I hope you’re having a great day so far! It feels like it’s been a while since I’ve caught up, but as you’ll see below, I’ve been really busy these past few days! Thankfully, I’ve still been able to keep up with running and doing my pre-training for the Philly Marathon, now less than 5 months away!
I’m linking up with Hoho Runs and Miss Sippi Piddlin for the Weekly Wrap! It’s a great way to see what your favorite health and fitness bloggers are up to!
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Weekly Wrap: Closing and Moving
Well, I am finally a homeowner! Bret and I closed on our house this past Thursday. It was such an anticlimactic event, signing all those papers while the sellers of the house were so laid back and relaxed! I have to admit that I was pretty nervous/tense about the whole experience!
We did the walkthrough that morning and everything went smoothly. It was great to see the house again after so many months, and I knew that we made the right decision. Thankfully closing only took an hour and a half! Once we got out there, we had lunch (Honeygrow is pretty awesome, who knew?) then headed to our apartment and started moving things in our cars!
Saturday was our official moving day. We were supposed to start at 11, but we only had one mover that made it on time. The mover with the truck didn’t come until almost 1 pm, so I did a lot of sitting and waiting. Thankfully the other mover kept busy the entire time he was there. They were both nice guys and did a great job. Everything was moved in by 4:00. What a day!
Now we’re just settling in, putting things in their proper place, and still finding more things to take to Goodwill. There were so many times where we were completely overwhelmed by all that needed to be done, but things are coming together. Considering we just moved, I think we’re doing a great job! I think one of the biggest struggles was having no cable and internet this weekend, lol!
Workouts for the Week:
Monday 6/20: Yoga class featuring sun salutations for the summer solstice. My calves and hamstrings needed the stretch! Then I had Boot Camp and we did a job of squats and upper body work. We also used the TRX.
Tuesday 6/21: Went for a 5-mile run first thing in the morning. The goal was 6, but there just wasn’t enough time. It was already 73 and humid at 5:30 am, so I knew it’d be rough. I was supposed to do miles 3-5 at tempo but I could barely make it through one mile at that pace.
Wednesday 6/22: Went for a 3-mile run followed by strides first thing in the morning. Even though I did a quick warmup my shins were bothering me for a bit, ugh! Still, I was glad to get it done. Later that morning, I gave blood and the whole process went so quickly!
Thursday 6/23: Bret and I went for a 3 mile run in the morning before heading to closing on our house! I wish I could say it was an awesome run, but it wasn’t. I felt really sluggish and the humidity made me feel miserable. I think giving blood finally hit me!
Friday 6/24: Time for a rest day!
Saturday 6/25: I ran for about 4.5 miles on my typical running route for the last time. It was a bit sentimental for me. Of course, my Nike+ watch died in the middle of the run, but the run felt much easier once I finished the first 2 miles. I do wish that I ran a few more miles to get in that long run! At least I did my post-run workout – side planks, clamshells, side hip bridge, twisting lunge, etc.
Sunday 6/26: No running since we had lots of errands to take care of for the house!
Week 3 Report Card:
I just realized that in my past recaps, I forgot to give grades! That’s one of my favorite things about assessing my progress week-to-week, so I’d say that Week 1 was a C+ and Week 2 was an A-!
Looking back at Week 3, I’m so glad that I was able to get in my runs, and I’ve done a much better job of doing those pre-run warmups and post-run workouts. Despite that, I’m disappointed in my pacing, and I don’t know if I can blame the heat on running 11 to 12-minute miles lately. I did the best I could with the time that I had. So I’m going to give Week 3 a B+!
Now that I’m in a new neighborhood, I think it’ll be a bit tough figuring out my running route. 5:30 am runs are probably out of the question now, so I may be forced to run out in peak heat. I’ll let you know how it goes!
How was your week? Any tips for settling into a new home and not wanting to do everything at once?
Congratulations on the move! It is so exciting! Way to keep up with your training during move week! P.S. You and Bret are such a cute couple! Seriously, your smile always makes me smile. 🙂
Aw, thanks so much Coco! We’re so happy to be in our new place! 🙂
Congratulations on becoming a homeowner. How exciting! Great wk of training. Hope you have some great running trails near your house.
Thanks a lot, lacey!
I think you deserve an A! Woot!
Thanks, Nicole! 😀
Awesome
Tips!! I’m all for doing everything without regrets! Go for it!
Thanks, Abbey 🙂
Hoping you have some great new routes!
Thanks, Carmy! I can’t wait to explore the trails!
Congrats on the move, how exiting! Also, that’s a solid week of workouts! I seriously need to take advantage of the weather and step up my running game.
Thanks a lot Bri! The warm weather is nice for runs, I just struggle when it gets too hot/humid!
Moving is never easy and quite a workout in itself. Congrats on the new house enjoy and wishing you many happy memories to be made there.
Isn’t it nuts how long closing can take?! I think ours took 3 hours, and considering that’s at the end of a 35 day closing period, it just seems to make no sense to me. Congrats on the new house! I can’t wait for pictures!
Congratulations on becoming homeowners and closing on your first house! I will be doing the same thing in less than two weeks..nerve racking but so exciting. Once this move is over, I will be much less stressed!
Congratulations on your new home! Wishing you many wonderful years! I can’t help with not wanting to do everything all at once. I was unpacking as the movers were bringing in boxes and I don’t know that I stopped until everything was painted and put away LOL!
You’re doing great with your training! I hope you are able to figure out those earlier runs – in the heat of the day is no fun.
Congrats on homeownership!! I applaud you for keeping up your runs despite the closing and moving. Good luck on finding some new routes you like.
I’m so excited for you to be in your new house and all the exploring you get to do, finding new running routes. I’m surprised at all the different places I have found to run here over the years!
Congrats on your new house! Great job getting in your workouts plus moving! I think the heat is taking its toll on everyone. I’ve been embracing my slow runs because I know when training starts I’ll have to worry about pace again.
congrats on your new house!!! so exciting. i would say take it room by room. you will be there a long time so you don’t need to worry about everything immediately.
Congrats on signing up for the Philly marathon! I did the Philly half-marathon last year and really liked it! The crowds are incredible!
Congrats on becoming homeowner! Very exciting stuff!
I think anticlimactic, when it comes to closing on your home, is a good thing 🙂 Congrats to both of you! Now start the DIY projects!
Congrats on the new house! Although moving is stressful, it’s also very exciting. I’m a little envious…but, ugh, I know how much work it is (been there, done that…too many times LOL). We just moved the daughter out of her college apartment…and all that lifting/hauling/maneuvering through the hallways/stairwells/corners was a major workout. One tips that someone shared with me (but I didn’t do very well following it) was to try to do one room at time before moving on to the next. I”m more of a do a little here & there kind of person, so it takes forever to see any progress (my bad). Good luck getting settled!!
Congrats on the new home! Humidity and running do not make for a great run.
Thanks, Jill! And yes….humidity is my enemy when on the run!
congrats on the move and your new house! That is exciting stuff and tons of fun setting everything up! I am sure once you can get out and do a few walks you will quickly find some new running routes. Enjoy all the newness!
Congrats on the new house! Moving is no joke, so I’m impressed with how active you were even with the move. I’m sure you’re excited to start running in your new neighborhood!
Thanks a lot, Kathryn! Unfortunately I haven’t run since last Saturday, but I’ll be back at it soon!
congrats janelle! so exciting. i think you’ll find new routes and places to run in no time – it’ll be a fun adventure 🙂
Thanks, Courtney! I’m excited to explore, I think we’re gonna have some fun this holiday weekend 🙂
Congrats on the new home!! How fun! Looks like you had a great week! Enjoy the new home and area!!
Thanks a lot, Mikki! I’m loving it so far!
Congratulations on the new house! I know you are super excited. I wouldn’t be in too much of a rush to get things in perfect order. I think you need to spend some time living there before you know exactly what you want anyway. This humidity is definitely stealing everyone’s energy. At least you pushed through and got the run done. Have fun exploring your new neighborhood on the next runs! Thanks for linking with us Janelle!
Thanks a lot, HoHo! You’re right, it’s going to take time to really figure out what we even want, but at least I can finish up some of my unpacking! I’m glad I made it through those tough runs, it’s gonna be a longer summer though!
How wonderful to have a new home 🙂 But, moving is stressful, kudos to you for still getting some running in!!
Thank you Angela! Yes, I’m glad that that huge weight is lifted!
Congrats on the new home! Home buying can be so stressful, I’m sure you are relieved and excited to have it done!
Thanks a lot! Yes, it is a huge relief for sure!
Congratulations on being a new home owner! That is quite exciting! I bet you can’t wait to see what all is around you. Great job on workouts too. Thanks Janelle for linking up!
Thanks a lot, Tricia! So many adventures to uncover!
Congratulations on your new home, very exciting! I would love to run the Philly Marathon..heard a lot of great things about it and I’m originally from the suburbs there. I hope you find a new route you love!
Thanks a lot, Erin! 🙂
Moving is so exciting ! Enjoy your new home, would love to see pictures, the stones look lovely.
Congrats on the move! I cannot give advice, but I should be taking some…I moved back in October and I still have things I haven’t unpacked. Which probably means I should just throw those boxes away, since I clearly don’t need whatever is in them.