Weekly Rundown- The Calm Before the Storm
Hey guys! After a crazy week last week, it felt like time slowed down and allowed me to catch my breath. I got a lot done and feel like I’m in good shape going into the next couple of weeks- it’s going to be a wild ride from here on out. As always, I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for this rundown. Let’s get started! Monday I started the week with a 45 minute slow flow yoga class. Yes, even though my month of yoga is over, I still did a lot of yoga this week. As always, all classes were on the Peloton app with Denis Morton. Tuesday Started the day with a three mile run. Hooray! Every running day is a good day. Then I went to the podiatrist for my fifth shockwave treatment. While I was there he did the scans for my orthotics! My next shockwave treatment is in four weeks, and the orthotics should be ready by then. Hang in there, foot- help is on the way! Wednesday 45 minute power yoga class. Good class! Lots of single leg strength elements and balance. Thursday Another three mile run to start the day. Here’s the thing: NOW, the arch of my foot is aching. I mean, in addition to the heel (plantar fasciitis) and the side of the foot (insertional peroneal tendinitis.) It doesn’t feel like an injury- just like a sore, achy arch of my foot. It doesn’t hurt when I run, but a couple times in the middle of the night I woke up with it aching. Poor foot! Friday Started the day with another 45 minute power yoga class. For the last couple weeks I’ve been doing a Friday evening run, but because of the achy arch situation I decided to skip it this week. But, all is not lost! I had a very dire situation to address. Last Sunday, I announced that I was going to put up the outdoor Christmas lights. But when I walked out the door, it was 84 degrees, sunny and humid. NOOOO! I just couldn’t do it. So I foolishly put it off, hoping the weather would improve. Well, the days went on and our weather has stayed hot and humid. Meanwhile, I had to look at every else’s Christmas lights while my house remained dark. The situation was becoming desperate, because I knew that next week is another busy week. I decided to just get the lights around the top of the house up, and I thought that doing it later in the day would be cooler. Well, it was cooler but as the sun started to set, I got about 97 mosquito bites. Christmastime in Florida- it’s special! I did get those top lights up though, and felt triumphant, and itchy. Saturday First thing in the morning I did a 30 minute core focus yoga class. Then, I went to work where I had my hardest client. He gets a 90 minute massage with the deepest pressure I can possibly give. He’s a super nice guy, always appreciative, and tips well. And I get a second workout! But I’m glad I only see him once a month. After work…. I finished the Christmas lights! Victory!!! Now you may be wondering why my husband doesn’t help with this. The answer is- it’s just not his thing. He likes the way it looks with the lights up, but if left up to him, he wouldn’t do it. In addition, this is his busiest time of year, work-wise. So this has become my job, and I’m fine with it. Somehow I felt like, with all the time I spent it should be more spectacular than this. We have a couple neighbors who really go all out- lights covering every inch of their yard and house, and one additionally has an entire Nativity scene on the roof. No, that’s not me! My lights are good enough- I can say I decorated the house and feel good about it. Phew- that task is done for another year. Sunday I tried something different today. I did the beginning of a yoga quad focus flow. It’s a quad focus because Denis calls your attention to your quads in each pose, but it was a real hip activation with chair, humble lunge (why is that one so hard?) and warrior 3. I paused the class before the final poses and went for a four mile run. Then I came back and re-joined the class for the final poses, so I got some good stretching in. It was a fun way to mix things up! And now… today will be my cookie baking extravaganza! I know- my last post was all about how I don’t eat sugar. And I don’t! But I still enjoy baking cookies. It will be fun, and feel good to get a big chunk of baking out of the way. I’ll put most of the cookies in the freezer and pull them out as needed. And I’ll probably find the time to make a “special’ batch of my own cookies. I’ll be sharing it all on Tuesday! Next week gets crazy again. My daughter has two more concerts and my son comes home on Friday! And there will be lots of present wrapping. This time of year is stressful, but it’s all good stress. I love it. How was your week? Are you extra busy or not so much? Do you put up outdoor lights? And do you go all out, or more minimalistic?