Weekly Rundown- It Was Gym-tastic
Is it just me, or did this week seem super long? Was the Super Bowl only a week ago??? Anyway… I’m linking up as always with Kim and Deborah for this Weekly Rundown. Here we go… Sunday Yes! I did it- finally went to the gym. I went to my NEW gym, where I did a hard leg day, including squats at the squat rack. I like my new gym! Monday A 4 mile run to start the day… … and then I had another appointment with my chiropractor before work. He’s still working on my low back, glutes and hamstrings. Have I mentioned I have a race this weekend? Everything has to be in tip top shape! Tuesday In the morning I walked for 2 miles, and then did Caroline Girvan’s 4×4 Lower Abs Workout. Then… in the afternoon I went to the gym again! My daughter and her friend went after school, and I was slated to pick them up. But if I’m going to the gym, I might as well work out, right? I did a back workout (rows, reverse fly, etc.) and abs. Wednesday I went to the gym AGAIN! What in the world is going on? Well, I decided to give my hamstring a break, and instead of running I did this for 40 long minutes… … and then a glute focused workout (at the suggestion of my chiropractor.) I did the glute push machine and one leg glute bridges. Later in the day I had another adjustment and ART treatment for my hamstring. Thursday Another 2 mile walk, and I thought of Kim when I saw the full moon. I followed this with the same Caroline Girvan abs workout (4×4 Lower Abs.) Friday 4 mile run! Saturday After work, I went to the gym with my daughter. Like, her friend couldn’t go so she ASKED TO GO WITH ME. She even asked for advice on her form for squats and RDLs (so it seems I’m not a complete and utter idiot, as previously thought???) I didn’t want to tire out my legs, so I spent most of the time on arms and abs. And then… I drove down to Ft. Lauderdale to pick up two very special race packets… Sunday On tap- half marathon with DARLENE!!! It’s going to be a hot one, but the race starts at 5:50 so we’ll escape the worst of the heat. And… Full disclosure- I wish my hamstring felt a little better than it does. It’s not perfect, but I’m running this race anyway! And I’m planning to add on a few miles before the race to make it a long run (what could possibly go wrong???) Race recap to come! Did this week seem extra long to you? Can you believe it’s going to be 86 degrees today here? – “Perfect” race weather!
FIG-y Friday!
Oof. I had some fig-full days this week, but some days I had to dig deep. Then there were some ANTI-FIGS, like when I spilled a can of seltzer into my purse. But let’s not dwell on that- here are my FIGs for last week! (In case anyone is wondering what in the world I’m talking about, check out Elisabeth’s post.) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7th: I got a postcard! Actually, it was a postcard from the fig queen herself, Elisabeth! SATURDAY: I have a new gym! More importantly, my daughter and I now go to the same gym. She went to work out today with a friend, and I picked them up. The fact that she’s working out makes me very happy. SUNDAY: Obviously- dinner and a walk with Birchie! MONDAY: Muffin! I have the snuggliest cat in the world. TUESDAY: Another gym-related fig. I was at the gym at the same time as my daughter and her friend, and they VOLUNTARILY CAME UP TO ME to say hello. Then I helped them figure out how to use some of the machines. Yes- my daughter actually was seen in public with me! I was shocked. WEDNESDAY: Very exciting day- a Whole Foods opened right near us. I went to the Grand Opening, and was able to use a coupon for $20 off. If only I could get $20 off every time I shopped there, it would actually be affordable. THURSDAY Rough day- and it was my own stupid fault. I stayed up way too late reading Wednesday night, and felt like complete crap. It’s hard to look for figs when you have a headache all day. I finally settled on… our weather. It’s hard to appreciate it sometimes, but reading everyone’s posts from up north about the snow and cold reminds me of how much I hate, hate, HATE winter! I hate being cold and I hate the gray skies. Give me warmth and sunshine any day, even if I do complain about being TOO warm sometimes. Are you participating in Elisabeth’s FIG Collective? Top photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash
Reading and Eating
It’s been a while! Yes, I’ve still been eating, but for the most part I couldn’t tell you what. I did redeem myself last night when I made this recipe for Sheet Pan Veggie Shawarma, which I read about on Suzanne’s blog. Wow, this was good! I added tofu, served it over brown rice, and garnished with basil and cashews. Finally- I made a dinner that everyone enjoyed. I also made these chickpea flour pancakes. I want the author of this recipe to come to my house and help me make them, because her photo on the website looks like this: I followed the recipe exactly and mine looked like this: Anyway, they tasted decent. Chickpea flour pancakes will never taste like regular pancakes, but that’s okay. READING! I finally finished this book: It’s really hard to talk about it without giving away plot points from the first two books of the trilogy. Let’s just say it’s about the fragility of our solar system, four dimensional space, the key to humanity’s survival encrypted in three fairy tales, and so much more. I mean… I just want to live in this book forever and ever… but it’s over. Sob! NOW what?? Well, I have to plow ahead- I have a stack of Christmas books to read. What are you reading now? Have you made any good dinners lately? Top photo by Blaz Photo on Unsplash
Blogger Meetup Part 2 and the Super Bowl (It’s Complicated…)
I decided not to watch the Super Bowl this year. WHAT??? I know- I’m usually ranting and raving about football. Well… it all started when I found out Trump was attending the game. Ugh. Then, I heard- and I’m not sure if this is really true or not- that they were not putting the usual slogan “End Racism” in the end zone IN DEFERENCE to Trump. Seriously??? Then Mahomes said it was “an honor” to have him there… Kelce said “that’s cool” BUT THEN WHAT ABOUT YOUR GIRLFRIEND, DUDE… and… I just lost my desire to watch the whole thing. Guess what I did instead- I went to dinner with Birchie! She was back on our side of the state for one more night before flying home, and was more than happy to meet again. We had Mexican food… …. and then went for a walk. The area was strangely empty… except for when we passed a sports bar and heard the ruckus inside. Oh yeah- there’s a game going on. We had an early dinner and I got home right before halftime, so I turned on the game. Did everyone else love the halftime show? I had no idea what was going on. It all sounded like a lot of noise to me- but then, earlier in the day I was listening to the Mozart Requiem, so I’m probably not the target audience for this kind of show. It wasn’t until the next day that I found out the show was designed as a protest (well yes- I did take note of the Black Uncle Sam.) I don’t want to see it again, but I can appreciate what he was trying to do. I ended up watching a good part of the second half, and well… I have to say I loved it. I used to like Patrick Mahomes, and I still appreciate his work ethic and think he’s an amazing player. But it was deeply satisfying to see him get his Trump-loving ass kicked. On the subject of small victories, I listened to the Ezra Klein episode that everyone has been talking about, “Don’t Believe Him.” It is GREAT, and only about 15 minutes long- give it a listen if you haven’t already. So what’s next? College basketball and more Ezra Klein. I think I might be ready to start engaging again…. just a little. Did you watch the game? What did you think of the halftime show? Top photo by Anushka Srivastav on Unsplash