Well, after last week’s 40+ mile week (a lot for me!) this week I had to tune it down somewhat as I was feeling under the weather. Who gets a cold in the summertime? Ugh – me, I guess! I started the week off feeling good, but as it went on felt a little worse and then couldn’t work out to my fullest extent. That said, I was still able to get in some running, exercise bike and walking. Here’s how the full week looked:

Sunday: 8.52 mile run, 1.31 mile walk –  This run felt good! I had stayed up late Saturday night (we didn’t get home as a family until after 11 – late for the 5 of us!) and then was glad I was able to get in a longer run Sunday. I even felt like I would’ve gone longer if I hadn’t had to be home for LM’s soccer practice.

Monday: 5.02 mile run, short indoor bike cool down, planking and push ups – After 4 days off, I was back to waking up early, running, going into the office, and back to the grind. I woke up with what was feeling like a stiff neck – I was hoping the run would help it but it didn’t do much.

Tuesday: 6.01 miles running, planking and pushups, 12 minutes on the indoor bike, 1.3 mile walk – I was glad to get out and run, but my neck was still feeling a little sore. The run/sweat actually felt good, and the I got in a short walk at lunchtime.

I love these trails

Wednesday: 3.2 miles running, 21 minutes indoor bike, core workout and pushups, 2 mile walk –  I woke up feeling achy again, and couldn’t seem to get out of bed. When I did get out the door, my body wasn’t feeling my run. After 1 mile, I decided to run/walk the rest with the goal of making it to 3, then focusing on some indoor workouts.

Turtles on the tree/log during my walk

Thursday: 5.01 miles running, planking and pushups, 18 minutes on the bike – I once again was tired and didn’t make it out of bed as early as I usually do. I made it outside and it looked like it was going to rain the entire run, but it didn’t! I didn’t walk as much as I did on my 3.2 mile run, but still walked a bit more than usual. I cooled off with some bike, pushups and planking.

And seen on my run — this guy! Is this a woodchuck?  

Friday: 5.02 mile run, 16 min on the indoor bike, planking and pushups, then 1.8 mile walk and some tennis – I woke up not feeling great – but this time I was 100% certain. I had a cold. I knew that a run would help. It usually does when I’m congested, and sure enough, despite the run being harder than usual, after my workout I felt better for at least a little while. I’ve never regretted going for a run and it was a gorgeous morning!

Saturday: 4 miles running, some arms, planking and pushups, then ~4.5ish miles walking – I got in a short run before the whole family headed to the farmers market! We have one about a mile from our house and it had been a while (a year) since we had last gone. It was great to go and get some produce, pickles and more. I was still feeling a little congested, but overall it felt good to move my body. Then in the afternoon while the kids were napping, I got in a short walk as well.

Total: 36.81 mi of running plus some indoor cycling workouts, walking, planking and push ups

Questions for you:

• When was the last time you got sick in the summer?
• What’s your go-to Farmer’s Market buy?

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