Before I get to Thanksgiving week goodness and otherwise, here’s how the week in workouts went:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 5 Miles progression run
Wednesday: Yoga, strength
Thursday: 10 miles
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Turkey Trot 5k
Sunday: Strength workout, chest and biceps
It was a crazy week. Just when I thought things would settle down, they got crazier. Not in a good way. It was one of those weeks that you just keep running, doing, checking things off the to-do list, and moving on to the next. All of the Caveman’s family was in town for the holiday. My MIL’s a take-charge kind of woman. I don’t refer to her as “the hurricane” for nothing.
When MIL does Thanksgiving, you offer your assistance then get back, out of the way, wait for orders and hope nothing blows up. The following day we reconvened for a family portrait. Four grueling hours and countless poses later, I hope the shoot yielded something suitable for my MIL. If not, it wouldn’t be the first time.
Ironically my runs went really well…until they didn’t:
My 5 miler turned into a unintended progression run. If you happen to see the sun, BTW, please send it our way.
Because I was turkey trotting on the weekend, I ran my long run on Thanksgiving morning.
If you follow me on Instagram, you already know how the Turkey Trot went. If not, let’s just say I joined the injured reserve camp. If only I’d have followed my heart and went with what I said in last week’s Runfessions. I’ll tell you more about what went down in the race report, so stay tuned. I may have drowned my sorrows in a little retail therapy.
This week I’ll be resting, icing, assessing the damage to my hamstring, formulating a rehab plan and looking forward to a racecation with friends, even though I’m virtually positive there will be no running for this girl. Don’t cry for me Argentina. I may be out for now but I’m never down for long. We’ll figure out this one too.
How was your Thanksgiving week? Did you trot? Shop?
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Oh Marcia, this just really sucks. I know you’ll be back running, but damn, girl. I’ve had my share of that sort of stuff, but never so bad that I was DNS (although at least once I should have been).
I’m glad you’re still coming, which is totally selfish on my part. Yes, I indulged in online retail therapy — really practical stuff, but man, it still adds up quickly. And trotted.
Ugh ugh ugh. I can’t quite believe it. I sure wish you could run with us. Praying for a miracle. I do remember a half marathon that I went to and cheered you and some other friends on! My one and only DNS.
We are still going to have fun!
So sorry about your injury! Glad you are doing what you can to stay positive. Hopefully it will heal quickly.
So sad for you. Hope you heal quickly and can at least run/walk the race with us. If not, we’ll make sure you have fun.
I order sunshine and beach time. Not much sun up my way either.
I did trot – twice!
Gosh this is such a bummer! Let’s hope this hamstring issue is short lived. Have you thought about switching to the 5k? Or do you think it will be no running at all? I also ran long on Thanksgiving morning thinking I’d do a local 5k Saturday. But, I skipped that. I was tired. I’m glad you survived another family Thanksgiving and family portrait event — hurricane style. I’ll see you soon, hopefully injury free! Thanks for linking, Marcia!
I agree, where is the sun up there? Where? I know you will not be down for long, not you! The MIL- I have one too, UGH! Can’t wait ti give you a hug!!!
Ugh! So sorry about the injury! Can you blame MIL? 🙂 You know we are here for you while you are down – and you’ll never be left out!
Oh boo! I hope your hamstring feels better. I didn’t organized trot, or really shop. I don’t really do much on Black Friday, but I did get out of the house a couple times to keep cabin fever away.
Oh no! I didn’t know you were injured! Hope you have fun with the girls next week.
It’s still sunny here on the East coast but as winter draws near I’m sure our skies will be grey soon enough! Today would have been a beautiful day to run but I got stuck putting Christmas lights up instead!
Well I knew you were injured, but you saying the race might be off really shows me how bad it is. With runners, you never really know because we try to bury everything. I’m wishing you a speedy recovering and know you’re going to have a blast in Florida regardless. Can’t wait to see your retail therapy!
I have to laugh at your descriptions of your MIL…mine was the same way (may she rest in peace). She meant well (at least I trust she did),but her “delivery” was nothing short of a bossy drill sergeant. And, BOO to the hammy injury! I’m taking things easy with my marathon recovery…but I did do a Trot and I did shop 😉 (hope you’re feeling better soon)
When you were describing you MIL, I was thinking JUST GET OUT OF THE WAY. And yep, you had the same conclusion. Those types are both helpful (they do things) and stressful (because you feel like omg, my can opener isn’t going to measure up). Stress on stress. For no reason.
Ugh, in-laws can be stressful! I have non crazy in-laws and even they stress me out! I hope your hammy is feeling better.
Aww man when I saw your IG post I was hoping it wasn’t too serious. Here’s too a speedy recovery!!
Can’t believe you survived a 4 hr photo shoot! I hope for everyone’s sake your MIL gets the shot she was looking for!
So sorry, I sure hope the hammy heals soon! No trotting for me this year…I saw the forecast and said, “No thanks!” LOL!
Nooooooo 🙁 Oh I hope it feels better for ya! Fingers and toes crossed you will be able to run some at PCB. I am not feeling recovered at all, so I will be intervaling it…you could hang with me if you feel better 🙂 Just a thought.
I hate holiday tension. Mine was super low key luckily. 4 hours is crazy!
OMG. I am so sorry to hear about your hamstring. I know what you mean, it’s been pretty rainy in NJ too.
But YAY for retail therapy though! Get better soon!
OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I did not see that Marcia! Heal fast!!! xoxoxo
Wait, she came to your town for the holiday and then took over your Thanksgiving prep? That is pretty bossy. There ain’t no sun to spare here in Seattle, sunset’s at 4:21 tonight. Perhaps you could join me in front of a light box. That hamstring injury sounds concerning, I’ll look for your report on that soon. I hope it’s not torn.
Sorry about your hamstring Marcia. That’s painful..How in the world were you able to still qualify for AG 3?
You simply rock!!!
I sure hate to hear that you have joined the injured reserve camp, but …..welcome! It sucks! Keeping my fingers crossed that you will be back out on the road soon! You are cracking me up regarding “the hurricane” and the family portrait…4 hours of photography would send me over the edge! Good luck and have fun this weekend with the girls! Hoping you will be able to at least hobble along…who knows, the old hammy may feel great race morning!
We use to take Thanksgiving pictures too, then well now we don’t. It really is so much dang work for a decent picture.
I am selfish too and glad you are still coming. I’m also sending great healing vibes to you that this injury will leave just as quickly as it came! Can’t wait to see you!