This was one of those weeks that seemed to go by so fast, but when I look back to last Sunday, it feels like a hundred years ago. My son calls these periods “Short-Longs,” short at the time but long in retrospect. I’m linking up as usual with Kim and Deborah for this Weekly Rundown, and of course I’m joining San for NaBLoPoMo. This was a busy week, but workouts happened! Let’s take a look…
Sunday
To go along with the general theme, this week was a “short long run.” I had 10 miles on my schedule, and I tried to run as much as possible on grass. As I’ve mentioned, my race in February has a lot of grassy stretches so I’m trying to train accordingly.
This run felt really good, and then it was home and time for waffles and hanging out with my son! So good to have him home.
Monday
I did a strength workout at home. Inspired by Suzanne, I decided to try split squats with a barbell. I have a lighter barbell that can only be loaded with 50 pounds- but it was perfect for this workout. I did split squats with the barbell and then Bulgarian split squats with dumbbells. Then I finished up with calf raises and planks.
Tuesday
4 mile run!
I can’t remember anything about this run- but it looks like it was a beautiful day.
Wednesday
Well, my son and I had planned to go to the gym together, but he was sick. So I went without him- he said we were going to do squats, deadlifts, benchpress, and lat pulldowns so I followed his instructions!
Thursday
This was our “Turkey Trot Truant” day, where instead of running a race, my husband and I just went for a run together. 4 fun miles!
And then it was a day of cooking and eating! My son rallied. He was sick, but not so sick he couldn’t enjoy the day (unlike Christmas of 2021 when he had Covid and was so sick he couldn’t sit at the table for dinner.) No, this time he was able to eat with the rest of us!
Friday
3 mile run…
…followed by some bodyweight strength. Runner’s Touch and deadbugs… someone asked last time what “deadbugs” are. Here’s a short video!
Saturday
Off! My son flew back to Texas early in the morning. Luckily my husband loves going to the airport (for real) so I got up to say goodbye and then went back to bed. I was able to sleep another hour or so before getting up for work.
At night, we watched Baylor lose again, this time by a touchdown scored in the last 20 seconds of the game. It’s been a VERY TOUGH YEAR for us Baylor fans. But in the words of Charlie Brown: Just wait till next year.
Sunday
On tap for today- 20 mile long run! I’m kind of scared. I keep reminding myself how great my 18 miler felt two weeks ago. And I have my Tailwind ready to go! Gulp.
So it was a good week. I got a little more sleep because my daughter had no school. In addition to celebrating Thanksgiving, we got our Christmas tree up (how exciting!) Just three weeks till my son comes home again for Christmas break.
How was your week? Did it feel extremely long or extremely short?
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This was a long short week for me too. Can’t believe it’s over but it did go on for a while! So glad your son rallied for Thanksgiving dinner.
Hope you are having a fabulous long run!
Thank you Suzanne- the long run was a little challenging but it’s good to be done.
Ha! My week was ‘normal’, lol. I worked my normal schedule. I have Thursdays off, so there was no disruption for me. Being an empty nester is weird.
Nice work on strength! And good luck on that 20 miler.
Thanks Wendy! I do work Thursdays normally, so I got an extra day off. But then I worked Friday and Saturday as usual.
Good luck on the long run today! Remember good or bad, it’s just all part of the process.
Your squat form doesn’t look that bad to me. Hey, no one is perfect! It’s amazing what we see when we photograph ourselves, right?
I’m sorry your son was sick on Thanksgiving, but man, that’s quite the feast!
Yes, it wasn’t a great run- but like you said, it’s part of the process.
Did you say only 50lb weights?
Yes. This was a long short week. It didn’t feel like 4 day work week.
I think it was because I went out 4 evenings.
Yes, when you pack a lot in it becomes a long-short!
This week did seem really long and really short. I think I am still tired. Nice to run with your husband-I have to get mine back out there. Nice work on your strength this week. Hope your long run goes well!
Oh yeah- your husband ran a father’s day 5k, right?
I would be tired if I had a huge Thanksgiving bash like you did!
This week has just plain felt long since taco has been so sick. Every day feels the same and the days feel long even with him going to bed early. I have barely left the house! But Paul and I are going to do something today and Phil will be Taco’s nurse for a bit.
I hope your 20 miler went well today! I imagine you are out there now!!
Ugh! Poor Taco. It sounds like the rest of you are healthy, at least. I hope you and Paul had fun on your outing!
Good luck on your 20!!! I’ll be waiting to hear all about it and live vicariously through you.
You did the week right – kids home and off school, couples run, a feast, and the Christmas tree is up. You made long use of the short time.
Ha ha, thanks! And you’ll be hearing all about the run.
LoL on being a Turkey Trot Truant — that’s a tradition I can (not) participate in.
I’m glad your son felt well enough to enjoy Thanksgiving. A friend got covid and had to cancel her big plans — we are hoping she recovers in time for cookie baking next weekend!
I hope your 20 miler goes well today!
Thank you Coco! Yes, we’re lucky he didn’t get that sick- and it seems like the rest of us didn’t get it (er… yet?)
This week has just been weird. I felt like the first part of the week was interminable, but Thursday – today have felt like they flew by. Time is all relative, that’s for sure!
I’m so impressed by how much working out you get done, even in a crazy holiday week!
Well, I didn’t have to travel. I was home and therefore able to keep to my usual morning routine!
Good luck on that 20-miler! I know how intimidating those are. My week was long (but seemed short because I was busy everyday, LOL). I have another busy week on deck, but I like the distractions (and I got both of my Christmas trees up, so I don’t have that “task” awaiting my attention).
Ooh, nice job on the Christmas decorating! I still have a lot to do…I’m envious. Good luck with your busy week coming up.
Mine felt extra short after 3 days in the jungle… although at the time, it felt slow which is super relaxing.
hope your 20 miles went well. I know how scared it could be, but I kind of miss it. I know… we are so weird, runners.
Coco, you’re exactly right. Next weekend will be a “short” long run and I’ll miss doing a long one!
I can see from your comment responses that you did the run. Woot, woot!
At least once a week I say: The days are long but the years are short. A few years ago my best friend bought me a mug (thrifted – are you surprised?) that has that quote on it. And it’s my son’s FAVOURITE mug. If he had his way he’d have a full mug of coffee in that exact mug every single morning. As it is, the little scallywag finished MY coffee this morning.
I hope your son is feeling all better soon. That’s no fun at all – but especially when he can’t hang out with you (so you can take care of him 😊). My son said he really only has 1 1/2 weeks of class, then two finals. Then, back home!! yay! I wondered what you would have for Thanksgiving (vegan eating is so foreign to me, I’m clueless!). I’ll have to go ready your previous posts. So nice you got to run with your husband for your Turkey Trot!
It was a long week, but that was because of all the driving, I’m sure lol.
Your vegan dinner looks good! I am dabbling in returning to vegetarianism, but I’m a dairy person, so that’s as far as I can manage.
Glad you son is feeling better and that you and your hubby got to truantly trot together!
I’m glad you all could enjoy Thanksgiving together despite your son being sick. To me this felt like a really long week because I was so busy and there were other things planned than in a usual week, but Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday here.
How lovely you and your husband ran together! Nice work with your strength workouts too and I think your split squats look good. My form is probably much worse because I have to focus so much on keeping balance. I hope you had a good long run!
What are deadbugs?? They’re a lifesaver, ha! Planning to squeeze that 12 min video in shortly. Love the turkey trot truant! How fun.
Your vegan feast looks delicious!
I’m glad you had a nice Thanksgiving with your family! The week definitely felt short and long to me too — the first few days were long since I had work and was looking forward to days off and then of course the days off went by too quickly, sigh. Hopefully the next few weeks feel short rather than long!
Yay on the 20 miles!
How fabulous to have your son home for Thanksgiving! I know you can’t wait until he returns for a longer stay during winter break.
Good job on those split squats and Bulgarian split squats (Bulgarian split squats are just evil, LOL).
short-longs. Love that. Captures it beautifully.