Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. We are just loving all of the support and enthusiasm for this new weekly linkup. Spring was on full display this week and if there was a theme it would sunshine and flowers. Everything is starting to bloom and spring is in the air.
Sunshine And Flowers
Monday-30 min Peloton class + 60 m strength training + 2 mile afternoon walk
I always like to start my Mondays off strong as it helps me set the tone for my week.
Tuesday- 4.25 mile run
I did not realize until I started running that my legs were still tired from my 8 miler on Sunday. Usually, I run on Saturdays and have that extra day off in between. There was definitely some walk breaks. Running mojo where are you? The sunshine and flowers were popping out everywhere.
Wednesday- 90 m kickboxing and strength training
Workout Wednesday is always one of my tougher workouts. It had been a while since we did walking lunges with a weighted bar. My glutes we on fire!
Thursday- 5 mile run
Took a little of my own advice on how to get your mojo and confidence back after an injury. I mobilized the troops to take a little moms field trip downtown to DC to catch an early glimpse of the Cherry Blossoms. Although we only live about 15 minutes outside of DC, we rarely go downtown to run because of the parking and crowds. We beat the tourist crowds, played tourists ourselves and had a fantastic run. Just what I needed-more sunshine and flowers.
Friday- hot yoga class 60 min
Woke up feeling like I needed a rest day. The post run ankle soreness is back and I am kind of just ignoring it until after Cherry Blossom next weekend. Hot Yoga was the perfect antidote. If I did not take a photo, did it really happen?
I had the amazing opportunity to take a Chinese Dumpling making class at a friend’s house. It was really fun learning how to make them. I ate so many veggie dumplings that I rolled out of there feeling like one myself.
Saturday- 6 mile Run
Woke up to a summer like day here. With temps already approaching 60 degrees for my run, I had to pull out the shorts and tank top. Everything was blooming and it was a gorgeous day for a run. I am just going to keep ignoring my ankle soreness until after Cherry Blossom next weekend. My friend really regretted over dressing!
Sunday- Private hot yoga class for our MRTT group
It sure was a week of literally sunshine and flowers around here. We were treated to a nice burst of warmer weather. Thanks again for joining us for the Weekly Run Down.
Those cherry blossoms are giving me the FOMO! However, considering how I’ve been feeling it is a good thing I gave up my bib. Sorry to hear you’re struggling a bit with running too.
Yes hopefully this too will pass for both of us. We will miss having you and of course, you are welcome to visit anytime
I am SO jealous of all of the green and flowers! We are close here in KS to having some as well and I can’t wait!
Everything really started popping out this week it’s really pretty
It is really starting to feel (and look) like spring, finally! I hope your ankle holds up ok, at least through Cherry Blossom. Great job this week!
Fingers crossed over here!
YEs yes on sunshine and flowers. Yesterday was amazing here
What’s the memorial in your photo with the Washington Monument and the cherry blossoms? Gorgeous shot
That is in front of the Jefferson Memorial and one is from the Martin Luther Kind memorial. They are all close by each other. Everything started blooming this week
Those beautiful cherry blossoms! Worth a 15 minute commute for a run for sure! How fun. Great to way to get back the mojo 🙂
It did sure help to get back a little mojo. It’s pretty this time of the year before it gets too hot.
What a fun week! I’ll bet those dumplings were yummy. And a private yoga class must have been fun, too!
The sun isn’t out a lot up here, and there are no flowers yet. The upside is that (usually) we are cooler in the summer.
Headed to yoga class now should be lots of fun. The dumplings were amazing I ate so much!
Wow, all those flowers and budding trees!!!!! Oh wait….I get to see them all in person soon 😉 #giddy #beyondgiddy
Yes you do!
Wow, look at that sun and blossom! We’re the same here: it’s lovely, although my hayfever is playing up. Look after that ankle!
I am sneezing up a storm myself! It is worth it though I guess 🙂
I’m so bummed I missed your cherry blossom run. I hope I can get in a short run this week before CUCB. Those dumplings look amazing!
They were so good I ate so many!
I am so jealous of your warm weather and tank top running! I woke up today to a few inches of snow and 20ﾟ. Decided to make it an off day. I hope that Spring comes soon! Those cherry blossoms are beautiful.
OH wow that is cold! We went from 75 yesterday to 50 today to the 30’s for Monday morning. It’s a roller coaster this time of the year
I love the idea of playing tourist before the tourist. I did that when I lead the conference group run downtown Chicago and it was a blast.
It is fun and nice change of pace for sure!
It was gorgeous last week! I just wish I’d had more time to get outside and enjoy it. I was super happy that Saturday was so pretty!a
I hope your ankle holds out until after your race next weekend. Hopefully, it’s nothing big anyway.
Thanks for the linkup!
We did luck out with the weather this past week! I don’t know what is going on with the ankle but it sure is annoying. I will make it through CB it just won’t be pretty
Sunshine and flowers will always put a smile on your face! Hoping we’ll be getting a little of that up here this week. Sorry, the mojo’s not fully back – hang in there!
Thanks the weather is sure helping just need the ankle to start cooperating a little more
That Chinese dumpling making class sounds like a lot of fun. It’s always a joy to learn how to make new things!
It was a blast and I ate so much! Do not regret one bite 🙂
Wow! Those blossoms are lovely. Do they smell great too? Everything is still super brown here and we have wind chills in the teens today. But sunshine so there’s that. I hope that ankle of yours hangs in there for CB10.
I don ‘t think they have a smell per se but the pollen is already ridiculous. We have to take the bad with the good. I think I will make it through CB ok it just won’t be pretty 🙂
Ooooh! Moms trip to DC for a run sound like tons of fun! That will get your running mojo back for sure. Sorry to read that your ankle is acting up after your run. Hope it holds up for Cherry Blossom.
Hubby had dumplings when we went out for Chinese with friends last night. I was good and just ate half of one! It was delicious, though!
I ate so many of those dumplings and don’t regret one single bite! Our little field trip run was fun and I have to make sure I do it more often
The cherry blossoms are so pretty! We barely have buds on the trees but the snow if finally all gone. It’ll be here soon. Nice week of workouts!
Thanks yes everything is starting to bloom and it’s really pretty and refreshing around here. Hope it warms up for you too soon
I’m so jealous of the beautiful flowers and weather you had this week. I can hear robins chirping right now (despite the snow on the ground!) so I know spring will really be here soon. The cherry blossoms are so pretty!
We were very lucky last week for sure! Hoping it sticks around because you never know this time of the year
I love DC and it’s been years since I’ve been there. Would love to go again soon!
Love that you are having warmer weather and jealous of your tank and shorts. I want that weather here too.
Well the tank and shorts only lasted for a day but that’s ok! We will take what we can get right now.
I would love to see the cherry blossoms when I run and its always fun to take a “field trip” and run in a location you don’t get to often! I have several friends going up next weekend for the Cherry Blossom 10 miler. It’s definitely something I’d like to experience!
How fun to learn how to make Chinese dumplings!
It is certainly an iconic DC race! Hoping our nicer weather holds out sometimes it’s totally freezing on race day
We still are not seeing warm temps here (no flowers either!) and, now that ski season is over for me, I’m ready for some sun!
Those dumplings look amazing – sounds like a cool experience. And you must be getting so excited about the Cherry Blossom!! Cant wait to see all the pics 🙂
Everything just started blooming this week it’s really a pretty time around here. Yes excited for Cherry Blossom it’s always a fun weekend
Those Cherry Blossoms look beautiful! I hope your ankle holds up ok through Cherry Blossom!
I will just keep running towards flowers and plan to just ignore my ankle until after the race 🙂
looks like it was beautiful last week!! and you got great miles and workouts in. sounds like hot yoga was just what you needed too since the ankle soreness is back a bit. hopefully that will go away soon and never return. I totally want dumplings now!!
I did have a pretty good week last week. I am bummed the ankle is not happy so I am going to just ignore it until after the race. The dumplings were amazing!
The cherry blossoms are so pretty! I don’t think I’m ready for 60 degree temps though, I find that a bit too warm for running.
It did get warm very quickly! I prefer 50 and under myself for running
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The group outing to run downtown sounds like a lot of fun! And those dumplings look amazing. I love to eat dumplings but have never tried making them 🙂
They are tricky to make but so fun to learn how it is done from a professional.
That girls’ DC Trip looks awesome! That’s given me an idea – I’ve gotten a bit bored of some of my running routes so I think I’m going to plan a run in the central part of my city one of these days. Can I just say that you ladies look fabulous in all these photos – those colourful spring tights with beautiful blue skies and spring blossoms as a backdrop! Love it Deborah!
Glad we inspired you! It is fun to plan a new route or outing. I am a fan of breakfast or coffee afterwards too 🙂