Do you feel like September is already flying by, or is it just me?
I’m glad that we’re in September, and I really look forward to summer winding down and fall kicking off, but at the same time, I don’t want things to move too quickly! Training for the Philadelphia Marathon that’s coming up in November is going great, but I need these next 10 weeks to be as gradual as possible!
So let me catch you up on my last week of training for the Philly Marathon. 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 each week!
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Weekly Wrap: Kennett Square Mushroom Festival
On Sunday, we decided on a whim to head all the way to Kennett Square, PA to check out their famous annual Mushroom Festival. Kennett Square is the mushroom capital of the world, and I was curious to find out what all the hype was about. Thankfully, it was a beautiful day and perfect weather. Everyone was out and about and there was plenty to see! Normally when I see a local festival, it’s a few blocks long at most – but the Mushroom Festival was huge! There were tents, there was a soup and wine tasting event (for extra admission), live music, and plenty of mushroom-featured meals and products for sale. We also got to learn about the mushroom harvesting process.
I’m really glad that the fall is here and as the weekends continue, there will be even more festivals to check out, especially Oktoberfest. We had a really nice time, even though it’s such a far drive! I do have a much greater appreciation for mushrooms now, lol!
Thanks for the photobomb, Bret!Week 6 Workouts:
Monday 9/5: It was Labor Day and for some reason, I decided to be lazy and not go out for a run. At least I did do a 1.5-minute plank!
Tuesday 9/6: I went to yoga class after work. Once again it was taught by the instructor that really pushes our limits! We attempted some headstand moves against the wall, but I was NO good! I miss being a kid and not worrying about falling!
Wednesday 9/7: I went for my 5-mile run. It was supposed to be a tempo run with 1-mile warmup, 20 minutes at 9:10 pace, and finish up the distance. It was nearly impossible for me to reach a 9:10 pace. I had no idea what I was doing with my route and the changes in elevation really threw off my momentum. When I made it to “flat” land I did push myself to run fast, but the increasing humidity kicked my butt.
Thursday 9/8: Rest day! It didn’t help that the temperature had a heat index over 100 degrees!
Friday 9/9: It was a very busy day! I started out with a 6 am yoga class, which was a great way to start the day. Shortly after that, I went for a 4-mile run in the neighborhood and it was pretty miserable! I have to now get used to my easy runs being 4 miles instead of 3 miles long. Then finally, I had barre class. It was intense as always, but I really enjoy the challenge.
Saturday 9/10: I went for my 8-mile long run. While my 14-miler went really well the previous weekend, this one was a real struggle. The weather was back to being insufferably hot and humid, and I think I was fatigued from all of my workouts on Friday. Still, I pushed through and climbed all the hills. I was so glad to be done!
Sunday 9/11: No running! I finally did squats (only 20 but better than none!) and some clamshells, on top of a 1.5-minute plank. We did a lot of walking on Sunday but unfortunately my Fitbit died while I did a lot of it!
Week 6 Report Card:
This was a really busy week of fitness. Since I was off on Friday, I was able to go to the yoga and barre studio 3 days in a week, which I’m really happy about! To be honest, none of my runs felt good thanks to the humidity, but I was glad to get through them. That was hopefully the last week of the year that will be that miserable, so I’m glad it’s in the rear view mirror!
The longer planks continue to be a challenge and I’m wondering if I’m actually strengthening my core…it sure doesn’t feel like it! But I have to keep at it. I also need to step up the squats and make sure that I’m rolling my calves and shins – coach says I should do it every day! I am realizing that barre class is killer on my calves – why didn’t anyone mention this??
With all of that said, I’m going to give Week 6 a B+. I should have spread my runs out and not loaded the end of the week the way that I did. I think that would have made the long run on Saturday a little easier, but what’s done is done!
How was your week of working out? Do you ever have calf or shin tightness from running hills? Go to any fun festivals over the weekend?
I hated that the weather was backt o being annoying/miserable this week, but the good thing is that we should have good weather this weekend for RnRPhilly!
I know right? But now some people are freaking out for a chance of rain this weekend…go figure! Let’s keep our fingers crossed!
A mushroom festival? What kind of activities were there? I’m not a fan of mushrooms, but I’ve actually started eating them in a couple dishes. I’ve always been very picky about my food, but I am eating things now I wouldn’t touch as a kid.
I know, I was never a fan of mushrooms – I am still weirded out by portobella LOL – but really this was an opportunity for local businesses to promote themselves and sell a few goodies. There were some cooking demos but I missed them. Mushrooms on a burger are my fave!
I never went to that festival when I lived in that area. Always remember the smell when driving through! 🙂 Looks fun. I love mushrooms in just about everything. Mentally, slogging through the runs was hard for me too. I fight calf tightness by wearing compression after the runs and doing some exercises.
Yes, the aromas were amazing! Figures that we ate brunch before heading to Kennett Square…I think we missed out on some good grub, though we did get ice cream! Sometimes I do well wearing compression after a run, for some reason I’ve had issues wearing them during runs but I need to give it another try.
It was a tough week due to weather here too. Kind of sick of it, although the past couple of nights have cooled off nicely. The festival sounds fun. We have a local apple fest happening here in a couple of weeks.
Oh an Apple Fest sounds really nice! I have never gone apple picking or done any cool stuff like that, haha. I’m sick of the summer at this point…bring on the fall!
I would love to learn how to do a handstand too but I think my fear holds me back!
Just seeing you doing aerial yoga is so inspiring/intimidating, go figure! I think I just tend to overthink these things…
Hey a B+ is better than a C. Look at it that way. That festival sounds fun. I have none that are coming up I’m going to. All of them are on weekends and of course I always work:(
You are right about that! I just think I should have spread out my runs so that I felt fresher, but what’s done is done! Grrr…I’ve got some busy weekends too, it stinks when you have to miss out on some cool events!
Sound like a decent week! Way to push through on your runs with the humidity. That is one thing I do not miss now that I am in CA! Good luck and have fun at RnR Philly!
Thanks so much, Sharon! I am definitely envious of your Cali weather right about now…thankfully I think the worst of the humidity is over for a while!
Lately my fun has been sleeping in my own bed. 🙂
I feel you on the longer runs and the heat and humidity — today was lovely, though! Most likely I didn’t need to actually run 5 miles this morning, but since I’m never quite sure whether or not I’ll get the next one in . . . I could, so I did.
The mushroom festival sounds like so much fun! Fall weather is coming — it’s going to get easier!
Hey, I hear you on that!
I can’t wait for fall to come and to STAY! This is one of my favorite times of the year, including for running! Great job getting that run in!
I’m so over the humidity! We got a nice reprieve and I don’t see anything discouraging on the forecast.
So I’m not a fan of holding planks forever…I like variation and repetition. Apparently, I’m out here, alone, by myself…
LOL, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to hold a 3 minute plank. I like the planks we do in yoga…and I’d like to do more side poses!
Mine was a tough week – a week between two half marathons (plus challenges). I definitely have had calf tightness from running hills and I have to tell you that my calves have gotten significantly bigger since moving to the south where there are just more hills in general!
Oh boy, sorry to hear your week was tough! I’ve always wanted stronger calves lol, so I guess I’ll finally get my wish! 🙂
Okay so reading that back, I realize I made it seem like I had “challenges.” What I meant was that they were challenge half marathons (one with a 10k and one with a 5k)! Haha! I really can’t complain, they were both super fun experiences! 🙂
Mushroom festival!? :O That’s kinda awesome! I’d happily be part of that soup-tasting! 😛
Great job on your workouts this week! 😀
Thanks, Farrah! 🙂
I am excited for cooler running weather in Philly this week….I was totally struggling on my long run last Sat too! Keep up the great work! I am still confused that the Philly half and full are on diff days this year…
Thanks a lot, Lauren! Yeah, I was bummed to hear that they’ve split the half and full, but now they’re doing a “Rocky challenge” for people to do both the same weekend!
I have to say a mushroom festival sounds very interesting! I bet you do know all about them now. We have a nice that occurs for about 10 days in October that I look forward to. (Mostly for the food!) I give you an A+ for running in this humbling humidity! I don’t see a break in our extended forecast either. I think I’ll be in taper before it happens. LOL. Thanks for linking, Janelle!
Oh that sounds like a fun time! Just need this humidity to drop so we can really enjoy the outdoors again!
The weather turned ugly here again too! I really can’t wait for true fall weather to come and stay for awhile! Still looks like you had a solid week!
Thanks, Michelle! Can the fall hurry up and get here?? LOL
Sounds like a good week! It must be tough running with the humidity! That mushroom festival sounds interesting.
Yeah, the humidity is killer…I can’t wait for things to cool off this fall! The mushroom festival was neat! They are passionate about their mushrooms down there!
I think that mushroom festival would be so dang interesting!!!
I’m looking forward to all thing Fall too, but a break in the temps can not come soon enough.
Great week for you Janelle despite the humidity. Way to muck though it!
Thanks a lot, Tricia! Please, let’s bring on fall ASAP!