Remember I mentioned I hurt my back last week….by sneezing? Two of my clients suggested I never tell anyone that’s how I hurt my back. They thought it was a little…embarrassing. Too late.
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Anyway, that was on Wednesday and I actually went out for a run that afternoon. It felt painful when I was sitting still, but walking and (as it turns out) running felt much better. Every day it’s been better and better – I think I just pulled a muscle. Now it feels pretty close to 100%. Here’s how my week of training went:
Monday: Strength training
Tuesday: Rest Day
Wednesday: I sneezed. Later that day I did an easy 40 minute run, close to 5 miles.
Thursday: Rest Day, although I walked for about 2 hours to and from clients.
Friday: Easy 40 minute run, followed by strength training.
Saturday: 11 mile long run.
Sunday: I was supposed to do 40 minutes of cross training, but I did not. (hangs head)
I’m lovely the perfect running weather we’re having. Mild temperatures, longer days, nice and sunny. I don’t want to jinx it, but I hope it lasts a while. I’m also happy my pace wasn’t affected by the muscle strain – I’m still hitting the paces my coach is planning.
This coming week of training is harder than this week, because there’s a Vo2 Max Intervals workout (excuse me while I hyperventilate into this brown paper bag…
Total Miles for Week: 21
Who I’m running for:
Congrats on your workouts for the week! Loving the spring weather too. I was watching the weather and they said this week there is actually snow coming in some parts of the country. That is crazy! Goodluck on your interval training next week.
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Thanks Lacey! I can’t believe winter came back back for one more bite!
Ha if it makes you feel any better, I pulled a muscle last year from sneezing, and I’m only 24. I couldn’t run for a week!
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I feel really bad for you, but…it totally made me feel better to hear someone younger than me had the same thing happen! 😉
I think it is common for people to hurt their back and/or ribs with sneezing or coughing! I’m glad that your back is feeling better. You are still going to be able to fight for that PR!!!
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You know the PR was the first thing that entered my mind when it happened! It’s been fine for my runs, but tomorrow will be the acid test – first intervals workout since it happened.
Great job!!! And…I’m sure it wasn’t “just” the sneeze that pulled your back out of whack – it was everything leading up to it, and the sneeze was the proverbial straw 🙂
You will love those fast intervals! Don’t be scared – just go kill it!!
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Thanks Allie – I’m hoping I nail the paces! And yeah, I kind of guessed it wasn’t the sneeze, it just made me feel so decrepit!!
Oh, gosh, don’t be embarrassed. Sneezing is seriously harsh. For real! Of course, I am old so I’m not sure how credible of a supporter I am. 🙂
It snowed here yesterday. I don’t even know what to think any more.
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It snowed here last night, too, Carla! Crazy. And don’t worry, I’m not embarrassed in the slightest. 🙂
I’m sorry to hear you hurt your back (I’m just getting caught up) but not telling people how? That’s odd isn’t it? You are human right? What do they expect? 🙂 I’m sure you’ve already been nominated but I did nominate Fine Fit Day for a Liebster Award. Check it out here http://bit.ly/QcQR6y love reading your stuff!
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Awww, thanks Annie. You’re sweet! I know, I think it’s funny I sneezed and seized up, but I don’t really think it’s embarrassing. 🙂
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