Update

Hi! I just wanted to give a quick update. I went for my usual 3.1 mile run on Monday, but my leg pain was back with a vengeance and I could barely walk, let alone run. Knowing that I had my 5k this Saturday, I decided to not run at all this week and just hope for the best. Today is Thursday and my leg feels soooo much better. I was tempted to run today, but I really want to make sure I heal before I just start up again because it is way to early in my running career to have a fucking injury.

My painful Monday run. I really had to push myself for those 2 miles.

I've been doing my glut strengthening exercises (ITB rehab routine). I'm starting to think that my "injury" is due to a weak left leg, causing my right leg to work more. Depending on how I feel after this Saturday's 5k, I'll either slowly start running again, or take a few more days off. Either way, when I do start again,  I'm going to take it slow, try to focus on form, and continue the ITB rehab routine.  I also heard about a running store in one of the malls around here that will video you while running on a treadmill to determine flaws in your form, pronation, etc. Maybe I'm wearing the wrong sneakers?? I'm definitely going to check it out, so we'll see....

I've also been continuing with my Yoga routines, and arm/core strengthening while on hiatus. So don't think I've been slacking!! I'm actually getting to the point where it's hard for me not to workout. Which is great considering I hardly ever worked out last year. I hope my leg would just stop bothering me, I want to run!!

Anyway, I'll let you know how my race goes!

Just for fun, here is a pic of a sweet cuddle session I had:

Melvin, me, Walter

Weekend Warriors

 

Hope everyone's weekend was as nice as mine! On Saturday I went for a nice hot 4 mile run, before heading to my company's family picnic. It was a lot of fun! We played corn hole, and learned that I suck at corn hole, ate some food, and lost all the raffles.

 

Saturday run...eh it was really hot.

 

On Sunday Todd and I had to run some errands then decided to stop by the Buddhist temple for some brunch. 

 

creeper

Beautiful watermelon carving

So pretty!!

The actual temple

The delicious spring rolls from the temple.

 

 

I decided to get in some strength training, even after a couple of  Dos-Arita's... probably not a great idea,  but I went for it anyway. I did a new routine I found on Pinterest (duh), which turned out to be a pretty good work out, especially since I did it outside in the heat and humidity:

 

 

 

 

After a delicious dinner of lobster, shrimp, and asparagus (check it out here) we decided to go on an evening bike ride around the hood.

Cruisin'

 

I love chill weekends!  Back to running tomorrow morning... last few runs before my 5k on Saturday!

 

 

Peace out!

 

P.S. I also added a "Find Me" page that links to my other social media accounts! It's also on the left sidebar :)  

Running Recap & More!

Last week was not good in terms of my running, I was just not in the running mood. I did have one highlight though; a 2 mile run with a sub 10 minute pace! Wooo!!!



Last few runs..

By Sunday my right thigh started to feel a little sore, dampening my style. What was supposed to be a 5 miler turned into 3.18 hard miles!!  Not good.  Since I'm not even training for a particular race, I've given myself a break and have been taking it easy on the running this week. By that I mean that I haven't run at all. Just doing some strength training (free weights) and light stretching.

I did, however sign up for the Rap River Run 5k on June 14th!! I'm pretty excited!

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Just for fun, here are some highlights from Memorial Day weekend:



Tailgating at the Ray's game




Thank you tree for your shade on a hot & sunny day!



Rays win!!!



My neighbor Rex and his spotted ear.