Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down link up today. I put all my efforts into having a successful run recovery week. I think I succeeded. Let’s see how it went down.
Run Recovery Week
Monday- Travel back home
Had a nice morning walk about 2 miles and then headed to the airport. Spent the afternoon traveling back home to DC. Surprisingly, not sore from yesterday’s race.
Tuesday- 60 min Peloton cycle, foam rolling and 10 min yoga
Spinning is always great way for me to recover after long runs. Took it easy on my bike as I am in a recovery week. 10 min Peloton yoga and foam rolling.
Wednesday- 30 min Peloton + 90 min strength training and kick boxing
Feeling great today and ready to get back to my gym workout. We came up with this one legged bridge with a pull over. Really forced me to keep my glutes engaged. I will be keeping this move in the rotation for sure.
Thursday- 60 minutes of Peloton cycle and stretching
I promised myself that I would take a full week off of running after the race and I am sticking to it. Cycling and stretching feel good. This is one of my favorite new stretches courtesy of Peloton Denis. Had my last infrared stretch session. Felt so incredible I may have to buy another package.
Friday- Rest Day and travel to Indiana
Back to the airport again! I am off to visit my son at school for his fraternity’s moms weekend. He taught me how to play beer pong haha. We won our first game and it kind of went downhill from there.
Saturday- 2.75 mile run
After a week of resting and recovery, I was ready for a short run. i love to run through the Indiana University campus. It’s beautiful even in the wintertime.
Sunday- Rest day and travel home
Early brunch with my son before heading back to the airport.
I am so glad that I took my recovery week so seriously. I am feeling rested and ready to get back at it this week. Thanks for joining us for the Weekly Rundown.See you tomorrow for Meatless Monday and Wednesday for the Runners’ Roundup
Nice recovery week! Good that it also coincides with a lot of travelling.
I love your son’s campus in Indiana! It really looks beautiful, it reminds me a bit of England. I definitely would have run there, too! Enjoy!
Thanks it was a nice quick visit with my son
Nothing wrong with a recovery week! You had a big race last weekend, and were wise to focus on your arsenal of cross-training to get you through! Well done!
Thanks I am proud of myself for sticking to my plan
Pictures are awesome. Happy you had fun in NOLA as well as time with your son. XO
It was a quick but nice weekend thanks
That’s cool that you weren’t that sore after the race last weekend!
I love that you won your first beer pong game! I hope that you had a great weekend visit with your son.
Thanks! Yes it was a short but fun weekend. Glad we won too bc I am not a beer drinker!
Great job sticking to your plan and getting in a full recovery week. I know how hard that can be! Indiana looks like a nice campus to run through. Glad you had fun with your son 🍺
Thanks I did have a fun quick weekend w him
Girl, you get around! Way to go!!! I love your Inknburn cherry blossom top. Also love that “Happy Hour” tank. So cute. You find the best workout outfits!
I do feel like I have been getting around lately! Looking forward to a quieter week this week. Thanks loving the new top too
Our bodies usually do thank us for letting them recover! Sometimes it’s hard though. Probably not so much with 2 trips back to back. Looks like you had a great time with your son!
Oh it is hard! I am so glad that I did it though. I did have a nice visit thanks
Awww, love the pic of you and your son. That sounds like an awesome time at his campus! The recovery week sounds like a good break too. Good job!
We had a really nice time together thanks
Oh, I must have missed your New Orleans recap! I’m glad you are feeling good – even after a round of beer pong. 😉 I love the cherry blossom top you’re wearing! Spring is around the corner, right?
Yes spring is right around the corner!Feels like we did not really have too much winter though
Hey Deborah, I am late to the party on this, but CONGRATS on your half! And on a recovery week. I’m never quite sure how much downtime to take after a race, but a half definitely warrants at least a few days. I would not have expected Indiana to be so beautiful and snow free this time of year, but it looks like a great run.
Thanks it was a fun race! The recovery felt great. I will be sharing my recovery plan on Wednesday. Indiana has had some snow this year but it tends not to stick around.When the temps rose mid day yesterday, I had to take advantage of them
I think you were smart to take the week off from running after your race and I’m glad your first run back felt good. IU looks like a beautiful campus.
Have a great week!
Thanks and yes it’s a beautiful campus even in the winter time
a perfect recovery week! am curious how things went downhill after beer pong though… LOL!
you even look refreshed in your running photo! (and great top *wink*)
It’s my first inkburn top and I love it too! As far as beer pong, what happens at the frat house stays at the frat house 🙂
You did a good job sticking with your recovery plan!
I had to smile at the beer pong – I hope you had a great weekend with your son!
thanks and yes we had a really fun time together
I absolutely LOVE that you played beer pong with your son…and won!! Sounds like it was a solid week of recovery.
Ha thanks it was a fun weekend with him!
Glad you got to spend the weekend with your son! Beer pong…lol! There’s nothing better than hanging with our boys…
It is fun! We had a great weekend thanks
What a lovely recovery week! Glad you had a nice visit with your son! Thanks for hosting the link-up.
Thanks we did have a fun weekend!
Beer pong! How fun! I don’t think I ever played beer pong and if I did then I don’t remember. Haha!!!
Well things have changed a bit since I was in college!
Great job with your recovery this week! Sounds like a fun weekend with your son. It’s been a long time since I played beer pong!
Thanks and yes we did have a nice weekend together. Always fun to visit the college campus
What an amazing recovery week for you! I love that you were able to get so much done on the Peloton and that you had such a nice weekend with your son on campus. That feels so far off for us but I bet the time is going to fly.
Thanks and yes believe me it sure does fly by! long days short years
Sounds like a relaxing and fun week!
Yes to both
It’s important to take recovery weeks now and then…for both your mental and physical well being! Love your run at the campus! Those buildings look beautiful!
I agree and thanks it was a fun weekend
LOL Beer Pong. Wasn’t a huge thing in my circle, but President / Bullshit card games and their assorted other names most definitely were
That one legged bridge looks wonderfully evil. I had a hamstring exercise today that was a yoga ball bridge. OUCH but in a wonderful way. Glad you’re recovering well
The yoga ball bridges are good too. It’s easy to over look that whole area but so important for us runners