Well, the good news is that my Bloglovin is finally set up. The bad news is that I am still having several technical issues that suck me in for hours at a time. I used a plugin to password protect my site when I was getting it set up, and some of the pages are still showing up as needing a password even though I deactivated (and deleted) the plugin. So frustrating! (By the way, the password is blank so if you run into that issue just click “Login”) Anyway, I needed a break from all that so I thought I would talk about October running!
This was my first full month of consistent running since June. I ran 3 days a week (never back to back) and got up to 7 miles by the end of the month. I think my total monthly mileage was around 58 miles.
Things aren’t 100%, but I’m getting there. I still go to PT every week or two but maybe not for much longer. I will have weeks where my foot doesn’t bother me at all, and then I will notice it a little and get really nervous. My PT thinks that’s normal and that it will happen for a while.
The other issue we are working on is my core/SI joint. This is probably what led to my injury to begin with. Apparently my mid-back is really stiff and doesn’t really rotate, which can put alot of pressure on the SI joint. When that gets out of whack it can cause all sorts of other problems, so I am sure it’s related. My SI joint has given me trouble on and off for years and nothing I have done has really helped. It never really bothered me when running and actually usually feels better when I am active. I would love to get it resolved once and for all.
So what about my other goals for the end of 2016?
-I’ve kept up with Pilates once a week, and I’m actually really enjoying it.
-I updated my blog! There is still more to do, but all the big stuff is done.
-I’ve been trying to just do what exercises feel good and that I WANT to do. (Ok, so I never really want to do PT but I know I have to). There was a Saturday that I just didn’t want to run because it sounded so windy out, so I rode the bike instead. This was a big deal for me because Saturday is always a running day.
-I have been adding some new veggies into the rotation, but not as much as I planned. Some new ones have been kale, zucchini, and spaghetti squash. Oh, and I got “Run Fast, Eat Slow” for my birthday so I have been trying some of those recipes!
-I have done terribly with taking time to turn off my brain. Just awful. I need an intervention.
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I’m linking up with Running on Happy, Suzlyfe, Crazy Running Girl, and Coach Debbie Runs for the Coaches’ Corner!
How did you do with your goals in October?
Have you tried any new recipes lately?
Who else needs a technology intervention?
YAY for consistent running! I know just how awesome that feels after a long break. But also totally nerve wracking…
I think we all could use a tech intervention. IN SO MANY WAYS. Hope that this is the end of it for you!
Thanks! It’s always such a good feeling to be back after time off.
I have heard other bloggers enjoying that book as well. Are there a lot of complicated recipes? I hate the ones that have a million ingredient, a pinch of this a dash of that, and you have to buy the whole container and then never use it again. Please share some recipes that you try.
So far I have probably tried about 4 recipes. Most of them used standard ingredients that I already had or something that was easy to buy. So far my favorites are the chicken wrapped bacon and lasagna!
It must feel so good to finally be back to consistent running while building up your mileage.
I haven’t come across any password protected pages! Have you tried clearing your cookies/cache? Maybe the password box is still coming up for you bc of cookie/caching issues. I don’t really know what those two things are, but I know they can cause old content to show up for some people.
Its good to know you haven’t had any issues with the password thing! I have tried it on different computers and Im still finding that older stuff shows up as password protected. I tried learning my cache both on my browsers and my blog. Thanks for letting me know that its working ok for you!
Hooray for consistent running! I need to try more recipes from that book. I made the beet hummus and it was so good!
I havent tried that one yet! So far I have loved everything I’ve made.
Love the new blog name 🙂 I just got the Run Fast Eat Slow cookbook last night and got it signed by Shalane and Elyse. I’m excited to start cooking!
Thank you! That is so amazing that you got the book signed by them! You will love it!
Really great news about the running. Has Pilates helped your back issues? I’m curious about that cookbook. What do you think so far? Did you hear the podcast where Lindsey Hein interviews them? It’s pretty good.
I’ll need to check out that podcast! I do like the cookbook so far- I think I have made about 5 recipes.
So Pilates is probably helping a little with my back …Its just one tool to help strengthen all those muscles. I think overall I need to be better about core strength and posture if i really want it to get better.
I saw some recipes in Women’s Running, and have been thinking about getting the book for my mom. She loves veggies and said she’s looking for new recipes.
I would definitely recommend it! The recipes I have tried so far have been really good.
So I just realized I haven’t seen a post and then remembered you aren’t in my bloglovin feed so that’s why! I’ll set it up now that you said it’s working! Otherwise I totally miss things lol
So it’s not really working… I thought it was and then realized new posts aren’t showing up! But I was in touch with Bloglovin support again today and we just need to update my RSS feed which should hopefully be resolved soon. And you shouldn’t need to do anything because I just moved all my followers to the new site.
Like you, I know I need to go to PT (that left kinetic chain needs help) but I just don’t want to. Waaaaah! Why can’t we just run?
It’s SO frustrating! Why can’t we just run like other people without having to worry about this stuff?
I have totally stopped running due to spine/nerve/back issues. I can’t get to see a PT until the 14th! GAH! I will rest until I can run again, but boy is it tough!
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear that! I hope it gets better quickly and that PT helps.