Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. This week kind of flew by with lots of events and activities and 4th of July happenings. Here’s how my week went down.
Weekly Run Down 4th of July Happenings
Monday- 30 min Peloton cycle + 60 min strength training
I kind of over did it on Sunday and my legs were like jello. I do like to start my week off strong so kept to my schedule. My legs felt better after a short cycle ride.
Later in the day, my daughter and I went to a 90 min session of “float therapy”. Stay tuned for more details on this soon but here’s a photo of the float tank.
Tuesday-3 mile run + 10 min core
Short and sweet run today as the temps were already into the 80’s in the early morning. I brought along some frozen icy towels that were a big hit post run. Very easy to prepare: wet small towels and freeze in a ziploc bag. Take them out right before your run and enjoy.
Wednesday- 20 m elliptical + 90 min strength training/kick boxing
It was toasty up in my gym today but getting it done none the less. Lunging my way into the holiday weekend. Gym focused face on 🙂
Thursday- 4th of July 5 mile run + 5 mile walk
Our 3rd annual early morning 4th of July run into Georgetown for breakfast was a big success. Started early due to the crazy heat and humidity. Lots of rolling hills for breakfast. Not sure whose idea it was to walk for a minutes but we ended up walking the whole 5 miles back. The heat must have made us delusional! My feet were so tired and so was I. Had a little nap and hot bath.
Friday- 30 min disco Peloton + 10 min core
My legs and body were a little stiff today but 30 min on the bike did wonders. Definitely helped to have all the disco music to sing to! Was hoping to get to yoga but it did not fit into my schedule today.
Saturday- rest day aah
Celebrating my dad’s birthday with the family today. Grilling and chilling by the pool. Happy 81st bday to my dad.
Sunday-run 3 mils on the plan
I am really excited because my former college room mate is coming to visit for a days tonight! I don’t think we will be up to the same shenanigans we used to be 30 years ago!
And that’s my weekly run down 4th of July style! What was a highlight of your week? Looking forward to anything fun this week? Hope to see you back for Meatless Monday tomorrow. I’ve got another delicious summer salad to share.
Sounds like a fabulous week! It’s been oppressively hot and humid here this past week, but I did get some miles in.
I’m anxious to hear about your experience with float therapy. I’ve never heard of anyone doing it so I’m looking forward to hearing your take on it.
Enjoy your time with your college roomie, and happy birthday to your dad!
The heat and humidity are off the charts this week. I am just trying to maintain for 3-4 mile runs and it’s not been easy!
Oh my gosh, that’s a great picture of you and your Dad! The Conte’s Arlington ride took a long break at the top of Powhatan yesterday — I told the other MRTT-ers we should go jump in your pool. 😉
We did wet, frozen towels for my son’s lacrosse tournaments — was such a lifesaver on those hot days.
Feel free to come hang at the pool anytime!
A great 4th of July week! We traveled and I did manage to get in 3 runs this week which is a wind because I don’t usually work out when traveling with family. It’s just too hard to get away sometimes! It has been warm here, but still better than cold!
I am just trying to keep up my 3 runs per week schedule. I am definitely a cold weather runner myself 🙂
Those cold towels are a great idea! I’ll have to keep that in mind for my car for post-run cooling down. Have fun with your college roommate!
Thanks for the linkup!
The icy towels are a game changer you have to try it!
It’s crazy how hot it’s gotten in your area…and how long it’s been that way! Our heat was late arriving in Iowa, but it’s definitely making up for lost time. I’m not complaining, either, because it’s my favorite season LOL
I know you love the summer heat. I am seriously dying out there everyday it’s just so humid. I will be one happy girl come fall 🙂
You were plenty active despite the heat! Happy Birthday to you dad. I barely ran this week but I do love that the heat has me swimming again.
Swimming is the blessing of summer isn’t it! Thanks we had a nice birthday with my dad
Happy birthday to your dad! It’s not reached the 80s here yet but some 70s has sapped my strength for sure, so well done on a strong week!
The 70’s are sounding fantastic at this point. Enjoy those!
Considering how warm it’s been, you got a lot done. I like your idea of the frozen towels. Looking forward to another salad recipe!
Trying to keep up my regular schedule but honestly it’s zapping my energy. The frozen towels are a game changer!
Happy birthday to your Dad! He looks great. And yup, that 5 mile run + 5 mile walk — I think that would have done me in! Sounds like you had another strong week.
I definitely needed a nap after that walk run combo! I was so stiff the next morning
LOL re: roommate shenanigans. My college BFF and I just said same when we were falling asleep on the phone at 9PM.
Can’t wait for your post on float therapy, sounds fascinating
Disco music makes everything better
I am really looking forward to hanging out with her tonight. Yes I will tell you all about float therapy this week!
You did a great job on your workouts this week. Reading about your 4th of July workout made my feet hurt, lol.
Happy Birthday to your dad!
that was probably not my smartest idea!
I love disco music! Those icy towels would have come in handy this week as it was also hot and humid.
Float therapy? Would love to read about that experience!
Happy Birthday to your dad!
The icy towels are a game changer! You must try them. Will be sharing about float therapy this week stay tuned
I wish I had thought to bring icy towels to some of my runs this week. The race I did on the 4th was handing out wet cloths post-race but they were flimsy and didn’t do much. Happy birthday to your dad!
The icy towels are a game changer you must try!
Happy 4th! Great tip about the cold towels! I might have to put that to use in my own neighborhood.
The highlight of my week was 100$ running the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta. It has been a bucket list race of mine and I was so thrilled to make it a reality!
I hear its a fantastic race! On my bucket list for sure
I LOVE disco music for working out. How can you not have a great time to it, right? Lol! Have fun with your college roommate – that sounds so much fun!
So far we are having a great time! Fun to catch up
The heat makes a lot of us delusional! I took a nap after my Thursday run too, it was great.
I don’t know if I could step up to my old shenanigans from college days either- I’m usually in bed by 10pm and so tired! Hopefully you have fun!
Yes I will be struggling to keep my eyes open late as well. Funny how things change huh?!
Enjoy your time with your friend! Hope she joins you for a run. That’s pretty funny about walking the 5 miles back. Great picture of you and your Dad 🙂 . Happy birthday to him!
thanks! Yes I love that pic of me and my dad too. One of the rare unposed ones.
I did float therapy for the first time earlier this year! My oldest son and DIL got me a gift card for Christmas. I really liked it. I felt so relaxed, kind of like I was floating on air, for the rest of the day. Whew! Your 5 mile run and 5 mile walk on the 4th sounds intense! Hope you have a good visit with your roomie!
The float tank is relaxing and different. That run and walk was intense and my feet were not happy at all 🙂
Great week! I’m very curious to hear more about your float therapy session.
I will be telling you more about it soon!
Those cold towels sound amazing after a hot summer run! Have fun with your college roommate this week!
The towels are a game changer!
What a fun tradition for the 4th! 5 miles is a long walk but how could you run right after breakfast?!?
Happy birthday to your dad!
I’ve been meaning to try a float tank, so curious what you thought! Kinda expensive though right?
We ran before breakfast and then walked home. My feet were not happy! Yes I will share about the float tank this week
Sounds like a great week to me!! I’m verrry interested in this float therapy thing…..🤔
I will let you know all about it later this week! Thanks for stopping in
I’m impressed with your consistent running in the heat/humidity! That makes it so hard to get out the door.
Ugh it’s been brutal out there lately!
Sounds like a fun week in spite of the heat! That’s a great idea about the cold towels. I’ll have to keep that in mind for the Summer.
Yes the cold towels are a life saver