Last week started off really great with some new energy for running but unfortunately took a bit of a halt.
With a busy weekend of skiing and a little indoor cycling, I took Monday as a little rest day with intentions of running throughout the week a little more. Tuesday’s run was another last minute decision that turned out to be just what I needed and wanted.
Monday: Rest Day.
Tuesday: 5k run outside – you can read more about it here. It was so epic, it got it’s own blog post.
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Wednesday: Rest Day – just couldn’t fit in a workout. Made dinner after work, got the girls to bed, did the dishes, packed for 2 days away and then visited with my Mom who arrived around 8:30 pm.
Thursday: This is where the week went down hill…or should I say down in the ditch off the highway. I got in a car accident. Short story – I’m fine but have minor whiplash and my parents truck is not fine. You see, I borrowed their truck as my Mom was taking care of our girls since my husband was working his shift. We had a snow storm that wasn’t really predicted and had snow/ice on the roads. I hit some ice and well, when you hit ice you are pretty much shit out of luck. I’m lucky as it could have been worse and thankful my co-worker was only 10 minutes behind me. Needless to say, I went home truck-less and missed my 2 day meeting….but I went home 🙂
Friday: Get through the day. It’s amazing how much pain you can have from your seat belt folks! PSA – always wear your seat belt!
Saturday: Rest – nap mid day for 40 minutes. Spent the afternoon with Saï and our youngest while our oldest saw Beauty & The Beast at a birthday party.
Sunday: Rest – two hour nap around lunch time again and probably could have slept longer.
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Though my week went down hill fast, it’s given me some time to rest and think about other things. Like finally deciding on a late spring race but I’m going to hold off on telling you about that one just yet. I’m excited for it!
Each day my back is feeling better so I am optimistic about getting back into some training once I see my new PT on Wednesday. For now, it’s take it easy and be kind to myself.
How was your week / weekend?
Ever been in a car accident before?
Share some running news with me please 🙂
Today, I’m joining the Weekly Wrap hosted by HoHo Runs and MissSippiPiddlin.
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So glad it wasn’t worse!!
Me too Krystol, me too!
Oh my gosh! I’m so glad you’re okay. That must have been so scary. xxoo
Yes it was pretty intense!
Oh Anna, ,so sorry about the accident. No fun at all. Glad you’re ok!
ooh that’s scary glad to hear you were not hurt! Rest up
Oh my goodness. Ice is no beuno! So happy you weren’t seriously hurt. I’d say it’s ok to rest and recover! Hang in there!
Glad you weren’t seriously injured. Rest and be well x
So sorry about your accident. I had one several years ago and it still scares me to think of it. I hope you will be feeling top notch soon.
I’m so glad you are ok, but sorry about the accident! Hope your back feels better quickly!
I’m just so glad that you are ok! I know it might sound silly, but if I can recommend–try and get in to a massage therapist (in addition to your PT) ASAP so that you can make sure that you don’t have any knots forming in your back. That happened when my mom was rearended and had horrible whiplash, and they didn’t realize it until 15 years later… and she is still paying for it.
And you know I hit black ice last December. It is so scary. Glad you are ok!!!
Thanks! Yes I have a massage appointment book on Thursday 🙂 Black ice is horrible!
Wow Anna I’m glad you’re ok! Take care of yourself and rest up.
Thanks.
Oh, how scary! Glad you’re alright (well, at least you were able too walk away). I hope your back continues to feel better.
I was so lucky to be able to walk away, have people help me instantly and a strangers house to stay out of the -20c cold wind while I was checked out by Paramedics.
Ugh, so glad you are OK, but do make sure you give your body the full rest it needs. Car accidents can be harder on us than we think.
Thank you. I haven’t done anything but walking just to get through my day. Waiting until I see my PT this week.
I’m so sorry about the accident – I know that must have been so scary. Happy that you are okay!!
It sure was scary!
Sorry to hear about your accident! Those tend to linger with you a while, get some rest!
So scary. Glad you are OK aside from the whiplash. Take care of yourself.
I’m sorry to hear about your accident. Whiplash truly sucks. I had it twice from being rear-ended (once on ice) and still have neck problems many years later. I’ve found massage therapy helps better than anything else so I schedule an appointment once a month and that keeps things under control. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Oh, gosh! I’m so sorry you got in an accident but glad you are ok! The aftermath can be incredibly painful and I hope you can take a few days off to just rest and recuperate. I’ve been in three crashes (literally within a month and a half) and consider myself very lucky to not have any lasting damage.
Oh no!! I”m glad you are ok and that it wasn’t worse.
I’m so sorry about your car accident, but relieved to hear you are ok! Sending positive vibes your way for a speedy recovery 🙂
I am so glad you are okay. So scary. Winter driving makes me nervous, even after spending most of my life dealing with it. There is not much you can control and when surprise storms come after a warm up, everything gets crazy. I hope you continue to feel better!
Rest up! I am glad you are ok after the accident! Cars and ice just don’t mix well! As they say, seat belts save lives! Keep moving!
So sorry to hear about your car accident, and thankful that you aren’t more injured than you are. Rest up, and your running shoes will be ready for you when you’re feeling better.
Oh my gosh! I’m sorry to hear about your accident! I hope you are feeling better and were able to train this week for your new race. Ice is no joke! We were recently stuck in a snow storm on the interstate and watching everyone slip around is truly a scary sight! Living in the south, I’m not used to seeing that kind of thing. Thanks for linking, Anna!