thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down today. We have been stuck in a rainy, dreary pattern for the last week. Finally, the streak has broken. April showers do bring May flowers.
April showers bring may flowers
Sunday- rest day and stretch
Since I ran yesterday, today was my scheduled rest day. My Oura ring told me it was time for a rest after an active week. It was another super rainy day around here.
Monday- upper + lower body strength + core + Peloton cycle + afternoon walk
I slept really well last night and woke up with lots of energy to get some good workouts in, It was unseasonable chilly and windy but since it stopped raining, I was determined to get out for a short afternoon walk as well.
Tuesday- 4 mile run/walk + core + stretch
I made it farther today than my last run before needing a walk. Working my way back one run at a time! Having a big run group helps a ton.
Wednesday-barre + core + upper body strength + Peloton cycle + stretch + afternoon walk
A little bit of everything today just how I like it! We have been stuck in a chilly, dreary pattern for days but managed to get out for an afternoon walk with a friend.
Thursday- 5.5 mile run + core + stretch
I was pretty ecstatic this morning after my longest run in about 6 weeks. There were some walk breaks but I am seeing progress and feeling like I am getting closer to my old self again. Our rose garden is in bloom and yes, April showers do bring May flowers.
Friday- lower body strength + core + Peloton cycle + afternoon walk
It was leg day over here! It has b even a while since I hit it hard on lower body and it felt good. I was not in the mood for photos today! I know crazy 🙂
Saturday- rest day for me
Peloton stretch and short afternoon walk. It was a gorgeous day today. April showers do bring May flowers 🌸
I’m glad to see you are getting your groove back! It’s tough when you are accustomed to a certain level of fitness and can’t run at that level. I know about that–I’ve been struggling a bit lately too. Here’s to many happy miles ahead for both of us!
It is frustrating especially bc it was so out of the blue. Hope you have a better week ahead as well
it was so gorgeous yesterday!
Yay on the progress you’re making with running. Is it your HR that dictates walk breaks?
How long have you been wearing an Oura ring?
I’ve been wearing the Oura for 3 weeks and I really like it. While I am monitoring my heart rate, that is not what has me taking breaks. Running is just harder w the meds and I feel different
Love the rose garden! Also love that you are working your way back to yourself. Great job, Deborah!
the rose garden was a goal this week and I feel so glad to have made it!
So you took a rest day last Sunday, then slept great and woke up on Monday full of energy and ready to go- sounds like the Oura ring knows what it’s talking about! Glad your running is going so well. And I’m wondering if you were sore yesterday after Friday’s leg day. After taking a mere 3 weeks off lower body strength, I felt like i was starting all over again. SIGH!
Yes, I do take full rest day each week and it makes a huge difference. Yes, my butt was sore in a good way after heavy lower body on Friday
I’m SO glad you’re feeling better and are rebounding (successfully) after your tough April. Hoping you have better weather this week 😉
I am glad too thanks!
Happy to see you’re building your running mileage back up and feeling good while doing so!
Here’s hoping this week’s weather isn’t so dreary.
I am really happy too thanks!
sounds like you’re getting better- I struggle with rest days but know they’re important. we had some rainy weather most of the week but finally sun on Saturday!
I do get antsy on a rest day but I know that I am better off for it
Good to hear that you’re starting to feel better on your runs. I didn’t know you use an Oura ring – what do you think of it?
It has been about 3 weeks and I love it so far!
It sounds like a nice, varied, balanced week and lots of friends’ time. Beautiful weather too 🙂
yes it sure was!
Look at those roses! And those big smiles! I love that!
Our flowers generally bloom in February-April. Now we are back to everything being just green.
I think we bloomed early this year so much rain!
Glad to hear that running continues to go well for you!
I was so excited for the nice weather this weekend after a week of rain.
Slowly but surely making my way back
sounds like an amazing comeback week!! love it!
I am working hard to get there!