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Weekly Run Down Let the May-hem Begin

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Thanks for joining me and Kim for the weekly run down. This week begins a very busy month ahead. Let the May-hem begin! Here’s a peek into my week.

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Weekly Run Down Let the May-hem begin

Sunday-Full body strength + core + power walk

I had a nice sleep in and then hit my gym for a full body workout. Later, I met a friend for a hilly power walk. Spent the rest of the day cleaning out my closet-never ending.

Monday-Upper body push + lower body mobility + power walk

I split up my workout this morning and did my strength and core before heading to the hospital where my dad was scheduled for a minor procedure. He is fine. Later, It was a gorgeous day for an outdoor power walk.

Tuesday -45 min lower body strength + core + power walk

Today’s lower body class was killer! (In a good way) You know those classes where you immediately know you will be sore later. It was 80 degrees today so I had to take my after lunch walk.

This is one of the exercises that was super challenging-off set split squat using 2 different weights. Really forced me to stabilize my core in a whole new way and my butt was on fire.

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Wednesday -core + upper body strength

I was back at the hospital with my dad this morning and this time the procedure went as planned and he is good for now. Later, I got in an intense upper body strength and core.

Thursday-3.5 mile run + core + afternoon walk 

It was nice to get back out with the squad but wow was not ready for the heat and humidity yet! Later, I met a friend for a walk-it was a 2 shower day!

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Friday-power walk + full body strength

I met a friend for a morning power walk-so hot! Finished off the week with a full body strength and core. Later, our future in laws were in town and we met up for dinner and drinks. I drank too much wine and ate very yummy food. 

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Saturday-rest day

We started getting our patio and pool area ready for the season. Of course, I did a quick core class to keep up my 4+ year Peloton streak. Later, we had a big birthday party to attend.

May is definitely starting off busy but fun busy! Late the May-hem begin.

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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. Wendy says

    05/04/2025 at 5:38 am

    Sounds like a busy but very good week! How fun to get together with your future in-laws! Happy that things are fine with your dad.

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    • Deborah Brooks says

      05/04/2025 at 2:34 pm

      Yes it was fun to see them. As you know, stuff with the parents is a lot!

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  2. Debbie says

    05/04/2025 at 5:58 am

    Wow, a 4-year Peloton streak – that’s amazing! It was toasty out there a couple of days, but while on my bike the wind kept me cool. I’ve found as I get older that I tolerate the heat better than I used to, but not the cold (I’m referring to extremes of each).

    I hope your dad continues to do well!

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    • Deborah Brooks says

      05/04/2025 at 2:34 pm

      I am at a stage in my life where I am hot all the time and I do not tolerate it well 🙂

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  3. Jenny says

    05/04/2025 at 8:57 am

    Oh how exciting! I’m currently reading Anne Tyler’s Three Days in June, which is about a woman whose daughter is getting married. So I’m in “vicarious mother of the bride” mode right now.
    Sounds like you had a great week of workouts. I’m intrigued by the split squats with two different weights- yes I can see how that would require some core stabilization! I’m going to try it.

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    • Deborah Brooks says

      05/04/2025 at 2:35 pm

      It was a great squat variation and I really liked it!

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  4. Catrina says

    05/04/2025 at 10:34 am

    Your May is going to be a whirlwind, Deborah!
    I couldn’t help but notice your daughter’s future mother-in-law—she looks like she’s into fitness too, right? You both have that fitness model vibe going on! 💪

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    • Deborah Brooks says

      05/04/2025 at 2:35 pm

      ha well thank you! She is a yoga instructor!

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  5. Melissa says

    05/04/2025 at 10:39 am

    it sounds like a very busy but fun week! I love your white outfit in the last picture! it looks so fun and casual and dressy at the same time. I’m jealous of your hot weather! but I know it will be here soon.

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    • Deborah Brooks says

      05/04/2025 at 2:36 pm

      We seem to have gone straight to summer it seems! Yes, the pants are super fun

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  6. Coco says

    05/04/2025 at 12:35 pm

    It sure did get warm this week — can’t believe I wore long sleeves last Sunday.

    Split squats are always challenging for me — these look even harder!

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    • Deborah Brooks says

      05/04/2025 at 2:36 pm

      this was the lower body class from Jess’ split program. You could access the class through Pelobuddy and give it a try. I liked it

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  7. Kimberly Hatting says

    05/04/2025 at 5:01 pm

    I had those same “these are gonna hurt later” thoughts during my lower-body workout last week. And I was right…DOMS for a couple days, LOL. It’s all good, though!

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    • Deborah Brooks says

      05/04/2025 at 5:48 pm

      It is all good!

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  8. Jenn says

    05/05/2025 at 7:57 pm

    Summer is definitely here!

    Great week for you. Lots of fun activities to start the may-hem!

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