Thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down today. After getting Prolotherapy 10 days ago, I am happy to report that my hamstring is on the mend. I would say it’s at about 85% healed. Still being a little cautious by avoiding any weighted lower body exercises. So, no deadlifts or squats this week. Fingers crossed it continues to heal. Here is a peek into my week of fitness.
Weekly Run Down Hamstring on the mend
Monday- core + upper body + hip/glute activation + Peloton cycle
I do love to hit it hard on a Monday. Still backing off the lower body with weighted exercises for another few days. Cycling felt good on my hamstring. I modified a few core moves that recruited them. Happy with my progress.
Tuesday- 6 mile run + stretch + core
Great to be back with my Runner Girl Gang today. I am feeling much better and took it kind of slow. It was nice that it was not as hot as it has been. Just regular hot- ha.
Wednesday- core + upper body + stretch
I got in a good core and upper body workout today. Had to cut it a bit short because I met my mom for lunch which was really nice,
Thursday 7.5 mile run + stretch
It was such a gorgeous day today. I almost forgot it was mid-July! We were gifted with a low humidity day and I took full advantage for a longer run. Felt so good out there! Yes, I am running in a dress. It was comfortable I really loved it.
Friday- upper body + hip mobility + core + yoga
A little bit of everything today. It was so nice out again that I took my yoga session outside by the pool
Saturday- rest day
Did some errands around the house and did a nice, long Peloton full body stretch class.
Sunday- Run Day
On the plan: 8-9 miles. The heat will be back on today so I am just excited to get out there and get it done. Hamstring is feeling good this morning and hoping it is on the mend for good.
Thanks for linking up today! Have a great week ahead.
I’m so glad to hear your hamstring is feeling better! I haven’t missed running as much as I thought I would–probably because it’s so hot and humid right now. And I’ve been busy with other things. This week may test me, lol. I have to say your upper arms and shoulders look amazing. Your hard work has really been paying off!!!
Have a great week!
thanks Wendy I have been working really hard. I am glad that you are not too sad about not running right now. It is probably the best time to take off an do other things in this heat
It’s great to hear that your hamstring is on the mend! It sounds like you had a good workout week all around!
Thanks for the linkup and have a great week!
Yes I am feeling a lot better thanks!
Great to meet your mom for lunch! Sounds fun.
It definitely sounds like you’re on the mend — and even so, you got in quite a few miles!
yes it was nice to meet my mom for lunch. I do treasure my time with her.
Glad to hear the hammy is coming along. They are quirky for sure. How nice to have a little break in the heat. It is pure hot soup here. Ugh. I don’t think we’ll get a break until maybe Wednesday. Have a great week!
Well, our heat and humidity break did not last long. Today was crazy humid. Is it fall yet?
I’m glad your hamstring is recovering. Interesting but not totally surprising you had to modify some core exercises — everything really is connected! Good luck with your long run today!
I felt really good out there today so I am hoping the hamstring continues to improve
It sounds like your hamstring is healed! Nice job of taking care of it so quickly. Glad you had some nice running weather- hope it held up for your long run today!
The prolotherapy really does the trick for those nagging strains and it seems to have worked its magic again for me. Long run felt good today!
I totally feel you on regular hot vs hot hot, but so glad we both had a magical Thursday.
While I love my skirts, not sure how I’d go running in a dress.
So glad the hamstring is responding.
I was unsure about the running dress myself but it was really comfy
Glad your hamstring is feeling better! It was so nice to have some cooler weather this week. Looks like its gonna be warm again for a couple days now. I guess thats what we should expect with summer weather!
yes we were lucky for a few days but this week will be challenging again! We got this though
Great to hear that your hamstring is healing nicely! Hope your run went well today. Have a great week!
thanks yes it is feeling a lot better
That’s great news about your hamstring! I had an issue with my hamstring a few years ago and it was one of the most annoying injuries to treat because it would feel awesome and then as soon as I tried to run it would hurt.
I’ve never seen a running dress before and it looks really cool! I imagine it felt very light and airy too!
yes an annoying injury! I am hoping I am on the tail end. the dress was super comfy
Great news about the hamstring! You look cute in that dress! It is a great color too.
thanks it was fun to run in. Thinking about another one
Yay for the happy hammy! Still an active week for you, so great job getting all those workouts in while keeping things a bit modified.
fingers crossed it is on the mend
so glad there is improvement in the hamstring! looks like you had a good week as well, to boot!
Thanks I did all around
Very happy the hamstring is on the mend. Does the running dress have built in shorts or underwear or a true dress? Is it Brooks? It’s cute!
yes it does have built in shorts it is from outdoor voices super fun
I love that you also have a regular hot and a hot hot. That’s how we do it here!
Sorry your hamstring isn’t 100%, but so glad you’re feeling better. Injuries are so annoying like that.
Yoga by the pool sounds lovely.
Yes we do have regular hot and insane hot
Glad that the hamstring improves.
Here we have a regular hot hot hot too: bad weather for running.
You made the right thing taking advantage of a “different” day.
yes the summer heat is so draining.We just have to make it through right!?