On Monday I started an adventure with my new Physical Therapist!
The mission: Get better by August, or at least feel better by August.
I’ve told everyone (that is willing to listen) about my hip/booty problems before. And finally I am doing something about it!!! I have been going to a Chiropractor for the pain the past 6 weeks, but decided I needed something more. My foot started hurting in a way I haven’t ever experienced, and that made me scared.
First step to recovery was to stop running and take it easy. I thought I would be miserable during my first week off, but it was actually pretty awesome. I loved having the time to do other fun workouts. And I loved just sleeping in if I wanted to. I always tell people, “listen to your body”, and I knew it was time for me to do that too!
After a week off, I felt better already. Which proved to me even more, I needed a BREAK!!!
Monday morning, I met with my new PT. The best part about the PT is that he came to my office to meet with me! One of the 1,000 perks about working at Hallmark is that we have a full clinic and I can do these kind of things at work. I love it.
We will be focusing on my hip pain this month and strengthening my muscles more. I have lots of exercises to do, but I am going to try my hardest to stay focused an on track with them.
Fingers crossed that I am feeling better by August so I can hit is hard for my next big racing adventure!! More to come there 🙂
ANYWAY….
We had another wedding last weekend, and it was a blast. It was one of those weddings where you wake up the next day sore from dancing so much. Brady and Molly – thank you for all the fun you gave us!
Love him!
End of the night selfie….GO TO BED.
On Saturday I hosted all of my cousins at my house for a little family BBQ. Ramsey was a pro at the grill and I got to try a new burger recipe. I also made some amazing Key Lime pie.
King of the grill!
And queen of the pie.
And on Sunday I experimented and made black bean sliders. They were SO GOOD. I just heated up the Morningstar Farms black bean patties, added a slice of cheese, guacamole and put them on a roll. Ramsey got 3 rolls, I got 1. But even without the roll, these little guys were delicious.
Ramsey’s plate.
I am looking forward to a day off work on Friday to hang out with my family and celebrate the 4th.
Have you gone to a PT before? And what are you up to on the 4th??
xo,
Ali
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