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Am I Getting My Groove Back? Weekly Run Down

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Thanks for joining me and Kim for the weekly run down. This week, I am starting to feel like I am getting my running groove back. Let’s take a look!

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Sunday- 3 mile weighted vest walk + stretch +core 

The weather kept saying we would have storms but they never materialized until evening. Anyway, I headed out for a humid steamy walk before hosting a small dinner party.

Monday- Peloton hike + upper body pull day + core + afternoon walk 

Started off my week with my usual Peloton hike on the tread followed by upper body strength. I’ve made it to week 4 of this strength program. Later, headed out for that 3 mile walking loop with my friend before the storm rolled in and got completely drenched out there lol.

Tuesday -4 mile run/walk + core + stretch 

Dare I say, I felt more in my running groove today than I have been all summer. Yes, those temps in the high 60’s were just what I needed. It felt great to run a little longer and struggle less.

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Wednesday-3 mile weighted vest walk + barre + core + afternoon walk 

I woke up to fabulous fall like temps so I pivoted to an outdoor morning weighted vest walk. Returned to finish off week 3 of the Barre program. Whew 45 min of barre is long! Later, I met a friend for another 3 mile walk. I had to make the most of my weather gift today! #CapreDiem before summer returns next week.

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Thursday- 3.5 mile run/walk + stretch

We were again blessed with some cooler morning temps and I am all about it. I felt much better out there today. We are going to bounce back to summer temps next week but I now help is near if I can just hang on until I get my groove back.

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Later, I took a last minute train up to Philadelphia to meet my husband. It’s just a 1 1/2 hour train from DC so super easy! 

Friday-walking all around Philly 5+ miles +stretch class

I met a friend for a coffee walk and then walked all around Philly on a gorgeous day. Later, we went to see Bruce Springsteen concert. Lots of fun! He played for over 3 hours to a very high energy crowd. Up way to late!

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Saturday- 4mile run/walk in Philly 

I had to do the obligatory run to the Rocky steps at the Art Museum and get a photo with Rocky himself. Yes, I did run up the steps!

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We drove back to DC and had a wine dinner event to attend. It ended up being a littler busier of a week than planned. But, in a good way!

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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. Melissa says

    08/25/2024 at 5:40 am

    Yay for feeling your running groove come back! it sounds like some cooler temps were just what you needed. what a fun trip to Philly! the concert sounds great and I love the Rocky steps photo. hope it doesn’t get too hot for you this week!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/25/2024 at 3:23 pm

      Last week was a nice gift but this week we are back to summer heat

  2. Darlene Cardillo says

    08/25/2024 at 6:32 am

    Bruce!!! Awesome.

    I think your mojo is in its way back.

    I hope mine is too. Running is easier without that awful humidity.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/25/2024 at 3:23 pm

      I am looking forward to it!

  3. Coco says

    08/25/2024 at 7:45 am

    This weather sure has been groovy! It’s a nice reminder of great things to come this fall!

    Looks like you had a great time in Philly too!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/25/2024 at 3:24 pm

      I am sure trying to hold onto that!

  4. Jenny says

    08/25/2024 at 7:54 am

    Oh, how fun! i love the photos from Philly. Your week sounds great- the cooler temps must have been amazing. But I have to say a 45 minute barre class sounds GRUELING. Probably a good way to build mental strength.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/25/2024 at 3:24 pm

      the cooler temps were a fab gift! This week we are back to summer boo. Philly was super fun

  5. Jenn says

    08/25/2024 at 12:52 pm

    I love those good busy weeks! Running up those steps is so much fun! I would love to do it again!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/25/2024 at 3:25 pm

      it was fun and had been a while

  6. Kimberly Hatting says

    08/25/2024 at 5:55 pm

    What a fun quick trip to Philly! I ran the museum steps when I was there (in 2018?) for the R’nR Half…It was a must-do 😉 I’m glad your mojo is rebounding. We’re having an odd return to hot summer temps (triple-digit heat index) currently. It feels real hot after the cool week we just had. Have a great week!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/26/2024 at 6:59 am

      Philly is always fun! Unfortunately we have a return to summer this week too.I will take the cooler mornings anytime though

  7. San says

    08/25/2024 at 8:25 pm

    So excited for cooler temps for you! No wonder the runs feel so much better. And I am impressed you’re doing the 45 minute Barre! That does sound long!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/26/2024 at 7:00 am

      Last week was an amazing reminder that fall is coming soon. Sadly, we are back to summer this week but I will make it lol. Those barre classes ae so long! I have one left to finish the program

  8. Jessie says

    08/26/2024 at 11:21 am

    Well done! Glad your running groove is back. Have a wonderful week!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/26/2024 at 12:11 pm

      Hoping as fall arrives things will turn around

  9. Lisa @ TechChick Adventures says

    08/28/2024 at 3:52 pm

    Sounds like a fun trip – and yay on Bruce!! I can’t even imagine being a performer. Such long concerts under those hot lights. And they say marathons are hard?

    • Deborah Brooks says

      08/29/2024 at 6:43 pm

      He had so much energy! Fun concert

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