When I originally started this post, I was writing about how it was good to have a full, normal week. Well, that unfortunately changed. GM once again had to have surgery — so Friday we spent the day again with him under anesthesia and having surgery. This time it was for his ear (he had a hole in his ear drum and they had to repair that and then remove his existing ear tube that had fallen through the hole into the middle ear). While it was a minor surgery, having 2 surgeries less than one month apart, was stressful for me as a mom. He did great (he’s so brave!), but I am hopeful that we will have a “normal” week again sometime soon. And fingers crossed this is our last surgery/anesthesia/etc. for a LONG TIME!

Here’s what the week looked like:

Sunday: Longest run since my hip injury — 8.03 mile run and 1.9 mi walk

It was 40 degrees and slightly sunny at 8 a.m., and I was planning on attempting a long run. I’m so grateful that I was able to sleep in and get in an 8 mile run before the day started! After I got home, I was able to also walk to the local bagel shop and bakery to pick up some breakfast and treats for the family, making it a pretty active morning. The best kind of start to my Sunday!

Monday: 2.1 mile treadmill run and 1.6 mile walk, upper body strength training (back, bicep, shoulder) 

I got up early to get in some indoor miles. I knew I wanted to get in some strength training after a somewhat wacky week last week with my travel, and so I got in 35 minutes of weights, plus a little cardio. I didn’t want to do too much running, because I wanted to take it easyish after my Sunday long run.

Tuesday: 4.1 mile treadmill run, core, leg workout, 1 mile treadmill walk on incline

It was one of those busy days that the second it got started (a.k.a when the kids get up in my house) it was nonstop. It was school, work, leaving early to take Grant to a dr appt, back at work for a little, dinner, Girls Scouts … that said, I am GLAD I had a chance to get in my workout when I did because there was no time for lunch walks or anything during my day!

Wednesday: 3.1 treadmill run, core workout, 2 miles working/walking on treadmill

I woke up SO drowsy that it was hard to get out of bed! I got out of bed a little earlier, so when I finally did I was a little short on time. I did an 8 minute core video, then hopped on the treadmill. Running outside in the cold and dark did NOT appeal to me! I then got in 2 miles while working.

Thursday: 4.1 miles running on the treadmill, 1.92 mile walk with GM outside + 8 min abs

I still didn’t feel like getting out of the house or putting on warm clothes so I once again ran on the treadmill. GM also wanted to get a croissant so we decided to get in a walk before he went to school. We walked up to the bakery, got his croissant, and he ate that before going to school. He could’ve asked me for anything for breakfast – since it was the day before his surgery, I was happy to oblige with anything!

Friday:  Chest and tri workout, plus 4 mi treadmill run

I woke up early, ready for GM’s surgery.m, and got in a 4 mile treadmill run plus weights.  Then we had a relaxing day. After GM’s surgery, I spent most of the day relaxing/snuggling with him on the couch.

That night,  B and I had plans to go to the Cavs game and spend the night away in a hotel for his birthday. The plans had been made in September, and the kids were going to sleep at B’s parents’ house. I felt mixed about this — after GM’s surgery, should I still spend the night away? We ultimately decided to still go, and I’m glad. GM was feeling like himself again at night and the kids were very excited about their sleepover at their grandparents’ house.

Saturday: 4.12 miles outside downtown plus back and bicep workout

We had been up after midnight and I still woke up at 630 am! I laid in bed until B woke up around 8. He suggested I go running downtown, and I am glad he did – I got in a nice 4 mile run and then B suggested we go to the hotel gym, where I did my back and bicep workout with some abs. We also got in about a mile of walking downtown before heading to my fave breakfast/ lunch spot, Patron Saint Cafe, and then headed back to pick up the kids.

Total: 31.22 miles running, plus some walking and weights

Some questions for you:

• Have you ever had coffee and lemonade ot citrus together?
• Do you watch NBA games? Who do you root fot?

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