I am not good at recovery. I know a lot of folks love those weeks post marathon where they just eat and don’t workout out…I enjoy being thoroughly and ridiculously active so this whole my foot hurts hence I can’t do much is not enjoyable. Luckily everything else felt pretty much perfect the day after the race! So overall recovery is going swimmingly.
In the past my concern about time off was entirely about gaining weight, but this time around I understand the body needs the recovery to prevent bigger injuries. And thus far I can say that I’m only up 2lbs post marathon with basically minimal daily calories burned and at least a a few daily cookies enjoyed. SOOO now that the 14 day travel bonanza has ended I’m excited to settle back in to a routine. Might sound boring, but routines are generally what help healthy habits become second nature.
GOALS
Food Journal: I did ok with the food journal while traveling. It definitely reminded me of my “FREE” food issues…oh it’s free let me have it. Now I’m trying to pin point what is causing the headaches I’ve had the last few days.
Yoga: If I can’t hop or walk on my foot, then it’s yoga/Pilates/bike time this week. Thus far those activities feel pretty good.
WORKOUTS
Since I missed posting last week this will be longer than normal, but I like to get it all recorded.
Jan 9
AM: 50 min walk
PM: 20 min walk, 20 min stretch
Jan 10
AM: Fly to San Fran.
PM: 60 min walk, 3 mile run, 10 min stretch
Jan 11
AM: 3.1 mile run, 20 min walk, 20 min yoga
PM: 40 min walk
Jan 12
AM: 25 min yoga, 30 min walk
PM: 6.2 mile run, 45 min walk
Got to enjoy another great group run thanks to Aron for organizing so many fun ladies again in SF!
Jan 13
AM: Fly to Houston – Expo
Jan 14
AM: 40 min walk, 1 mile speed work
Jan 15
AM: Houston Marathon
PM: 10 min stretch
Jan 16
AM: 10 weights, 15 min yoga, 30 min stationary bike
PM: Mall walking
Jan 17
AM: Fly to Kansas City
PM: 20 min stationary bike, 15 min elliptical, 15 min stretch
Went with Dad to his new gym!
Jan 18
AM: 15 min weights, 15 min pokey pace walk (treadmill sans shoes)
Jan 19
AM: 15 min yoga, 15 min pokey walk (treadmill sans shoes)
PM: 15 min, stationary bike, 45 min yoga class with mom…oh my this was an experience. Let’s just say yoga designed for the 60+ crowd is probably not my thing, but laughing with my mom was entirely worth it.
Jan 20
AM: 15 min yoga, 30 min pokey walk
PM: Company holiday party
Silly costumes and I won an iPAD…umm yeah totally great night.
Jan 21
AM: Fly to Miami
PM: 35 min leisurely walk with friends
Overall: I am proud of myself for allowing my body time to taper and recover. These are not my strong suits.
Best Workout: Hmmm Houston maybe?
Nutrition: Definitely have learned that dairy is a bit of an issue for me…but man I love ice cream. So getting refocused now that I’m home.
iPod: Hmm haven’t had it on in a couple weeks actually.
New gear: I can neither confirm nor deny that I purchased yet another pair of running shoes
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Jan 23
I am grateful for thoughtful friends
I am grateful for goofy friends
I am grateful for creative friends
I am grateful for entrepreneurial friends
I am grateful for ambitious friends
