I'm a Slacker with a running problem, wait, maybe that's backwards
If I could stop injuring myself, that would be great.
Also could the ants stop invading my bathroom? I know they are just looking for water in the heat wave but there cannot be ants on the toilet seat!!
Last week was a little off. I started the week with a possible concussion and just rolled on from there. This is not the first time I’ve had a concussion, nor is it the first time I’ve given one to myself. Oops.
So that was fun.
Monday- 1.5 miles/ Rest
Once I finally figured out what was wrong with me, I knew there was no way I was running that day. I just went home and tried to chill in a dark room.
Tuesday- 3 mile tempo, 1.5 up/down/ 1.5 miles
I was still feeling off- less dizzy, mostly head pain. I took my run super slow and easy. Which might have happened anyways as it was almost 100*.
Wednesday- 1.5 miles/ 2x 1 mile repeats, 1 mile up/down
I decided to attempt what I thought was the easier of my speed work and as it was 105* out, I headed to the gym. Yeah no. Lingering head pain made me super wobbly on the treadmill. My Garmin tracking was way off again too. Then I had a coughing fit and was getting the stink eye from other gym goers so I bailed. 2.25 miles done
Thursday- 3 mile tempo, 1 up/down / 2 mile tempo, 1 up/down
I didn’t feel like the previous day had been an actual workout so I decided to attempt my other speedwork. It was 95* but there was a decent breeze so it felt ok. I actually probably would have finished the whole workout but I had worn the wrong shorts and the thigh chafing was extreme.
Friday- 1.5 miles/ Rest
Friday snowballed and by the time I left work I was not feeling it. Plus it was the last Friday of the fair and I didn’t want to deal with any potential idiots on the roads.
Saturday- 1.5 miles/ Rest
I had to work on Saturday so I had already planned on pushing my long run to Sunday. Which, considering it was 106* seemed better anyways. I meant to get out in the evening for the missed 1.5 mile run but didn’t.
Sunday- 10 miles/ 9.3 miles
I set an alarm but still snoozed for 2 hours, I was out the door a little after 8. It was still too hot. I don’t know if I was still feeling the affects of the giant bruise on my noggin or what but somehow this run turned into a walk and then a shuffle. I was not feeling it at all. I kept moving forward but it was like I had no ability or desire to move any faster. It was one of those old type runs where I was running to a certain place and then my mom was picking me up to go to lunch. I hit the meeting spot at 9.3 and didn’t even care enough to push it to 10.
16.4 miles for the week. 6 miles off target and the workouts were kind of a farce but it was better than it could have been. And my head is feeling better and the heat wave broke, so yay!
How was your week?
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That was a great mileage total considering the concussion, the heat wave, and life!! Put out any traps – but also, Walmart sells a bottle of ant spray that is under $3, and works the best! I expect my hair to fall out cause I’m sure it’s nothing but banned poison, but it works the best! We had ants last summer.
I hit my weekly mileage goal last week! I only need 4.5 on Sunday, but managed the full 5, so I was happy about that. After a few months recovery from the PF which triggered the extra bone in my other foot acting up – and causing my arch to fall – I’m just happy to be back to running!! (I felt like you as I was typing that all out! 😀 )
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I am afraid to use sprays because the cats aren’t too bright. I am using Clorox wipes and Windex but am fighting a losing battle.
Awesome! I’ve yet to hit a weekly goal. I am so glad you are feeling better!
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Can I ask how you gave yourself a concussion? lol. Also, I love that snarky weather app!
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Sometimes when Aunt Flo comes to visit, I get really bad dizzy spells. Like hit the ground and everything else on the way down dizzy spells. Thankfully I’ve only actually gone down 3 or so times in the last few years.
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Oh no! That’s awful, good thing it doesn’t happen more often.
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