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Overview of the Week
Before getting into each day’s workouts, here’s an overview of my workouts from this past week. Scroll beyond the infographic for daily details…
Sunday
Cycling: 20 miles
• Average speed: 14.9 MPH
• Bike: Specialized Roubaix Comp
• Surface: paved
• Elevation gain: 577 feet
• Start time: 9:19 AM
• Location: W&OD Trail Ashburn/Herndon loop
• Weather: 78° and cloudy, climbing to 86°
• What I wore: bike bibs, s/s jersey, and fingerless gloves
My husband and I enjoyed riding to a nearby town for lunch the previous weekend so much that we decided to return for breakfast – who knew that some breweries open at 6:30 AM for breakfast?!
Monday
Strength training: 1 hour of total body
Tuesday
Cycling: 52 miles
• Average speed: 14.3 MPH
• Bike: Specialized Roubaix Comp
• Surface: paved
• Elevation gain: 2,418 feet
• Start time: 7:50 AM
• Location: Thurmont, MD, Emmitsburg, MD, Gettysburg, PA
• Weather: 71° and sunny, climbing to 87° (feels like 91°) and partly cloudy with a 1-minute rain shower about 2/3’s into the ride
• What I wore: bike shorts, s/s jersey, and fingerless gloves
Driving to Maryland for a covered bridges tour on our bikes on Independence Day morning has become as much of a tradition for us as running in the Firecracker 5K in past years. Two friends were able to join us for a fun-filled morning on a new course which not only took us across three covered bridges, but also through the Gettysburg battlefield. Since it was a new course for us, I plan to write recap in the upcoming week.
Wednesday
Strength training: 1 hour of total body
Thursday
Walking: 5 miles
• Average pace: 15:12 minute/mile
• Elevation gain: 213 feet
• Start time: 6:01 AM
• Location: neighborhood streets
• Weather: 72° and sunny, climbing to 78°
• What I wore: shorts, tank, and visor
While out on my virtual walk with Kim, it took a while to get a high five picture for our collage without any cars driving along the parkway in the background or drivers thinking I was trying to stop traffic with my hand up in the air. LOL
Collage credit: Kim
Friday
Strength training: 1 hour of total body
Walking: 1 mile
• Average pace: 14:51 minute/mile
• Elevation gain: N/A
• Start time: 8:13 AM
• Location: basement
• Weather: 69° in basement
• What I wore: shorts and jog bra
With extra time in my schedule, I probably would have gone outside for a longer walk, but with the temperature already at 85° with a feels like of 92°, I opted for a quick walk on my treadmill (affiliate link) in our cool basement.
Saturday
Cycling: 30 miles
• Average speed: 11.7 MPH
• Bike: Salsa Warbird
• Surface: gravel
• Elevation gain: 2,001 feet
• Start time: 7:25 AM
• Location: Philomont loop
• Weather: 73° and sunny, climbing to 82°
• What I wore: bike shorts, s/s jersey, and fingerless gloves
My husband and I met a friend at the Philomont Community Center for one of our favorite gravel loops – a favorite because of the made-to-order sandwiches we buy for lunch at the little country store next door after our ride. We kept it chill and had a fabulous time!
Last Week’s Blog Posts
In case you skipped checking in on my blog this past week, here’s what you missed…
Questions
- • How did you celebrate Independence Day? ~ After our ride, we attended a block party complete with fireworks in our neighborhood. We left early because we were so tired (and hot) from being out in the sun/heat for most of the day.
- • Which workouts were your most enjoyable, toughest, and/or memorable? ~ Our Independence Day ride was the most memorable because of the beautiful bridges and solemn ride through Gettysburg battlefield.
- • Did you run in race over the weekend or on Independence Day? ~ No
And that’s my rundown… Have a great week!
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I’m linking up with Deborah at Confessions of a Mother Runner and Kim from Running on the Fly for their Weekly Run Down. Be sure to check out not only the hosts’ posts, but those of the other great bloggers joining in on the fun!
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My kids (and me) all went to overnight camp near Thurmont. It’s such a pretty area! Looks like some great cycling miles this week!
That’s so cool, and yes, that part of Maryland is very pretty.
What a nice week full of activity and lots of biking.
I did race on the 4th – the hardest was yesterday’s 8 miler due to the humidity.
And now rain is in the forecast which is messing with my plans.
The humidity is a game changer and can turn a workout into a miserable time.
Sounds like a really nice week! I’m getting hungry after reading your post though . . .
It is very hot and humid here this week, unfortunately.
Monday’s run was my hardest, but that was pretty much all on me.
And I didn’t even mention all of the delicious food at the block party! 😉
Your week sounds lovely! Well done on getting that high-five done with Kim!
My toughest workout was intervals. It was nothing awful – just 3 x 1 mile at a challenging pace. But I haven’t done them since my comeback from injury and these felt tough. Need to get used to them again!
Good job on the intervals. Back when I was racing regularly and training hard, my favorite part of running intervals at the track was getting in the car to drive home. 😉
Your story about the epic high-5 was too funny! We need to invent a vest or banner that says “Caution: Blogger Selfie at Work.” All your rides sound fun, but tiring (but that’s just the way we love them,. right?).
LOL on the “Caution: Blogger Selfie at Work.” 😀
And yes, there’s nothing like that super tired feeling after a great workout.
Your rides sound amazing, and I’m looking forward to the recap of the July 4th one. My week didn’t have anything exciting, so I would say my favorite workout was leg day at the gym with my son!
I always love your photos collages with Kim.
Thanks, Jenny! I’m hoping to get my recap out tomorrow.
We had a very low-key Independence Day this year–just us, at home with Cocoa. I didn’t run a race but I did volunteer at one. I wanted to save my legs for Leadville. Looks like your bike ride was really fun!
Sounds smart to save your legs for Leadville – I’m looking forward to reading your recap.
Great week! It’s always tough getting fitness photos on main roads.
We ran a 5K on the 4th, and then had friends over. That was fun.
With the weather, every workout seems super hard right now. I think my favorite had to be the run I did at our resort. It’s always fun to run somewhere new.
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A race and then hosting friends – it sounds like you had a delightful Independence Day!
A great week! Tasting local food during the workouts/races is always one goal of mine.
I would like to visit the Gettysburg battlefield: I also remember the movie. I am interested in that historical period and in those events.
Have a good week.
I would love tasting local foods where you live (Italian food is one of my favorites). Eating out after our rides is something we really look forward to most weekends. It’s harder to chat with our cycling friends during a ride than it was with our running friends during long runs so it gives us a chance to catch up.
Sounds like a great week with some great bike mileage! Nice job!
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your 4th of July ride sounds really fantastic. I also rode on the 4th of July, just coincidentally, but ended up at a former US Airforce Base!
No races for me last week, but two good rides and my runs were ok too. happy with that anyway.
Your ride sounded really great, too!
Yummy looking breakfast! I wouldn’t have expected a brewery to open that early either! As always, looks like a great week of workouts and rides. You inspire me!
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Thanks, Lisa!