Postpartum training, week 10

July 28 - August 3

For context, see Postpartum training - intro  

Goals

• Gradually increase running volume to see how I handle it
• Get back in to strength training now that daycare is open and I have a bit more time on my hands

Highlights

Five whole runs this week (most of which were in the 30-40 minute range) - I'm starting to feel like a runner again!

It was also nice to get out for a group bike ride with my husband and some friends on Saturday, and to feel like I could keep up with the group.

Lowlights

I was definitely pushing the mileage / running impact limit this week and had some funny sensations / light pain in my pubic bone. I was kind of expecting to feel something like this to occur but was pleasantly surprised not to in the previous weeks. But based on my experience it's just a question of stepping back and easing in to mileage as you would with any injury.

Training summary

Running: 37 km / 3h57min

5 runs including two "steady" runs (basically slightly faster than easy pace) and one long run up Geitfjellet

Hiking: 7.7km / 1h45min

Hike into Grønlia with Agnes, pushing the baby carriage. Low heart rate but good strength / time on feet 

Cinnamon buns and breast feeding at Grønlia

Cycling: 83 km / 3h13min

One Zwift session, one longer outdoor ride, and some transport cycling

Enjoying a lovely stretch of road at Byneset

Strength: 1h11min / 2 sessions

Got to the gym twice and got in some weight training, albeit with light weights because I brought baby Iris and therefore only had access to the aerobics room, some only free weights

Yoga: 1h5min / 3 sessions