This week was a blur and all I really seem to remember was a lot of rain. When tallying my run distances for the week I’m shocked! 14.1 miles must be an all-time low for me during a non-injury week.
Monday was a drizzly mess, but I managed to get up early and lift before seeing my clients. Tuesday morning I met my running friends at 5:30 AM in the drizzle before the rain hit. Once the heavier rain started falling, I was glad to have gotten up so early even though I could have slept in.
I had my GoPro with me in hopes of taking pictures of the life-sized nut crackers in front of the restaurant where we park, but by the time we finished our run the lights were turned off and I couldn’t get any shots. Perhaps next week I’ll arrive early. Who am I kidding! I squeak in at the last second right as the minute hand hits thirty.
On Wednesday morning I overslept and woke only a half an hour before my first client arrived. I ended up lifting weights late in the day, but I got them in!
Even though it was still dark, Thursday morning the sky was clear and rain-free when we ran. There were six of us plus Nelson the dog. Dora even joined us! She doesn’t make it to very many of our weekday morning runs so it was a pleasant surprise on Wednesday night when she texted to say she was joining us! It was great to catch up with her, and before I knew it, we’d pulled ahead of the pack, cruising along about thirty seconds faster than our usual pace.
Friday brought an early morning workout before I saw my one and only client of the day. After she left I spent the day running errands, getting my hair cut and highlights added. My hairdresser has the most uncomfortable chairs for washing hair. My back hurts badly while I lean back unsupported, and I usually have to hug my knees to get a pelvic tilt so I don’t hyperextend my lowerback. I was thrilled that after one month of focusing extra hard on core strengthening and stretching exercises, my back didn’t hurt at all!
I also spent the work week wondering what was going on in our basement and finally realized that Buddy our elf was back and it was he who was creating the little messes in the basement. You can read a poem I wrote about his adventures here.
Saturday morning I skipped my group run with my friends to rest up before my race today. After a rare and relaxing Saturday morning 8 AM wake-up, I spent the day working on a presentation for a class I’ll be teaching in March at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, sponsored by George Mason University. I also worked on designing our Christmas cards, and working on this blog post. Next I moved onto more active things like making reinbeer, pulling together my race outfit for today’s 5K, and wrapping some Christmas presents.
This morning Erin and I met our MRTT friends at Reston Town Center for the Run With Santa 5K. We had a great showing from our chapter, and it was so fun to see these four young ladies running with their moms. I hope to have my full recap up on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of Erin
Once home, it was a rush to get a few things done around the house before heading to Erin’s house for our chapter’s annual holiday party and fun gift exchange.
Photo courtesy of Erin
After a fun afternoon with that group of running friends, I rushed home to get ready for the Cruisers‘ annual Christmas party. We met at a Japanese steak and seafood restaurant for dinner, and then came back to Bill’s and my house for dessert, drinks, and our silly gift exchange. We had so much fun that the last of the Cruisers left at 10:30…
Photo courtesy of Alan
I took Race Dots as my gift to both events, and might have purchased an extra set for myself!
Three major running events in one day… Yes, it truly was a Sunday Runday!
Weekly Recap:
- Weights: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Runs: Tuesday- 5 miles, Thursday – 5 miles, Sunday – 1 mile warm-up and 5K race (Total: 14.1 miles)
- Stretching: Daily
- Average Steps Per Day: 12,644
- Average Hours Sleep Per Night: 6:57
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I’m linking up with Holly at HoHo Runs and Tricia from MissSippiPiddlin for their Weekly Wrap. Be sure to check out not only the hosts, but the other great bloggers joining in on the fun!
Have a great week!
- Questions:
- How did you celebrate Thanksgiving?
- Have you planned your 2016 race schedule?
- Did you run in a turkey trot on Thursday or another race this weekend?
It rained here this wk as well. I’m glad to have a treadmill as an option. That race looks fun! I love going to hibachi restaurants…yum! I had purchased racedots too but I still have a heck of a time using them. They are way magnetic!
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I have a treadmill as an option, too, but only use it if it’s icy or the snow is too deep. I don’t mind running in the rain unless it’s a super cold windy rain. 🙁
Funny story – one of my friends got out of her car with her bib already attached to her shirt with Race Dots. When she started to shut her car door, her Race Dots attached themselves to the door pulling her shirt and her with them! HaHa! 🙂
Ahhh I hate when that happens…totally up weekly run miles to a disappointing low count! To make you feel better….I only got in 9……9 this week! I have been injured though and today was my first day back but still. Trying to end the year with a goal in mind, this week did not help! Your elf is creepy. Your reinbeer is adorable! I should make those for my son-in-laws so cute!
My main problem was that I skipped my Saturday morning run to rest for my race on Sunday, so that cut about eight or ten miles off my weekly total…
I made reinbeer for my sons as stocking stuffers a couple of years ago. They loved them!
Sounds like a packed & fun week. I’ve never heard of race dots but I’ll have to remember them & check them out!
I ran a turkey trot on thanksgiving & a jingle bell 5k this past weekend. All kind of last minute decisions! We’re still negotiating 2016.
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Most of my friends who use Race Dots love them. I’ll let you know what I think when I try them!
Hope your jingle bell race was fun!
We had rain here, too. It left the mountain bike trails muddy for the weekend, even. Sounds like you had some nice running events, even if it wasn’t high mileage. MRTT up here doesn’t really do much, although the bucks county roadrunners are pretty active. They did a pancake run this past weekend which I did not do since coach still has me doing run/walk stuff and that is easier to do on my own. Have a good week!
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The weather this week is supposed to be fantastic for mid-December! Enjoy it!
Wow, look at all those holiday events! It’s tough squeezing in a workout this time of year. Of course, that’s top on my list, and everything else is falling by the wayside…
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I’m between training cycles, so if I miss a run I’m not going to beat myself up. 🙂
It’s been rainy and gross here in NY too. This weather is so weird, normally we have inches of snow by now! I’ve been slowly working on my 2016 schedule. I’ve got 2 halfs registered for and my first full marathon as well. I love that your MRTT chapter is so active! I’m a chapter leader but I only have one or 2 active members.
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How exciting that you’re registered for your first full marathon in 2016!
We have 810 ladies in our MRTT chapter, so we have a lot more runners to be active!
I’m with you Debbie, my week looking back was a blur. I was still in vacation hangover mode for most of the week. I hope to be back to my regularly scheduled programming starting today. Hope anyway! I love the picture of yall in the Santa 5k those kids look so cute I love their socks! I just love fun socks. I want some of these racedots! Thanks for the reminder I’m going now to make sure I have some with my name on them under the tree! 🙂 Thanks so much for you continued support of our linkup!
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I think my brain is also on overload with Christmas things I need to do! Hope you find Race Dots under your tree. Have a great week!
We sure did start out with rainy cold days but this warm weather is fabulous! We did the jingle all the way yesterday gorgeous day for a run!
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Can’t wait to hear how your hubby did on his first race! 🙂
What a crazy fun Sunday! Your reinbeer is just adorable. I may have to steal that idea. I thought I might see you in a festive holiday skirt in that running photo! I do like your top though! I hope you get your mileage this week and I hope to get a few myself. I appreciate you linking with us today.
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Steal away on the reinbeer idea! I found it from Pinterest.
In reference to the festive holiday skirt, Erin is still working on me!
I got in three runs this past week but only a little over 10 miles in total so I am feeling like a big slacker! You had a lot of holiday parties in one weekend! I got some race dots last year for Christmas- they make a great present!
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It seems like a lot of us had a low mileage week last week… 🙁
Wow, that was busy, especially your Sunday! I need to look into the Race Dots. They look cute and practical 😉 A friend and myself did a short run in holiday attire yesterday, and I have a 5K Santa Shuffle this coming Saturday. It’s fun getting dolled up in crazy holiday stuff 😉
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Have fun at your Santa Shuffle on Saturday!
We all have weeks like that from time to time, especially if the weather is yucky. Glad your chapter had a good turnout for the 5K. It’s always nice to see mother/ daughter runners. I’ve never tried racedots. I’m curious to know how you like them.
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I haven’t used my Race Dots yet, but my friends who use them really like them.