I’m doing my April 2017 month in review this week because I wasn’t quite ready to wrap up the month last week. It really flew by! April was not a very good month as far as running goes but overall it wasn’t too bad.
Month in Review: April 2017
Last month I said that I got back to running consistently. Well, that was not the case in April. At the end of March I decided to see a podiatrist to try to get some real answers about my foot. I decided to give orthotics a try, but waited a week to get fitted and now have been waiting over 3 weeks to get them in. I decided to (mostly) stop running while I waited for them, but at the same time I was seeing my chiropractor regularly. Towards the end of the month I started seeing improvements and began to add some runs back in.
Throughout the month I also worked on my PTT recovery plan. This kept me focused on things like stretching and rolling my calves, and strengthening my hips, core, ankles, and feet. I also learned about collagen and gelatin and began incorporating them into my diet to help promote recovery.
This month I also came up with 5 goals for spring. Let’s take a look at how they’ve been going so far:
1. Follow my PTT Recovery plan
For the most part I have been good about this. I’ve been changing up the exercises to keep from getting bored.
2. Take yoga classes in a studio
I finally made it to a yoga studio (twice) this month. The studio seemed like a good fit but the class times are not ideal. I talked a little more about my hesitation to continue going in Friday’s post.
3. Continue with daily meditation
Lent ended on April 16th, and I kept up with the mediation for about a week after that. Then there was a day I was tired and skipped it. Since then, it’s been tough to get back into the habit. This is why its good to be consistent!
4. Gradually build back up my running
I’ve started the process of building back up my running, but I am sure that the orthotics will slow it down a bit since I will have to adjust to wearing them.
5. Document my progress.
Finally, I was hit or miss with documenting my progress. Some days I was writing in my journal every day, but right now there is a full week of blank pages.
Here are a few posts from this month:
The Cognitive Dissonance of Being a Chronically Injured Runner
7 Mistakes to Avoid at Your Next Race
5 Ways for Runners to Relax
Fitness Stuff I’m Loving Lately
April Fitness Runfessions
How did you do with your goals in April 2017?
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Good luck building back up to running. Crossing all my fingers for you. (I read your post on cognitive dissonance of chronically injured runner and loved it for its honesty. Didn’t have anything wise to say, but wishing you all the best x)
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the support.
Sending you all good vibes for a smooth transition back into running! I have lapsed a bit on meditation as well. Thanks for the reminder.
Thanks. Yea, its hard to keep up with the meditation!
April sounds like it was a recovery and rebuilding month for you. Custom orthotics do take forever to come in, but 3 weeks is starting to push it (2 weeks is normal). Hope you get them soon!
Yea, they said it would be about 2 weeks. I called today and they seemed confused. They were supposed to call be back but haven’t yet…very frustrating.
I’m glad to see you easing back into running. Wine is anti-inflammatory too–it’s my favorite recovery drink!
Me too!!
I hope it’s a smooth transition for getting back into running this month! You”ll have beautiful weather to do so!
Thanks! Yes, Im definitely excited about the weather!
I hope you get your orthotics soon and have w smooth transition back into running! April seemed like it was a good month for you in terms of focusing on the small but essential things for healing up from injury.
Thanks! Hopefully it will all pay off!
I’m happy that you are back to running and building your case up slowly. It always sucks when we have to stop running for a little while, but you have been so diligent with your recovery strategy!
Thanks! Ive been dealign with this for so long (almost a year now!) so Im really ready to be done with it once and for all.
Hoping your orthotics come in soon! I can’t stay consistent with meditation either – would love to do it regularly to see the benefits.
Yea it was good to do it for Lent every day but now its been totally off my radar.
The orthotics office better be open today! It sounds like a Canadian medical office LOL.
So I finally spoke to someone…she was supposed to find out what the deal was and call me back. Still haven’t heard anything…
I was using a recipe I found on Lauren Fleshman’s website about making a jello with plain gelatin, tart cherry juice, and Emergen-C powder. It was easy to make, but I got away from it with all the chaos of last fall.
I think I saw that when i was looking up info about gelatin! I want to give it a try at some point.
I’m in the process of breaking in orthodics and oh yeah, it’s definitely taking some time! I’ve upgraded from hating them to disliking, though. Hope to get to tolerating by next week!
Thanks for sharing and best of luck with your recovery!
Im glad you have moved from hating to disliking! I am really nervous about how they will feel.
I’ve fallen off the wagon of visiting my goals last month and well lookie there here is another month gone by!
I sure hope I catch up.
I hope you have good luck with your orthotics and getting them broke in!
Thank you! I hope you can get back to revisiting your goals!
yay for getting back to yoga I got back yesterday too and it felt so good. Hope those orthotics come in and they give you what you need. Have a great week
Thanks, I really wish it wasn’t taking so long!