Rest Days

Hi guys! So normally I try to take the weekends off. I usually go pretty hard during the week. I make sure I get at least 5 days of working out in. My current schedule right now is:

  • Mondays- AM-my personal workout, PM physical therapy

  • Tuesday- Get killed by my personal trainer

  • Wednesday- AM- my personal workout, PM physical therapy

  • Thursday- AM-my personal workout, PM occasional bouldering

  • Friday- I take a fitness class at my gym 

  • Saturday and Sunday are rest days for me unless I have a race

If I have a race for the weekend I usually have one hard workout on Monday, the week of the race, and then taper off on the Wednesday before the race. Sometimes I take off on Tuesday if I'm preparing for a longer race. Its very important to get rested up in time and not overdo it before your race. 


So.. today, relax, rest, stretch, foam roll. Take care of your body. It needs it!


Stretching and foam rolling has become my go-to for the past few weeks. I am currently dealing with an injury that is preventing me from running. I have IT Band Syndrome and Piriformis. My personal trainers, physical therapist and massage therapist are all working on getting me back up and running. For anyone that's dealing with these issues, feel free to comment or send me a message on Instagram and I would be happy to try and answer for you. In my case, what has caused my injury is weak glutes. So, for the next 6 weeks, my lower body is literally getting an awesome workout!


Have a good weekend and have fun foam rolling and resting!




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