Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. We are loving all the participation and making connections with even more new friends each week. It was another busy one around here with flash floods, slurpees and cycling adventures. We also had some crazy weather around here and I am ready for that rain to go away.
Flash Floods, Slurpees and Cycling adventures
Monday- 45 min Peloton cycle and 60 min strength training
We woke up to a stormy morning which produced crazy flash floods in area like we have never seen. People literally had to be rescued from the tops of their cars on the highway. A part of the road near my house literally fell in. As you can imagine, chaos ensued. By mid afternoon, the storm was over and everyone was cleaning up. We were really lucky not to have any damage at our house.
Tuesday- 4 mile run + 1 hour hot yoga sculpt class + 10 min core
Pretending it’s not crazy hot out and enjoying the sunshine and flowers before sweating all over the place. Yes I willingly went to hot yoga sculpt class. I must be delusional from the humidity. I had originally planned on going kayaking but the water was unsafe from the storms.
Wednesday- 15 min Peloton cycle + 90 min strength training/kickboxing
Working on balance exercises that require me to really focus and engage my core. My favorite types of exercises.
Thursday- 3.5 mile slurpee run + 10 min core
All about the free slurpee 7-11 day every year on July 11th. Mind you, I never drink slurpees any other day but somehow it just seems fun. It was so hot that stopping 3 times for cold slurpees made it so much more bearable. I am all about just getting my miles in any way I can this summer. I even found a new use for my Nathan hydration pack. What do you think?
Friday- cycling 32 miles
Longest ride in a long long time. We rode out to Leesburg, Virginia where it’s a lot less congested. Found the LOVE sign-Virginia is for Lovers you know. Felt great on the bike and it’s so much more tolerable than running even in 90 degree heat.
Saturday- 10 min core + short swim
Sunday- SUP Class 2 hours
I signed up for a unique triathlon in September that has Stand Up Paddle instead of swim. Need some practice for sure.
That’s my weekly run down. Thanks for linking up today. Did you get your free slurpee this week? Hope to see you tomorrow for Meatless Monday. I’ve got a delish Sheet Pan Berry Popping Pancake recipe coming your way.
We do not have seven elevens so no slurpee. Darn.
I want to try SUP. Thanks for the reminder.
Have another great week.
Funny, I never get slurpees any other time of the year but they are perfect on a hot run. SUP is great I think you would like it.
Glad you didn’t have any damage.
Congrats on another solid week of training.
I like the photo with the sunflowers (the others are also beautiful), my favorite plant.
Thanks they are pretty flowers!
So happy to hear that the floods didn’t cause any damage to your home. Certain parts of the area looked really bad!
Loved seeing all your running and cycling adventures this week – so much fun!
It was really bad around here and very uncharacteristic for sure. I did have a fun week of fit fun!
No 7-11’s in my area, but I’m all about slurped, fee or full price. Now, I’d be all the time dead if a tri with no swimming …not that I have any experience SUP’ing.
I have not been swimming as much so I am excited to try the Sup tri 🙂 I am having fun mixing it up this summer
Oops…I tried commenting on my phone (in the back seat of a very bumpy vehicle) and the typos are insane LOL I was trying to say that I’d be all about doing a tri with no swimming, and that’s certainly not what got published…
ha ha! No problem!
What a great variety of activity in your week! I did not partake of free Slurpee day this year although typically I do. Crazy about the storms in your area. We’ve been pretty dry this week finally.
I am having fun mixing up my fitness over the summer. I am just too hot to do long runs and that is ok for now
Slurpee? Doesn’t even tempt me, sorry. Whatever floats your boat. 🙂
A SUP Triathlon. Now that is unique!
Sounds like you had a strong week, as usual. Austin used to get a lot of flash flooding. Luckily we have almost always lived on top of a hill. Glad your home was ok!
ha the only time I have a slurpee is once a year on this day. Felt great in the heat that day! I am excited about the SUP tri it will be fun to something different
Dang, I never have gotten a slurpie and I forgot it was 7/11 day That would’ve been perfect! A SUP triathlon sounds intriguing .. but I think I’d prefer swimming. I have NO balance!
The slurpee was perfect for a hot day! I am liking the idea of the SUP it’s fun to mix it up
Those flash floods are scary! We haven’t had any this year yet near us, but last year there were a few. Somehow hot yoga is way more appealing in the cold weather than in this heat! 🙂
yes hot yoga is way more appealing in the winter time for sure!
Monday’s storms were crazy. One of my friend’s husband’s got flooded out of their car in their neighborhood. I think it’s totalled. Glad you were OK. I was so jealous of your 7-11 run — another fun idea!
It was a crazy day with the rain! I am all about having fun w my runs this summer. I will worry about mileage in September 🙂
Love the way your sunglasses look in the in-store slurpee day pic.
I always think about but never act on the slurpee – one day. I <3 their hot coffee though as they have so many creamers
Glad you didn't have damage at your house. The footage out of the DC/MD/VA area was frightening.
The floods were scary that day! The slurpee day is always fun and was certainly welcome on a very hot day
I had no idea that 7-11 did that! What a fun treat. Nice ride – this weekend was lovely for biking!
I am really enjoying biking and other summer activities this year. Running is very hard for me in this heat
I did not get my free slurpee but i love the idea of planning a run around it! Must have been such a nice treat after a hot run!
A perfect treat for a hot running day!
I’ve never really liked Slurpees so I’ve never taken advantage of the free day. One might taste pretty good after a hot and sweaty run, though!
I’ve not ridden past the LOVE sign in Leesburg yet this summer. I might have to make that happen this week before I head to visit my mom.
Thanks for the linkup!
I drink a slurpee once a year and yes it was perfect on that hot day post run. I am loving biking this summer and it’s so much more manageable for me n the heat right now. Hope you get out to the sign this week too!
Ha love the repurpose of the hydration belt and well done for getting all that activity in in the heat and humidity!
I think I am onto something with the hydration belt! 🙂
So glad you were spared any damage!
I had no idea there was a free slurpee day – I would have definitely participated, especially with this week’s heat!
Thanks for the link up 🙂
It’s my once a year treat! Perfect post hot run for sure
It sure was a slurpee kinda week, wasn’t it? Nice job on finding ways to stay cool1
It was a challenge!
Wow! So glad you weren’t personally affected by the flash flooding last week!
Nice active week for you. Lots of different activities! How did your SUP class go?
I did not get a free slurpee. Gosh I don’t think I’ve had a slurpee for at least 30 years! We have no 7-11’s here, but funnily enough they are all over Denmark.
That is funny that they have them in Denmark! I saw one in Singapore as well.We loved the SUP class can’t wait for the next one
Sounds like some scary weather – both the storms and the crazy hot and humid weather we’ve been having too! Glad you and your property made it out unscathed. I absolutely LOVE the idea of trading the swim for SUP in triathlon – how cool!! And yes, speaking of cool, riding is so much better than running on these hot + humid days…unless of course free slurpies are involved 🙂
I am excited for the SUP tri for sure. I agree biking is so much more tolerable in the summer time
That flooding sounds scary – glad you and your house are okay! A SUP tri instead of a swim sounds really fun! Whenever I go kayaking, I think how much more fun a tri would be with kayaking or SUPing than swimming.
Yes I agree- I get a little nervous swimming in lakes but kayaking or sup is perfect!
I had no idea about these free slurpees!! I feel cheated! Hahaha! Looks like you had a great week!
Put it in the calendar for next year! A nice treat on a hot running day
That rain was no joke on Monday! Glad your house is ok.
It was pretty crazy I think I could have kayaked in our back yard! We were very lucky lots of people had serious damage
We don’t have 7-11, but a slurpee run sounds perfect for summer! The SUP triathlon also sounds fun, I am not much of a swimmer but that is a version of triathlon I might try.
I am excited to try something new so the SUP should be loads of fun
I missed out on the free Slurpee 🙁 Actually I’m not sure if there are any 7-11’s still around here! That is crazy about the flash flood. We get a lot of warnings in my county but we’re not too close to the river so it wouldn’t affect us. Glad everyone was ok.
I do enjoy my free slurpees once a year! Especially on a hot running day
So fun!
I’m not a fan of Slurpees (or icee type anything), but they really are just the thing after a hot run!
I only have the slurpees once a year and they sure were perfect for a hot running day!
There is a 7-11 by where my mom lives and I mentioned the free slurpee to my sister. Then I forgot about it. Oh well, try again next year? 🙂
next year it is!