Does anyone else feel like over the past couple of weeks the spring weather has brought out ALL the runners? I guess springtime is for running, and I’m not questioning it. I will be the first to admit that the warmer weather has had me itching to get outside. Running shorts, sweat, the smell of sunscreen…I missed it all.
I had a pretty good week and even got in two run/walks (which were mostly running). The foot pain was at a minimum and didn’t bother me at all before or after running, just felt a little stiff if I would get up for the first time after sitting for a while. I have been seeing my chiropractor more regularly for dry needling, ART, ultrasound, and adjustments, and I think it’s helping. Still no sign of orthotics. I tried calling on Friday but the office was already closed.
Monday: 10 minutes elliptical, 3 miles run/walk, core work
The week started out pretty rough because we were in Michigan from Sunday to Monday for a funeral. I can’t really get into any details, but it was pretty awful. I went to the hotel gym on Monday morning and did a quick workout to help make it through the day.
Tuesday: 10 minutes spin bike, 10 minutes core, 10 minutes upper body, mobility
We landed really late on Monday night, but I knew I would feel better if I got in a short workout on Tuesday morning. I just did a few minutes on the bike to warm up and then 2 of the Run and 10 videos, followed by hip mobility and foam rolling.
Wednesday: 35 minutes spin bike
Nothing special here, but I got it done!
Thursday: 1 hour total body strength training
Lots of squats and lunges left my legs a little sore the next day! I’ve been pretty good about leaving time at the end of all my workouts to foam roll, so that helped.
Friday: 20 minutes spin bike, 10 minutes glutes, 10 minutes stability
No pictures from my workout, but I did see my chiropractor for some more dry needling! We worked on a different area and I think it helped alot. Only time will tell.
Saturday: 10 minutes mobility, 30 minute run/walk, core work
I couldn’t resist getting outside for a run. I did keep it short and took walk breaks. Still, there was lots of sweat and that felt amazing. Even though it was really humid I was happy to be wearing shorts again!
Sunday: Rest
All those “10 minute” workouts are from the Run and 10 DVD. There are 5 workouts on the DVD so I did each of them once this week. I also did the Kinetic Revolution 30 Day Challenge exercises each day.
I’m grateful that I am seeing improvements, even without orthotics, because deep down I know they are not going to be a cure-all. Now I’m just crossing my fingers that everything comes together with a real return to running over the next few weeks or months. You know what’s missing from this week? Yoga. Oh well, I had a good streak for a few weeks and hopefully I will get back to it soon.
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Are all the runners out where you live?
How much time to you put into injury prevention each week?
My house is on a street that is a cut through to a pretty popular route in my town. The runner’s have been out in packs. I’m so insanely jealous! I’ll be out there soon enough…I hope. Glad you are feeling relief for your foot pain. I’m so intrigued by dry needling. My friend who is a PT said she’d use me as a pin cushion to practice on. Lol!
I get so jealous when I see other runners and I cant run! You should definitely try the dry needling, especially if you have a friend who could do it!
I’m sorry you had to attend a funeral, I saw one guy in my neighborhood running who I used to see last year. I guess he only returns when it’s warmer out lol. it was brutal on Saturday with that humidity! I wasn’t expecting it.
The humidity really came out of nowhere! It’s too early in the year for that!
Yay for getting back to running! This is such great news that your foot is finally cooperating. I hope you get your orthotics soon so you can make your “full” comeback!!
Thanks! I wish the offie would answer the phone when I call to check on them! It’s been over 3 weeks now.
Yeah! I’m glad that you’re seeing some improvements now!
I noticed last week that ALL the runners were out. I think the local running clubs have started a new “season” here because the groups were extra big last week and. they were all wearing their matching shirts!
That’s so surprising to me because it is warm all year where you live! They should be out running in the winter months when its not as brutally hot!
Come on foot! I was definitely one of those runners that was out 😀 But then we also have alllll the tourists around here, which is super annoying.
I remember that being an issue when I lived down near the harbor. I would get so annoyed especially when tourists were already out before 8am!
There aren’t many runners in these parts. If I go to the trails on the weekend, all the charity training teams are there, although it’s a bit early in the season for that. There’s one diehard lady that trains through the winter for Boston that I’ve seen for years. That used to be me, I guess. : )
Sorry about the funeral.
I see one runner who is out every day, no matter what the weather. There must be something nice about that type of consistency but I think I need rest days and breaks from time to time.
I’m sorry about your loss, it’s always tough to fit workouts in and feel okay during those times. As for the weather, I feel like we skipped right over spring here in Charlotte. But I see runners out everywhere.
Thank you. And the weather here has been pretty strange too. Not as bad as other years, but I don’t know where Saturday’s humidity came from!
Sounds like you are making awesome progress! So sorry about the funeral… that’s always hard. 🙁
Thanks. The progress is slow, but I think its happening…
I don’t put enough time into injury prevention unless I am forced to by said injury 🙂 I thnk it’s great that you are doing so much cross training that does wonders for me
I was telling my husband to foam roll after his 20 miler this weekend and he said “well you foam roll every day and your always injured”. I had to laugh because he’s right.
I’m glad you were able to get in some workouts this week to help you in a hard time, and it’s great that you’re seeing progress! I hope you have another great week this week!
Thank you! And congrats on your race- I cant wait to read all about it!
Definitely true – I only got in one run this weekend (back & forth to NYC to pick up Danny on Sunday!)and saw the most runners out since last summer! It was great seeing people out there 🙂 My mornings are very solitary (not that I mind after all these years), so seeing people out is always great.
Back when we lived around Boston the runners would always come out in mid-April, but then if the weather was cold they would go back until it warmed up after a few days around the marathon.
Injury prevention … um, yeah … um … I am aware that touting 29 years running injury-free doesn’t count as prevention. 😉
I always find it kind of refreshing to see other runners out in the early morning after a winter of being out there alone.
I think the best injury prevention is not getting injured a first time…it’s all downhill after that!
I am sorry about the funeral…those are always so hard. There are tons of runners out and about now here! Ryan and I remarked the other day how we didn’t realize how many runners lived in our complex.
It’s definitely interesting to start seeing all the runners come out!
Hey, I dunno. Orthotics can be your answer and give you immediate relief. I’m not even an optimist (more of a realist) but I know so many people who have finally bitten the bullet and got orthotics and then got relief right away. I hope this is the case for you! When are you supposed to get them?
That would be amazing. But I keep thinking about what I will do if they don’t help. Ive heard horror stories so am honestly a little scared. I wish they would just be ready so I can stop wondering about it! I called the office Friday and today to check on them and it was closed both times!
I haven’t seen a lot of people in my neighborhood running, and only one runner last weekend when I was out. I’m meeting up with a running group next Monday and I hope the weather is nice for that. We’re meeting at a park that has a running loop.
I’m sure there will be more runners out when the weather starts to improve!
I always see runners out while I am working and it makes me want to get out to run while I am stuck at work. I have never done dry needling but the picture of it looks painful. Does it hurt?
I feel the same way when I am driving to and from work! The dry needling isn’t “painful” but its not fun either. Ive had it in a few areas and the foot is the worst, probably because its so sensitive. Its kind a combination of ticking and pinching. But once the needles are in it doesn’t hurt at all.
I’m glad things are feeling good! You are very focused. I spend about 15 minutes a day on injury prevention. Stretching and mobility stuff. But I still get injured!
I think 15 minutes a day is a good amount! As you know I do lots of injury prevention too and am also always injured.
I’m so sorry about the funeral – never easy.
It sounds like you are making good progress! Maybe you won’t need the orthotics.
That would be great! But I feel better that Im getting them just in case. I’ve thought I was getting better before and then had multiple setbacks.
Definitely more runners out there these days.
It’s that time of year for sure!
Oh, so sorry about the funeral. I know they are supposed to be a time of celebration of the departed person, but they are so tough. Hugs to you 😉 I’m trying to focus a injury prevention this cycle…and so far it’s been helping a ton. I’m foam rolling every day (5-10 minutes at the minimum), and keeping up with the foot massaging (from last year’s PF crisis).
Thank you. This person was very young so that makes it really difficult.
Good job with the injury prevention! It seems to be working well for you so far!
I’m so glad to see you out there running! It always makes me smile (ok, laugh) this time of year because I run all winter and barely see another runner, but now? It’s like running on a highway.
It amazes me too! I always wonder if they were on a treadmill, taking the winter off, or starting from scratch.
Good news that things seem to be looking up for your foot!! Yeah!! That dry needling looks like torture to me! Lol. Yes.. definately more runners and walkers. I always laugh because I’m pretty hard core with weather and I oitsude running.
Yea there are definitely lots of runners that avoid running outside all winter and then make it back out when the weather warms up!
Sounds like a great week — aside from the funeral. I’m sorry for your loss. 🙁
I hope you continue to improve and heal. Sending you lots of healing vibes!
Thanks so much!
When I first started running, I struggled with knee injuries off and on for two years. I have found that strength training and the right shoes have kept my knees happy for over two years now. So sorry for your loss. I hope May is a great month for you!
I feel like I am still on the hunt for the perfect shoes, but Im hoping some orthotics will make that less of an issue!
I definitely agree – I’ve seen many more runners and walkers outside over the past three weeks. I don’t mind Spring, but the seasonal allergies kill me!
My allergies hit me with full force this week! I haven stopped sneezing and my eyes are killing me!
Sorry about the funeral – my condolences. I get jealous when I’m driving to work and see runners – even if I already ran! I hope we get some spring weather soon – it jumped to summer last week!
I am the same way when I see other runners! Spring weather for at least a few more weeks would definitely be nice.
It is HOT and HUMID in Florida. 79 degrees when I ran at 5:30 am today. I was soaked afterwards. Only 7 more months of this heat to go!:(
Ugh I really don’t know how you do it! I think I would be on a treadmill quite a bit in the summer.
I just tried dry needling at PT in the last few weeks and still not sure if I love it or hate it. Sorry to hear you had to attend a funeral.
I feel like the dry needling is really effective but I really don’t like when the needles go in. Especially on my lower leg. But it all happens pretty quickly and I think Im getting used to it.
I am lucky that we are outside for the most part year round here. I have noticed a decline from the crowds I saw out in January. I’d say New Year’s resolutions have started to fizzle.
Thats interesting that you are seeing less runners. Makes sense though between New Years resolutions and the heat!
I see the same die-hards running in my neighborhood. But my neighborhood park is slammed this time of year with people our walking and kids enjoying the playground. I’ve wondered about dry needling. I wonder why it’s taking so long to get your orthotics? That’s insane! I’m averaging two 15 minutes sessions for hip/glute strength each week. Thanks for linking, LIsa!
I have no idea whats going on with the orthotics! I tried calling again today and they’re supposed to call me back. Hopefully they didnt mess something up!
The recent weather has definitely been incredibly motivating lately. I too have noticed more people outside getting active, and I love it.
It’s definitely a great time of year to be outside!
Spring fever brings them out for sure! We’ve all been cooped up inside all winter long.