Thanks so much Michelle hoping to have a better week ahead
Hi Deborah, I’m so sorry about all the stress around your health issues. I hope you will get some clear answers and guidance asap. Not knowing is exhausting. It definitely doesn’t help that the weather gets bad.. I’m glad you can enjoy some strength training in the meantime. Lots of hugs to you.
thanks so much Susanne and yes the stress of not knowing exactly what is going on is super stressful
congrats on the 5k with your husband and his return to running! but so sorry to hear about the continued medical issues. hope you vet some guidance and good news soon!
me too thanks
A nice work of strength work, Deb! I also love that picture of you and your sister and your dad! Precious! <3
thanks it was nice to be together
I am so sorry you are still going through this. It’s good to be positive, but it’s also ok to be frustrated by things. Lots of hugs and supportive thoughts going your way. <3
Congrats on the Father’s Day 5K, and it’s so cool that your husband is getting back into running 🙂
You know I’m all about the strength training so I think it’s awesome that you leaned into that more this past week. And there are so many benefits to strength training so it’s always time well spent!
always feel good after strength classes
Well, you can never, ever go wrong with strength. As a matter of fact, people who are really into strength training would say we do WAY too much cardio! I need cardio for my mental health though (and I’m pretty sure you feel the same.) And, I know- whenever I’m injured and do a lot of walking, I’m astonished at how long it takes!
Hang in there- I hope you get some answers- even if it’s not exactly what you want to hear, you’ll be able to formulate a plan to move forward. I hope you have a good week!
I know I used to do way too much cardio and I am often better off w more strength. That being said, yes like your running is my stress reliever. And yes, the answers are not always going to be what I want to hear but I will make a new plan..thnaks 🙂
Congrats again to you and hubby. When the next race together?
Great picture with you, dad and sister!
We shall see!
a low key week is also ok! and you did what you could do and maximised that. well done! and massive well done to Hubs on his 5K (and you as well).
thanks he was really excited abut it
Thinking of you Deborah and hoping for some good news.