Top on my list this past week was recovering and getting my Ragnar DC recaps out in a timely basis. It wasn’t that pushing hard while running a total of 20.44 miles in 24 hours did me in, it was the lack of sleep. I’m not one to require a lot of sleep, but 1 hour 20 minutes wasn’t enough over a 42 hour period from the time I got up on Friday until I crawled back under my welcoming covers in my bed on Saturday night, even for me.
I planned to chill, this past week – that was the game plan – and chill I did; however, I spent way too much time sitting at my desk editing pictures and writing the first two of my planned four Ragnar DC recaps. I’d love to have you join me for Part 1 and Part 2, so please click on those two blue links if you have any desire to read about our really fun two-day adventure!
Saturday morning I decided it was time to hit the running trail once again, and headed over to the W&OD Trail to meet one of my Cruiser friends. After five miles with Alan, I set back out to complete my planned eight-mile run. While out, I saw Bill heading out on his 35-mile bike ride and let the GoPro do its magic… with some fun and heavy editing on my part.
After our run/bike ride, we spent the afternoon watching college football. We’d sold our tickets to this weekend’s Hokies game, so we watched from the comfort of our home. It was the perfect afternoon with my favorite football buddy!
Planning ahead, I have two more 5K’s left on my race calendar for the remainder of the year. I plan to rejoin my MRTT friends for their early morning Tuesday and Thursday runs, but might throw in hill repeats every couple of weeks simple because I really enjoy running hills. As for Saturday long runs, depending on how I feel week to week I’ll probably stick with eight to ten mile runs just so I’ve got the mileage in case another race pops up that I want to run.
Even though I didn’t meet my usual weekly goals, I’m totally happy with how my week turned out. My body thanks me for taking it a little easier this week…
Fitness tools beyond the equipment in my gym that I used during the week included:
- Rodney Yee’s Complete Yoga For Beginners (affiliate link)
- Rodney Yee’s Intermediate Yoga (affiliate link)
- Rodney Yee’s Yoga Conditioning For Athletes (affiliate link)
- Teeter Hang Ups Inversion (affiliate link)
Cameras used for blog photography include:
- GoPro Hero 4 (affiliate link)
- Canon Power Shot Elph (affiliate link)
- iPhone 6S (affiliate link)
- Questions:
- How much time do you usually take off after a big race?
- Do you like the heavy editing or not? ~ I usually prefer the more realistic editing, but sometimes when a picture is too dark, this is a fun way to make it usable.
- Did you race this weekend?
Have a great week!
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Great job on Ragnar! You deserve the rest and an off week. So sweet you got to meet your hubby on the trail.
Thanks, Sonia! Last week’s lower week was just what I needed!
You definitely deserve some rest! I enjoy sleeping in the comfort of my own bed way too much so I don’t know how well I would do at something like a Ragnar. But I bet all the fun makes it totally worth the lack of sleep, right?
After a big race I take the entire following week off!
Yep, totally worth the lack of sleep… During Ragnar Relays I’m always so pumped that I don’t realize that I’m sleep deprived until the race is over.
Ragnar looks so fun,but SO intense! Typically, I try to keep my long runs around 8-10 miles if there’s nothing big on the roster…like you, I like to always be “13.1-ready” in case something shows up on my radar. YES! I had a half marathon this weekend, and also a marathon relay (at the same event). 😉
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Wow, that sounds intense! Can wait to check out your recap of those two races within one event.
OMG I am realizing just how important sleep is. I do take it for granted way too much! When I need it, it usually hits me like a ton of bricks!
I am loving the heavily edited pictures! They are fun and they really project things you wouldn’t normally see in the images! That’s fun! Heading to your recaps now! Thanks for linking up with us!
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I bet you’re like me in that you can go without much sleep if something really fun is going on, but once it’s behind you, you crash. It’s amazing how that lack of sleep can catch up with us so suddenly!
You deserved some rest and relaxation after Ragnar! We actually enjoy watching football at home. Although you can’t beat the atmosphere of being at the stadium, the view is always better at home. Replaying and flipping channels doesn’t hurt either. LOL (said no woman ever). I get so irritable after a few days of poor sleep. I don’t think anyone wants to be around me. Thanks for linking, Deb!
I don’t mind replaying good plays, but please don’t start flipping channels on me, either. Pick a game (or show) and watch it!
Sometimes I like the heavy editing. It creates a bit of a different feel, and sometimes, that’s ok.
Depending on how far I pushed for the race, I’ll take a week or so, off. I’m sure after Ragnar, I’ll be done for a while (and sounds like you were good to have a little break yourself).
I have some races coming up in October. I just started training for my November goal race, so there’s that.
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Can’t wait to read about your Ragnar experiences at a new and different location to me.
Lack of sleep is what has definitely been doing me in! Even when I catch up a few nights, I feel like I’m still way tired.
I have 2 more halfs on my calendar this year, probably a few 5ks here & there (oh wait, I am signed up for one in November already, and there’s the one in December I love to do). Maybe a 15k. Fall is the sweet spot in racing temps for me!
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It sounds like you have a busy fall racing calendar – so fun!