HIIIII. I swear I exist! I had the opportunity to travel to Nashville for my little niece, Eliana's 1st birthday. It was such a great time to just be with family and to reminisce on the past year with Ellie in our lives. Therefore, everything was paused for 5 days...
Working out was definitely on the backburner while I was visiting; I only went to the gym once and it suckkkkkkked. I attempted to do a 30 minute run-walk program.. that ended 15 minutes in. Tried to do some light body work, which took me so incredibly long to finish. And ended with a 15 minute walk again on the beloved dreadmill.
Coming back was emotionally hard for sure, but I did miss running on my home turf. First day I got back, I did an easy 4 miles just to feel my feet hit the ground again. This run really reintegrated me being back home and back into the swing of things. My legs felt a little stiff towards the end, which I expected after hardly moving for 5 days.
That was Tuesday; on Wednesday I went back to work. I missed my kids and loved being back with them. They all asked about my niece and even asked if I had my half-marathon yet (next weekend kids.. don't get ahead of me). I was exhausted after work, so I took a stupid long nap... 4 hours to be exact. My body felt a little more refreshed, and I decided 5 miles would be a good way to move my body and really push myself back into my training mindset. The run was more of a blur, but my legs felt less cramped and my body less "bleh". Plus, I got my first miles in in my new Brooks!
I doubled (7am-11pm) the next day. I usually try to schedule myself doubles on rest days so I don't feel as lazy. P.S. I HATEEEE feeling lazy. Hate it.
Friday was another long day of cleaning a house for a lady and then working in the evening. I did have 40 minutes in-between the two 'jobs', and got to take a quick 2 mile stroll in the hilly Settler's Cabin Park. These 2 miles were faster than a lot of my runs have been lately, and really gave me hope that I'm still doing well enough to do a sub-8'30" for the Pittsburgh Half.
And finally, today's long run. I actually didn't anticipate this run at all. However, my roommate asked me to help motivate her for her longest run in 3 years, and of course I would!!! She convinced me to do two things: get up early and run in the rain. I despise running early in the morning and especially during the rain. But we had so much fun! We were able to talk the whole time and finally catch up. You'd think that if I lived with someone that we would always be talking... negative. We are both super busy people that sometimes we go days without seeing each other. I was so grateful to have spent such time with her and really see her push herself to achieve all she did.
Well that's it for the week! 4 solid days of moving my legs after 5 days of being a couch potato (and eating potato chips). How were your weeks??
Good luck and 8 more days until PGH!!!
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| Isn't she perfect???? |
Working out was definitely on the backburner while I was visiting; I only went to the gym once and it suckkkkkkked. I attempted to do a 30 minute run-walk program.. that ended 15 minutes in. Tried to do some light body work, which took me so incredibly long to finish. And ended with a 15 minute walk again on the beloved dreadmill.
Coming back was emotionally hard for sure, but I did miss running on my home turf. First day I got back, I did an easy 4 miles just to feel my feet hit the ground again. This run really reintegrated me being back home and back into the swing of things. My legs felt a little stiff towards the end, which I expected after hardly moving for 5 days.
That was Tuesday; on Wednesday I went back to work. I missed my kids and loved being back with them. They all asked about my niece and even asked if I had my half-marathon yet (next weekend kids.. don't get ahead of me). I was exhausted after work, so I took a stupid long nap... 4 hours to be exact. My body felt a little more refreshed, and I decided 5 miles would be a good way to move my body and really push myself back into my training mindset. The run was more of a blur, but my legs felt less cramped and my body less "bleh". Plus, I got my first miles in in my new Brooks!
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Brooks Launch 4 PGH edition.
LOVEEEE. OBSESSED. CAN'T HELP IT.
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Friday was another long day of cleaning a house for a lady and then working in the evening. I did have 40 minutes in-between the two 'jobs', and got to take a quick 2 mile stroll in the hilly Settler's Cabin Park. These 2 miles were faster than a lot of my runs have been lately, and really gave me hope that I'm still doing well enough to do a sub-8'30" for the Pittsburgh Half.
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| Settler's Cabin Park was such a breeze to run through! |
And finally, today's long run. I actually didn't anticipate this run at all. However, my roommate asked me to help motivate her for her longest run in 3 years, and of course I would!!! She convinced me to do two things: get up early and run in the rain. I despise running early in the morning and especially during the rain. But we had so much fun! We were able to talk the whole time and finally catch up. You'd think that if I lived with someone that we would always be talking... negative. We are both super busy people that sometimes we go days without seeing each other. I was so grateful to have spent such time with her and really see her push herself to achieve all she did.
Well that's it for the week! 4 solid days of moving my legs after 5 days of being a couch potato (and eating potato chips). How were your weeks??
Good luck and 8 more days until PGH!!!
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