This week has been all about recovering and resting. I have continued my daily 44s though!!!
Sunday 5/11 – 44 standing leg swings.
I actually did this move in my normal clothes since it is just a nice easy stretch!!! And, of course, if I do something with my right leg then my left leg has to follow along!
This was a great way to stretch out my achy hip flexors!
Monday 5/12 – 44 hip circles.
This move might look sort of goofy but it really was a nice hamstring/low back stretch and release!! And, I did 44 each direction.
Since I had to get up at 4:00 am on Monday to go clean and set-up our venue for a day (actually week) of meetings, I did this move early and then did a few more on Tuesday morning when Hunter could record me.
Tuesday 5/13 – 44 leg abduction with butt on foam roller.
Another great stretch for hips!!!
Wednesday 5/14 – 44 windmills – I went old school with this move!!!
I think that sometimes we forget how great these stretching moves really are – at least I do. I don’t always take the time to do them but this week they have been awesome!!!
I thought about doing a little easy run today but decided to give it another day or two – between my hips and my mouth (root canal on Tuesday) it was easy to continue the week of relaxing.
Thursday 5/15 – 44 froggy squat with extension. This move I took from the gorgeous Lindsay @ Cotter Crunch – she always has some fantastic moves, workouts, gluten free tips and inspiration.
Still resting but it was another day full of cleaning the venue – mopping and everything!!!
Friday 5/16 – 44 tuck and roll to work the abs.
About halfway through all 44 I was really feeling this – in my core and my hip flexors!!!
Saturday 5/17 – 44 side plank with leg raise.
Not gonna lie – after a week off this move was a challenge!!! And, you know I couldn’t stop after the first set of 44!
I’ve found that it helps if you look like a bright candy cane when you work out – strips are always good!!!
Actually, Hunter and I are fixing to get in his long run for the week. I hope it goes OK. This will be my first run (or any type of workout) in a week – record number of days off because I knew it was necessary. I think we are running for about an hour and 40 minutes so it should be fun!!!
Yesterday when I was reading blogs, my sweet friend Biz @ My Bizzy Kitchen had the nicest shout-out to me and sent lots of readers my way. Her words brought me to tears.
And, I have to thank Carly @ Fine Fit Day and so many of my bloggy friends for the overwhelming words of kindness that I woke up to this morning. The tweets, FB shares….all of it completely humbled me and left me without many words other than,
THANK YOU!! I feel honored to call each of you FRIEND!!
Happy Saturday!
Kim
