Happy Monday, friends! I can not believe that it has been two weeks since the Boston Marathon. I feel fully recovered and ready to run. Yet, I realize that I am not ready to really run yet. I am fully enjoying this rest and recovery stage… and taking full advantage.
I do have two quirky spots that are giving me pause when it comes to challenging myself with my next fitness goal. My upper left hamstring is still sore and wonky. I also have a tender spot above my left ankle (on the top of my foot). It doesn’t hurt to walk or run… just when I flex my foot. Weird, I know! So I am going to still move and be active… yet be mindful of my body and not push if things need to heal more.
Last week was a good recovery week. I was active while still resting. I did more walking than running. When I am running, I am revisiting the MAF heart rate training method… slow and in zone 2 of the prescribed heart rate zone. Pretty much a power walk with bursts of running thrown in for fun. Ha!
Monday: 3 easy miles with T + PiYo
Tuesday: 4 mile walk + PiYo
Wednesday: active rest
Thursday: 2 mile hike with T + PiYo
Friday: 4 mile walk with T + PiYo
Saturday: 5.25 bike ride with the two little boys
Sunday: 2 mile family hike
This coming week I am focusing on staying active, adding strength training, and really dialing in on my nutrition. I am back to tracking my food on myfitnesspal (friend me there: @RunningRachel).
This weeks plan:
Monday: Walk with T + 21DF TBCF
Tuesday: Upper Body + solo trail run (4+miles)
Wednesday: Lower Body
Thursday: Pilates + 3 easy miles
Friday: D30
Saturday: family time
Sunday: family time
I will admit, I am enjoying the extra time with the family on the weekend. I can run when I want… and spend quality time with family. It is much needed. Plus soccer is still pretty much eating up our whole weekend.
Regarding my nutrition plan and goals for the week… I am planning on eating the same thing for my breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Dinner I will focus on portion control and making sure I have a protein, carb, and veggie.
Janice from FitnessCheerleader and I would love for you to join us for the #MotivateME Monday link up. Share with us your weekly plan. It is our hope and desire that we can use this link up to encourage and motivate each other to be successful with our goals!
Have an active and productive week!
Jen @ pretty little grub says
I’m glad to hear your recovery is going good. I remember feeling the same way after New York thinking I could run right away again. I imagine taking the break is nice.
By the way, your link up isn’t on your post .
Janice @ Fitness Cheerleader says
Happy Monday friend! I’m the same way with my nutrition plan – I eat the same thing for breakfast, lunch and snacks every day, then try to portion control dinner. I’m happy to hear that the recovery is going well, and I hope your foot and hammy are better soon, have a great week!