Oh hi! Did an entire week really pass by since the last Rundown? Yikes. It was another jam-packed one. Lots of cookie baking, present wrapping, and general busyness. But I had some great runs, and chose my holiday phrase of the year! Every Christmas I try to pick a phrase, like “comfort and joy” or “next year all our troubles will be out of sight” (Covid year.). We’ll get into all of that- thanks as always to Kim and Deborah for hosting the Weekly Rundown.
Monday
Let’s get this week started! A 3 mile run, and I definitely thought of Kim when I saw that full moon.
I followed this run with the Caroline Girvan deadbug workout.
Tuesday
Strength day at home (I’m not sure if my car even remembers the way to the gym at this point.) I did the CG deadbug workout again, hip stability exercises, and upper body. I have to be a little careful with upper body strength, because I still feel that rib injury a little.
Wednesday
Long run! I was worried this run would be hot and muggy, so I brought along water. But it turned out to be cloudy the whole time, and breezy. I was planning on 8 miles, but felt so good I ended with 9.
I’ve mentioned that I’ve been doing a little bit of speed work, and I can already see the difference. I can’t say I’m running fast, but I’m faster. During this run I listened to a Christmas playlist, and when Jingle Bell Rock came on, I picked my 2024 holiday phrase: “Giddyup, jingle horse, pick up your feet…” As a matter of fact, that’s going to be my phrase from now until my half marathon in February!
Thursday
I did the CG deadbug workout and hip stability exercises, and called it a day.
Friday
Oops. Somehow I OVERSLEPT MY ALARM. This was the first day of my daughter’s vacation, so she wasn’t awake. And the cats didn’t wake us up! How is it that they wake us up when we want to sleep in, but they let us sleep this morning? We didn’t wake up until 6:50. My husband was especially disgruntled because he didn’t have time to run. I threw on my running clothes and got out the door for 3 miles.
Saturday
I did a lower body strength workout at home (of course) and then drove to Orlando! I took my daughter and her friends to a holiday anime convention. It’s a three hour drive each way (oof) but once we got there, all I had to do was drop them off. AND THEN I HAD THE DAY TO MYSELF! It was amazing.
My daughter is the one in the blond wig- she and the girl in the middle are dressed as characters from a game, and the girl on the left joined in at the last minute and kind of did her own thing. Their costumes were pretty tame compared to a lot of people I saw when I dropped them off. It actually looked really fun and I almost wished I were going… almost.
Sunday
On tap- so many things. Since I didn’t work yesterday, I have to work today. I also have a four mile run planned. And cookie baking, and cleaning the house. And at night- MY SON COMES HOME!!!! It will be a full day.
How was your week? Did you manage to fit in all the workouts you wanted?
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What a great week! Sorry about the rib injury, but glad its on the mend.
You are a supportive mom- 3 hour drive! But I’m sure the day to yourself was grand.
Happy holidays!
I have to admit that as much as I like the snow, I am jealous of your weather and you running in shorts! Sigh…
Glad you are feeling better and yay for getting faster!!
I love that you were feeling so good after 8 miles that you did another! That is awesome! And something I rarely experience. Ha.
I did not get any workouts in M-Th as I was in the office every day. I had barely been in between work travel and PTO so did an extra day. It was fun to see everyone. But I did a lower body CG fuel workout Friday and a full body one yesterday. I had planned to do a cardio one today but I am so sore from those last 2 workouts that I need and off day. This week will be challenging for workouts between work and celebrating Christmas and being at my parents so I am giving myself permission to just be and get whatever movement in that I can.
I had a funny moment of picturing you being like, ‘you know what Angie, this looks so fun that I am actually going to join you!’ Lololol. I am glad she had a fun day and that you got some time to yourself that day. And got to kind of listen in to their conversations in the car! I like listening to kids talk although older kids maybe won’t talk with their parents in the car.
You are such a gret Mom to take your daughter and her friends to Orlando! I hope you made the most of your down time there.
Ugh on oversleeping your alarm. I hate when that happens.
Good luck on the rest of the holiday sprint!
I know you love having your whole family together as much as I do! Enjoy all the time together. BTW I tried the CG dead bug workout last week one day just to see what was what. Did I do the wrong one? There was no talking or instruction I just heard beeping-so I had to keep looking at the screen which was kind of challenging? Anyway-happy core work which ever way! Have a great week
All I can say as it’s COLD!!! I wish I had done some runs before this cold spell.
I hope it warms up before Feb 16. Did you register yet?
Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!
Yay for your son getting home last night! I know you’re enjoying have your family together.
Fire the cats! I’m sure they didn’t wake you on purpose.
Merry Christmas!
I hope all of you had fun in Orlando… Can’t wait to hear your insights!
Some nice runs there, Jenny! Now I’m hankering for some myself–perhaps I can get a couple of good ones in before Christmas.