Has this been a HOT summer or what?
We’re in the midst of another heat wave in Philly, but this time, the temps are well over 90 degrees. It’s been ridiculous! Then you add running and it’s a really miserable experience, but you gotta get it done!
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: More Family Fun
This past weekend, we hosted my nephew for his first visit to Philadelphia. We were able to make arrangements pretty quickly after the family reunion in Atlanta, so he took the Greyhound bus and we picked him up Friday evening.
Of course, I worried about how the heck will I entertain a teenager? Thankfully, he was looking forward to having his first Philly cheesesteak, so that was the first thing we did. I took him to John’s Roast Pork, a real dive, so he got the full South Philly experience. He loved it!
We also drive him around the city, got some amazing ice cream from a local spot that always has a line down the block, even on a Friday night, and spent some time at the Penn Museum. I really wish the weather wasn’t so hot, otherwise, we would have done more touristy things in Old City.
I was so glad that my nephew could visit for a couple of days. He has been so busy this summer attending various basketball camps, and we don’t get to see each other often. He’s a great kid!
Workouts for the Week:
Tuesday 7/19: Early morning run before work, 3 miles. I took it easy and felt pretty good despite the heat and humidity.
Wednesday 7/20: This time I ran in the evening for 4 miles. This was actually a perfect day for running because we had really low humidity, but the time I got out there I did suffer a little bit. 3.5 miles into the run, my right knee and left hamstring started to feel agitated. After my run, I did an ITB rehab workout routine and struggled with my pistol squats, then ended with a 1-minute plank. Oh, and I also did my Guitar Solo for the Runner’s World Virtual Run. They’ve extended signup for the Making the Band option until July 27, so check it out!
Thursday 7/21: Rest day.
Friday 7/22: I took it to the treadmill during lunch. 3 miles on a 1% incline. I realized that I haven’t been pushing myself as hard as I’d like, so I did a 1 mile warm up and cool down with one mile at a 10-minute pace. It was tough, but I made it through!
Saturday 7/23: Long run time! I would have loved to run 9 miles or so but since my nephew was in town, we didn’t go as far. We ended up with 6 miles and it was really challenging. Thankfully, we were out early enough to avoid the worst of the 90+ degree weather and ran in the shade of Forbidden Drive, but the hills….they are still my nemesis. My legs felt really fatigued by the end and I had to walk up a really steep hill. After the run, I thoroughly foam rolled and stretched and did a 1-minute plank.
Sunday 7/24: Rest day!
Week 7 Report Card:
I am extremely happy with how this past week turned out. Running 4 days a week is how I’ll be marathon training, so I really needed to get back in the groove since official training starts in a week!
I’ve missed the feeling of challenging myself. While I have clearly made the effort to have a strong base before the Philly Marathon training picks up, it hasn’t been as aggressive of a plan as it should have been. Speed work has been a very rare occurrence, unfortunately. I’m trying not to feel guilty about it because we’ve had so much going on this summer and running in the heat in my hilly neighborhood has been so challenging , but I am using these last couple of weeks to finish strong. If I have to do my speed work on the treadmill, so be it!
So with all that said, I’ll be giving Week 7 an A+ not only for my solid mileage but because I really made a strong effort on all of my runs this past week. One more week of pre-training before sh*t gets real!
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How have you been handling the extreme heat while training? Have you ever had a Philly Cheese Steak?
Your nephew is so tall! I would love to check out all the touristy things in Philadelphia someday, and the DC area, all over the east coast really, I haven’t been very far east of the Mississippi yet. I have never had a Philly cheesesteak sandwich..but I think I should!
I am so ready for fall, these hot days suck the life out of me.
Yes, it’s crazy to see how fast he is growing, and there is no end in sight! Philly is a great city to visit, though maybe not while all this DNC stuff is going on, lol! When you get the right cheese steak, they are amazing!
Looks like you had a great week, despite the heat. It’s been crazy hot (and humid) in Iowa lately. We’re moving our daughter to the Gettysburg area next weekend! I’ve never been to PA, so I’m excited to see a bit of the state. I probably won’t have time to find a race, but I do hope to get a run done while there.
Thanks, Kimberly! Hopefully you have a nice visit in PA and your daughter enjoys Gettsyburg…I have yet to visit and I hear it’s a beautiful location to run!
how fun that your nephew came to visit! It’s always fun to explore a big city with family 🙂
This heat is killing me! My long run on Saturday was brutal but I was happy to have it done by 9am!
I know, Saturday was really, really bad…and I heard yesterday the heat index in Philly was 109. I can’t wait for things to cool down!
I probably haven’t had a proper cheesesteak, but I like it on the menu at delis. I don’t get the onions or anything else, just the steak and cheese please 🙂
Hey, nothing wrong with that! I’m always a sucker for fried onions on anything, lol!
Looks like you had fun in Philly with your nephew. I lived in Philly for a while and it’s a great city! And yeah, this heat is ridiculous. It makes running so hard and it’s even harder to get motivated when you know you’re in for a slogfest. Fall is coming (I hope)!
I think my nephew had a good time, despite looking miserable in that pic, lol! I can’t wait for the temps to cool down…at this point, the 80’s would be a relief!
THAT CHEESESTEAK THOUGH!! Never have I ever had a cheesesteak before in my life – but MANNNNNN does that combo sound amazing!
It was really good!!
Effort is key! Good for you. This heat has been killing my runs
Thanks, Deborah! I’ve been sooo slow….I just try to ignore my pace!
Sounds like marathon training is going well for you! What a fantastic city to run in and tour the history.
Thanks, Kimberly!
Aw. So glad you were able to spend time with your nephew. Family is always so important.
Yes, after my family reunion the previous weekend, I realize I need to make more time to spend with my family!
I want to come visit you! I’ve never had a proper cheesecake, and I’ll never be able to enjoy an entire one without wanting to die after (thanks, body) but I would love for my husband to get one so I can have a bite 😀
I would have to eat it in a/c, though. Please and thank you.
Come to Philly!!!! I’d love to have you! There’s nothing like the real thing, for sure!
sounds like a fun week! i am handling the heat by staying indoors! luckily my trainer has me doing all weights right now! too hot!
Yes, definitely seek shelter! Running in the heat is like a punishment!
I’d give your week an A+ too! Great job in that heat! It’s been brutal. I love your air guitar pic. I really love that dress you’re wearing!
Thanks a lot, Wendy! Hoping I can have another strong week this week too! Oh, and this old thing? 😉
I loved Philly Cheesesteak so much I learned how to make a vegan version!
Oh I bet a vegan cheese steak is fantastic and probably a lot less greasy, lol!
It sounds like you had a great week, especially considering you had company! I would have been worried about how to entertain a teenager too but it sounds like he enjoyed himself 🙂
Thanks, Chaitali! I’m so glad he enjoyed himself.
The humidity and heat really kills me on those runs, too! And that cheesesteak looks insanely delicious!
We’re all struggling together, lol!
That was cruel!!! LOL! I used to live near Philly and I miss my “Cheese With”
LOL, sorry! It had actually been a long time since I had a cheese steak so it was extra satisfying!
I hope he liked his first Philly Cheesesteak! If I lived in Philly and could eat them, I’d have them after every long run! haha
He liked it and even had bacon on his, LOL! I really don’t eat them often and have had some bad ones in Philly, unfortunately…but John’s Roast Pork is the real deal! Definitely well-earned after a hard run!
So nice that you were able to spend time with your family this week. It looks like you had a lot of fun!
We had a good time and we also went to see Star Trek….really enjoyed it!
I MIGHT train for a marathon if I can have that Philly Cheesesteak as a reward! LOL! Nice work lady!
Haha, that’s the spirit! Thanks! 🙂
I’ve had a cheesesteak but probably not one that would live up to Philly standards. I know you enjoyed spending time with your nephew for a few days. You had a great week of running, even with the heat. Living where I do, you just have to handle the heat the best way you can. I gave away my treadmill a couple of years ago so all of my runs are outside. I love your air guitar pic. Thanks for linking, Janelle!
Thanks a lot, HoHo! I was so happy to have what felt like a solid week, though it definitely wasn’t easy! And that air guitar…LOL! It’s hard to take a picture of yourself “rocking out”!
Great week of running! I’ve scaled back on my running and have added in other things (soccer, cycling, yoga). For me, I just need to run a little less at the moment. The philly cheese steak looks yummy!
Thanks, Anna! That sounds like a good plan and very balanced! The cheese steak was great, just needed a little more provolone!
Way to go keeping up the training. I’m not going to complain about the heat because I HATE the cold. I would not be loving to run in it though.
I LOVE running in the cold, that’s the crazy thing! I just get too hot in this weather when running. But I’m not giving up!
I’ve never had a Philly Cheese Steak before! Do you think it would be good without the bread?
To be honest, the best part of the Philly Cheese Steak is the bread. They make amazing rolls in South Philly…they say it’s something in the water, lol! Obviously not the healthiest thing in the world, lol!
Your nephew is so lucky to get to visit you! This weather is sapping my energy!
Aw, thanks, Coco! Yeah, it’s really the humidity that does it for me! I’m soaked within the first mile!
I never had a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich Janelle! Can you believe it?
Congrats on taking on this incredible heat and humidity! It’s tough running right now.
BTW You’re a ROCKSTAR!
Oh man, it’s worth trying at least once as long as you’re a meat-eater! Thanks a lot for the compliment, running in this weather is sooo tough!
Looks like you showed your nephew a good time! Also, yeah, running in this heat is HARD. I keep pushing off my runs till later in the evening – went out at 8pm last Friday just to avoid the most intense heat. I think I was still on the verge of heat exhaustion.
I’ve done a couple of evening runs too and it’s still no picnic! I try to bear it as best as I can! Only a couple more months til fall, right? 😛
IT’S BEEN SO HOT IN PHILLY THESE PAST FEW WEEKS. I was definitely feeling the slow down in my runs from it.
Congrats on killing your pre-training! You’re right not to worry too much about the speed work. I haven’t been the best about doing it every week either. I do mine on the treadmill. It’s 33 minutes and I hate every second of it.
We have been cooking…I can’t believe how hot it’s been! Thanks, Jackie! Speed work is a necessary evil though, lol!
The weather here in SC has been BRUTAL as well! Hot summer miles = fast fall miles!
I hope you are right about that! 🙂
Great week! If you keep teenagers fed- they stay happy 🙂 I hope he enjoyed the trip!
Thanks, Mary Beth! He may not have loved the museum (which was really hot inside!), but overall he seemed happy!
Yay for your nephew coming to visit. I’m sure you won him over right away with that cheesesteak. And about this heat wave…I love summer but this is quite ridiculous!
I tried to give him the goods, lol! I can’t wait for this heat wave to end….agreed, completely ridiculous!
What a fun time to spend with your nephew! I love that you got him the real deal cheesesteak! That’s on my Philly bucketlist for sure!! Great job on your training – the humidity is no joke – so nice job adjusting to it and making your training work for you!
I highly recommend getting a quality Philly cheesesteak…not at Pat’s or Geno’s…those are the tourist traps and imo they taste awful! But thanks, Emily! We can’t beat the heat so we might as well get used to it!
Love that you squeezed in a TM run during lunch.
I’m so glad that I have the ability since we have a gym at work!
Yes, please! I want to come to Philly and have a cheese steak (bucket list!)!!
So glad you had fun with your nephew!!
Looks like you have a great base to start marathon training! It’s hard to train in the heat, but you got this!!! 🙂
Thanks so much, Natalie. I’m trying out here! Yes, come to Philly and join me for a cheese steak! 🙂