Other than the arrival of McBaby on Saturday my weekend from Friday to Saturday mostly consisted of waiting around. I didn’t get to workout on either day because I was afraid that I’d get all sweaty right as I got the call to get to the hospital. I didn’t want to meet him for the first time all sweaty. However, he may have to get used to his Auntie B being sweaty a lot. Thank goodness little boys tend to enjoy running around and being gross!
The good news on the not working out front is that it gave my leg a full two week break save that one spin class and one morning Crossboot session. Apparently my nephew knew I needed more rest. Of course, this didn’t stop me from shopping to kill time. I wound up buying a new pair of running shoes.
I got these bad boys because they were having a Pearl Izumi day at my local running store. And with the purchase the PI rep threw in a t-shirt and water bottle. Score! I also bought some new perfume and spent entirely too much time in Sephora, but that’s a whole other blog.
Yes, I bought running shoes with a running injury. But, I desperately needed a new pair and I have high hopes that I’ll be running very, very soon.
On Sunday I had the chance to meet up with a slew of local area lady bloggers. I was super excited to head to St. Petersburg with Jess (Cuban Running Crisis). We headed over to downtown St. Pete and went to a cute tea shop called The Hooker Tea Company. I wondered if anyone else thought about the fact that a bunch of ladies were heading to a place named hooker, but I kept that one to myself.
Since one of the other ladies managed to tag everyone and link up I figure I’ll do the same, against my better lazy judgement. Heh. Back Row Left to Right: ME, Diana, Steph, Jules, Rachel (who did all of this leg work. Thanks girl!), Caroline, Nanci. Front Row Left to Right: Jess, Xiomara, Meghann, and Beka.
After our fun meet up, I headed to a free outdoor yoga in downtown Tampa. It was really pretty outside so that made me happy, even though I wasn’t feeling the yoga. I just have to be really into it and quite frankly, for some reason on Sunday, I just wasn’t. I went through the poses but felt that I’d rather be doing a cardio activity. No surprise there.
Thus, yesterday, I decided I HAD to swim. I couldn’t go in the morning since I am helping walk my sister’s dogs so it had to be after work. I asked these two chicks to send me texts to ensure I didn’t go home and plop down on the couch. They did. And I didn’t.
My swim was glorious and just what I needed. I didn’t want to push it as Hampton is still on the mend so I opted for a 30 minute swim of 1,500 yards and smiled the entire time. I did about 600 yards of pulling and just took it easy with the rest. I’m happy that my leg didn’t hurt at all and is only the slighest bit sore today. I’ve turned the corner on this injury but I know I’m not out of the woods just yet.
When did you know your injury was gone? Were you nervous to start moving again?
Man you is making me look bad. I didn't tag everyone. I didn't even mention we went together. Doh! Bad blogger over here. Don't worry I will punish myself. 🙂
Wow, a free T-shirt and water bottle?????? I bet they're your first…….. HA. Glad to hear the waiting is over, now go run!
Congrats on being a new aunt. My nieces and nephews bring a lot of joy. Hope that leg heals up. Maybe those shoes should be relegated to walking in the meantime. Cheers!
I always buy new running shoes when I'm injured. It helps, I promise!
Hey, did I mention I'll be hanging with Red this weekend…
Why is it that PIs are always on sale and they are always giving away free shit with them?
I always see them on sale. Do you usually buy and run in them?
Dang Jason where do you shop I can't find anything on sale.
I am glad you went and got your swim on I had plans had you not.
Hooray for progress!!!
Yay! congrats on the arrival of your nephew! So exciting for all of you!
Sounds like a great meet-up in St. Pete. I took the plunge (so to speak) on Sunday too and entered a 5k race at the last minute. My first race in over 7 months after my last stress fracture. I was definitely nervous but so thrilled when I crossed the finish line! Glad to hear you're making your way back!
See – with Hampton – you forgot all about the ankle – when did you know that fully healed?
Nice! Scoring extra bling with shoes is certainly fun. So is a good swim. Fun times all around!
I like the shoes!