Thanks for joining Kim and Me for the Weekly Run Down today. While Valentine’s Day is not until tomorrow, I am in a loving mood this week. I’ve been crushing on running all month long and this week we are in sync. Here is a peek into my week.
Weekly Run Down
Monday- Upper & Lower body strength + core + Peloton cycle
Starting off my Monday strong just the way I like it. A little bit of everything today to start off my new week and a new month.
Tuesday- 6 mile hill workout + stretch
My run plan called for 15 minutes of hill repeats at tempo pace. I was nervous about pulling off this workout but have to admit, I really enjoyed it.
Wednesday- upper & lower body strength + core + Peloton recovery ride
You know those classes where you know you will be sore immediately? That was me after my lower body strength today. It is amazing how a short lower body class can be so effective. Yup, I am going to feel that one tomorrow!
Thursday- 6 mile tempo run + stretch
I was a little nervous when I saw the workout for today that included 4 sets of 5 minutes and tempo pace. It was a gorgeous day and I had my running buddies along for the fun. We got it done.
Friday-upper & lower body strength + core + stretch
I got side tracked and ran out of time for my workout today. I did not get onto my Peloton bike but a good solid hour of strength is a win.
Saturday- Rest Day and ax throwing
Yes, you read that right! Doesn’t every couple enjoy going ax throwing as a Valentine’s Day weekend activity? We had a date day which also included a movie and dinner. I have not been to an actual theater in forever. Just like old times and by old times I mean 2019. Ax Throwing was so much fun and a lot harder than it seems. Let’s just say that I hope I never have to be in a horror movie situation where I need to defend myself. LOL.
My husband also ordered this fabulous cake off of GoldBelly from “we take the cake” in Florida and it sure was worth the splurge,
Sunday- on the plan 10 Mile run
With my Asheville Half marathon now 5 weeks away, it’s time to ramp up to some double digit runs. It was 60 degrees yesterday and it is snowing this morning. Crazy! I will get it done though.
Happy to have survived week 5 of my run training program. I am feeling a lot stronger on my runs and learning to run at different paces. Bring on week 6/8.
Hope you all had a fun weekend. Any Valentine’s Day happenings?
I was going to comment that it looks warm there–60 degrees sounds amazing! It’s so cold here that motivation is hard to find. But I have a 15 mile trail run in April, so I need to up my miles as well. Nice work!
It was weirdly warm all week but we are back to winter today!
I was surprised to see snow coming down when I headed to bed last night…I haven’t peeked outside to see what’s awaiting me. That ax throwing sounds fun…and that cake!!! Ooh-la-la!!!!! Enjoy your 10-miler 🙂
Ax throwing was really fun and harder than you would think!
When I saw it was 60 there, I suspected you were going to have to “pay” for that with some nasty weather after. Isn’t that always the way? Axe throwing looks fun in the craziest way. What a gorgeous cake!
Ax throwing was so much fun! Yes, the cake is beautiful and delish too. Already had a taste
Nice job this week!! And that cake is gorgeous. Beautiful and (hopedullu) delicious. Ax throwing has always sounded like fun, but I’ve never been.
I had to start eating the cake and yes it is delish. Ax throwing was so much fun. There is a definite a learning curve
You crushed your runs this week! Nice job, Deborah!
Ax throwing. Interesting. Seems like it could be dangerous in couples. 🙂
That cake! Gorgeous! But better that it tasted great.
Thanks they felt good. Yes, ax throwing was really fun and a lot harder than I thought
I still need to plan a dinner for Valentine’s Day, but we will be staying home. I did take some cookies to my daughter and her roommates though. They were the pretty frosted kind (the kind I can’t make!). My friend has a new business selling them so it was nice to also support a friend as well. Great job on the training this week. Hill repeats (at tempo!!) are a tough one. Well done! You will be ready to crush that half if you keep up with these workouts!
thanks Lisa I hope so!
That cake is stunning! What move did you see?
Monday’s running workout sounds hard!
The workouts have been challenging but doable.We saw moonfall it was entertaining in an end of the world kind of way lol
Well, let’s see- I won’t be doing any axe throwing, but I am going to make a heart-shaped cake for Valentine’s Day. It won’t look quite as amazing as your cake though! It’s a Florida-based company? I hope it tasted as good as it looks!
Great week of running. I’m glad it’s feeling good. Hope your snowy long run went well!
yes, it from Florida called “take the cake” they ship anywhere and it was so good!!
You totally crushed your week of workouts, love the green tights and 😎! I managed to get in some peloton activity this week too!
Having a double date of ax throwing definitely looked like fun!
Funny, your husband ordered off Goodbelly, as I ordered a yummy piecaken for my sister in law and her family to enjoy for Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day!! ❤️❤️
I saw the Piecaken it’s very popular. I don’t like cheese cake or pecan pie so not for me. I am a straight chocolate girl! Hope you had a good week
Axe throwing sounds like so much fun! And, oh my gosh that cake looks good 🙂
Great to see running is going well for you. Hope your 10 miler was a good one.
Ax throwing is so much fun and very challenging at first. The cake is super delish
You may have just started a new tradition with axe throwing for Valentine’s Day. LOL That cake looks amazing!
Have a great week!
Have you all tried it? It was fun but a lot harder than I thought
All that sun and pretty flowery leggings!! I need to do some proper training now I’ve got my stamina up again (and my hand improving). Not something where it’s going to really hurt the next day yet, though! Well done you!
glad to hear you are back up and running and feeling good too!
Congrats on another solid week!
Love your boots and your friend’s. Hadn’t actually looked at the pic when we were talking about their possible knee impact. Are your Tuesday tights Rainier? I saw them on the site but my store didn’t have – they look so different in action.
yes those are the ranier and yes they look different in person. I like them. I love the boots but it was the first time wearing them so I guess I need to break them in
oh me too on the Rainier if that wasn’t clear. There are some patterns that just don’t work in online store layouts but are so much better when in use
yes I agree!
It looks like you’re wearing the Down for It All Jacket- you must have been roasting! That’s a very warm jacket…I get warm in it in single digits 🙂
That cake looks incredible. YUM.
I hope you had a fabulous 10 miler!
It was much colder that day but yes I was warm 🙂
That hill tempo workout sounds spicy – awesome job getting that one done!
OMG that cake looks almost too good to eat….almost, lol
almost indeed! It was super yummy and worth splurging on