I did it! Yesterday I ran 60 miles. You better believe I’ll have a race recap soon. As always, I’m linking up with Kim and Deborah for this Weekly Rundown. The first part of the week was super boring, and then yesterday was EPIC!!! Here we go…
Monday
I did half of my hip stability exercises, and then did a Pi run! I know Kim’s Week of Pi was last week, but better late than never.
Tuesday
Caroline Girvan deadbug workout, and upper body strength.
Wednesday
It was a cool, overcast day- I had to constantly stop myself from wishing that THIS could be the weather on race day (because it won’t be- the forecast shows warmer and sunny, of course). I spent the morning doing errands (picking up food items for the race) and in the afternoon ran 3 easy miles.
Thursday
Last run before the race! Again, 3 easy miles.
Friday
OFF!
Saturday
HUNGRYLAND ULTRA!
As planned, I ran 60 miles to celebrate my 60th birthday. And as usual, I have LOTS TO SAY- I don’t think I’ve ever had a race with this many ups and downs. Recap will be up on Tuesday.
Sunday
On tap for today: I’ll make up for yesterday by being a lazy lump all day. Hooray!
58 Responses
YAY YAY YAY! Congratulations, well done and happy birthday!!!! You’re so fabulous and cool to do this! I can’t wait to read more about the experience. And, no injuries, falls, etc?
No injuries or falls! Thanks so much for your support and kind words Susanne!
AMAZING!!! You did it!! Thank you for checking in and letting us know. Cannot wait to read the recap!!
Thank you Kae! I wanted to get the post up last night, but I was pretty out of it. I did it as soon as I woke up.
Yay! I’m so glad to see this post! You deserve ALL the pampering today—and all week at least.
Thank you Coco! I’ve definitely been taking it easy today. Couch time, tea, reading, cats… all my favorites.
Congrats on the 60 mile run! I say you definitely deserve to be lazy today. Can’t wait to read the recap! Hopefully they were more positive moments than downs.
Overall it was a positive experience- but boy were there some downs! I guess that’s to be expected. Thank you for all the support!
So pleased for you – and in awe! I can’t wait for the race recap!
Thank you Liz!!! Recap coming soon.
JENNY! I am so excited. I was just talking to my kids about your race earlier today and I was hoping you would post and update.
60 miles is SO FREAKING FAR! I am in literal awe of you.
Aw, thank you Elisabeth!!! I appreciate it. I thought about all my blogger friends while I was running!
You did it!!! Yay!!! Can’t wait to hear how it went!
Thank you Nicole! I will have the recap SOON!
YASSSSSSS. I knew you would do it!
Just a reminder that we are expecting one recap per mile.
Hahahahaha…. I’ll bet I could actually do that. I always have lots to say!
Hurrah!! Celebrate!! Enjoy your time lounging on the couch with cats!!!!
Thank you! And how did you know that’s what I’m doing right now???
Congrats! You did it!! What an epic way to mark your birthday!
Thank you Sam! It was definitely epc!
Wow Jenny huge congratulations to you!! What an accomplishment!! Can’t wait to read the recap
Thank you so much Deborah! I appreciate it!
Congratulations Jenny! Can’t wait to hear ALL THE DETAILS!
Thank you Catrina! You know how I love to write these race recaps! You’ll be hearing plenty!
Congrats! So incredible. I’m in awe and all of my joints hurt just thinking about it.
Ha ha, thank you Ernie! My joins are doing okay but my muscles are definitely screaming at me today!
Big congrats on finishing the 60 miles! I can’t wait to hear all about it! You definitely deserve to take at least the week off!
Thank you Ashley! I probably won’t run all week, but I’d like to get out there and walk (soon- not today) because I’m so sore! And, I have an easy start to the work week, with today and tomorrow off, phew.
YAY!!! I’m so, so excited for you! What a perfect birthday! Looking forward to reading your race recap. <3
Thank you Julie!!! It was definitely a perfect birthday.
Yesss! I thought of you when I was flying home yesterday. I was like, Jenny’s running sixty miles right now! Or she just finished! I can’t wait to hear how it went! And I still can’t! So thrilled that you reached your goal and celebrated 60 miles on your 60th birthday. What a feat! I’m very excited to hear all about it! Happy birthday!
Thank you so much Noemi!!! I love that people were thinking about me- all that support spurs me on from afar.
Congrats!! I am so happy for you! That is an insane accomplishment so you should feel very proud. I can’t wait to read all about it. Enjoy lumping around today!! Paul and Isabel must be arriving soon, too?
Thank you Lisa! Yes, Paul and Isabel arrive a week from Tuesday- it’s perfect because it gives me something to look forward to (so I don’t feel too blah after the race) but also gives me a solid week to get the house in shape.
Yay, Jenny, congrats on your race! I can’t wait to read all about it!
Thank you Debbie! You know how I love to write race recaps!
WOOT!!!!! You are a force to be reckoned with, congrats!!!! I was thinking of you while on my 7-miler yesterday. First, I was thinking “ugh, I’m barely past the halfway point of a half marathon.” Then, I put things in perspective and reminded myself at least I wasn’t running 53 more miles, LOL. What an amazing accomplishment, Jenny! Enjoy all the couch time 😉
Thank you Kim!!! It’s funny how it’s all a matter of perspective- I’ve had seven mile runs that were really hard!
You go girl!! That’s amazing. Congrats! I hope you are resting on Sunday AND Monday 😉 Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Thank you Lisa! And, I’ve realized the best thing I ever did was to take tomorrow off work- so I do have two days to relax, phew.
Oh Hooray!!! Congrats on your birthday and your birthday run! I can’t wait to hear all the details. I hope you continue to celebrate today by resting and pampering…. Or being pampered.
Thank you Diane! I’m late reading some of these comments but I’m seeing all of them. I appreciate it!
Woohoo! 60 is even more than I thought (I thought you were doing 50). It sounds like you are resting and recovering well. I’m excited to hear the details and hope you have a few more days without too much on your legs! Congratulations! So impressive! 🥳
Thank you Sue!!! I definitely got lots of rest and relaxation in this week.
Wow! Yes, you did, my friend! Congrats on 60 miles and happy birthday! I can’t wait to read your recap!
Thank you Wendy!!!
You did it!!! I’m so proud of you!
Thank you Engie! : )
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!! Congrats on finishing your ultra, and happy birthday!!!!
Thank you Suzanne!
CONGRATULATIONS! I’m so glad for you that it went well—or at least well enough that you got to 60! What an accomplishment.
Thank you- it went well OVERALL. There were definitely some snafus, but there always are.
Congratulations from another stranger on the internet! Your accomplishment is amazing! Enjoy some relaxing time with those cats now. ❤️🐈⬛🐈❤️
Thank you so much Mary!!! Thanks for reading and commenting. And… the cats gave me lots of love : )
YES YES YES!!!!
Congratulations, Jenny! What an incredible accomplishment! I am so proud of you!
Thank you Jenn!!! : )
WAHOOOOO YOU DID IT!
60 miles on your 60th birthday is SUCH an incredible milestone! How amazing to be feeling so good and be in such great shape to make this goal happen!
Thank you Stephany- it is amazing and I feel lucky that I could make it happen.