The Buffalo Half Marathon is less than a month away! I’m excited for what lies ahead, but there’s still plenty of work to do!
By the way – don’t forget my giveaway for the Blossom Philadelphia 5K Night Race is live! Check it out!
I’m joining Courtney of Eat Pray Run DC for her Weekly Training Recap linkup and HoHo and Tricia for the Weekly Wrap! These are great ways to keep accountable and share your workouts with fellow runners!
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Weekly Wrap: Home for the Weekend
As I mentioned in last week’s Runfessions, I’ve been so busy this year traveling on vacation and for races and it has been a bit stressful to be away from home so often. I’m SO HAPPY that I’ll be local these next few weeks before heading up to the Buffalo Half Marathon. So what types of things did I do over the weekend? On Friday night after work, Bret and I met for Happy Hour in South Philly – we had a nice time and a change of scenery. Then we went to Manayunk for another drink and ended the day with some ice cream!
On Friday night after work, Bret and I met for Happy Hour in South Philly – we had a nice time and a change of scenery. Then we went to Manayunk for another drink and ended the day with some ice cream!
Saturday, of course, is long run day, but Bret wanted to do some gardening first and asked me to help. He is the one with the green thumb, not me…but I’m trying to do my part. I helped him transplant some tomato and pepper plants. We have so much going on in our garden – veggies, berries, and lots of flowers. I need to take some pictures so you can see how it all looks, but I will say that our neighbors are liking what they see!
And one of my favorite things to do on the weekend is simply RELAX and watch TV and I did plenty of that! I got to enjoy a few more episodes of Frasier, Designated Survivor (we’re almost all caught up!), and the newest season of The Leftovers – such a creepy show haha! What shows are you watching these days?
In any event, it was a nice and easy weekend and it was great to be home!
Workouts for the Week
Monday 4/24: Rest day! My body needed a break after the Parkway Classic 10 Miler!
Tuesday 4/25: Thanks to the rain, softball was canceled and I was able to go to yoga class! It was a great practice. I honestly wanted to take it easy but I learned a few new “tricks” that got me excited! We tried the chin stand and that was impossible for me to do, but I was able to go from a headstand position to a plank! My legs weren’t all the way in the air when I was in the headstand, but still! My hips and quads also got a great stretch.
Wednesday 4/26: I completely forgot about spin class so I missed out on that. No workouts.
Thursday 4/27: I needed to do some strength training so since I was having a long, dull day at work, I did a few exercises in my office – squat jumps, pushups, lunges, planks. After work, Bret and I went for a 3 mile run together and then went out to dinner at our favorite local spot for flatbreads and beer.
Friday 4/28: I had a very busy day at work and wasn’t feeling well, so I passed on my planned 3-mile run.
Saturday 4/29: 8 mile long run at Pennypack Park! I hadn’t been there since running the 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Half Marathon last June. It’s such a great place to run but we had a late start which made the heat and humidity brutal! It was tough, but we got it done.
Sunday 4/30: For the first time in weeks I was back in barre class! I knew I would be rusty so I used the 2-pound weights…I made the right move! Lots of lunges, planks, pushups, glute work, and that was before we went to the barre! I was pretty tired after class, but in the evening I got a second wind and went for a 3-mile run in my neighborhood. It felt great!
Week 5 Report Card
This was a nice, “easier” week of training after the Parkway Classic, and it was just what my body needed. Being able to go to yoga and barre always makes me happy since I get to work so many different muscles. I’m also pleased with my runs for the week, even though they weren’t easy with the weather we’ve had lately! I’m going to give week 5 of training an A!
PS, tomorrow is the Tunes Tuesday linkup with Kimberly and Steff! This week we’re sharing our favorite motivational songs – I really hope you join us and link up!
How was your week of working out?
Bret sounds like my husband Ditiro – green fingers… although I love the end-product, getting me to help out in the garden is a bit of a mission! Another well-deserved A and thumbs up for doing that 8-mile run in the heat and humidity!
Thanks a lot, Shathiso! At least we have our green-fingered significant others to do the heavy lifting for us!
Great job this week! I love that you were able to strength train in your office at work. I think my coworkers would think I was crazy if I started doing that in my cubicle.
Thanks, Lisa! Fortunately, I have an office and I “hide” behind my desk as much as I can!
LOL on forgetting about spin class! It was steamy this weekend, but you still look great – and happy – after your run!
Thanks a lot, Coco! Yeah, I always forget about spin class…I better make sure I pack my stuff for tomorrow!
Looks like it was a great week for you! Chin stand? Not happening for me either!
Thanks, Wendy! Yeah, the chin stand was way too awkward!
Sounds like a great week! I’m impressed that you got a run in after barre class 🙂
Thanks, Chaitali! Usually I’m too exhausted to run after barre…this was several hours later!
Great, fun week! When is the race? Have you set a goal yet?
Thanks! It’s May 28. I’ve set a goal, still scared to make it official though haha! But I think I can make it happen!
I have never heard of the show the Leftovers? Is it on Netflix? When I get a house I would love to plant a garden. I have a condo now and I tried to grow a few things last summer in planted pots that did not turn out too well.
The Leftovers is on HBO – it’s in its last season now, and it’s really good but creepy! We had a terrible time trying to grow veggies in our apartment so I’m excited to see how things go this year!
Sounds like you did a nice job of mixing up your workouts! Your garden sounds great – post pics when you can…I’m always looking for ideas for mine 🙂
Thanks, Michelle! Yes, I need to take some pictures soon – he always forgets!
Coming to you via Courtney’s blog. You totally earned that A in training! Reading about your week, I was so impressed with how you stayed active. Keep up the hard work!
Thanks a lot, Zebra Girl 🙂
Nice week! Pennypack park looks like a lovely place for a run. Don’t forget to post that picture of your garden. I enjoy puttering around in the yard but have been slacking so far this year! Like you, I had a relaxing weekend at home. I didn’t get much done though — just a lot of relaxing. LOL. Thanks for linking, Janelle!
Thanks, HoHo! I will try to get some garden pics this weekend! Pennypack Park is SO nice, definitely one of my favorite places to run though we don’t get there often!
Relaxing weekends are the best!!
Wow–awesome for going on a run after that tough barre class! I find training while traveling my biggest challenge so totally understand being happy to stay local until your race. Enjoy!
Thanks a lot, Jennifer! I always have in my training plan the option to run either before/after barre and I usually pass…I’m glad I had the energy to get it done that night!
Girl I’m right with you traveling and racing in different places can be stressful but I’ve learned to just enjoy it. I have just about as much fun planning my trips and traveling as I do getting there!
I keep saying I’m practicing for went we go on the road full time!
You definitely have the traveling for races down pat, Tricia! It’s definitely fun but I have missed my lazy weekends, so I’m soaking it up right now!