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Weekly Run Down for 12.17.23-12.24.23: Oops, I did again…

December 23, 2023 1:15 pm

Remember how my year began…

Read below and you’ll see how it ended.

Last Week –

• Sunday – I started the day at the gym and spent some extra time there walking around the track.

We were supposed celebrate the holidays with my stepson &  DIL but my hubby was real sick so we postponed it until the new year.

I got a trail walk done before the rain set in and then spent the rest of the day doing errand/shopping.

• Monday – Since it was not likely that I would get to the gym until the weekend (due to work), I decided to go again in the morning.

It rained most of the day so I was not able to get my run done at lunch.

chilly and damp but it got done

Luckily I could to squeeze in a run after the rain stopped and before I went out to dinner to celebrate a friend’s B-day.

• Tuesday – It was supposed to be a rest day but because the rest of the week was so busy with work and it was sunny, I decided get in one more run for the week.

I drove to the rail trail and I was in a rush, lots on my mind, listening to a podcast and then suddenly somehow, I was down on the ground…

Twisted my right ankle (the good one).

I limped back to my car.

Swollen, bruised and very painful… (RICE and tears)

• Wednesday  – Unfortunately, I had to stand all day (ouch) for my job.

Ankle is still swollen, bruised and painful. (More RICE and tears).

No run with Heidi.

• Thursday – Unfortunately, I had to stand all day AGAIN for my job.

Ankle is still swollen, bruised and painful. (More RICE and tears).

No run with Heidi.

• Friday – Unfortunately, I had to stand all day AGAIN for my job.

Ankle is less swollen, less painful but more bruised.

Friday is Mah Jongg night and thankfully, you sit when you play. (One of my friends there has metastasized breast cancer that has spread to her bones and now her lungs – puts it all in perspective so no more whining about my ankle).

• Saturday – LONG RUN DAY- half marathon in 7 weeks!! And another in 11 weeks!!

NO RUN – Just brunch with my friends after THEY finished running.

just because…

• Sunday – Plan to hit the gym and use the arm machines…

So they say bad things come in threes:

1. My cat disappears
2. My hubby gets very sick
3. I fall and sprain my ankle

Then I’m done!!

This Coming Week on the Run – 

• NO RUNNING
• Some upper body work at the gym
• Some stationary biking at home
• Xmas dinner out (or with in-laws?)
• ZOOM with my college friends
• B-day dinner with my BFF
• WFH all week so rest the ankle

This Coming Week on the Blog – 

• Tuesday – Tampa Hot Chocolate 15k Race Recap
• Friday – Runfessions 

Happy Running! How is your year of running ending? Training for any big or small races this winter?  How’s the weather where you live? Ever sprain your ankle? Please share.

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29 Responses to “Weekly Run Down for 12.17.23-12.24.23: Oops, I did again…”

1. Oh no… sounds like something I would do! Rest up and heal that ankle. Enjoy your holidays.

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   By Joan Celentano on December 23, 2023 at 1:33 pm

   1. I need to be bubble wrapped. Happy holidays to you too.

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      By Darlene on December 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm

2. Oh no! I’m so sorry about your ankle! I was worried first you had broken something. 😬 I hope it gets better quickly! I sprained my ankle several times when I was young and it was absolutely awful.
   I’m not joining the rundown this week because it’s been a super busy week and Christmas Eve is our main celebration day (we’re Swedish) so I decided to totally relax these days. But I’ve had an excellent week in the gym and certainly feel I leave this year strong.
   I hope your husband is doing better.

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   By Susanne on December 23, 2023 at 2:50 pm

   1. Good news that you feel strong.

      Hoping my ankle heals soon. Not a patient runner.

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      By Darlene on December 23, 2023 at 6:29 pm

3. Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear about your ankle. Glad it’s ‘just’ a sprain, although they can be just as bad as a break. Hopefully, it will heal quickly. In the meantime, let everyone take care of you! Enjoy the holidays.

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   By Wendy on December 24, 2023 at 6:53 am

   1. What I’m told is that a sprain takes longer to heal than a break.

      Not happy right now.

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      By Darlene on December 24, 2023 at 9:32 am

4. Oh no not the ankle again! Hope with some rest it heals quickly and you are back up and at it.

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   By deborahbrooks14 on December 24, 2023 at 10:54 am

   1. my good one too!!

      I hope it does heal quickly and if not, I hope I can be patient and upbeat about it.

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      By Darlene on December 24, 2023 at 4:46 pm

5. Oh no, Darlene, I’m so sorry to hear about your ankle, but you do have a good attitude about it. Hopefully, it will heal quickly so you can resume training for your halves.

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   By Debbie on December 24, 2023 at 11:43 am

   1. Good attitude? Pretty bummed.

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      By Darlene on December 24, 2023 at 12:29 pm

      1. When you said that your friend’s cancer put it all into perspective…

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         By Debbie on December 24, 2023 at 12:31 pm

         1. True. I’m just grumpy.

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            By Darlene on December 24, 2023 at 12:33 pm

            1. And you have every right to be. Injuries are no fun!

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               By Debbie on December 24, 2023 at 12:43 pm

6. Oh, major OUCH on the ankle!!! So sorry for the Curse of 3’s. I hope things start to feel better soon…hugs to you ❤

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   By Kim at Running on the Fly on December 24, 2023 at 12:45 pm

   1. Thanks Kim.
      Hope so too.

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      By Darlene on December 24, 2023 at 1:06 pm

7. You have definitely been having a very tough time lately. No matter how tough anyone else has it, it’s okay to feel badly (for a little) about yourself.

   If it’s a sprain, hopefully you’ll be running sooner rather than later.

   I also hope that your husband is feeling at least somewhat better. It’s a rough time of year. 😦

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   By Chocolaterunsjudy on December 24, 2023 at 3:48 pm

   1. Sprains heal slower than breaks but not much I can do but wait…

      My hubby is on the mend but I think my kitty is history.

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      By Darlene on December 24, 2023 at 3:58 pm

8. Ugh! So sorry! It sounds like you’re on the mend though — hopefully you’ll be 100% for the new year!

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   By Coco on December 24, 2023 at 3:50 pm

   1. Not yet on the mend… still very sore!!

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      By Darlene on December 24, 2023 at 3:56 pm

9. Oh no! I’m so sorry about your ankle, and your friend. And I hope your cat showed up. Hopefully all the bad stuff is behind you.

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   By Marcia on December 25, 2023 at 7:26 am

   1. Cat is still gone 3 weeks today.

      But yes I hope all the bad stuff is over.

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      By Darlene on December 25, 2023 at 8:48 am

10. OH NO. This sucks so much! You really are not having fun these days. My husband also sprained his ankle- stepping down into the garage- and he’s in a really bad mood. I’m sure you’re googling this like crazy, but as soon as you’re able start doing mobility exercises, and then strength (like balancing on that leg.) You may not be there yet though.
    Is your husband okay? You said he had pneumonia- I’m worried about him. And your cat. Yes, bad things come in threes, so you should be done for a long time. Also, this has to be your worst Christmas ever- so it can only improve from here.

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    By jennystancampiano on December 25, 2023 at 10:35 am

    1. Yes. Things can only improve.

       I’m in a bad mood too. This Ft. Lauderdale half is jinxed.

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       By Darlene on December 25, 2023 at 1:40 pm

       1. Yes, I don’t think he’ll be able to run it. He was already behind on his training, and now this. I think we need to avoid that race in the future!

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          By jennystancampiano on December 25, 2023 at 2:47 pm

          1. Except I can defer and run it next year… no refund option.

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             By Darlene on December 25, 2023 at 4:59 pm

11. I’m very sorry about your ankle- how frustrating for sure. But also good point on your friend’s cancer. How tragic…wishing her all the best….what a difficult scenario. Glad she sounds like she has a good friend network for support.

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    By therightfits on December 25, 2023 at 12:35 pm

    1. She has a great attitude and support system.

       I wish I could be that positive.

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       By Darlene on December 25, 2023 at 1:41 pm

12. Ugh. l am so sorry. What a rough end to the year. I hope your husband is feeling better and I am just so sorry about your kitty. That’s so hard. 😦 I hope some more days of rest helps get that ankle better!

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    By runswithpugs on December 25, 2023 at 8:52 pm

    1. Thanks for your kind words.

       Injuries suck. Sprains take a long time to heal. Oy. Give me patience

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       By Darlene on December 26, 2023 at 7:34 am

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