Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. We have been so excited to see our linkup grow each week. These are now my favorite posts to read and write each week. I am coming at you from Sin City, yep Las Vegas this week. Yes, in the middle of all of this craziness, I jetted off to Vegas for a few days.
Monday- 30 min Peloton + 60 min Strength training and boxing
Never miss a Monday. Hitting it hard today as I knew I would miss my Wednesday workout. We added in a short boxing working today. Always feels good to punch things that don’t punch back. 🙂
Tuesday- 4 mile run
I was really feeling the stress this morning from Covid 19, traveling and a few other logistics that are being impacted. I really needed the sweat therapy today of my group run.
Wednesday- Travel Day
Long flight to Las Vegas had me sitting on my butt for 5 hours. Ugh. This was the night everything got a little crazier in the world. My kids were already on the way to Vegas so we decided to just make the most of our few days of vacation.
Thursday- Hiking in Red Rocks Canyon
I was not going to let a few germs keep me from getting outside and enjoying my planned hike. First time at Red Rocks and loved my hike. The beautiful views and fresh air were just what I needed.
Friday 4 mile power walk
Of all of the times I have been to Vegas I had never been to the “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign. I trekked 4 miles down the strip to get there. It’s not an easy walk as you have to navigate not only people but lots of escalators and crowded intersections. Things I do for the Insta!
Saturday 45 min elliptical + 3 miles of walking
Hit up the hotel elliptical and then walked around the Caesar’s Forum for a few hours. It’s amazing how many miles you can quickly rack up.
Sunday -Travel Home
I am probably on my flight by the time you are reading this. Hopefully I am staying calm and not trying to hold my breath for 5 hours.
It’s been quite a few days here in ‘Sin City and everywhere. I really appreciate having this community and this link up as a place to vent and get support. It’s going to be a challenging few weeks for all of us. We are one strong run squad here and we will make it through. Let’s support and encourage each other as much as we can. We got this. Have a healthy and happy week everyone. Thanks for joining us!
Nice! The 4-mile trek down the strip to the sign was worth it!
That looks like a great hike – I think being outside on a hike – away from the crowds – is the safest place to be!
It felt great to be outside. Things will change this week for all of us.
I was there after the shooting for RNR races. I’m not a gambler but I really enjoyed Red Rock Canyon.
Glad things went well.
Not going to whine about all my races being cancelled. It is what it is. But I may regret not having a treadmill or bike. Gym closed. Rain in the forecast.
Well at least the temps are warming up! You can handle a little rain 🙂
Safe travels today Deborah! I’m glad that you were able to go on your trip and got the gorgeous hike. My company put a WFH policy in place, so I’m home and have had some extra outdoor time these past few days. It’s a nice glass of lemonade from all of the lemons.
Thanks I was glad that we got to do a couple of fun things before heading home. I like your perspective!
I’m glad you enjoyed some time in Red Rock Canyon. We loved our hike while there this past summer! I love your picture with the LV sign!
Stay safe traveling home!
Tha is it was nice to escape for a few days!
Community indeed. Stronger together.
Like you, I’d never been to the sign and made a point of it the last time I went. So many people, it’s like we’re all hurdlers. I love the Vegas scenery. Safe home!
Yes our community it fantastic and we will support each other through this.
SO glad your trip to Vegas went off without a hitch. Our flight isn’t until Wednesday after work, and I have a feeling it’s a no-go (and I’m QUITE alright if we stay home). I just miss all my basketball ;-( Yes, we have quite a squad of strong women…we’ll make it through this just fine 😉
Yes sounds like everything is rescheduled for a while. My son is not happy without any sports to watch! Crazy times
I’ve been to Las Vegas a few times but I’ve never gone to the “Las Vegas” sign spot – I need to do that next time! I’m always amazed at how easy it is to get tons of steps while in Las Vegas. If it wasn’t for all the crowds of people, it would be super walker friendly all the time!
Well thankfully the crowds were much less this time! Ha
I had been to Vegas SO many times before I finally made it down to the Vegas sign! And I think getting out into nature is so important right now — and probably something we can do without worrying too much about getting sick.
I’ve been to Red Rocks a few times (have been to Vegas many times), and one time I ran there. It was so tough, but wouldn’t you know I got sick not long afterward (this is years ago).
Glad you were able to spend some fun family time together!
It was so nice to be outside moving and exploring especially right now!
Safe travels! We cancelled our planned trip to DC and thus warmer weather due to everything going on. I had to take time off running due to being sick. But I’m trying to get back time to get back out!
Let me know when you decide to come back would love to meet up for a run
When my sister and I went to Vegas, we walked to the iconic sign and were so surprised how small it was, lol! Glad you had so much fun and were able to relax.
It is kind of small. Not sure about the relaxing part 😳but it was good to escape reality sort of
That looks like such a fun adventure – especially the warmer temps! I’m glad you were able to get travels in while all this crazy stuff and cancellations is going on 🙂 Love the pictures!
Me too! Back to reality today
It was a great week to get away from it all, and a great week for hiking anywhere!
It was nice to try to escape for a few days for sure. Back to reality tonight on the plane now
Love your hiking photos and your final paragraph. It does feel good to be linked to the world via the running blogs and I really cherish you all!
And right back at you we will all get through this together
Yay for Red Rocks! I’m not the biggest Vegas fan that ever lived but getting out for a gorgeous hike in the fresh air sounds perfect. That Vegas sign is a total trek! The only pics I have with it are the ones I took when we ran past during RnRLV. Haha! THinking all the best thoughts for your flight home.
Thanks made it home! Yes it was fun to see some of the outside attractions this time. I totally don’t remember seeing it during the RnR race. Maybe I was too distracted by Elvis 🙂
Sounds like a successful getaway, the hike looks great! I didn’t realize that sign was so hard to get to.
It is in a very odd place in the middle of a highway. It did get me out and about so that was good!
The Red Rocks look like a beautiful hike! I hope you have a safe flight home.
It was a fun place to hike and explore. Yes just made it home thanks!
I’m glad you had a good trip! A little escapism couldn’t have been timed any better 🙂
Seriously yes!
Vegas looked like a blast. The hiked looked awesome. So glad you could get away.
It was nice to escape for a few days back to reality now!
I’m not a huge Vega fan but I will say it’s a great spot to walk everywhere. The LV sign was a bit of a let down for me too. But Red Rocks? So pretty!
It is a great spot to walk everywhere. I am glad I finally got to se red rocks too
Glad you could make the most of your trip! My mom flew yesterday and there were only 30 people on her flight. we were supposed to travel this week 2 but I cancelled 2 weeks ago when things starting getting worse (due to traveling with Grayson and knowing he would be touching/eating everything). It sure is getting crazy!
It sure is!
Haha! I’ve also been known to do some strange things for Insta! Beautiful photos and that hike in Red Rocks looks spectacular!
It was an nice change for me glad I got to do it
Despite all the craziness, it looks like a great place to be! Great picture in front of the sign 🙂
It was a nice escape for a few days
It looks like you had a wonderful time. The one trip I took to Vegas, I remembered how much walking there was. I would love to go back at some point.
Lots of walking which is great because lots of food and drinking
I hope your flight went ok! Those photos are great, I especially love the one in front of the Las Vegas sign 🙂
Yes back home to reality here thanks!
glad you had a good time in LV! I would love to get back there again. will be a while though now I think …
Yes I guess it will for all of us