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Return to Running! Weekly Run Dowm

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Thanks for joining me and Kim for the weekly run down. This week, it’s finally time to return to running! it was so and short but it happened. Here’s a peek into my week of fitness.

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Weekly Run Down Return to running 

Sunday- Peloton strength legs and shoulders + barre + cycle + 2.75 mile walk

My workouts were a little off schedule this week due to so much travel. It felt good to finish week 2 of Rebecca’s 5 day split program. I will never be a 5 day a week runner but I can lift weights 5 days a week and feel amazing.The gorgeous temps had me out for an afternoon walk in the sunshine before watching the Eagles beat the Cowboys.

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Monday-Peloton cycle + strength chest and triceps + PT and 3 mile walk

Today I hit my 950th cycle class on Peloton. Can I get to 1,000 by the end of the year? I started week 3 of Rebecca’s 5 day split training with the focus on chest and triceps. I’m feeling stronger already so will keep it up. Later, I had a session with new PT who seems to be much  more on the ball and in tuned with running. Fingers crossed. Finally, met some friends for an afternoon coffee and walk in our gorgeous fall weather.

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Tuesday- Core + Barre + lower body strength and 2 mile walk

Continuing with my Rebecca’s strength program with lower body and core today. I was able to up my weights slightly from last week which felt pretty good. Later, I took a 2 mile walk to and from my polling place.

Stretch of the week: an easy one to do on your door frame

Wednesday- Rest day and yoga stretch 

I took a day off from regular workouts today. We had planned a day out with my mom and my friend and her mom who is a docent at Hillwood House. It was a gorgeous day to explore and learn all about the property and museum.

Thursday-3.5 miles run/walk + legs and biceps strength

Yay it finally happened-I ran today! It was slow and short but I am ever so grateful to be on the road to recovery. My PT had me start at 1 min run/1 min walk intervals. Humbling for sure. I am keeping up my 5 day a week strength for a few more weeks.

Weekly run day 

Friday- Peloton cycle + Back & biceps strength

I had a short but strong workout today before heading out to meet Cari and Coco for lunch. Because all of our birthdays are in the next week or so, it was fun to celebrate together. 

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Saturday-core + legs and shoulders strength

Finished up week 3 of Rebecca’s  5 day split. I have to say that I am really enjoying doing strength 5 days a week and feeling the difference. So very grateful to be slowly adding running back into my routine.

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About Deborah Brooks

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. Darlene S. Cardillo says

    11/11/2023 at 7:35 pm

    Hey we both celebrated with Cari in the same week.

    Congrats in your 950.

    And a bigger hooray on running. So excited for you.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/12/2023 at 10:14 am

      thanks yes she is the best!

  2. Melissa says

    11/12/2023 at 12:04 am

    congrats on getting in a run!! hope you continue to feel better and better. starting over IS humbling, isn’t it? but you’ll be back before you know it. just like you’re increasing weights each week, you’ll be increasing your run strength soon too.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/12/2023 at 10:14 am

      Thanks Melissa I sure hope so!

  3. Wendy says

    11/12/2023 at 7:07 am

    What a great week for you! It was about time–and I’m sure you are feeling much better overall about things. Onward and upward, my friend!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/12/2023 at 10:15 am

      Thanks Wendy it was a much better week all around

  4. Debbie says

    11/12/2023 at 7:42 am

    Yay for running and finding a PT who seems to be getting you headed in the right direction!

    Happy birthday week! Fun that you could celebrate early with Coco and Cari!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/12/2023 at 10:15 am

      Always fun to them both and kick off the birthday celebrations.

  5. Coco says

    11/12/2023 at 9:22 am

    Congrats on 950 rides and returning to running! I’m glad your new PT is a better fit.

    It was so great to see you.

    Cheers!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/12/2023 at 10:16 am

      great to see you too! Have a fab birthday week

  6. Jenny says

    11/12/2023 at 11:56 am

    Yay! So how did the run feel- no pain? I agree it’s humbling to start over but the time goes by quickly and suddenly you’re running your normal miles again. In the meantime you can never go wrong with strength 5x a week!
    That’s fun you met up with Cari and Coco for a pre-birthday celebration!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/12/2023 at 1:08 pm

      yes it is humbling and I know you have been there and look at you now! Always fun to meet up with the girls for lunch

  7. Chocolaterunsjudy says

    11/12/2023 at 1:31 pm

    Hooray for running! Just start where you are; you’ll work your way back & I’m betting on you for those 1000 workouts (wow!).

    Hillwood looks amazing! Nice to meet up with Cari & Coco!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/12/2023 at 8:09 pm

      thanks Judy slow and steady is my plan. Yes, it is always nice to meet up w part of the crew

  8. Kimberly Hatting says

    11/12/2023 at 1:57 pm

    YAYYYY!!! back in the running shoes!!!! I am so glad things are on the up & up for you, Deborah 😉 Sounds like Rebecca’s class has been a fabulous fit for you. I was thinking of starting it, but my defer that to January since I have the Winter Run Streak fast approaching on Thanksgiving. We shall see….

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/12/2023 at 8:10 pm

      Yes, I am. Happy to be back in the running shoes and will take it slow and steady. I a, happy to chat w you about the split programs

  9. Lisa @ TechChick Adventures says

    11/12/2023 at 7:54 pm

    How exciting to finally be running, if even for a little bit! Your PT person sounds like a good change. So great you got to celebrate birthdays and friendships too! Congrats on 950 – I do believe you will make your goal by the end of the year!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/12/2023 at 8:10 pm

      Thanks! No one is happier than I am!

  10. San says

    11/12/2023 at 11:36 pm

    I am happy to hear you’re running again…. slowly but surely! Yay.
    Also congrats on your milestone!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/13/2023 at 8:54 am

      Thanks San happy to be returning to running

  11. Jenn says

    11/13/2023 at 7:27 pm

    What a gorgeous group of blogger ladies! I love to see it!

    And I’m so glad you’re back to running! That’s so awesome and I know it’s making you so happy!

    I wholly believe you can hit 1000 by the end of the year! We’re pulling for you!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      11/15/2023 at 9:41 am

      working my way back slowly but I am determined

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