Thanks for joining me and Kim for the weekly run down. My theme this week is Love the run you’re with. What does that mean to me? More below.
Love The Run You’re With
It is natural, easy even to beat yourself up over hitting paces and distances that you may have hit months or years ago. Truth is, running comes in cycles. Us mere mortals are not in peak running shape all the time year after year. It is not easy, but learning to love the run you’re in and the mile you are in, makes running much more enjoyable. That’s my 2 cents today!
Sunday-6.75 mile run + Pilates + stretch
I am continuing my slow mileage increase in preparation for a few spring races I hope to run. It was a rainy one but we got it done. Bad photo good run
Monday- Peloton walk + full body strength + cycle + Pilates and stretch
A mix of all the things I love to do. Hitting 3K today was a nice milestone halfway through the month. I finished up the intro to Pilates program. (Review coming soon).
Tuesday-Love the run you’re with 4.2 miles + Pilates + stretch and foam roll
We awoke to some snow, some rain and lots of wind but it was too warm to stick. We waited until mid morning got those miles in. Love the run you’re with!
Wednesday-Peloton walk + lower & upper body strength + core + cycle + stretch
A little bit of everything on this Valentine’s Day! I shared on IG and on the blog why runners make the best Valentines. Later, my husband made me homemade spinach ravioli. A tasty treat for this pasta lover who does not eat it too often. He got me red roses and I got him a bacon bouquet. Which do you prefer?
Thursday -4.7 mile run + stretch
It was a chilly morning but I felt pretty good out there. I started taking creatine about 10 days ago-wondering if it’s kicking in? More on that later.
Friday-Peloton walk + upper body strength + core + afternoon walk
My legs were a little sore from this week so I did more of an upper body focus and longer core class. We are supposed to get some more quick snow overnight so I took my friend up on an afternoon walk. Hopefully, it’s all gone for my run on Sunday!
Checked out a new and delish ramen place for dinner with the hubs.
Saturday-Rest day
I leaned into my rest day today with a mix of yoga for hips, mobility and stretch classes via Peloton. In a world where it seems we are always pushing forward, it feels good to take the time to receive and recover.
I’m so glad to see you loving your runs again! And congrats on your 3k milestone!
I am finally loving my runs again and no one is happier than I am 🙂 thanks
yay for increasing mileage and getting back out there!! I can’t wait until I’m there too. I love your festive Valentine’s look! and that ramen looks delicious!
It definitely feels good and I am glad that I am coming back slowly but steady
Congrats on hitting 3k! I’ve been taking creatine for 10+ years and I think its one of the best things women of a certain age can do for their bodies. Love your two cents at the beginning. So very true. My hubby would love a bacon bouquet!
The bacon bouquet was a winner! I do think the creatine is helping me. And thanks it does make a difference to love and appreciate where you are in your fitness each day and go with it
Ah, that’s a great message for me to ponder. Thanks, Deborah!
My husband would be into that bacon bouquet!
Tell me about that Ramen place!
I do truly believe my message 🙂 Hope it helps you too. KYUramen is right off the trail in FC where the new Founders Row is. In fact, there are a bunch of fab restaurants in there now ( Nue and Ellie Bird) highly recommend
I love that, learning to love the run you are in! That is definitely my season right now! Congrats on 3K! I am almost there. That ravioli sounds great! Would much rather have roses than bacon… you had a great week of work!
I am glad it helped you too as it makes a huge difference for me to accept and be proud of where I am today. I’m trying not to focus on tomorrow or yesterday
That bacon bouquet cracks me up! I almost got my person a “bacon-lover’s” gift set, LOL, but found an NFL themed “man crate” instead. I’m eager to hear about the Pilates program! I’ve only done one such class (last year?) and wasn’t impressed, but I’d like to give it another try.
The bacon bouquet was a winner! I got a lot out of the Pilates program more to come this week
Creatine, interesting. I don’t know that much about it and am interested to learn more.
Love the idea of loving the run you’re in/with! Very true.
Looks like a really nice week! A bacon bouquet, ha! How funny
bacon was a hit with the hubs! Yes, check out some of the research on Creatine I believe it’s helping
That’s a very good mileage this week and I’m happy for you that you’re in the flow with running again. Creatine is supposed to help with performance and it’s good for a lot of other things too!
I love the concept of loving the run you’re in – a very healthy mindset.
My husband would have loved that bacon bouquet, lol!
the bacon was a hit! I am trying to stay in that mindset as it really helps me to focus on all that I can do and not dwell on previous performance or stress about future.
I’ll be very curious about what you think about creatine after you’ve taken it for a while. Hope you write a blog post about it. I’m up for learning more about anything that will help combat the loss of muscle mass and other things affected by aging.
Yes it’s only been a few weeks and I think it’s helping me recover. There is so much research about it now and finally for women in their 50’s and older. Have you taken it?
Oh that ramen looks GOOD. And well done for your careful comeback.
Thanks Liz getting back there slowly but surely
Yum… ramen.
I love those heart sunglasses! Sounds like you had a great week. Yes, we need to embrace where we are right now- anything else is foolish and will only lead to unhappiness!
exactly!
That bacon bouquet! 🙂 My husband would be a big fan of that. So good to see you enjoying running again!
I am happy to be enjoying running again! The bacon was a big hit
I will take bacon over roses any day. Because of Mr. PugRunner’s dietary restrictions, I haven’t had bacon in a minute. I don’t miss it, exactly, but I would be down with a bacon bouquet for sure.
Your comeback is coming along quite nicely! I’m so happy for you!
Everyone seems to like the bacon! I’m happy to be coming along as well 🙂
Way to go, Deb! Congrats on 3k. And I am so glad you’re enjoying your runs! That Ramen looks amazing btw!
I am enjoying running again thanks!
Oh that ramen looks delicious. It and udon (my slight favorite) are such perfect winter foods.
I’m the odd non veg who doesn’t like bacon (texture) so I’d be team roses, but really you can’t go wrong either either and the right recipient.
Love your seasonal tights, and I know I say that every year. You’ve got this <3
The bacon was a big hit! And thanks happy to be back out there doing what I love