Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Let's Talk Training Week 7

Well this week should be easy to recap since there was nothing much of any movement going on around here!  I'm going to do a little more this week in terms of stretching and starting to do some core work until I am certain my back is a-okay!  Writing this I feel like it sounds like I'm milking it but after hurting it really badly several years back I know I NEVER want that to happen again!!  I also have my hubby making certain I don't try to push it too fast too early!  As I was packing to go visit my parents this past weekend, he saw a pair of running socks make its way into my bag.  He promptly asked, "Why are you packing any running stuff?"  Can't sneak anything!!!
Monday: The spin class that did me in...I was spinning with a friend of mine...loving the class and loving how I was feeling...loving life...and then with one song left...BOOM not good!
Tuesday-Sunday:  It took me 3 days to be able to walk and sit somewhat normally and be able to hold my daughter. 
I'm really starting to contemplate not running the half in March because I don't want to push too much and then not be able to run at all.  I have a lot on the schedule this year including Ragnar!  The only bummer is that I have run this race for the past 4 years and am bummed thinking about missing it!  I will see after this week off how I feel and go from there. 
Any yoga or core exercises you would suggest??
I'm looking for some things I can do to get my strength up...even if it's online or on-demand

8 comments:

  1. Oh no, Nancy! Have you looked at yogadownload.com for core or back exercises? They have a lot of free or minimal priced workouts. Good luck! Your patience will pay off.

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  2. I do a lot of pilates for core exercises. there are a lot of free online on youtube. Blogilates.com is good! :)

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  3. I like Hilaria (Thomas) Baldwin's free 20 minute yogas on YouTube. She has them for all different body parts. Get better!

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  4. Ugh. Back injuries suck. Hopefully you will be on the mend soon and still able to run your half in March. ((hugs))

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  5. hope you get healed up soon, great job taking it easy, back injuries are so humbling!

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  6. Not sure if you have a smartphone but there is an app called daily Yoga that has many workouts, stretches, etc. And its free which makes it even better! I just started doing yoga and this has helped me to continue stretching in between attending classes.

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  7. I like the suggestions for pilates... more gentle than planks or other core work. Hope you bounce back quickly!!

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  8. Hope you are feeling better soon. Back pain in the worst and just effects everything we do. Take Care and hang in there.

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