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After last week’s adventures in Hocking Hills, we had a few days back to normal, and then it was off to another vacation — this time, Toronto, with my parents!

I didn’t get to work out every day on vacation this time, but it’s okay – I got in plenty of steps from all our walking around and exploring, and even better, got to spend time with my parents, whom we were meeting for our vacation. I feel so lucky to have gotten to spend the time with them, and celebrate my mom’s birthday.

So, here’s a bit about our week – a bit about our time in Toronto and of course, some info about the workouts.

Sunday: 3.5 mile run, ~4 miles walking, planks and push ups –  This was our last morning in Hocking Hills, and since we had stayed in the lodge, I had access to the hotel gym, which was really small (1 treadmill, a bike, an elliptical and some free weights) but thankfully it was empty. I was able to get in a short treadmill run (3.5 miles) before we hit the road to head home.

Selfie in the small hotel gym

Later that day, my daughter asked if we could walk to our in-laws for dinner – so I got in 2 miles walking there with her, and then my son asked to walk back, so I got in 2 miles back. It was a beautiful evening, and we celebrated GM’s birthday at dinner, so between that and my nice walks, I had a great night.

Monday: 10.02 mile run, 16 minutes indoor bike, planking and push ups, core workout, and a few miles of walking at the zoo – I decided I wanted to get in a long run before kicking off our day to celebrate GM’s 3rd birthday. I woke up early and ended up getting in 10 miles – more than I had planned, but when I checked our video monitor at 6 and then 8 miles and GM was still asleep, I decided to get in a little more, than a little more. Ending at 10 was perfect. He was still asleep, so I got in a bike workout AND core workout too.

Later in the day, I got in lots of walking at the zoo! We spent the day celebrating GM, which included the zoo, a picnic, ice cream, cupcakes, and swimming lessons.

Tuesday: 5 miles running, 15 minutes on the bike, core workout, planking and pushups, light arms, 2ish mile walk at lunch – My legs felt tired after my 10 miler, but surprisingly okay enough to get in a run. It was a slow one, so I ran and then got in a short bike ride before starting my day.

Wednesday: 7 miles running, planking and pushups, 10 min bike ride –  Since we had plans to head out on vacation, I wanted to get in a little more than my usual 5 mile run. I only had time for 7, but was glad to get it in.

Thursday: NO running – I took Thursday as a rest day! We ended up waking up around 6 in Niagara Falls and immediately got up to get breakfast, go on a boat ride, walk around the falls, and then got on the road to Toronto. So, while I met my step goal (got in almost 20,000 steps!) from all the walking around Niagara Falls and then Toronto when we got in, I didn’t get time to get in any runs.

Starting the day at Niagara Falls

Made it to Toronto!

Friday: 3.1 mi run, lots of walking, push ups and planks – We spent the full day in Toronto! I was lucky enough to get in a short run throughout the city to start my day before we walked around and explored with my parents. We also made it to a Blue Jays game and they won! I ended the day with around 25,000 steps.

Neon hat giveaway at the Blue Jays game

Saturday: 3.5 miles running and lots more walking again – I was lucky to get in another short run before we started our day of activities. It was my mom’s birthday and we had plans to go to brunch, more exploring, hit up a museum, swim in the hotel pool, and go out to dinner. It was such a great day and I feel so lucky to have been able to spend my mom’s birthday with her! I also ended the day at 21,000+ steps, so it was another great day of movement on vacation.

View on my run

Fun at the museum

Ready for dinner

Total: 32.27 mi of running plus some indoor cycling workouts, walking, planking and push ups

Questions for you:

• Have you been to Toronto?
• Do you have any July birthdays in your family?

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