Slowly but surely I’m getting back to running. It’s not an easy process when you have to take 3 weeks off (or longer) but I’m working my way back.
My plans for the hypothermic half in January have definitely gone out the door and that’s okay. For now, I’m just focusing on getting in a few runs during the week outside or inside on my treadmill, oh I mean merry mill.
Last Sunday I managed to get out for a 5k with Carmacks on our local trail. It was an old rail bed turned into trails or “Rails to Trails” as some people called it. It’s now part of the Harvest Moon Trail. It was the first time we ran down from our house to the trail and it’s only 1km away to the trail head. Carmacks did really well crossing the street of our busy highway – thank goodness for traffic lights!
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We took our time and just ran at an easy pace with only a few pee stops for him. One thing we have to work on is stopping and turning to run back where we just came from. Poor Carmacks was rather confused when I slowed him down and turned him around – he almost came out of his harness!
As we ran back along the trail he settled back into a running grove and even pulled me up the two little hills we had to climb back into our subdivision. Carmacks is up for any distance these days but we’ve been running 5k’s with him so far. It should be fun to see how he does on longer runs – hopefully we can test that out soon!
For now, it’s easy runs for me. So speed work, no tempo runs, just easy running. Enjoyable running. Injury free running! My back is doing so much better and I’m starting to sort out my hip as well. I’ve been approved to get back to yoga (which I may have already done yesterday at lunch) and cycling! Time to get my bike on it’s trainer! As for soccer, I’ve got to wait a little bit longer until I know my hip area is happy and stronger. It kinda sucks but I’d rather get stronger and healthier now then be in pain long term.
The weather has been all over the place in Nova Scotia lately. We had a small dumping of snow on Monday and today’s rain washed it all way. But…don’t worry because the temps are dropping tonight fast so we may have more snow. Let’s just hope it’s not too icy for folks out there driving!
How’s your week going?
Where is your favourite place to run this time of year? Trails, indoors, roads?
Anyone have any running plans for the holidays?
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Yay, glad you’re getting back to it! And what a lovely running buddy you have 🙂
I’d love to do some trail running, but there aren’t many options in my area (and, with my recovered knee, I am super paranoid about tripping or falling). I’m quite content with roads 😉
So glad you are back to running. Your new partner is just the cutest. I have opted for the treadmill these days. I’m not a fan of winter, let alone running in it and we have been getting hit pretty hard with snow and frigid temps!
Glad to hear that your back is feeling better and you are out there running again. It’s always disappointing to have to miss a race I feel you.
YAY for getting back into running! Glad to hear that! I’ve totally been there though with having to skip out on a race! I just always know it happens for a reason! Your little running pup is adorable too!!
So glad to hear you’re healing up and getting back to it. I love trail running — and with my dog, too! But once it gets icy I’m off the trails for a while.
I absolutely love trail running! It’s the best. No holiday run plans for me!
Brrr!
I love mixing it up. Roads are what I know the best, but trails are fun, too.
Enjoy this easy time and have running with the pup! I really do wish the pugs would be a little more active sometimes LOL!
Happy for you to be out there running again and with such an enthusiastic and handsome furry buddy! I love that pic of him… just so eager to get going!
Glad to see you running again! You know I like running outside as much as I can. I don’t know about running a race called the Hypothermic half, tho–the name just feels cold!
A slow and steady return is definitely the right approach. Keep at it, and before you know it you’ll be back to your old running state.
Good for you!! I
Trying to stay outdoors for as long as possible!
week is good … went away yesterday so I could get a few mountain runs in …. no snow here. glad you are feeling better. chin up!
You’re so inspiring to be running outside besides the weather. When it’s so cold, I usually use the treadmill. 😉
Well done for getting back into it. I wouldn’t worry about any speedwork, I gave it up a long time ago 😉
I always remember that slower running helps build up your aerobic base. Miles in your legs and time on your feet help the most 🙂