Yup, we finally got some snow… but due to rain, it didn’t last long and that was fine with me.
On the injury front, the ankle is improving. Not as fast as I would like, but it’s getting there.
Last Week –
- Sunday – I planned to go to the gym but..
It wasn’t much snow at first but then it continued to snow for most of the day.
Despite the snow, my granddaughter’s Christening went off without a hitch (sort of).
- Monday – Back working from home today.. I planned to start the day at the gym but I was still pooped from the previous week in NYC and so I slept in.
The sun was shining… a sight we haven’t seen in forever so I put on my boots and went for a walk during lunch.
it felt great to be outside!!
Finally after work, I dragged myself to the gym and hit the machines.
- Tuesday – Today was 3 weeks since I fell and sprained my ankle. I am walking better but certainly not in shape to run yet.
I went to the office and then walked a little during lunch before going to set up for my class the next day.
After dinner, I hit the gym again to get some more steps in on the track on this nasty rainy day… In fact, I walked 15 laps or 1 mile!!
- Wednesday – Long day at work (live teaching).
I needed this!!
After work, I met my BFF to walk in circles around an outdoor mall.
- Thursday – Back to WFH.
Gym first thing.
Rode some miles on the stationary bike during lunch.
More walking at the gym after work but I had to cut it short in order to meet some friends (I hadn’t seen in a long time) for dinner.
Taco Thursday = $3 off 3 tacos 🙂
- Friday – Another WFH day. Similar to the day before except I walked outdoors at lunch and instead of the gym, I played mah jongg in the evening.
For my walk, I returned to the scene of the crime (where I fell). I hesitantly tried to run… just a few steps. They were slow and awkward but I continued to run more steps and walk and run even more….
I wore a brace on my ankle and I’m not sure my feet were off the ground… but I RAN!!
- Saturday – Long Run Saturday and brunch day..
I planned to walk outside but it was raining so I headed to the gym to walk on the track and then meet my running friends for brunch.
I may have shed some happy tears…
Well, I decided to run one loop and see how it felt. It felt ok so I continued to walk a loop, then run a loop, walk a loop, run a loop…
The temps warmed up to 50 degrees with rain, hail, sun…
Eventually, it was dry, I ventured out for a walk.
- Sunday – No hiking yet so again it will be either the stationary bike or a gym visit… We do have a local race… (I could walk the 3m???)
There also will be packing for my work trip to NYC.
And dinner out to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary!!
This Coming Week on the Run –
- Monday – Friday – NYC for work! (meet up with Cari, Broadway show, museum visit, etc.)
- Saturday –
Long Run– run/walk?, brunch with running friends - Sunday – GYM
This Coming Week on the Blog –
- Tuesday – My Word for 2024
- Friday – 5 Things to Never Do at the Gym
Happy Running! Training for any big or small races this winter? How’s the weather where you live? Any snow yet? Please share.
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Happy Anniversary!!!
Glad to see that you are starting to be able to work running back in. I’m sure you are too!
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I sure am. Need to take it slow because it’s not fully healed.
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that is great news that you are feeling better and starting to add some running back in! Slow and steady!
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Yes. I need to be patient.
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Glad to hear that your ankle is holding up to some running! I’m sure that that feels really good.
Just as good as the big storm missing us. 🙂
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Yes. Slow pace but it should pick up when I add frequency and distance 🤞
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So glad the Christening wan’t impacted by the weather. She looks so sweet! My middle name is Heather!
Those snowmen are great!
I love the chocolate croissants at Starbucks. And their brownies are my favorite of any brownies.
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Those brownies are good too.
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Ha! any snow? Oh yes, we have snow in Iowa, LOL. I’m offering a trade for any of my warm-location friends, but no takers (yet). I’m glad to hear the ankle is gradually feeling better, and the running is staging a comeback!
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I’m ready for a warm weather vacation and it’s not even that cold yet..
Yes, I returned to running… gradually!!
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So how did your ankle feel the day after you did the run/walk around the track? My husband still isn’t up to running. We walked a LOT while we were in Tampa, and that was enough for his ankle. But it’s getting better- they always do, just not as fast as we wish.
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it felt ok… but I had a brace on, ran slow and walked a lot.
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I’m so happy to hear that you were able to do some running and that the ankle could tolerate it! Yay for you! I hope it continues to get better.
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I’m very happy and I hope it continues to improv.
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Happy Anniversary!
And, good news about your ankle – I hope it continues to improve!
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Yes. Me too!!
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You ran! I’m so happy for you! Each time will get better!
Heather is so cute. I’m glad the christening went well!
That’s my Starbucks order right there! I don’t care if it’s hot or cold, I’m getting a cold brew!
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It’s delish.
And yes I’m thrilled. Slow and steady.
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Not ready to run,,, and then you did. Yay!
Pain au chocolat is good, but I am obsessed with the coffee cake.
Hope schedule stars align this week
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The coffee cake was my 2nd choice.
Yes. I hope we can meet this week. I won’t be back until the end of March.
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