Monday I was going to get a run in, but as the evening progressed and I wasn't even tired, I knew that getting up early was not going to happen. Usually I'm so tired by 9 PM that going to bed isn't very hard. But Sunday night it was close to two before I started getting tired, so I didn't even set my alarm to run. And it gave me an extra day to rest my quad.
Tuesday I went to FT. Through the class my quad wasn't hurting, but it was talking to me. But by the time the class was done and throughout the day it was feeling much better. Sometimes it just gets to a point where you need to get it moving and warm for it to get that final kick into feeling better.
Wednesday I did get out for a run. I decided to up my 2 1/2 miles to my 3 mile loop. My IT Band felt tight, but the quad didn't act up. The funny thing is on this run, I didn't see a single person out. Even though my runs are really early, I usually see some people out walking their dogs. I just thought it was very weird. The sun was just poking it's head out as I finished the run. I think I saw a planet. I know a few are visible during the sunrise to the naked eye.
Thursday was my normal FT class. Everything was starting to feel normal. I think all the stretching and rolling I had been doing in the past week really was paying off. Though my shoulders really needed some help. So I took my bumpy lacrosse ball to it which helped those knots.
Friday was another 3 mile run. This one felt hard. I don't think it was any warmer then normal. I just think it was one of those hard runs that we all have every now and again. I was also messing with my new AirPods, which I'm having issues connecting to my iPod. So I connected them to my phone and listened to music that way. I just don't have a good running playlist so I had to fast forward through the slower songs, which is not as easy as it is with an iPod.
As I was getting to my door to unlock it, something moved and startled me. It turns out it was this little guy. Over the years I have seen one or two of these frogs each year, but I haven't seen one in years. I think he is adorable and I hope he stays safe.
Saturday I had my first "race" since my triathlon in June. I put quotes around it as I don't think it's a real race as it's one of those fad races. This one is a 5k with bubbles. It was The Bubble Run. I really didn't want to do this race as I just wasn't in the mood for it, but in the end it was fun. I'll have a recap of it up tomorrow.
I spent the rest of Saturday trying to set up a new wi-fi router. I thought it was something I could do as I understood most of the directions. But it really was I understood enough to make a mess of it. Thankfully I had an old Verizon router to use. My friend who is in networking will be helping me set it up next weekend. Let's hope he can fix it. :)
How was your week? Did you get in all of the runs that you had scheduled? Do you find that a good stretching routine can help in the long run?
A bubble run sounds like a lot of fun!! there used to be a race called Drenched, that had a bubble obstacle, and a bubble slip 'n slide finish line, it was amazing! unfortunately, they never did it again.
ReplyDeleteThat one really sounds like fun!
DeleteI'm interested to read about your Bubble run!
ReplyDeleteThat frog would have startled me too. Wow is he bright green!
He is a cute little guy, though.
DeleteI haven't heard of a Bubble Run. At least it would be a different twist on a race theme. When it rains, we have tons of frogs (toads) that come out and get in our pool. EEK. Thanks for linking!
ReplyDeleteOh wow the bubble run does sound fun! I'd so do it! Setting up a new router is no easy task thank goodness you had a friend help you!
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