Thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down today. Happy Easter to those who are celebrating and hope you are having a fantastic day. I am running into April with arms wide open. I am feeling like there are sunny days ahead for all of us. Here’s a peek into my week of workouts.
Running Into April
It was a topsy turvy unsettled weather week here. We battled rain, wind, and unseasonably cold temps in a kind of flip flop of seasons. Mother Nature tried her darnedest but this runner girl gave her a “run” for her money and is running into April.
Monday- upper body strength + Peloton cycle + short walk with the hubs
I returned to Stretch Smart for a fantastic infrared sauna session and stretch. If you are interested in treatments.here is some info about infrared therapy treatments. After a 30 min personal sauna session, you receive a 30 minute stretch including active release and massage gun. It’s amazing.
Tuesday- 6.5 mile run + stretch
It was a picture perfect day for a “field trip” run to see some more cherry blossoms. We headed out from Roosevelt Island on the Virginia side of the Potomac river and ran towards the DC airport and the Pentagon. We had gorgeous views of the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. Great day to be outside!
Wednesday-core + upper body strength + Peloton Cycle + yoga for quads
A good mix of all the good stuff for Workout Wednesday.
Thursday- 6 mile run + stretch
A very windy and cold morning that felt more like January than April. Just when you think you are done with gloves and jackets for the season, surprise you are not. The sun was shining though!
Friday-2.75 mile walk + stretch class + yoga
I woke up with kind of an achy back this morning and decided it was a good day to take it easy. Even though it was crazy cold and windy out, I opted for an outdoor power walk and then some stretching and yoga. I’ve become more aware of how important it is to take extra time off if I need it and that’s just what I did today. My body is so happy when I do yoga.
Saturday- Rest Day
I got a much appreciated massage today. Aah, I sure have missed those! Real life, in person coffee date with a friend on a sunny day. Afternoon glass of rosé with my new book. If you like a good mystery thriller type book, I suggest The Perfect Marriage.
Sunday- 10 K Virtual Stronger U Fun Run (8.5 miles)
I have been loving my experience with Stronger U nutrition and I was excited to run the 10K fun run today. I will tacked on a few extra miles because it’s gorgeous out. Spring has returned!
In other news…
I have never been to Pittsburgh but I am now running on one of the Brooks Running Virtual Pittsburgh Marathon Teams. We are The Brooks Bunch. Should be fun to connect with my new teammates. I feel like the mom of the group! Maybe next year in person! They have some great swag.
It must’ve been a week for backs cuz I seemed to have strained mine as well. Running was lighter than usual because of it but thankfully it loosened up after a couple of days. Your virtual Brooks adventure looks fun!
I have never had any back issues before it’s super annoying huh? I am hoping some major stretching will help. Hope yours feels better too
My back was cranky, too. My loveseat is so comfy to curl up & snooze on (usually with Max wedged alongside me), but I always pay for it the next day. So jealous of all those cherry blossoms! Our trees are budding, but nowhere close to blooming yet. Have a great week 🙂
It is the week for sore backs! Hope yours is feeling better too
Lovely photos! We’ve had beautiful sun here but freezing temps in the early mornings – even wore gloves a couple of times when out running!
I have decided I am done with gloves until fall!
Well, at least I’m getting PT for my back issues! Maybe we are doing too much too soon with Spring weather — when we have it. Love the leggings in your Sunday photo! The views of the cherry blossoms across the water are so lovely!
I am not sure what my back issues are from. If it’s not one it’s another! Yes all the trees are so pretty now glad I got to see them
Oh yes, I can imagine how good that massage & infrared session were! I used to do those things!
Those cherry blossoms are always so amazing. Makes me wish that I had a cherry tree in my yard, although I probably would never pick anything due to bees, LOL! They’re just so darn pretty thought.
Sounds like an amazing week, Deborah!
Yes having the massage and the infrared again are so amazing. I sure hope you are able to return to your treatments soon as well
The weather was crazy this week! I really hope spring is here to stay for good now. Love your relay team name!
It almost felt like summer out there today when we finished! The relay teams are fun and great motivation
IN spite of the back issues (I hope the massage helped, btw) it sounds like an amazing week- all that time out in the sunshine! And you got in some great runs.
I went back and read your post about the infrared therapy session- just reading about it made my body feel good. I’m going to see if we have anything like that around here.
Hope your back feels better soon!
The infrared sauna and stretch is amazing! I am so glad I started going back again. I think it’s helping. It is really hard to stretch yourself like that
Yay for a massage and the infrared session! Self-care is important! Hope your back is feeling better.
I do think it’s helping and it’s so nic to have someone stretch you!
Between the massage and Stretch Smart, hopefully your back is feeling better! Stretch Smart sounds really interesting, I will have to see if there is something similar near Minneapolis.
Weird weather this week here as well!
the stretch place is so good! I hope you have something like it near you
Can’t wait to see cherry blossoms or any blossoms.
Brooks team? It’s funny because your name is Brooks.
My lower back started to ache during my long run. I think I need the chiro or new shoes.
yes, a fun coincidence on the Brooks team 🙂 Everyone’s back seems to be aching this week!
I’ve had a few days of back pain lately too! I’m blaming it on pregnancy…or poor posture!
OH everyone is having back pain this week!
We had a full on snowstorm on April Fool’s…grrr. The marathon relay looks fun.
OH wow that’s crazy!
The weather was equally crazy this past week at the farm, but 10° colder on the average. Here’s hoping this coming week is much better! You got some beautiful pictures of the cherry blossoms from the Virginia side of the Potomac.
Thanks for the linkup and have a great week!
The trees were so pretty even from that side. I was glad I got out there. Hope you had a fun week at your moms
Love the Brooks picture :). If you were the Mom, you’d certainly be the coolest Mom around! What a beautiful view of the cherry blossoms. Wish we had those here! Great workouts this week.
well, I will make sure my kids are in agreement!
I love all the cherry blossoms along your running routes! So pretty! The Cherry Blossom race is a bucket list race for me for sure.
I also had to go through my suitcases and bring out some cold weather gear again. I had packed it away because I didn’t think we’d get more cold weather but we had a front come through this past weekend again too. Florida normally isn’t below 60 at this time of year so I had already packed up most of my cold weather running and sweaters and such!
hope you have a chance to run the cherry blossom race sometime it’s a fun one for sure. I still think it’s funny that Floridians thinks under 60 is cold. I have such a hard time with heat and humidity!
some crazy weather mood swings for you guys as well! gorgeous field trip photos, Deborah! Sorry to hear that your back wasn’t feeling great but so smart to listen to your body! I bet the massage felt great. That’s one of the first things I did recently when they were able to open up again. Plus my massage therapist is a friend and I am so happy I’m able to support her while she’s been forced to have her income stopped.
Yes, the massage helped so much! I was so happy to get back to going and I am glad that you can too.
I checked out locations for Stretch Smart and there are none in the Chicago area. It sounds interesting and something I would like to do.
I am going to add that book to my list. I remember you told me about The Silent Patient and that was a great one!
How fun about the relay team! I did one a few years ago and really enjoyed it.
Bummer they don’t have the stretch place near you. It is so amazing. I need to do another book post-so many books so little time
Pittsburgh is supposed to be a great event. I’ve already run PA, so it won’t be on my list for a while but I hope you have a great experience on your team.
Hopefully, by 2020, things will be back to race-normal. Fingers crossed.
Great job with all your workouts this week. I feel if the sun is shining, I can do just about anything.
I hope I have the chance to run it in person sometime! This will be a fun virtual race to do with the Brooks crew