Thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down. This week, my heart is full and so is my nest. My daughter has been living back with us since she graduated and is now working right near the house. My son was away at his old overnight camp as a counselor all summer. He finally came back for this week before he heads off to school again on Tuesday. I am appreciating the little things this week.
Weekly Run Down The little things
Monday- 30 min HIIT Peloton class +60 min strength training
I woke up exhausted from our BBQ last night. We ended up having about 40 people over which was fabulously fun. Lots to clean up and put away. Appreciating all the wonderful friends I have in my life. Never miss a Monday workout though! This 30 minute HIIT cycle class kicked my butt! Oh did I mention the laundry that came home with my son??
Tuesday- 3.6 mile run
Such a humid and gross week around here but I am not complaining about the heat this week. It almost looked fall like out today with the leaves everywhere. So I am dreaming of fall temps and running right towards them.
Wednesday- 20 min Peloton class + 90 min strength training and kickboxing
Working on some serious balance challenges today. Those glutes got a serious workout.
Wednesday evening, we met up with my parents for dinner and trivia at a local spot. Our team “3 Generations walk into a bar” came in 3rd place. We were pretty proud ourselves and a had a great time together. My parents really loved it. Now that the kids are older we have to work harder to schedule these family events. Appreciating the little things!
Thursday- 4 mile run
We are in another mini heat wave this week. Just keep showing up and doing the best I can. Appreciating the nice cold iced tea afterwards. The little things indeed!
Friday- 30 min am power walk, evening cycle and SUP class + 2 mile walk
Headed out for a practice session for our upcoming SUP triathlon. We got there early so did another power walk. Next we took a 30 min cycle class to train on the bikes we would be using for the race. Learning how a new bike works is always a challenge. We powered through the 30 minutes and finished the 7 miles ahead of schedule. Next, it was on to another SUP session. I am feeling much more confident out there on the board. I think that portion of the race might end up being my strong point.
I am not used to night time workouts! I was completely wiped out and slept so well. Stayed in bed until 9 am ah the little things.
Saturday- easy hot yoga class 60 m
I have been slacking on stretching this week. This hot yoga class was just what my body was craving today.
Sunday- on the plan Peloton or short pool run or both. Not sure!
Big family dinner tonight before my son goes back to school Tuesday.
A week of appreciating the little things. How about you-what are you appreciating this week?
I have to apologise to everyone else whose blogs I follow, and to you lovely ladies – no update this week and I hardly read anyone’s blogs last week let along commented on them, and have only just responded to the comments on mine today. Our pet cat has been very poorly and between medicating and nursing him and cleaning up while trying to get my work done, I’ve lost my running and yoga this week, didn’t read blogs, didn’t reply to comments, didn’t even READ for a couple of days. Things are a bit brighter now but only one 4.5 mile run all week to report so no round-up from me.
I can’t post personal stuff on my own blog as family members I’m not in contact with read it and will intrude, so hope people see it here – putting a similar comment on Kim’s blog.
Glad you had a good week with all the family – lovely to see!
You never have to apologize to us! Life gets in the way and sometimes the blog has to be put aside. I hope your kitty gets better. Take care of yourself and we’ll be here when you are ready to come back.
Thank you so much for chiming in, I just wanted people to know I was thinking of them but could barely manage self-care let alone extras like blogs! I’ve gone blog zero and starting again with reading and commenting, and will do a book review today.
OH Liz no need to apologize! Sounds like you have had a rough couple of weeks. I am glad you are doing a little better. Rejoin us when you are up to it. Hang in there!
Thank you xx
I’m appreciating having time to spend with my best girl friends in the world! I’m in Chicago having a girls trip and it’s been great – we even got in 2 workouts together. So grateful for friendships that last the test of time despite many miles between us all.
Yes it’s the best isn’t it?! hope you all had a fantastic time
That BBQ sounds like so much fun! All of that laundry…not so much!
Awesome job on your workouts this week and congrats on winning 3rd place at trivia night – I bet that was fun!
It’s been a busy and fun week all around. Thankful for it all this week-even the laundry
I love all the time I can get with my boys. This weekend it was Tom that we got to hang with. When they are both home, it’s chaotic but I wouldn’t have it any other way! <3
Yes exactly chaotic but great at the same time!
I love the name of your family’s trivia team and congrats on coming in 3rd place. I’m terrible at trivia, but do enjoy the occasional trivia night at the local bar.
Enjoy your son before he heads back to school!
Thanks for the linkup!
It was fun to have 3 generations bc we all had different knowledge to lend. Taking my son back on Tuesday morning 🙁
I am dreaming of fall temps too so I can plan some race.
I love the family reunions and the time spent with my children and grandsons.
Congrats on your 3rd place at trivia night.
The family times are really special! Trying to soak them all in before my son leaves again
Love the photo of the whole family!
That’s wonderful that SUP is working so well for you.
Yeah, the humidity skyrocketed and the thunderstorms moved in — but didn’t do anything to help with the heat. 🙁
What am I appreciating this week? My friends, for sure. Exploring, even if it didn’t go as planned.
Hope you get a break in the heat this week, too (we are supposed to cool off towards the end of the week).
Yes I am loving SUP this summer lots of fun. Today was just unbearable out there so I opted for a pool run.
A huge YAY to having both kids under your roof (if only for a few days). Our oldest daughter has been back in the area twice in the past two weeks, and it’s been so great seeing her in person. Family is so important! How fun doing the trivia with the three generations….great memories for everyone 😉
It was really fun to do with everyone. I am going to miss my son when he goes back to school again this week.
Haha, wow that is a LOT of laundry! What a fun trivia night – the name is adorable. Once my parents joined me and some friends for a trivia evening but we did not do as well. Enjoy the full nest 🙂
My parents really enjoyed it. It can be challenging to find an activity that we can all do together!
That trivia night looks like so much fun! Love that is is three generations. I am appreciating that I am still on summer break and am spending lots of time with my mother.
That’s really nice enjoy your free time until you return to school
The SUP triathlon sounds so fun!
Ah, the laundry gives me anxiety 🙂 You’re a good mom, ha!
The 3 generations playing trivia is so wonderful.
Thanks for hosting the link-up!
The laundry gives me anxiety too! I had to do it all in one day 🙂
The little things are awesome! I’m grateful that although it’s been hot it hasn’t been too hot to run, and a big family get together that we had today. We have a ways to go before my stepsons get to college but looking at that laundry pile I feel like I’m looking at my future.
Oh the laundry is a serious thing when they come home from college! Hope you enjoyed your family get together as well!
You do have a lot of great little things to appreciate! How nice! I’m appreciating having my kids around (high schoolers) although they are so busy with their own events lately. And I’m appreciating that my body has lasted this far into my marathon training!! 🙂 Great workouts this week. I really need to try SUP.
Well those are definitely 2 things to appreciate!
So great to get some family time together! I had to chuckle when I saw all the laundry – such a familiar sight when my son comes home.
I know the laundry! Crazy right
40 people – WOW. I only had four to contend with – not staying with me – and in that we decamped to mom’s because House vs. Apartment. I also picked up some laundry that was there so um… I may be your son plus 20 some years 😀
Had a similar theme of full week and I really loved every second of it.
I love your Monday shirt.
ha ha house guests and laundry can be exhausting huh!?
Love visitors, but I have no room for them. We usually all stay at mom’s but that didn’t work logistically so we just visited
That trivia team name is awesome! I’ve been wanting to do a hot yoga session lately, I just need to make it happen, my body needs it.
My body always appreciates when I take the time for yoga. Hope you get to a class soon too
Nice week of workouts! The SUP triathalon sounds awesome. I’d love to do that! And I love that you played trivia with your parents and kids. So fun!
I am really excited about the SUP tri. Should be fun and different.
What a fun family-filled week! Congrats to your daughter on her new job and how nice to have her close by. My nest won’t be full again until Thanksgiving and even then she’s only staying for 48 hours. Oh well. I’ll take what I can get.
It was nice to have them both in the house for a week. You have to take what you can get when they are this age.
I am appreciating sleeping in almost every day this week – no runs to get up for post-race! Your SUP class sounds fun, though I’m not good at evening workouts either
Sleeping in sounds amazing enjoy your recovery
It sounds like you had a great week! Thats so nice that you have both your kids home for a bit. It was a rough week of heat again but fall will be here before we know it!
Yes I enjoyed having them both at home for a week. time really flies enjoy everyday with your little guy!
the little things indeed! luckily you had a lot of those little thing to make up for a huge pile of laundry from your son!
Yes it sure helped! 🙂
You are wise to appreciate the little things! So glad you have family back in the house, even if your sons stay is brief. I love the “3 generations walk into a bar” game night – how cool!!
Looking strong on that ball and that you can notice the difference on the SUP – good for you. It’s definitely humid and gross here too so I’d rather be on the water this week…
It was nice to have everyone at home for a week. It kind of flew by! The water is the place to be this week
It must be amazing to have both your kids home — never mind the laundry!! It sounds like you had an awesome week. I never would have thought to train on the bikes for the SUP tri – brilliant!
It was really nice to have them both home together for a week. Off to Indiana tomorrow to drop him off. The bike and SUP combo was hard! I am not used to night time workouts
Woo! 40 guests at a BBQ! That sounds like fun and a lot of work! Dinner and trivia with your folks also sounds like a great time. You had a wonderful week!
It was a good albeit hectic week!
That’s so wonderful you had everyone around! I have such fond memories from several years ago when I would spend extended time with parents after college graduation or during grad school. Thank you for hosting!
It was a nice week with both of them in the house
Looks like a good week! I never fully appreciated my mother until I started doing my own laundry haha. I should get back to hot yoga. I need more of that in my life.
Yes well hopefully my kids appreciate the laundry and the cooking! 🙂
aww, the three generations walk into a bar trivia team is so cute! I’m glad you got to enjoy some time with your parents and your kids.
As for feeling grateful, this week I went back to some of my running groups after a month long hiatus (and before I actually just buckle down and start training on my own) and I was just reminded of how grateful I am for this running community!
Yes it’s definitely something we can take for granted until we get injured. Glad to hear you are back feeling better!
Sounds like a great week! And I love that you had family time with trivia thrown in 🙂 Sounds like a fun activity for everyone.
I think my parents really liked the trivia!