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Weekly Run Down An Easy, Breezy Cut Back Week

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Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. My hamstring has been annoying me since my hiking trip in California. While I have been able to run through it, I decided this was a good week to cut back a bit. My fall races are finally on the horizon and I fully intend to be at the start line. I also had a visit with the orthro. More below. So it was an easy, breezy cut-back week for me.

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Easy, Breezy Cut Back Week

Monday- upper body, core, and lap swimming and Peloton

But first coffee, especially on a Monday.It was a perfect week to get back into the pool. It is so darn hot this week it seemed like the perfect way to spend some time.

easy, breezy week

Tuesday- pool running and Dr visit

I am taking the week off of actual running so I pulled out my Fluid Running kit for some pool running. It is a great workout and a lot cooler.

easy, breezy week

Had a visit with my Ortho doctor who confirmed my hamstring was a strain. He showed me via sonogram how my hamstring is strained and it crosses the sciatic nerve which is why I was feeling weird zinging. He does think I am at the tail end of it but I did opt to get a few prolotherapy injections to speed it up. This treatment worked really well for me previously with my hip flexor issues last year. 

I was instructed to take it easy this week. Cycling is back on in a few days. I can run on Sunday if all feels good. Fits right into my easy, breezy cut back week.

Wednesday- 15 min walk and upper body + core

I was instructed to do a short, slow walk today. I am already feeling a little better but following the doctor’s orders. 

easy, breezy

Thursday- 3 mile power walk + core + stretch

Keeping with my Dr’s orders, I was allowed to do a 3 mile walk today. Felt pretty good on the hamstring while out there. Counting the days until I can run again on Sunday.

easy, breezy week

Friday- Peloton cycle and core

After taking a few days off of the Peloton bike, I was so happy to hop on for the Spice Girls ride. It was a blast with lots of singing and dare I say dancing. Best of all, my hamstring felt pretty good. I even made a fun reel with my fave song.

easy, breezy

Saturday- Rest day

Sticking with my usual rest day. A little pool time this morning while hanging out at the Brooks (virtual) RunStock Festival. They did a great job with a fun Zoom happy hour last night and lots of interesting guest speakers throughout the weekend. My biggest problem was figuring out which pair of Brooks shoes to wear. LOL

easy, breezy

Popped over to Nordstrom to hit up their Anniversary Sale. Tons of great deals on fall shoes and clothes. If you missed my activewear picks find them here. 

Sunday- Run Day on the plan 6 miles

My Dr said I could return to running today. He suggested I back the mileage down a bit to see how things feel. I am planning on an easy, breezy  6. Fingers crossed!

That’s my easy, breezy cutback week! Ready to resume my usual running routine this week. Hope everyone has a great week ahead!

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Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

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  1. Lisa @ Mile by Mile says

    07/18/2021 at 4:28 am

    I hope your run goes well today! I’ve had some issues with the sciatic nerve being irritated and it can be so annoying! Very smart to take a break and let it all calm down. This was the perfect week for some pool running!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 6:14 am

      fingers crossed it does! Heading out now

  2. Wendy says

    07/18/2021 at 6:38 am

    Fingers crossed for a good run this morning! I know you missed it. Looks like you kept busy, tho! I’m thinking I’ll be doing some of that pool running eventually.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 10:32 am

      The run was good! I feel a lot better thanks. I do like pool running it’s a great workout. Hope you can start doing it soon

  3. Kimberly Hatting says

    07/18/2021 at 7:06 am

    SO glad to hear the hammy is feeling better! That’s such a tricky spot for a strain; I feel it with every step and it’s a definite buzzkill. Enjoy your run!!!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 10:38 am

      It is feeling much better thanks!

  4. Darlene says

    07/18/2021 at 7:09 am

    You are smart to see a DR.

    Hope you are able to run painfree today.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 10:43 am

      I was really glad that I saw him to get a diagnosis and imaging as well as the prolo treatment. My run felt much better today thanks!

  5. Chocolaterunsjudy says

    07/18/2021 at 7:16 am

    Glad you’re on the tail end of it & hope you have a fab run today, Deborah!

    May your biggest trouble always be which pair of Brooks to choose!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 11:08 am

      I am feeling much better thanks. Yes that is a good problem to have

  6. Coco says

    07/18/2021 at 8:04 am

    I hope your test run goes well — at least the weather is cooperating! I’m going to call your ortho tomorrow!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 11:30 am

      yes it went well! I felt pretty good and minimal discomfort. Def go see Dr F he is the best

  7. Michelle D. says

    07/18/2021 at 8:47 am

    Glad to hear your hamstring is feeling better. Hope your run goes well!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 11:34 am

      Yes it did I was so happy! thanks

  8. Jenny says

    07/18/2021 at 10:03 am

    Ah, I see you’ve joined me for some pool running! I’m sure the easier week and the prolotherapy injections did your hamstring a lot of good. Fingers crossed for your run today!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 11:40 am

      I do like pool running in the summer time. Yes it is feeling so much better. Run went well

  9. Renée says

    07/18/2021 at 11:24 am

    I was sorry to hear about your hamstring issue Deborah. So glad you got some help with it and you are on the mend! I did find the name of the company where we got Ron’s hamstring sleeve but it’s a German company and they only sell in Europe so that wouldn’t have helped you much…

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 11:52 am

      Thanks it is doing much better now! I felt good on my run today

  10. Cari says

    07/18/2021 at 12:01 pm

    In this heat, the cutback week is smart and I’m so glad you got a quick answer and treatment. Spice Girls forever. I can’t believe it’s 25 years since Wannabe! That feels weirder than Alanis JLP anniversary in 2019
    Ooh Nordstroms. We just got one shortly before COVID and while I went in once or twice, never bought anything since the sections I walked through with a friend weren’t fun. Might have to check this out

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 3:01 pm

      I loved the spice girls classes~ Yes, I was glad to get a quick answer on it and even more glad that it’s feeling better already

  11. Kim G says

    07/18/2021 at 12:56 pm

    I really loved seeing all the Brooks RunStock Festival social media posts this weekend. You were so creative and I loved the short fun video with Lisa too!

    I’m doing the Spice Girls ride this week and I’m looking forward to it. I did Cody’s Spice Girls BBC and he was in rare form with lots of dance choreography lol.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 3:02 pm

      Yes the runstock stuff was super fun to do.They really did a great job. Spice girls content was super fun you will like it

  12. Zenaida Arroyo says

    07/18/2021 at 1:13 pm

    Good to know you got an official diagnosis and are making progress. Injuries are just the worst! I love your shoes collection! I would have trouble picking one too.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 3:07 pm

      yes I am so glad that I was able to get into my Dr and I am feeling better already thanks

  13. Jessie says

    07/18/2021 at 2:15 pm

    Hope you had a great run today Deborah! I’m glad you’ve had luck with the prolo-therapy. Science is amazing 🙂

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 3:08 pm

      Yes it is! I did feel a lot better out there today. This was the 2nd time I had prolo and it really does help

  14. Marcia says

    07/18/2021 at 2:30 pm

    I’ve heard great things about prolotherapy and I know you’ve had success with it before so I hope it does the trick for your hamstring as well. Hope today’s 6 went great!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 3:11 pm

      thanks it is feeling much better already!

  15. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    07/18/2021 at 4:40 pm

    I hope your hamstring responded well with today’s run. It’s always something isn’t it!

    Have a great week and thanks for the linkup!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/18/2021 at 7:08 pm

      yes it is feeling better thanks. Just will continue to baby it a bit this week.

  16. Jenn says

    07/19/2021 at 5:18 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about the hamstring, but it sounds like you have a fabulous recovery plan. Your virtual weekend activities looked so fun! I love it!

    I haven’t spent time in the pool in quite a while. I need to get in for some swimming.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      07/19/2021 at 7:32 pm

      Yes it is starting to feel better thanks. I would think you would spend a lot of time in the pool down there

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