I am joining in on the weekly wrap with HoHo, Tricia and guest host Kim. This past week was a recovery week from Sunday’s sprint tri and I backed off of my workouts a bit. Here’s how my week went:
Weekly Wrap Recovery Week
Monday-stretching and 15 min elliptical
Feeling super tired from yesterday’s race but wanted to stretch out a bit. Literally could not keep my eyes open and ended up taking a 2 hour nap in the afternoon. I never do that but wow it was just what I needed.
Tuesday– My legs were not wanting to run so I had an easy 40 min swim. It was a gorgeous morning and I had the pool all the myself. Feeling so much better.
Wednesday-Back to my regular schedule! 90 min of kickboxing and weights with my trainer. Feeling back to normal and ready for a harder workout.
Thursday-Met my MRTT group for a hilly 5k on a beautiful day.
I had just finished working on my Meatless Monday recipe for tomorrow so I brought them along a taste taste for a post run treat. I’ve got an easy, no bake post workout Trail Mix Popcorn Ball recipe you are all going to love hope you come back tomorrow for the recipe. Wish I could give you a taste test as well but here’s a sneak peak.
Thursday night-Our MRTT Scavenger Hunt run brought out a bunch of our members and their kids which is always a change of pace. Did not expect to run so much but we got into the spirit and ended up with another 3 miles of running. Perfect night for it.
Friday
Skipped my bike ride and headed straight to Master Swim Class. The outdoor pool is now open and I love having our class outside makes a huge difference. Our coach worked us hard as usual and then jumped in with us for a fun group underwater photo.
Saturday
Switched up our route and took on a super hilly 4 miler that just happened to end up at a donut shop and a Starbucks. Nice huh? Spent the rest of the day hanging out by the pool with my family and had my parents over for dinner.
Sunday- Another rest day and I plan to hang out by the pool. We have some friends coming over for a BBQ tonight. I am ready to jump right back into my regular training schedule tomorrow and hope to get some bike rides back in this week.
It’s so smart to take some recovery time after a race. I love that one of your runs ended by the donut shop. I believe that is a sign to indulge in a yummy donut!
Hope you’re enjoying your rest day today!
Absolutely! Hope you had a nice weekend too
I love how you’ve embraced the swim. I wish I loved to swim, heck, I wish I liked it. I think it would be a great backup plan for me. Maybe I’ll consider it over the winter.
It’s such a great compliment to running and I really find it so relaxing. Nothing better after a hot run 🙂 Try it!
Always good to take some down time after a race! A run that ends with donuts and Starbucks? Yes please 🙂
I know it sure is!
Your pool time looks like so much fun 🙂
It was a great weekend for the pool indeed
I love that picture of y’all in the pool! I don’t swim very often and admire all that add it in their weekly workouts. I am mostly just running right now. Those popcorn trail mix balls looks yummy!
swimming is a great compliment to running and especially welcome on a hot day
You probably already know the highlight of my week was the fast & furious trip to Chicago to see U2. I love that your run just happened to end up at Starbucks LOL I wish that could happen to me 😉
It’s a nice way to finish a run! Looks like you had a blast at the concert
Sounds like a great week! And those popcorn balls look yummy.
Of course PR’ing was & meeting new bloggers were the highlights of my week. And Bryce, and Zion . . .
I cannot wait to read all the recaps of Utah looked like everyone had a blast
The scavenger hunt sounds like loads of fun! I’m attempting to do the one for the #RunChat
They are fun! I keep forgetting to do the runchat one
I was exhausted the day after Bolder Boulder and took a nap when I got home that day. I don’t normally do that either, but it wasn’t until after that nap when I felt human again. I was dragging the whole day.
Sometimes you just need a good nap!
Great week Deborah! Donuts and Starbucks is always a nice post race treat!
Nice looking “sun kissed” tan you’ve got going too…one of the perks of summer running and biking!
I have been trying to be better about sunscreen that photo may have a little filter on it 🙂
Those treats look sooooo good! Congrats on a great week. You must have really needed that nap. 🙂
I might start adding in some more naps especially in this heat!
Those popcorn balls look great… heading over for that recipe!
Thanks hope you enjoy!