In case the title didn’t give it away, this week was my birthday! I celebrated my birthday Thursday with a quick trip away with just B! It was the first time we had gone away since the 3 kids were born, and our first actual trip away on a plane (not just a short drive away/staycation), just the 2 of us, since FW was born.  Our last trip like that was in May 2016 when I was pregnant with FW.

Anyway, I’m getting ahead of myself as usual. But that trip, combined with the long weekend plus schools being closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to frigid temps made it a very out-of-routine, but a wonderful, week.

Here’s how it looked:

Sunday: 8 treadmill miles, plus chest and start of shoulder workout –  This was the first Sunday in ages that we somehow didn’t have any games Sunday, so I had a leisurely morning and slept in until 7! I wasnt feeling this run and almost called it at 5 miles. I stopped, walked and then decided to start I again to get to 7 … and then kept it up to 8. I also got in some weight training later in the day.

Monday: 5.25 treadmill run plus finished shoulder and leg workout and started back/bicep workout- LM was feeling sick overnight, and I was the one that was I with her, so I did not get much sleep at all. I was luckily able to take a nap at around 7 a.m. for 45 minutes,  and then hopped on the treadmill.  All the kids were home from school, so I was lucky to get in a weight training workout while they played in the basement.

Tuesday: 5 mile treadmill run, 30 minutes on the bike, plus finished back and bicep workout, leg workout and .75 mile walk  – I got in my weight workout and decided not to run on the snow again and hit the treadmill. This was a tough run for me mentally and physically. My body was tired and I had to stop at 3 miles before keeping it up to get to (only) 4. How did I run more than double this on Sunday?! I also noticed later in the day my hip started acting up and feeling cranky. Perhaps my no days off since October, plus upping my weights on my lunges was too much?

Wednesday: 3.1 EARLY treadmill run and push ups before flying to Fort Lauderdale! Then 4.25+ miles walking in Fort Lauderdale – My alarm went off EARLY Wednesday morning – 2:35 a.m. to be exact! After only 4ish hours of sleep, I wasn’t excited about getting out of bed, but knew I’d be a happier person mentally if I got in a short run before my day. B and I had stayed in a hotel and luckily the gym was open 24/7, so I was able to get in a 30 minute run before showering and heading to the airport for our adventure!  Unfortunately, our flight was delayed 5+ hours because of the freezing temperatures — it was -2 on our way to the airport, and when we got to our gate and it was time to board they informed us that the “waste line was frozen.” They ended up not being able to fix it so they found us a new plane – which then was too cold and then they couldn’t get enough water on the plane again, because “too cold – everything is frozen.” Five hours later, we made it on board and to our trip! We had plans to get massages in Fort Lauderdale but we missed the reservation because of the plane delay (we were supposed to get in at 9 am and had 2 pm massages – never would’ve thought we would have landed at 2!). So, B and I checked in and took a walk. It was 60s and rainy, but we ended up walking to a cute downtown area and found a place for a glass of wine and then dinner.

Not sad to leave these freezing temps!

Oysters and 50 degrees – much better 🙂

Thursday: BIRTHDAY RUN AND LIFT! 6.25 mile run, plus back and bicep workout – happy birthday to ME! I woke up to 50 degrees and drizzly temps, but after the rain stopped for a bit, B treated me to a birthday run! B and I don’t run together any more so this really was a treat. He planned a 4 mile course that took us through a state park and along the beach, which was beautiful! We saw some amazing trees and of course, the ocean! After B finished (I’m still impressed he could just get out and run 4 miles without any issues after not running in forever), I decided to do a few more by myself along the beach. After the run, B asked if I wanted to check out the hotel gym so we both did a back and bicep workout. I don’t think B and I have lifted weights together since before kids, so it really was a treat to work out with him.

How cool are these trees in the park?

Later in the day we walked around, got lunch and made it to our rescheduled massage appointments. The afternoon included some relaxing before heading out to dinner. Walking, weights, running and being outdoors? While it wasn’t the 70-80 degree weather usually in southern Florida at this time, it was great to escape the negative, freezing and snowy weather in Cleveland. Plus, I got in my first outdoor run in about 20 days — the streets around me have been just too icy/slippery for my liking so I’ve played it safe and my last outdoor run was January 4!

Friday: 4.06 mile run – We unfortunately were flying back to Cleveland and wanted to leave our hotel around 8:30 a.m., so I set an alarm to go running outside. It ended up being 40 degrees outside, so I wore my short-sleeved shirt, a long sleeve over it and shorts. It was cooler than I anticipated but still amazing to run outside along the beach and in shorts in January! After I saw my first mile was going to be close to a sub-9 minute/mile pace, I decided to see if I could keep it up for 4 miles – and I did! 40s are my favorite running temperature and my body was enjoying the flat, fast running.

Saturday: 5 miles treadmill – We had another crazy day of basketball, skating, more basketball, a birthday party and an engagement party, so again, I set my alarm for an early treadmill day. I got in my run and then it was off to the day!

Total:  35.66 miles running and weight training.  

• Any travel planned for you?
• Was it SO COLD for you this week?

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