Oh, hello! Thanks for stopping by the Weekly Rundown, hosted as always by Kim and Deborah. My big workout this week was a long run on Sunday, and then my focus for the rest of the week was rest and recover. I made a serious effort to get at least seven hours of sleep a night, which was more successful some nights than others. Let’s just see how it all went down.
Sunday
This was my last long long run before my race- there will be one more short long run coming up. For this run, I ventured off the trails onto the roads, and ran from my house to the beach…
…and then turned around and ran back home. I had to throw in some extra miles in the neighborhood, and the end result was a 26 mile run. Honestly… it sounded like a fun idea, but dealing with the traffic, train tracks, and drawbridges made this run a little stressful. I’ll stick to my trails from now on!
Monday
Oof. I’m tired. I mean… did I not know running 26 miles would be hard??? I didn’t expect to be this sore. I took my tired legs to the gym and did what is known in certain circles as the “Cool Bloggers Workout.” 3/12/30- 3 miles per hour, 12% incline, for 30 minutes.
It actually felt pretty good, and when I was done I used a couple of the abs machines. On days like this I like using the machines at the gym for core, because they isolate the abs and don’t stress out my sore hip flexors.
Tuesday
Time to run again! I walked for a mile and then ran 3. Followed by dead bugs and plank.
Wednesday
Strength day at home. I wasn’t up to much- I did Runners Touch, the Knees Over Toes exercises, and dead bugs.
Then I spent the day in Jupiter! My daughter was playing in the All-County band, and they had rehearsal from 8-4. Jupiter is an hour away, so rather than spend four hours in the car driving two round-trips, I opted to stay up there and had a mini-adventure. Details coming up next week!
Thursday
I’m starting to feel back to normal- I walked a mile and ran 4, followed once again by core.
At night we had to drive to Jupiter for my daughter’s concert. The concert was fun, but we didn’t get home until almost 11 pm, which messed up my efforts to get more sleep. Oh well (but I’m wondering- couldn’t they have this concert on a FRIDAY next year? Just a thought.)
Friday
Hmmm. It seems like if I were doing things correctly, I would spring out of bed in the morning, cheerily exclaiming “Top of the morning!” to my husband. Instead, the alarm went off and I muttered “Egads!” before getting up and literally staggering across the room. My feet are always sore in the morning- it helps if I can stretch them out in bed first, but this morning the cats were meowing hungrily and I had to get my daughter up and moving. Arg.
Instead of a gym day, I did strength at home again. It actually turned out to be a pretty good workout- I did squats, Bulgarian split squats, overhead shoulder press, all with dumbbells. I also did dead bugs and the Knees Over Toes exercises. I’m making some progress with those! My right knee is less achy while doing them, which I count as a win.
Saturday
Top of the morning! Just kidding. I grumbled a little again as I got out of bed, but then it was out the door for a 5 mile run before work. No core after this run because I simply forgot.
Sunday
Ahhhhh. On tap for today- OFF. Sleeping in, a little cooking (it’s my husband’s birthday so we’re making a brunch) and then reading, relaxing, and football. I’m making a Detroit style pizza for the Lions game tonight!
How was your week? Did you get enough sleep?
Have you ever made (or eaten) a Detroit style pizza? – I haven’t, but I’m up for the challenge!
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26 miles takes a toll in your body, so I’d be surprised if you are not tired the next day.
never tried Detroit style pizza? do they also have vegan version? I’m intrigued.
I’ll be making it vegan! I’ll post a photo of the finished product.
Super impressive week! I am not surprised you felt tired/sore after a 26 mile run.. that is FAR! I can totally relate to staying up too late and then feeling groggy the next morning. I feel like I often have things that keep me up too late like that and it sort of just is what it is. Enjoy your relaxing Sunday! That sounds like a great day. We don’t have anything too pressing on the agenda either. My son was supposed to have a swim meet but turns out now he doesn’t so it opened up our weekend!
Yes, sometimes staying up late is unavoidable, and when you have kids/work sleeping late the next day is not an option either. Oh well- I tried to make up for it last night.
I hope you have a nice day- are you watching football? Who are you rooting for now that the Packers are out of it?
Rooting for the Lions now! While still wearing my Packers sweatshirt! 😜
Oof that is a late night on Thursday. That seems like a bad night to have a concert like that when it requires driving for many! I would be exhausted. I never see 11 in the clock, unless I wake up from my slumber at that time to like go to the bathroom. My sleep hasn’t been awesome this week? I have been up during the night reading a few times after lying awake for awhile. I think it’s probably work stress that is the culprit? I had a really intensely busy week at work.
Nice work on getting back at it after basically running a marathon on Sunday! That is a lot of miles to bounce back from!!
I have never had a Detroit style pizza. I am not 100% sure what it is actually. Are they rectangle shaped? We are cheering for Detroit today too!
Yes, they are rectangular shape and the crust is kind of like deep dish, but not exactly. I’ll let you know how it comes out.
You must be tired too if your sleep wasn’t great this week. I hope things calm down at work and you can rest.
Ha ha we all try to rest but then school events be like “jk…everyone’s staying up tonight!!!” What is it that they say about the years being short but the days are oh so looooooong. For a variety of reasons, I slept terribly last night so I’m feeling the effects today.
I can’t wait to hear about Jupiter!
That saying is 100% true- the days are long but the years are short. i try to remind myself of that when I get annoyed by school events like this- in 3 and 1/2 years my daughter will be in college and I’ll be missing her!
Sounds like you had a great week and got in some great workouts even though you were tired and sore! I bet that pizza was so good!!!
I am pretty good at getting plenty of sleep. I am usually ready for bed by 8:30!!
The pizza is coming up tonight! The recipe looks good- now we’ll just see if I can pull it off.
I got in bed at 9:30 a couple times last week, which was big progress for me.
You did a lot of running and a lot of driving this week — both can be exhausting!
Great idea to make Detroit-style pizza. I’m fixing chili in between the games.
That’s funny because I’m craving chili as well- I’ll probably make some this week.
I like your goal of getting seven hours of sleep every night. I don’t pay attention (and I know I SHOULD), but I think I’m overall getting more sleep than I used to. I have been “sleeping-in” on the weekends a bit (until 6:30-ish instead of the usual 5:30 routine), and I haven’t been as diligent with the 5:30 workouts on the weekday mornings. That may be due to all the shoveling that’s rocked my world in recent weeks (and my body is simply just more tired than usual), but who knows? I know it’s not because I’m getting older, LOL.
Ha ha NO, none of this is caused by our age. : )
I would be surprised if you were not tired after running 26 miles! I’ve seen the “cool bloggers” workout and 12% incline is tough for 30 min especially the day after a marathon. Rest is definitely part of the training!
I’m going to continue to prioritize rest this week- my sleep isn’t perfect, but it’s better and I’m going to keep this momentum going.
Nice job on that 26 miler. It seems like this training cycle has gone really well for you! Good luck next weekend!
And I must not be a cool blogger because I’ve never heard of that workout! :p
Well, you’ve heard of it now so consider yourself “cool.”
Overall my training for this race has been good! The race is on the 17th and now I just have to not hurt myself between now and then.
Nice workout week! 26 miles – that’s a marathon, isn’t it? So you should be sore!
That strength workout at home sounds great. When I’m back to normal I’ll try to do more Bulgarian split squats at home for practice, I’ve avoided it while I’ve been doing the heavy strength program to be in top shape for the gym.
Sleep can be so hard! There are so many variables that can disturb it. And sometimes you simply want to do things (like concerts) in the evenings.
I don’t have access to heavy weights at home, so I try to do things like BSS where I can’t use heavy weights anyway. Next week I want to get back to the gym and do some proper squats!
Brooklyn pizza. Chicago pizza but nope no Detroit. Keep us posted.
I actually know where Jupiter is… I have a friend in Hove Sound just north.
Good luck tapering… it will be hard for you to hold back, I bet.
I try to get 7 hours. I’m in bed that long but rarely sleep through the night.
I NEVER sleep through the night! Getting up at least twice for the bathroom is normal for me. So I need to be in bed longer than 7 hours to actually get 7 hours of sleep.
Hmm, I wonder if you’ve been to the areas of Jupiter where I was on Wednesday… you can tell me on Tuesday after I write about it.
Ohhh, I’m part of the Cool Bloggers Club (though my treadmill only goes to 10, not 12, incline, and last week I didn’t have 30 minutes, so I did 15 and was still SWEATING.
Jenny – after 26 miles I feel like I would be very worried if you WEREN’T sore and tired. I just can’t believe you keep working out every day. Like I just…am in awe.
Happy Birthday to your husband. I’m watching the Chiefs game with my daughter now.
Somehow I messed up my comment replies- my reply to your comment ended up after Debbie’s. Anyway, you are the OG cool blogger!
It’s great to hear that your long run went well despite the traffic and other obstacles. Congrats!
Apparently, your Detroit style pizza is bringing the Lions good luck. They’re having quite the game so far! 😉
I know!!! My sister and I are texting back and forth- she also made a Detroit style pizza and we’re congratulating ourselves on helping the Lions along.
The Chiefs game was good- close and exciting and the correct team won (ha ha, at least according to me.)
I think you might have been the one to start the “cool bloggers workout.” I like it, and I’ll probably be doing more of it in the next three weeks while I taper for my race.
I would be tired too after a 26 mile long run! I’m impressed you made it to the gym the next day!
I actually do a variation on the cool bloggers workout to work on my power hiking for ultras. Usually it’s 2 miles at 10% incline at 4 mph, but sometimes I bump up the incline or only do 1.5 miles if I’m short on time, and it’s usually as a double workout in the evening after a morning run on the trails. It definitely gets your heart rate up in a short period of time!
My sleep was great this week, but then again I don’t have kid activities to attend! I somehow got over 10 hours Friday night and 9 hours Saturday night, and about 8.5 every weeknight. I don’t love going to bed before 8:30 every night but it does feel good to get that much sleep!
WOW. I’m so envious of all that sleep. I’m wondering how good I could actually feel if I slept that much. You’re motivating me to get in bed earlier this week.
i’m going to incorporate more workouts like that into my routine from now on. Time on feet! It doesn’t all have to be running.
Ooooooh you ran to the BEACH– that’s awesome. What a dream destination. But then you had to run BACK **whomp whomp**
Ha ha… I know. In the past I’ve run there, jumped in the ocean, and had my husband pick me up. i thought a round trip would be fun, but it turned out to be not as much fun as I thought : )
Sigh, Detroit. That was oof. I have never had a Detroit-style pizza but after Google-ing it, I just might!! My sleep was all sorts of messed up last week, but I hurt my back and had a kid up at 3am more nights than not (apparently, “the moon was loud”, sigh). Here’s to more rest for me and a good week for you!
Hahahaha! The moon was loud- I get it!!! But that’s so funny.
Yes, I’m depressed about that game, and I feel really bad for all the Detroit fans- so heartbreaking. The pizza was good though! I’ll post a link to the recipe I used, because she gives you the option of NOT using an official “Detroit style pizza pan” (who has one of those, anyway?)
Good luck with your race! I have been taking a break from anything longer than a half since my 50-miler last May, so I miss those long, long runs! But I’ve got a 50K coming up in November, so I’ll be back at it soon! On the vegan Kit Kats: Amazon has them! My friend ordered some and gave me one. Only problem is they’re kinda pricy for candy bars, and there’s $10 shipping because it’s not a Prime item. But if you really want them, here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/Finger-Vegan-Milk-Chocolate-41-5g/dp/B0C7HGWLB3
Oh, man. Detroit. Why you gotta do me like that? I was actually in Michigan over the weekend and it was cool to see so much Lions gear out all over the state (well, the lower peninsula, which is where I was – I think the upper peninsula has a lot of Packers fans). I didn’t feel as weird about wearing my Lions sweatshirt as I normally do in Wisconsin.
Those skies!! The beautiful pink-orange sky of the first photo is giving me life. And the moon peeking out from the clouds!
I’d be tired after 26 miles and several late nights, too!
I’m sure it was wonderful listening to your daughter, though.
I’m tired this week. I had a hot race on saturday, stayed up late, left early for Orlando, spent the day at Sea World, then was up early again to drive home, and then had to help move appliances and paint the laundry room.
I’m done!
I know it was a training run, but 26 miles is 26 MILES! Of course you’re tired. (Well, and not getting enough sleep doesn’t help). I’ve been tired too this week… I need to get to bed earlier.