I Crashed The Web

I can’t believe the crazy/best time of year starts SO SOON. I really am not ready for the holidays this year.

Earlier this week, one of my coworkers asked me if I was traveling next week. Traveling? I thought. Why would I be …. oh yeah! I had no idea that Thanksgiving was a week away.

Don’t get me wrong – I am beyond excited to see my family and take some time off work next week. But the month has flown by and I’m not ready to get everything done that needs to get done before Christmas is here!

Luckily, we had a pretty low-key week. There were only 3 days after work with something on the calendar (kids practices and my committee meeting), and even though I was tired in the mornings and hit snooze too much, I still got in some good miles and time on the indoor bike. Here’s how the week looked:

Sunday: 6.27 miles running + 2.45 miles walking with the fam. It was a beautiful day and after my run, we got out for another hike with the family. We hiked along a bird trail that had a lookout over the lake, which was pretty. There was only minimal complaining from the big kids and GM walked almost 2 of the 2.5 miles on his own.

Monday: 5.1 mile run, short core workout and 1.33 mile walk. I woke up late, so only had time for a short core workout. I was still pleased to get in 5 miles and a morning walk with GM before work.

Tuesday: 5.12 mi run plus core workout, 1.25 miles walking and 21 minute indoor cycling. This run felt good nearly the whole time, which doesn’t always happen. I was also able to get in some time on the indoor bike while doing work in the afternoon.

Wednesday: 5.32 miles run, 3 mile walk, longer core workout and 35 minute indoor cycling. I felt GREAT on this run! I finished it at just under 10 min/mile pace, which hardly ever happens these days (and used to be my slow pace but we won’t go there …). I got in some more indoor cycling during work as well.

Thursday: 4.04 miles run, ~2 mile walk and core workout. I could not get out of bed Thursday morning and my feet were a little sore, so I knew this run would be a struggle. But after 2 miles in, I felt pretty good and was glad to be outside. It was even seasonably warm – I was wearing capris (with gloves of course). I didn’t get out early enough to get in a long walk

Friday: 5.1 mi run, core workout and 1 mile walking. I got up early and ran in some warm weather (shorts!) but some rain. I didn’t really mind the rain though because it was 60 degrees. I then got in a 1 mile walk with GM between showers.

Saturday: 4 treadmill miles run and 30 min indoor cycling I was home with the kids all morning amd knew that if I wanted to get in a workout, it would have to be an indoor one. I got in 4 miles on the treadmill and then took the kids downstairs to play while I sat on the bike.

Total mileage: 34.91 mi

Questions for you:

• Still warm near you or is it cooling down?

• Do you ever work while on a bike? I’ve found it fun to do that this week.

I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.