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Weekly Wrap It’s finally Spring!

04/15/2018 by Deborah Brooks 46 Comments

Joining in for another Weekly Wrap with Wendy and Hoho. Love these weekly workout recaps as a way to stay accountable, keep a fantastic exercise log and connect with like minded fitness friends. After weeks of doubt, and with a little fear that I may jinx it, I think it’s fair to say that spring finally arrived.

Weekly Wrap It’s finally spring

Monday-easy 20 min indoor bike + upper body strength training

I felt surprisingly good after Sunday’s Cherry Blossom 10 miler. Did some easy indoor biking and upper body strength training.

Tuesday-Rest Day

Today was the day I woke up exhausted and maybe a little stiff from Sunday’s race. Sometimes it’s 2 days later that it hits me. I took an unplanned day off and then tried out a session of Cryotherapy. In case you missed it, see my review here.

Cryotherapy| Weekly Wrap Spring

Wednesday- 90 min kickboxing and strength training

Glad I took the day off Tuesday as I woke up feeling ready to “hit it hard” with my boxing and weights today. Added in tons of ab work which I love. We call these “scoops” and if I do them correctly, I really feel them.

Weekly Wrap Spring

Thursday- Run 4 miles

Selfie game on point today! Enjoying the spring temps and sunshine.

Weekly Wrap spring

Friday- bike 18 miles + swim 1 hour class

What do you do when you realize that your sprint tri is in less than 4 weeks?ย Freak out!ย  It was finally the perfect spring day and time to dust off the bike and get out there. I kind of forget how all the gears work at first. Turns out, it’s just like “riding a bike” ha ha. I have also been slacking on my swim and decided to add that back in too. I was completely exhausted! All or nothing right?

Saturday- rest day

Does power shopping count as a workout? Had a fun day at the mall with my mom and niece.

Sunday- on the plan 30 minute bike + 30 minute run

Getting right back into the tri training! While I have been running a lot, I have not been biking or swimming much.

Tell me-what do you do when you realize that you have a race coming up that you have not started training for?

Coming up this week on the blog:ย 

Meatless Monday- Smashed Pea and White Bean Toast

Wednesday- 4 weeks to a triathlon

Weekly Wrap Spring

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Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

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  1. Lisa @ Mile by Mile says

    04/15/2018 at 3:22 am

    I really hope spring is here for good! Usually its those shorter races that sneak up on me, so I try to add in a few workouts to get ready but at least i know I can cover the distance. Great job this week!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 2:04 pm

      Yes it definitely did sneak up on me!

      Reply
  2. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    04/15/2018 at 1:03 pm

    I’m jealous of your spring weather – the weather’s still all over the place here with sleet today! Looks like you had a great week!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 2:07 pm

      We may have spoken too soon on the spring temps!

      Reply
  3. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    04/15/2018 at 2:09 pm

    Um, I always train? Seriously, this BOTPer takes training really seriously. Maybe some day I won’t, but then again, my body doesn’t like it if I don’t.

    Shopping can absolutely be a workout. I can get in a lot of steps shopping!

    Our spring, sadly, has not arrived. It was promised to be 70 on Friday — the high was about 55. Which felt really warm. Which is kind of sad in April. Of course today it’s in the 30s.

    They say next weekend is supposed to be nice but I don’t trust them!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 2:12 pm

      I feel like I am always training as well. The first few weeks of tri training are always tough! Hope spring makes it over to you this week

      Reply
  4. Kim G says

    04/15/2018 at 3:06 pm

    Great week of workouts! Love that you tried cryotherapy too ๐Ÿ™‚

    Well…it was Spring here yesterday, but today we’re back to 40 degrees with wind and rain, so it was short lived, lol

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 5:41 pm

      Yup same here! I am over it and I refuse to wear winter clothes anymore

      Reply
  5. Sara says

    04/15/2018 at 3:29 pm

    hahaha….what do you do when you have a race that you haven’t trained for? Wing it and hope for the best! That’s what I’ll be doing this coming weekend.
    Great job with your training this week – I don’t think that you need to worry about your upcoming races. You are so fit, it should be an easy transition!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 5:42 pm

      I do appreciate the confidence boost! My problem is the run to bike. I am always so worn out after a ride it’s hard to get going

      Reply
  6. Patrick@looneyforfood.com says

    04/15/2018 at 3:33 pm

    Looks like a great week! I would definitely not underestimate a shopping workout. I have shopped with my mom in some big malls and logged a ton of steps and left exhausted. I guess the massive pretzel I ate might have cancelled it out, but whatever.
    Can’t wait for your recipe tomorrow! You always have a great meatless Monday contribution.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 5:43 pm

      Ooh now you have me wishing I had eaten a big pretzel! What is better than white bread and salt lol

      Reply
  7. Teresa says

    04/15/2018 at 3:33 pm

    The cherry blossoms are really showing out for you guys! It definitely looks like Spring has finally arrived in your neck of the woods.

    I had to chuckle over your comment about the bike gears! Every year, on my first ride, it takes me at least 10 – 15 minutes to get the hang of the gears again! If only indoor bikes had gears …then we’d never lose the touch! Lol

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 5:44 pm

      Yes it took me a few miles to remember how to switch around the gears and then I felt amazing

      Reply
  8. Coco says

    04/15/2018 at 3:44 pm

    I fight off the panic and urge to squeeze in ALL the training. You can only do what you can do.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 5:45 pm

      I know! And it’s getting harder for some reason. I refuse to believe it’s my age ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. Wendy says

    04/15/2018 at 3:46 pm

    Um, you mean like my 10 mile race I have on Saturday? I was fairly confident that I’d be fine with my base and an 8 miler this weekend, I’d be ok. But that 8 miler didn’t happen–I felt really sick during my run today. So I”ll just wing it… if it were a tri, that would be a different story!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 5:45 pm

      You always seem to be able to pull off your runs. Maybe less running is better bc you are more rested? Who knows!

      Reply
  10. meranda steel says

    04/15/2018 at 4:29 pm

    I thought Spring was here but now it’s raining, which I guess rain is par for the course for Spring but I’d like it to be warmer!
    When I realize I have not trained enough for a race I just consider it a fun run! You’ll do fine! -M

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    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 5:46 pm

      A fun run indeed! thanks

      Reply
  11. Jessie says

    04/15/2018 at 5:31 pm

    Great week! Was your swim a class? i.e. do you have a swim coach? I’ve just started with swim lessons with a private coach and am loving them! (I’m a reluctant swimmer, due to the broken leg).

    I am glad you liked Cryotherapy and loved reading about your experience!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 5:48 pm

      Yes my gym offers a 1 hour master swim class. We have a coach that leads us through drills and sets and gives us feedback. We cover about 1600-2000 m a class. I would think a one on one coach would give you much more feedback. Stick with it!

      Reply
  12. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    04/15/2018 at 5:53 pm

    I’ve never actually trained for a race… but I’ve also never done more than a Half. I think I may try for another half and now that I’m old that will take a bit of training, no doubt!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 5:58 pm

      ha ha if you are old, I am ancient!!

      Reply
  13. Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says

    04/15/2018 at 7:19 pm

    I love the running skirt you wore this week! The colors are so much fun for spring and summer!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 7:23 pm

      Yes I love it now if we can just get the spring temps to stick around! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  14. Marcia says

    04/15/2018 at 7:38 pm

    Send some of that spring this way will ya? It’s been rain/sleet/snowing here for 2 days straight and counting. When a race sneaks up on me I vow to “fun” run it. Now sure exactly how to “fun” swim. haha!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/15/2018 at 8:45 pm

      The swim is really short so not too worried about that. It’s the bricks that do me in. It was warm and sunny for a few days but today not so much. Hope it warms up by you too

      Reply
  15. Kimberly Hatting says

    04/15/2018 at 10:46 pm

    I sooo armoire your tri skills & training. I abhor the water, but really need to get over that (since I do want to do a tri soneday). Iโ€™m not especially fond of cycling either… so when the day comes (and I actually commit to a tri), I will have a lot of work ahead of me. Best of luck!!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/16/2018 at 7:42 am

      I prefer the pool swims bc I get kind of anxious in open water. It’s the shortest part of the race. I know you could totally crush one

      Reply
  16. AmyC says

    04/15/2018 at 11:52 pm

    Definitely panic and then get to work like you did!

    I’m curious about your 1 hour swim class – it’s an actual class led by instructor/coach type thing? I’m a beginner to swimming workouts and just looking at ideas for future workouts.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/16/2018 at 7:44 am

      Yes I take a master swim class at our gym each week. It’s a group class led by a coach who leads us through different drills and gives us feedback. Check USA Master swim website for locations by you

      Reply
  17. Shathiso says

    04/16/2018 at 3:56 am

    Well done on getting back to swimming and cycling! And I always think being a stronger runner gives you an advantage in triathlons so you have got this! PS: Shopping IS a real workout, most definitely! LOL

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    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/16/2018 at 7:51 am

      ha ha I was exhausted after a few hours w my niece at the mall!

      Reply
  18. Christine says

    04/16/2018 at 11:46 am

    I’m not sure I’ve ever forgotten that I had a race coming up and didn’t train for it! I’ve not trained for races knowing they were coming up and run them anyway, though. That always gets mixed results.

    Power shopping might count as a workout. My Fitbit logged some time at my Thursday happy hour last 15 minutes of “sport.” Ha! I guess was standing and moving around enough for 15 straight minutes.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/16/2018 at 2:02 pm

      happy hour can be quite an active endeavor! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  19. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    04/16/2018 at 2:47 pm

    You had a great week! The cryotherapy sounds really interesting…I’m seriously thinking of giving it a try! Nice job with your ride too – the last 2 races I ran seemed to really sneak up on me, good thing they weren’t goal races!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/16/2018 at 7:40 pm

      Races have a way of doing that huh?

      Reply
  20. Lesley says

    04/16/2018 at 7:14 pm

    I’ll count power shopping if you count airport walking ๐Ÿ™‚ My flight was changed from concourse C to E in Houston, and that meant a lot of walking, even with using the tram between them.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/16/2018 at 7:41 pm

      It can be deceiving how much walking there is in the airport!

      Reply
  21. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    04/17/2018 at 1:48 pm

    Sounds like you had a good week of training! I couldn’t imagine adding both swimming and biking to my routine. Of course, I need to start biking again soon if I have any hopes of riding in the Reston Century later this summer.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/17/2018 at 8:38 pm

      I do like to do the Reston Century as well. I know I cannot keep up on a run but I could probably hang w you on a bike ride ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  22. Darlene says

    04/19/2018 at 8:29 am

    Well it may be spring where you live. Not here. Still seeing snow in the forecasts and 30 degrees in the am.

    I am so over winter.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/19/2018 at 4:36 pm

      It was spring yesterday and now not so much!

      Reply
  23. Clarinda says

    04/21/2018 at 1:40 pm

    Good luck with your tri training. You’ll do just fine. I saw you have a good plan in place. If I’ve forgotten to train for a race, I usually just let go of any goals and do the race for fun. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      04/21/2018 at 6:43 pm

      That tends to happen to me all the time!! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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