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Weekly Run Down Countdown to Winter Vacation

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Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down. This week was another busy one around here. I’m on a countdown to winter vacation with my family.

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  • Countdown to Winter Vacation
    • Monday- 30 minutes Peloton + 60 minutes strength training
    • Tuesday- 3 mile run + Physical Therapy
    • Wednesday- 35 minutes of Peloton cycle + 90 min strength train and boxing
    • Thursday- 2.75 mile run
    • Friday- 35 minutes of Peloton and hot yoga class 1 hr
    • Saturday- Travel day

Countdown to Winter Vacation

weekly Run countdown to family vacation

Monday- 30 minutes Peloton + 60 minutes strength training

Hit it hard this morning with 2 back to back HIIT cycle classes and beat my own record for the first time in a while. Pulled up my TopNine post for the year. I was surprised to see so many Peloton photos there.

countdown to winter vacation| topnine

Tuesday- 3 mile run + Physical Therapy

I increased my run intervals to 90/30 and made it a whole 3 miles without pain. Thrilled to be seeing some progress and finally feeling better.

countdown to winter vacation

Wednesday- 35 minutes of Peloton cycle + 90 min strength train and boxing

Since we are going away this weekend, I wanted to make sure to make the most of Wednesday Workout. These bird dogs with one knee on an elevated surface, really force you to engage your core big time. You can also use a yoga block.

bird dog

Thursday- 2.75 mile run

I was happy to up my run intervals again today to 2 min running/1 min walking. Running without pain again is very encouraging although super slow going. My son came home today so we are all together again. Our countdown to our winter vacation is in full swing.

Friday- 35 minutes of Peloton and hot yoga class 1 hr

I have been cycling a lot while returning from my running injury. While I have put in a ton of time, I was not feeling my strongest on the bike either until just this week. Today I passed my own PR’s on 2 back to back classes. I was thrilled!

 

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That feeling you get when you crush not 1 but 2 back to back PR’s thanks @denis__morton PS don’t try this at home 😂 #Peloton #PeloFam #OnePeloton #LovePeloton #Ride #HolidaySweat #SweatEveryday #TGIF #FridayFitness #FitOverFifty #FitMoms #Menaces

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Saturday- Travel day

Our family headed out to Aruba for a week long family vacation. So looking forward to spending lots of quality time together and relaxing in the warm sunshine. Swimming and paddle boarding are on the fit plan for next week. Stay tuned for photos.

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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. Hadassah Silva says

    12/22/2019 at 1:14 am

    So glad for your progress and awesome to hear no pain!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/22/2019 at 3:49 pm

      Thanks I hope it continues

  2. Darlene says

    12/22/2019 at 6:47 am

    A lot of good things this week. Congrats on your cycling PRs your pain free runs and vacation

    Enjoy. Look forward to your pics.

    Mine will be gray icy and snowy until Feb.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/22/2019 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks I hope the pain free runs continue

  3. Catrina says

    12/22/2019 at 7:16 am

    You’ll soon be back to running full-time again! That was excellent progress this week, well done.
    ARUBA!!!! That sounds fantastic! I have never been there, so I am looking forward to your photos. Enjoy the sun!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/22/2019 at 4:24 pm

      Thanks we have been going for the last few years we love it there

  4. Kim G says

    12/22/2019 at 10:42 am

    You totally crushed it this week – awesome job!
    I hope that you and your family are having an amazing time in Aruba 🙂

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/22/2019 at 4:24 pm

      Thanks and yes so far so good

  5. Wendy says

    12/22/2019 at 10:56 am

    Glad to see you returning to form! Enjoy Aruba. Jealous of your beach trips!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/22/2019 at 4:25 pm

      Thanks I sure hope the pain free runs continue

  6. Kimberly Hatting says

    12/22/2019 at 12:27 pm

    It’s been so awesome to witness your rally back! You’ve made great progress, and the pain-free thing is legit. Well done!!! Enjoy your time in the warm sunshine :-0

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/22/2019 at 5:58 pm

      I know you know how hard it is to come back. I am determined to get there it just may not be as quickly as I’d hoped

  7. Laurie says

    12/22/2019 at 12:54 pm

    Wow! Aruba?!?! Your family takes the best vacations. Hope your time in the tropics is wonderful.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/22/2019 at 5:59 pm

      Thanks this has been our winter vacation spot for the last few years. It’s a great little island

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/22/2019 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks this has been our go to winter vacation spot for a few years. It’s a fun little island

  8. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    12/22/2019 at 1:05 pm

    Enjoy all the Vit D! And family, of course. 🙂

    Awesome that you are running without pain again — you’ll rebuild before you know it, just wait & see!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/22/2019 at 8:37 pm

      I sure hope so thanks!

  9. Liz Dexter says

    12/22/2019 at 1:34 pm

    A nice week and loving the outfits. Hooray for pain-free running, too!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/22/2019 at 8:38 pm

      Yes it was a busy week!

  10. Zenaida Arroyo says

    12/22/2019 at 1:37 pm

    That is great that you are running pain free!! Have a great time in Aruba!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/22/2019 at 8:39 pm

      Thanks I hope it stays that way!

  11. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    12/22/2019 at 2:42 pm

    I love your TopNine. You really did enjoy your Peloton this past year so I’m not surprised to see it in so many pictures. I’ve got to do my TopNine before the year is out.

    Thanks for the linkup!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/22/2019 at 8:40 pm

      Yes definitely do yours it’s fun to see

  12. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    12/22/2019 at 4:00 pm

    Great week! Enjoy your vacation!!

  13. angela @ happy fit mama says

    12/22/2019 at 8:02 pm

    Have a blast in Aruba! Sounds like it will be an amazing time with family!

  14. Montana @ Pretty Lil Mudder says

    12/22/2019 at 9:15 pm

    Congrats on the PR’s and so glad to hear your running is coming back pain free! It is slow going at first, but it does come back faster than it did when you first started, so that’s the good news 🙂

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/23/2019 at 4:56 pm

      Thanks for the encouragement. I know you’ve been there too.Definitely slow going at the moment

  15. Coco says

    12/23/2019 at 12:23 am

    I’m glad your progressing with your running! I forgot about your Aruba vacay until I saw some of your photos. #jealous
    Have a great time!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/23/2019 at 5:00 pm

      Yes I finally feel like I am on my way back! Thanks we are having a wonderful time

  16. Lisa @ Mile by Mile says

    12/23/2019 at 4:16 am

    So glad you are feeling better and making progress with your running! I hope you’re having a great time on vacation!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/23/2019 at 5:02 pm

      Thanks I am starting to feel like I am on my way back

  17. Marcia says

    12/23/2019 at 7:11 am

    Hooray for pain-free running progress. May it continue. I’m jelly of your Aruba trip. My husband insists he’s “tired” of the Caribbean. He’s also tired of much of Europe. I may be going to Spain on my own next summer. ; ) Enjoy those beaches!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/25/2019 at 3:58 pm

      I am an available travel partner anytime!

  18. Jenn says

    12/23/2019 at 9:50 am

    First, have THE BEST time in Aruba. I wish I was able to go somewhere to just get away from it all.

    Second, you had such a great week, even with PT. I miss running and boxing and everything so much. It will be amazing to get back in there when I’m stronger.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/25/2019 at 3:59 pm

      I was out of running for over 7 weeks. I know how hard it is. You are making tons of progress already!

  19. Hannah says

    12/23/2019 at 11:54 am

    Glad running is feeling better for you! Have a fun vacation.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/25/2019 at 3:59 pm

      Slowly but surely I will get back there!

  20. Chaitali says

    12/23/2019 at 2:06 pm

    Congrats no those back to back PRs and have fun in Aruba!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/25/2019 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks so much x 2

  21. Lisa @ TechChick Adventures says

    12/23/2019 at 6:54 pm

    Hope you are having an amazing time on your trip! I’ve never tried bird dogs with an elevated side. I’ll have to give that a try! I’m so glad you are making progress.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/25/2019 at 4:00 pm

      They really force you to recruit your core even more try them out

  22. Jessie says

    12/23/2019 at 7:13 pm

    Have a wonderful time in Aruba, sounds amazing!

    So happy to hear about your progress with running. Be patient 🙂

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/25/2019 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks-patience is not one of my virtues but I am trying

  23. Cari says

    12/28/2019 at 8:54 pm

    Yay running without pain. Love your friend’s reindeer sweater. Enjoy Aruba!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      12/29/2019 at 9:12 am

      WE had a fantastic time thanks!

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