Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. We enjoyed a short escape to Nantucket for a few days of adventures with some friends. Then, headed home to celebrate the 4th of July. Busy and fun week. Here’s a peek into my fitness for the week.
Nantucket Adventures and Happy 4th of July
Sunday- 7.5 mile run + 14 mile bike ride
Woke up in Nantucket this morning. It is just a 1 hour flight from DC so very easy to get to. I was surprised by how humid it was but a girl’s gotta run. I am on a mission this week to run to all 3 of the island’s lighthouses. Today’s run was to Brandt point the smallest and oldest lighthouse. Lucky me to run into a photographer who offered to take a few shots for me.
Biking is a big activity here and there are lots of trails. Doing my first outdoor ride of the season right after a 7.5 mile sweaty run might not have been the smartest idea. I did reward myself with some yummy pizza though.
Monday- walked around town, shopped, and met a friend for lunch.
Did not do too much so I guess an extra rest day.
Tuesday- 10 mile run + stretch
I made it to the Sankaty lighthouse today. The route was a little longer than I expected and ended up doing 10 miles. It was also a little warmer than I expected. I was starving afterward! Not sure I can get to the 3rd lighthouse on my list. Apparently, it is not really accessible at the moment.
Walked around town in the afternoon and did a longer stretch class.
Wednesday- 15-mile bike ride and stretch class
We hit the trails again for a fun bike ride back up to the beach with a delish stop for tacos along the way.
I also randomly found out that one of my favorite authors, Elin Hildebrand, was doing a book signing in town. She is a longtime resident of the island and kind of the town darling. Also a big Peloton fan, we chatted for a few minutes about our favorite instructors. I happened to be in the middle of her most recent book and this was a really cool treat for me. Nantucket adventures!
Thursday- Flying home! quick 10 m arms and 10 min abs
We got home just in time to experience a huge storm. It sounds like a small tornado touched down right near our house which is pretty rare. Our power was promptly knocked out for about 20 hours.
Friday- 4.5 mile run + hip mobility class
With no power, Peloton was out so why not just run? While it was drizzly and muggy, I was glad I got out there with my crew. Finally got our power back around 6 pm.
Saturday- core and lower body strength
Just a quick workout today before heading out to the pool to enjoy our gorgeous weather.
Sunday- 4th of July run 6 miles
Our annual 4th of July MRTT run to Georgetown is back! I always look forward to this and it’s a gorgeous day.
I do love an active vacation! We packed a ton into our few days of Nantucket Adventures. I was not able to get to the 3rd lighthouse sadly as it is not accessible by foot. Always nice to come home and get back on schedule. Happy 4th of July everyone. Hope you are having a fun day with friends and family celebrating our great country.
Looks like a great week! You covered alot of miles on your trip! Thats so frustrating to lose power right when you got home. Glad its back on and you can enjoy the weekend! Happy 4th!
I was happy to get a lot of miles in while traveling. I do love an active vacation. Yes all good now thanks and have a happy 4th
Love all those lighthouse photos! I was not a runner when we visited Nantucket, but it’s such a lovely island. Looks like a super fun week!
Today is unfortunately dreary, and that makes the visit to my mom with Bandit in tow a little interesting.
It is a great island to visit lots to do. Hope your day clears up and you have a nice visit w your mom
Woo, mama, looking hot in that bathing suit!! What a fun trip to Nantucket. I would love to go there. Looks like fun and how cool that you got to meet Elin Hilderbrand!
thanks! Meeting her was an extra special treat on our vacation.Great island to visit
Your little getaway looks like so much fun. Great job staying so active. That storm sounds nasty! Glad it wasn’t worse!
Our trip was really fun and I love it when I can stay more active while traveling,
Happy Independence Day, Deborah! Your trip to Nantucket sounds like a lot of fun and with a lot of activity – my kind of vacation!
I ran the Firecracker 5K in Reston Town Center this morning and wondered if you might be there. I’d forgotten about your annual MRTT run on the 4th into Georgetown.
Have a great week and thanks for the linkup!
I had FOMO about the firecracer race bc it’s been so long! Nice weather for it! I am thinking of doing the Leesburg 20K.
Wait that’s crazy- you were in the middle of reading an Elin Hildebrand book and you randomly got to meet her? How fun!!! The whole vacation sounds amazing. Love the ten mile run to the lighthouse- I love runs with a “purpose” like that.
Glad your power is back on so you can properly celebrate the 4th- have a great day!
Meeting her was such a fun bonus of our trip. Yes, I love a run w a purpose as well.
Way to go with that 10 miler! The lighthouses are beautiful. Nantucket is gorgeous. Way to stay active on vacation. It’s the best 🙂
It was a gorgeous place to run. Love an active vacation
What a fun week! I enjoyed seeing your photos on IG. And, how cool to meet Elin Hilderbrand!
I hope you have a great 4th!
It was so fun to meet her and a great place to get away
Yay for active vacations!! I love the Cape but haven’t been to Nantucket or out there in YEARS! You’re looking great these days, too!
A fun place to visit and lots to do. Thanks so much I am feeling good too
Another great week for you and awesome job on that 10 miler! I’m also all about having active vacations. My family usually hates me for it, lol. I just love to explore new places by foot if possible.
ha my family is not always on board either but my husband really enjoyed the biking this time
What a great place to visit. I haven’t been in many years.
I do love lighthouses and how cool to meet that author. I read her books as well.
Active vacations are the best ones. Not sure my hubby agrees.
ha my hubby is not always on board but he did love the biking this time. It was really fun to meet her
Happy July 4th! Sorry I couldn’t join the run. It looks like you had a nice group. Loved seeing the lighthouse from Nantucket. Very cool about the book signing!
You will have to join us one of these days! It was fun to meet the author
Your Nantucket trip looked like the perfect escape! Those lighthouses are so cool, and Elin Hildebrand! I love that swim suit!! I’m due for a new one…went to the pool yesterday and several of my suits had major elastic malfunctions LOL, so they need immediate replacing.
It was fun to meet her. Yes, I am due for all new swimsuits this summer too! there are lots of cute ones out there now
What a fun looking trip! So cool you got to meet that author too. I just love that Run Happy shirt. Very retro skateboard vibe!
ha yes it is!
How cool to be up there for an Elin Hildebrand book signing. Such great summer reads, and always fun to meet the person behind the words. Loved all your vacation pics, but cracking up at your friend with the Yankee hat. Guess he’s lucky it wasn’t Giants? Know you’re Eagles, but can’t remember if you’re also Phillies.
Looks like an amazing week, power outage aside. We all need these, especially after the last year.
yes it was fun to meet an author behind the book. She was really nice. Trip was great! Yes all Philly sports over here. Our friends are from NYC
Nantucket sounds amazing! I LOVE lighthouses! I would have totally run around them as well! what a wonderful getaway and meeting Elin sounds like the icing on the cupcake! Sorry that you ended up getting home just in time for a big storm.
It was a nice little getaway and yes, meeting her was super fun
It sounds like such a wonderful time. I was in Nantucket a long, long, long time ago, and I remember it being really wonderful. I would love to go back with the family.
I hope you had a fabulous 4th of July!
Definitley time to go back for a visit!