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Friday, August 23, 2013

Fitness Friday–August 23

Aaaah! I can’t believe it….just 1/2 day of work today and I’ll home free until after Labor Day. SoCal, here we come! :0)

Oh, wait…we have to get through the weekend first!

This week was awful in fitness terms! Apparently I pushed myself too hard at the Gleaux Run on Friday night (who does that 2 weeks before a race, anyway?!) and again on Saturday for an 8 mile run. By Sunday (and all of Monday), my legs were incredibly achy. I took Monday and Tuesday off from running because after the achiness wore off, my right quad muscle felt odd – it was really really tight, almost as if I pushed it too hard again, bad news would follow.

Since my legs were not 100% on Wednesday, I made the decision to ice my quad and take Wednesday off as well. Did I like taking that many days off prior to a race? Nope. I think I’m going into taper madness!

On Thursday, I attempted a 3 mile run to test out my legs. I stopped the run at mile 2 because my right quad was somewhat tight again, although not near as tight as it felt on Tuesday (which is a good thing)! So here we go, back to icing again.

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When I stopped to stretch during my run, I spotted something out of the corner of my eye…two sweet bunnies were out to play! So cute!

I faithfully foam rolled all week and although I didn’t keep up with my squats/lunges throughout the week (because I didn’t feel right doing them), I started them back up on Thursday night.

Despite my crazy legs (which I’m NOT worried about for Dumbo Double Dare at all), this week held quite a few positives!

For starters, the weather in the mornings/evenings has been amazing! If it would stay like this until Fall, I would be a happy camper!!

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I’ve enjoyed spending time on my backyard deck watching the sunrise and set this past week!

I also discovered a new favorite – Fit Mixer Amino!

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This sample of Fit Mixer Amino was included in a previous month’s Bulu Box and it was in the flavor Fruit Punch. Oh my goodness y’all, this stuff is GOOD! I know what I’m buying when I return home from the trip! :0)

Check back on the blog every day next week for a spotlight on several runners of the Disneyland Half/Dumbo Double Dare. You won’t want to miss following along with them during their time in Disneyland! :0)

Now, off to pack! :0) Have a fabulous weekend! See ya real soon!

26 comments:

  1. Sooooo excited for you!!! I'm going to be glued to the computer next weekend, hoping for updates from everyone. Hope the quad issue works itself out!

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    1. Thanks, Karen! It will be fine I'm sure! There will be a lot of updates, I'm sure! :0)

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  2. Good luck with your quad issue. Taper time is tough and every little twinge gives a runner reason to worry! Have fun packing and see you in just a week!

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    1. Yes it does you are right! It's maddening to say the least!

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  3. SoCal...So jealous! :) I hope you have an amazing time! I know you will!!!!

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  4. Sorry about your quad! Good for you for listening to your body and resting it, even though I know it was hard!! Hope you guys have fun on your pre-Disney trip to Cali and I hope to meet you next week! :)

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    1. Thanks, Jen! We will definitely meet up somewhere!! Have a safe trip!

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  5. Sooooo excited for you girl!!! Sounds like you are taking care of the quad...I hope it stays well for ya! Have a great weekend!!!

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    1. Thanks Mindy, you have a great weekend as well!

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  6. I loovveee fitmixer aminos! as an ambassador for them I had no problem talking about my love b/c it was so genuine haha! see you soon!

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    1. Yes! SO good! I remember you talking about them so I decided to give them a try! :0) Definitely found a new fav!

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  7. I totally over did it, too and didn't get much (read:ANY) running this week. Glad the weather is nice there. It makes such a difference!

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    1. That's alright...it's almost race time anyway! :0) hope you have a great weekend!'

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  8. Oh no! Hope that quad loosens up and you are ok! I'm nursing an injury right now too. Hope you have a safe trip and I can't wait to see your updates throughout the week!

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    1. Thanks so much! Hope you feel better soon, too!

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  9. Good luck! Have sooooo much fun in Disney! Maybe I'll see you at LAX tomm on our layover ;-)

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    1. Bummer...we are flying in to San Diego! :0/ hope y'all have a safe trip!

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  10. Good luck! and good for you for taking a break when you need too :) Enjoy the race - I live in SoCal but have never run a Disney race...maybe Tinkerbell? :)

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    1. Tinkerbell! I've wanted to run Tinkerbell ever since they introduced it! :0)

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  11. Good luck at DDD! You'll do fantastic. Take it easy :)

    And I know, seriously that stuff might be candy heaven with a healthy kick!

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    1. Thank you so much! :0) I'm looking forward to it!

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    1. Thanks Sarah! Wine and Dine will be here before you know it!!

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