I hope you’re doing well! It’s starting to feel much more like spring is here to stay, though I could do without all the rain. Fortunately, we’re almost in May. April really flew by for me, especially considering that I just started back at work!
It’s time for another Weekly Run Down with Kim and Deborah! I’m also linking with Zenaida and Kim for Tuesday Topics and Coach Debbie Runs, Running on Happy, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Fauxrunner for the Runners’ Roundup!
Weekly Run Down – Keeping Active
Sunday 4/19: Family walk for 4 miles in the neighborhood. Baby E did fuss a little bit on this ride but for the most part she stayed fast asleep. It was a really nice day!
Monday 4/20: I finally made it out after work on a Monday for a run! 3 easy miles. I went out after cooking and eating dinner, so I didn’t get back in the house until around 8:30 pm. It’s been a long time since I’ve been out that late, and I’m not sure I want to make it a habit. I forgot to wear my night gear so it got a little scary since I was running on very quiet blocks with no plan in mind. Next time I’ll take my own advice for running safely in the dark!
Tuesday 4/21: I did the ZOOMA strength workout – 3 sets of 10 side planks with hip drops and 10 side planks with oblique twist. I did them on both sides, so this was much more intense than I realized. I was actually sore for days after this workout!
Wednesday 4/22: After work I went for a run – 10 minute warmup, then 6 sets of 1-minute fartlek, followed by a 2 minute jog/walk, then 5 minute cooldown. I alternated the jog vs. walk, which definitely showed in my time because my faster fartleks were always after I had that walk break! But it felt great to go fast – my fastest minute was 8:13!
Thursday 4/23: I completely forgot that I signed up for Kayla’s yoga class. Let me tell you…it is a very ACTIVE class. I struggled a bit with some of the balancing since I don’t own my own blocks (probably should buy some!), and my wrists rebelled when it was time to practice crow. I used to be able to do it, but it’s going to take time to work my way back, and that’s just fine with me!
Friday 4/24: My barre studio had their free Happy Hour barre class from 5-5:30 pm. I really enjoyed it, especially that it packed such a punch in a short time period.
Saturday 4/25: The weather was going to be gorgeous so Bret suggested us getting a change of scenery and making a drive to a trail for our family walk. Sadly a lot of the parks are closed because of COVID-19, but we were able to go to the Heinz Refuge in southwest Philly. It was pretty crowded, but we were able to keep our distance. We spotted lots of turtles sunbathing, a frog, a goose on its nest, and lots of interesting birds. Baby E was knocked out the whole time as usual! We ended up covering over 4 miles.
Sunday 4/26: Finally a rest day! But I kept very active going up and down the steps in my house as I finally did some decluttering in my bedroom. I still ended up with over 7,000 steps!
Weekly Report Card
I’m very pleased with how I active I was able to be this past week! While it would have been nice to get in a run when it was so beautiful on Saturday, going on that nature walk was so lovely and still good exercise, so no regrets! For the first time since starting back up with these posts, I’m giving myself an A grade!
How was your week? Have you ventured away from home to enjoy a hike or do you stick to your neighborhood?
You guys look so cute in your matching masks! And when would we ever think that we’d be complimenting others on their masks? What a strange time we’re in. Nice work, Janelle! You’re doing great!
Thanks, Wendy! Haha I know, we’re going to have masks for every occasion but the time we’re done with this…
Great week, definitely A-worthy! That’s a great Fartlek workout…the 1-minute speed and 2-minute recovery, I might have to give that a spin 😉
Thank you! I was surprised for such the long recovery, but I actually liked it – helped me mentally prepare for the next surge lol! Let me know if you try it!
So far, I’ve stuck close to home with pretty much everything. I might venture to one of the larger trails and run on the gravel horse path once I’m back to running longer.
Good for you for fitting in your run after work! That’s not easy even when you’re already in a routine. With going back to work, are you able to work from home or are you having to go into an office? Either way, stay safe!
That’s great that you were all able to get out as a family. It is hard to find places that are not too crowded here too. Have a great week ahead
Thanks, Deborah! When we pulled up the parking was CRAZY and I was discouraged – thankfully it wasn’t too too awful once we were out there.
What cute masks?
Congrats on a very active week.
Isn’t it nice to venture away from home?
Looks like you are on your way to getting your speed back.
I think I’ve lost mine but have no excuse except laziness.
It’s so funny because I see other people’s masks and wish I had theirs because they’re so cute, lol! Thanks! It was nice to feel fast for 60 seconds haha! It was nice to get away, I just wish the getaways were less crowded!
Great job this week! Its nice to get outside these days, but I wish it was a little warmer. I’m also done with all the rain!
Thanks! Oh, I hope the rain stays away for a while!
I have never seen a goose on its nest! That must be cool!
Yes, you definitely got in a nice variety of fitness this week. If you have a short foam roller, sometimes that can sub for a block (placed vertically). Books can, too. I do recommend blocks though!
That Saturday walk sounds beautiful! That’s great that you were able to get that change of scenery.
It was nice and we’ve been having such beautiful weekends lately!
You had a great week! Way to go on the Zooma stuff! I know some of those exercises are not easy. How fun to get out as a family in some gorgeous weather!
I have certainly been getting a lot of miles in my neighborhood – mostly because I’m listening to an audiobook so I have been walking almost every day now that spring is here. I will venture to the park when I have a little more time. They haven’t been too crowded, so that is good!
You had a great week! You did great! I haven’t ordered any cute masks since I have some of the regular ones but now I want to because there are so many cute ones. 🙂
I generally stick around my own neighborhood when I’m out running or walking on my own. I would have been a little creeped out on the evening run, too. It sounds like you had a great week of activity! We are into day 3 of the non-stop rain, but it’s supposed to be beautiful this weekend. You know what they say about April showers…
You had a really great week Janelle!
I love your matching face masks. I ordered some basic ones online (solid colors) but now I’m thinking I need to buy some fun ones, lol.