It seems like it’s been months since I’ve had really great run! To be honest, probably sometime back in November, maybe even October 😦
With this nasty hamstring injury, I’ve been taking it one day at a time. Frustrating with running 2k for a whole week, then 3k, 4k etc. They have been slow runs; the kind of slow run you do when you are warming up for a soccer game – at least that’s what I was told I could only do.
Each week, I’ve increased my distance by 1 kilometer and shoveled a lot of snow – too much for my liking. Some of my “running days” I would take the day off as my whole leg, not just my hamstring was feeling terrible. The thought of running was just a thought….
HOWEVER……. I finally had an amazing run! It was my first 5k in over a month!
No pain.
Running at my normal slow speed, not my warm up soccer speed.
On THE BEAST.
The BEAST!
In some of my favourite running gear…..
Some of my favourites
It felt so great, I may have been on cloud 9 for a while after 🙂
I did A LOT of stretching and foam rolling which I am learning are KEY for my recovery not to mention my physio and massage treatments.
Look Ma, no taped hammy!
Slowly…I am getting there 🙂
Marathon training was put on the back burner until the fall but I’m ready to start looking at Half Marathon Training again. Don’t worry, I won’t rush into it. My plan for my next half marathon is to JUST get through training easy, with no pain and finish the distance. No focus on a PB but just successfully train and be healthy the whole time.
When was the last time you had a FANTASTIC run (or workout) ?
Ever have a FANTASTIC treadmill run?
What are some of your favourite running gear these days?
Winter storm update – we are getting another 10-15 cm on Thursday – I’ve already started crying.
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I’ve never had a fantastic treadmill run. Ever. But I slug through the miles during the winter on the mill to avoid injury. Plus I am a wimp when it comes to cold temperatures. LOL
It’s funny, I keep seeing people posting they are running on their “dreadmill” yet if they didn’t have one they would probably not run or risk injury outside in bad weather! I love my treadmill and am thankful I have it!
I wish i loved mine. Lol
YAY! for you. I love that skirt!
It’s really comfortable and cute 🙂
That is awesome news!! I think the running skirt helped, too – I have the same one! Keep taking it slow – you are getting there!
I love this running skirt! Wish they still sold them!
Congratulations! I’m so happy to hear you had a great run. I’ve been having some really good ones lately, but I need to remember that recovery (stretching and rolling) is super important for me too. I haven’t been very good about stretching after my runs, and I can definitely feel how tight I am. Keep up the good work!
Great to hear your having some good runs too! I think that was my problem back last Nov/Dec, after a 5k run I wouldn’t stretch and now I’m paying the price. It’s now a priority!
I actually had a great treadmill run for the first time last night. Speed intervals and nineties trance music kept things fresh!
Well done! Nineties trance music – that’s awesome!
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WHOO HOO congrats on a fantastic run! I’ve had really great speed interval workouts on the treadmill.
When I first saw that pic of you, I didn’t realize it was a mirror reflection at first and thought it was just you standing on the mill. I was like, holy cow that is a GIANT treadmill. Haha!
So glad your are getting back up there and taking your recovery slowly. I find that running in new gear helps when you have to be stuck on the treadmill. I’m right there with you with all the snow though. I’m finding that all my long runs are on the treadmill right now and they are going well which is shocking to me but just trying to embrace running and getting the chance to still do it even if the roads are not safe enough.
Yay! big confidence booster to have a good run after going through an injury. I had a good treadmill run today too!
Sure is! Yeah for good treadmill runs!!!!
Awesome news – the news about the run not the snow!
Hooray. This is awesome news. Isn’t it the best feeling after a frustrating injury to start feeling like yourself again?! So happy for you!
Yay for a great run! I actually had a pretty good treadmill run tonight, it was surprising! Sorry to hear about more snow, though. I’ve seen some of the pictures from your area- yikes!
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I’m thinking of investing in a foam roller…. are they as beneficial gor recovery as everyone makes them out to be?
I love mine! Both my massage and physio therapists highly recommend them for runners.
Awesome! 🙂