This week was fun — and a little out of the norm! While I stayed active, a few things kept me from my regularly scheduled workouts this week:

1. GM was still home from school, which meant my days were filled with working and hanging out with him. It was a little crazy so some mornings or even lunches when I would normally be working out, I was instead catching up on work and life stuff to accommodate being with him most days
2. I headed to Sedona for a girls trip! This meant no normal weight workouts or runs for the long weekend – but instead, lots of fun and catching up with girl friends, which I can’t complain about.

Knowing this, here is what the week looked like:

Sunday: 7.28 mile run with a little walk, 1.73 mile walk with GM in the stroller, back and bicep workout and some split squats

Happy Sunday after time change! I set my alarm to get in an early run, and got outside just as the sun was setting. About 1 mile in, it was bright enough for me to go to the path I only run when it’s light out (there are not really any lights on it), which was great. I ran and walked some but mostly ran this day. Again, the fall colors were amazing looking. I also started my leg workout (split squats) did my arm workout (back and bicep workout with free weights) and a walk with LM later in the day with GM in the stroller.

Monday: Leg workout, 2.5 indoor treadmill workout on an incline, 2 mile walk outside, 4.53 mile walk/run outside

After Sunday’s “long run,” my legs were tired! I tried running but ended up doing much of a walk/run. I got in a few walks during the day, as well as my leg workout as well. That night, not running-related, but I got to see an author speak! It was the first time I’ve done this in Cleveland and it was such a cool experience.

Tuesday: 4.14 mile run, core workout

I got in a short run, and then it was off to work. I spent most of the day in the office and by the end of the day my leg/hip was feeling tight.

Wednesday: 2.8 mile treadmill walk, core and booty/glute workout, 1.3 miles outside

After running Sunday through Tuesday, I told myself to take Wednesday off. Did I want to take off? Of course not! But my leg/hip was a little tight Tuesday after sitting for most of the day at work. So I did a glute/booty and core bodyweight workout, followed by a short treadmill walk on an incline. I also got in a short lunchtime walk.

Thursday: 2.6 miles running on the treadmill, 1.8 mile treadmill walk, 2 mile walking outside

I woke up a little tired after being out late Wednesday for my daughter’s team soccer party, and of course I struggled getting out of bed. I didn’t want to put on outdoor clothes, so I decided to keep it “easy” again with a short run and focused mostly on walking. I was working from home with GM during the day, so I didn’t get any other activity. He is cleared to go back to school next week!

Friday:  EARLY workout – 2.5 mile treadmill run and 1.5 mile airport walk

I set my alarm for 2:55 a.m. to get in a short workout before my flight – I had plans to fly to Phoenix for a girls weekend with my best friends from high school! We try to do a trip about once a year. We stopped during covid and when some of us had kids it got hard, but we’re 2 for 2 now 🙂 Anyway, I got up, did 2.5 miles on the treadmill (I didn’t feel like running outside at 3 a.m.), got showered, and headed to the airport. The TSA lines were INSANE. I’ve never seen them so long! But luckily I had gotten to the airport an insane amount of time in advance, and I made it to my gate no problem. I actually was so early, I had time to do a 1.5 mile airport walk to get in a few steps before my long flight.

Saturday: 5 mile hike in Sedona

We got up early for a sunrise hike – we did a few trails around Sedona. We took Teacup Trail to Coffee Pot trail and then visited Devils Kitchen. It was gorgeous! We ended up doing just about 5 miles, and it was so amazing. The scenery was so beautiful and nothing like anything I’m used to.

Total: 21 miles running, plus some walking, hiking and weights.

Some questions for you:

• Would you wake up at 3 a.m. for a pre-airport workout?
• Do you prefer fall back or spring forward? Fall back all the way! I prefer the extra hour of sleep and the brighter early mornings. While I hate it getting dark earlier, I love it being lighter at the bus stop and on weekend morning runs, at least for a little while.

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