Welp, like a lot of people in the US, we had a HEAT WAVE this week and it was HOT IN CLEVELAND! It was hot and humid, but we made the most of it. Did I get in shorter runs than usual? OH YES. Fewer walks? YES. But I still got in some running and lifting, plus a few days of fun with the kids to celebrate my son’s birthday!
Here’s what the week looked like:
Sunday: 5.05 indoor run plus shower and legs workout, finished chest and triceps – It was STEAMY out when I got up (90%+ humidity and already 80+ degrees), so I opted to run on the treadmill for the first time in a while. I debated getting outside, but was glad I made the choice to run inside and lift weights.
Monday: 4 treadmill miles, plus back and bicep and ab workout, 2ish miles walking– It was my son’s birthday and we had plans to celebrate, so I took off work, but still got up early to get in a run. Again, it was steamy out so I hopped on the treadmill and lifted weights. We took a walk later and those 2 miles were HOT – I’m glad I was just walking and not running! That night, I was lucky we had swimming lessons and the kids were able to beat the heat in the pool.
Happy birthday to my oldest!!
Tuesday: 3.5 treadmill miles, leg workout – Another day of indoor miles, and this day I really took it easy. After my leg workout I was pooped, and I only had time for 3ish treadmill miles. This was my shortest run in a while!
It was this hot at 5:30 a.m. so I kept it indoors again.
Wednesday: 6.01 mile outdoor run in the a.m., 1100 yard/meter (?) lap swim at night- It was only “feels like in the 80s” when I woke up, so I was so happy to get in an outdoor run! It was slow and I stopped for a few minutes to get water halfway through, but I was so happy to be back outdoors. I actually would’ve run longer if I hadn’t had to be in the office early for a video shoot. That night, I got in a long (for me) swim during swimming lessons! This is the longest I’ve swum laps since I remember. Then I got in some fun time in the pool with my youngest – he loves the pool!
Thursday: 6.21 mile run – It was another humid and hot day but at least again it was “feels like in the 80s” when I woke up. I enjoyed getting outside and getting in a run before our day. The day was busy! I took off in the afternoon and we went to the Guardians game to celebrate my son’s birthday with a few of his friends. Then, LM had a softball game, and then my son had a baseball game that started at 8:15 pm! It was a late night!
First of 3 baseball/softball games for the day!
It was HOT at the game!
Friday: 6.22 miles running outside – Oof, this was a rough workout. Not sure if it was because I went to bed after 11 (see aforementioned baseball game), or because it was so humid/hot still, but I did end up walking a few times. Even with the walking, I was glad to still get in the 10 minute/mile range.
Saturday: Chest and tricep workout, 5.35 mile run/walk, .75 mile walk – inside – I set my alarm early because we were supposed to have an early softball game, but the fields were too wet to play. I got in a run before everyone was up (and before they cancelled softball). After the game was cancelled, I got in some weights and a short treadmill walk to cool.
Total: 36.35 miles running plus weights and walking!
- Are your summer evenings filled with sports/swimming? Or are they more relaxed?
- Did it heat up for you this week?
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Wow, that was a late night Thursday. My kids didn’t do summer sports at that age, and when my son did summer lacrosse in high school, they only had games on weekends — but practices in the afternoon/evening.
Happy birthday to your son!
it sure was a hot one! The pool is surely the place to be Happy birthday to your son . Stay cool!
Happy Birthday to your son! It sounds like a really fun week. It seems like it was hot everywhere this week. I’ve been doing some of my runs on the treadmill at the gym- so much more pleasant than outside.
Our evenings are pretty relaxed! My daughter does summer band a couple nights a week, but that ends at 9 pm (and even that is a little late for me- I like to be in bed reading by then!)
I hope you get a cool down this week.
Wow! What a week! Happy birthday to your kiddo!
I try to ensure our nights are a little more quiet. A is starting back to band camp, but that doesn’t involve us, and usually they are out by 8PM. Since i get up so early, I just start shutting it down around 7PM. We went to a movie at 7:40PM this week, and I have no idea how I made it through!
I’m glad you can get it so much swim time! I don’t love swimming when it’s hot like this. The water just becomes a bacterial soup (pool and ocean) and I can’t do it. I do like visiting the springs, but we just haven’t had a chance this year.
Happy birthday to your son! I’m sure he and his friends had a blast at the Guardians game. I bet it was hot, though! Stay cool Melissa!
I think we all “enjoyed” the heat wave last week! My summer evenings are much more reed these days, but they were busy with kids’ activities when everyone was younger. I actually kind of miss those days sometimes…
Your kids are adorable.
Yes, we had a heat wave – almost 100 Monday and Tuesday… still humid but cooler since.
Empty nester so evenings are for ME!
Happy birthday to your son! Good week for boy birthdays 🙂 My summer nights are not filled with kids sports but I do like to make the most of each night. I hate to stay indoors in the air conditioning when I can be outside!
Wow, that is HOT! Well done on the swim, its such great exercise!!
Tough hot runs are a part of summer I suppose! They’ll make us stronger for fall races.
I was not sad to miss that heat back east! Hopefully it has broken by now.
Happy Independence Day!