Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. It’s been kind of a crazy up and down week over here. After all my big birthday week was finally here. Here’s my rundown.
Weekly Run Down Birthday Week
Monday- 30 min Peloton + 60 m strength training
Starting my week off strong with a great Peloton class and strength training session. After 3 weeks of not being able to run because of hip pain, I decided it was time to head to the Orhto Dr. He agreed that I needed an MRI to see what was going on. He told me not to work out until I got one. Ugh.
Tuesday- unplanned rest day
I spent the morning feeling sorry myself and then got the MRI in the afternoon. Such a weird experience and it’s so loud.
Wednesday- morning walk
Still kind of feeling sorry for myself but one of my friends convinced me to start celebrating my birthday early. We had a fun dinner and did some retail therapy.
Thursday- Peloton 45 min
Kicked off my actual birthday with a Peloton class and then a sushi lunch with a few of the girls. It was a busy day! We had our practice 5K for our Girls on the run team. We have them “run through” what it will be like to run their actual race next weekend. They did so fantastic and I was blown away by their accomplishments.
I had dinner with my husband and daughter. He made me a pasta flight of sorts with 3 different pastas and sauces. So yum! And another birthday cake!
Friday- 1 hour Peloton class
Cycling has been a lifesaver for me these past weeks. While it still hurts if I try to run, cycling feels good. I am sticking with that for now. I went back to the Dr to discuss my MRI results. I did not really agree with some of the things the Dr was saying. I made an appointment for a second opinion on Monday. As a Dr.’s daughter, I have no problem questioning Doctors and standing up for myself. I will be doing a whole post on my results and treatment plan later in the week. I am feeling better everyday so that is a positive sign for sure.
My MRTT Runner Girl Gang had a really fun birthday dinner for me. I am so very grateful that I have so many incredible women in my life. I have no idea what I did before I met them all. They gave me the most fantastic group gift! I know have a nice new Dyson Hair Dryer. I am so excited to start styling away.
Saturday- 1 hour hot yoga
Today is my husband’s birthday! We always have a lot going on in November. I am going to have to stop eating cake next week!
Sunday- Spa day with my mom and sister and daughter
One last birthday celebration!
While my birthday week did not unfortunately have any running, I had a pretty great week of friends and food and fun. Maybe 50 won’t be so bad after all! Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone and for joining us today.
Looks like you ushered in the new decade in fine style! Happy Birthday to your hubby as well. I’m intrigued to hear about your MRI results. Thanks for the linkup!
Thanks should have some more answers tomorrow
Love all your cheery photos and happy birthday! You’re looking good and happy and I’m pleased you’re able to do your peleton if not actual running. Thank you for keeping the link-up going, too, it’s a really important day in my week xx
It’s a bright spot in my week as well. I love the linkup! Yes happy to be able to do other activities as well
The pasta flight from your husband sounds so cute and creative…what a great idea!
He knows I love my pasta!
Happy happy birthday! I love the pink top you’re wearing for the celebrations.
Thanks it was a fun few days of celebrating. Back to reality this week
Happy Birthday!! Looks like an awesome week of celebrations with wonderful friends and family. 50 rocks, and it looks amazing on you 🙂 I’ll be waiting to hear your MRI results – good for you for questioning it!
I did have a fun week of many celebrations! Thanks
Again, Happy Birthday!!!! It was a tough week with all the hip stuff, but it sounds like you did make the best of it. Maybe it’s a good thing (?) it all went down this week, since you had so many birthday celebrations to keep you smiling…just my thoughts LOL <3
Yes that was a bright side for sure!
oh Deborah 🙁 I’m so sorry you are still having issues with your hip. I’m so curious what the MRI results were! I’m happy though that you had such a great birthday! 50 will be amazing for you!
Yes being unable to run is no fun at all as you know. I am feeling better over all and will hope to have a plan in place this week
Happy Birthday! It looks like you had a great week! That chocolate cake looks amazig.
I had numerous cakes this week and they were all delicious
Happy happy birthday! See, turning 50 isn’t so bad…as much as I hate being in my 50, because you know what decade is next, I think we are all living our best lives!
Good for you getting the second opinion. You know I’m all about that. Let me know what you learn!
Yes it’s all about living your best life! I will let you know once I see the Dr tomorrow thanks 🙂
You did have a great week. Happy Birthday.
50s are great, 60s are better LOL
Hope you get good news from the MRI so that you can run again.
At least you do keep active.
MRIs are no fun…had quite a few. I have a hard time keeping still.
You sure do make 60’s look like they rock!
Wow! So many fun birthday celebrations. I only have one person in my extended family with a birthday this month, but we have a ton in September. It’s funny how that happens. Enjoy all the cake 🙂
Eating all the cake has been fun but I have to stop!
Looks like lots of fun celebrating your birthday! That’s the way to kick off 50 🙂
I’m glad you’re feeling better – sorry things with the MRI didn’t pan out so well. I’ll be interested in hearing more.
Thanks for the link-up and Happy Birthday again!
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
While it wasn’t exactly how you wanted to usher in your birthday, it sure looks like you had a great time. Happy Birthday to you (and your hubs!)! I hope you get some answers/relief from your second opinion. It never hurts to get more info!
Yes I agree thanks! Thanks for the birthday wishes as well
Happy Birthday! I hope the second Dr. gives you better news and good recovery plan. The Dyson Hair Dryer sounds like a perfect gift!
Yes I hope so too! I am loving the hair dryer so far
That sounds like an amazing week (aside from the MRI & results & no running). Happy Birthday! Hope you get better news from the second opinion.
I’m very impressed you husband cooked 3 types of pasta.
And amazed your vpbirthdays are the same week! That’s gotta be interesting.
Yes a good week of birthday fun for both of us. Hoping I get some more concrete news as well thanks
Happy Birthday Marcia! You look fabulous. I’ll be tuning in when you talk more about the MRI, but the punchline is that I’m so happy that you’re getting a 2nd opinion.
Thanks so much!
It sounds like you had a fabulous birthday! Fifty isn’t that bad at all. Go get’em, Deborah!
I’m happy to hear that your hip is feeling better daily and will be interested to read what your first doctor said as compared to your the opinion.
Thanks for the linkup!
Thanks I think I will be ok w my new decade 🙂
I LOVE your pants in the pic with your daughter.
Glad you were able to have a week full of friends & family & I totally agree re: second opinion. You need to trust your gut, you know your body way more than test results do. Went through lots of MRIs early in my old knee injury and yeah, the noise. Gentle hugs and glad you have cycling to feel good while you get thorugh this.
Thanks Cari appreciate the support. The pants are from White House Black Market I love them too
Ooh. I just recently heard of that chain. I love Chico’s, so no surprise these pant jumped out at me.
Hope your week is better, hip/doc wise. xx
Thanks so much!
Sorry that you haven’t gotten any helpful answers about your hip! I think its a great idea to get a second opinion. Glad you had a great week celebrating your birthday!
Thanks so much
Happy birthday! It sounds like you had a fun weekend of celebrations despite the MRI. My husband and I (and our daughter) are similar – birthdays in the same month! It makes for a fun yet busy month.
It sure does make for a fun and busy month!
Happy birthday!! Sorry you aren’t able to run…hopefully you can get your answers and get healed up quick! I’ll be looking for the post to see what the recommended treatment is for you. I’m glad you had a great birthday week with friends and family though! MRTT has been such a blessing for me as well…no idea what I did without all these amazing women in my life!
Who knew MRTT would be so life changing!?
A spa date with your mom, sister and daughter! Now doesn’t that just sound like a perfect Sunday date?!
I am so happy for you that you had such wonderful week and have so many great friends to celebrate with you.
Yay for the Peloton! How often do you use it when you are not injured?
Yes a perfect end to a fun few days of birthday celebrations. I use my Peloton about 3-4 times a week when not injured. I am using it a little more right now
Happy birthday! Love the sparkly pants in your last pic.
Thanks so much!
Happy belated birthday week! I tried the Expresso Cycle (which I think may be similar to pelaton??) for the first time last week! I had way more fun than I expected. Also, one that cake is too pretty to eat and two, your hair is too fabulous to mess up! I’m so sorry about the MRI. Head up, wings out. Hoping for some happy running miles in your future!
Thanks so much Jess! Appreciate the warm thoughts
Happy birthday to you! It looks like you had a blast celebrating and I love it!
Happy birthday to your hubby, too!
So much yoga and Peloton – such a great way to spend the week, in between the family, friends, flowers and cake!
PS – LOVE those shiny pants! So cute!
Thanks I am so lucky to have such amazing friends!
I just had a chance to catch up on reading your blog post. How cool that you and your husband have birthdays so close together!! Despite no running due to hip pain, looks like you had a great birthday.
We did have fun birthdays thanks