Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. This week, I was all about chasing the Cherry Blossoms which are just starting to pop out in the DC area. Knowing that I would not be able to run my favorite Cherry Blossom 10 miler race until spring, I was determined to seek them out on my own. Here is a peek into my week of workouts.
Chasing Cherry Blossoms
The peak bloom time for the Cherry Blossoms varies slightly each spring. I wanted to catch a glimpse of them even though they may not be at full peak yet.
Monday-45 min full body strength training + core + 30 min cycle
Always love to start the week with a great combo of strength and Peloton.
Tuesday- 6.5 mile Cherry Blossom run + stretch
We found our first sign of spring today! This gorgeous cherry blossom tree was blooming along the bike path we often run on in Arlington, VA. A beautiful spring day albeit an allergy filled one!
Wednesday-Upper body strength + core + 30 min Peloton cycle
A good mix up cardio and strength and stretching for my mid week workout.
Thursday- 7.5 mile Cherry Blossom Run
We had to take advantage of the opportunity to see the famous Cherry Blossoms downtown in DC. While we were a few days early for full peak bloom. it was great to go for a run downtown on part of the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler course. The race is now in September when there will most certainly not be any blooms. The city is closing access to many of the streets around the area to avoid crowds from converging around the Tidal Basin and Washington Monument. This time of the year, the area is usually packed with tourists. DC is still pretty tight with Covid restrictions so that won’t be allowed. So, we did our own Cherry Blossom run. Here are a few pics.
Friday- 45 min lower body and core strength + 2 mile walk
Got my husband to join me for a walk today which was a nice change. Putting on real clothes, makeup and jewelry. I think it’s time!
Saturday- Rest Day!
Taking my rest day seriously! Light stretching and errands. We had a Zoom Passover Sedar with the family tonight to celebrate the first night of Passover. Organized chaos! Happy Passover to all that celebrate!
Sunday- Run Day! On the plan 7 miles or so
That rounds out my week of running, workouts and chasing Cherry Blossoms. Thanks for linking up today!
Happy Passover! It’s SO gorgeous there right now! Are the blossoms fragrant? Thanks for the linkup!
we had a really nice few days so I cannot complain that it is pouring right now. The blossoms don’t really smell but allergies are fierce right now
For views like that, the allergies are worth it!
I was surprised at how quickly I stopped wearing makeup once the pandemic started. But sometime last fall out of nowhere I decided to start curling my hair again. It will be interesting to see what “normal” life will look like in a few months.
It sure will be interesting to see what and when normal life is!
Happy Passover! You still clean up nice! 🙂
I love your cherry blossom tights! I should make myself get down there this week …. I know the blossoms would be worth it.
well thanks on both! It felt good to wear real clothes again even though I did not leave the house :). Yes it is fun to see the CB’s but I know they closed off a bunch of access already
Happy Passover. Love those cherry blossoms pics and your tights!!
Real clothes – what a treat!!
Thanks happy Passover to you as well! The tights had to come out this week! Yes it was nice to put on real clothes even though I did not leave the house 🙂
I love that you got down to DC to see the Cherry Blossoms. It’s been several years since I’ve made the trek. Our city really is beautiful in the spring!
Thanks for the linkup and have a great week!
It’s easy to take for granted how pretty it really is!
Oh my goodness – those cherry blossoms are GORGEOUS!! We were due to go to DC March 2020 — but then it all shut down 🙁 We’ll need to plan a trip soon though. One of these years! I sometimes wear eye makeup – I’m in zooms all day long and it makes me really see how tiredI look these days. But it’s only some days 🙂
OH yes, when I see myself on zoom I am like who is that old lady?!
Gorgeous pictures of the cherry blossoms! DC and NY are two places I would like to visit again/soon. Do you think the race will really take place in September?
Who knows! I sure hope so
Cherry blossoms are so amazing! I love that you matched your running bottoms to the cherry blossoms, too. 😉
Happy Passover, Deborah!
Well you know I am all about the matchy matchy 🙂 Happy passover to you as well
Love all the cherry blossom pics! I still haven’t really put on real clothes other than the few times I went into the office. Happy Passover!
It felt good to put on real clothes even though I did not leave the house. My husband was like, so where are you going? Ha!
Real clothes… LOL. Had a reason to wear them several times this week and that was… weird. Granted one of those days turned into cut off shorts so we’re not exactly talking ball gowns, but still.
Thanks for sharing the blossoms. They’re so worth the spring allergies. Sneeze powered runs are faster, right? 😀
ha I am not sure about the allergies part! Yes, it was nice to put real clothes on again
Love the real clothes and the jewelry – I really need to start dressing in regular clothes more, even if I’m not leaving the house, lol.
I hope that the Zoom Passover went well yesterday!
I think I do too! It felt good to wear real clothes and I never left the house 🙂 Parents did a better job with zoom this time
Happy Passover! You look so nice all made up 🙂 Now that its less frequent (at least for me) to get made up, it feels like such a treat!
The cherry blossoms are so beautiful. How fun to get to do your sunny run there!
Thanks it does feel special to get dressed even if I never left the house!
Ha ha, that’s funny about the real clothes. I’m not even sure what they are anymore- because I’m a massage therapist I can wear yoga pants to work. And it’s been over a year since I’ve really gone anywhere else. Hmm! I wonder what’s in my closet?
Those pictures are gorgeous. Sounds like you had some beautiful weather and beautiful runs this week!
I wish you were close enough to be massage therapist! I rarely wear real clothes anymore so it felt good for a change
The cherry blossoms are just gorgeous! Do they smell nice too? Looks like a really nice run. It’s great to see you adding up the miles this year!
The blossom don’t really smell but the allergies are fierce right now. I am happy to be running more miles and just hope I can stay injury free!
Oh, those cherry blossoms are SOOOO beautiful! We’re not anywhere close to having any trees blossoming yet. That’s one of the things I love about Spring 😉 Great week of fitness for you! Happy Passover!
I do love it when all of the trees bloom. Allergies are fierce this week too though
Oh wow, the trees look amazing! Making a trip to DC to see them in bloom is on my list of must do trips. Hopefully all of the fun travel can start back soon!
I hope you make it here one year to see them
Those Cherry Blossoms are gorgeous and the Cherry Blossom 10 miler is a bucket list race for me! I definitely want to come visit when they are in season. Maybe 2022?
Sounds like a great plan to me!
those cherry blossoms! so gorgeous! fun to run the course a bit with a friend. Real clothes and jewellery; have done it a few times, feels weird! ha!
it does feel weird!
Oh, they are so beautiful! I really really really want to come up for the CUCB10, but with my luck, it will be a year the blossoms won’t be in bloom. Oh, well. It’s worth it to try. Maybe next year.
Great week for you!
Maybe next year!
Wonderful blossom photos – makes me want to run into the city centre where I know there’s a row of lovely ones!
Yes they do motivate me as well!