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Happy Easter!

I took it easy again this week. Walking and lifting, with no real running. I find that I enjoy my walks, and don’t want him having the time to myself. It’s a different sort of exercise, but I’m glad to still be able to move. We had some crazy storms this week, and a tornado watch that sent us all in the basement to wait it out. I didn’t mind having the treadmill to walk on for these days!

Here is what the week looked like:

Sunday: 6.14 outdoor miles walking

Sunday morning I was still at my friend’s house, and I woke up before she and my other friend did again, so I got out for a long walk before our day. I walked from her house to the Crossings, an area of Upstate NY with a few trails, and walked a little around there before walking back to her house.

Monday: 4.6 miles of outdoor walking

The fact that I got in this walk at all was a big thing to celebrate. I had an 8-hour car trip back to Cleveland that was going to start early, so I assumed I wouldn’t have time to get in any steps. Thankfully, I was able to fit in some walking between the car trip, work, and getting the kids to their activities — I have no idea how it happened, but it was so nice out that I’m glad I was able to make it work! (bonus points because one of the walks was TO a kiddo playdate, with the kids!)

Tuesday: 5.7 miles treadmill walking, 2.07 mile outdoor walk, chest/tri and some core

OH I was so tired! After not much sleep over the weekend and a long drive the day before, it finally hit me. I rolled out of bed later than anticipated, so after I did my chest/tri workout I didn’t have too much time. I did a few core exercises and then hit the treadmill for a short walk. I did get in more treadmill walking later, as well as a short walk with GM before school to grab bagels before our favorite bagel shop closes for Passover week!

Wednesday: 6.75 mile treadmill walk with incline, core, shoulder workout, some back and biceps

Wednesday walking day? JK – I woke up and it was pouring out, so I got in a short core workout, some weights, and then the treadmill walking. I didn’t run at all! I had been tempted to Tuesday when the weather was nice, but today I just used my laptop to catch up on a few things while walking. I had meetings from 12-4, so no lunchtime walk for me!

Thursday: 5.25 mile treadmill walk on an incline, core workout, back and bicep workout, some leg workout, 1.2 mile walk outside

I did a short core workout, some weights and then more treadmill walking. Noticing a pattern? I did get in a short walk at lunchtime, which I hadn’t done in a while! It was 70 degrees!

Friday: 5.55 mile outdoor walk, then 1.81 mile walk, then 1 mile walk later

The kids were off school, so I was able to wake up a little later. I decided to go for a walk outside because it was 65° when I woke up! It started out dark, but as I was walking the sun rose for a beautiful start to my morning. I passed a lot of trees down from our crazy storms earlier in the week.

LI also got in a ~2 mile walk to my in-laws, where we were headed to decorate eggs. Then, I got in a walk with LM to mail a birthday card for my brother. Lots of walking on a gorgeous day!

Saturday: 6.78 outdoor miles walking

I slept in until nearly 7 (!) and got out for a long walk before our day started. On my walk, I wore my weighted vest and saw several black squirrels! I don’t often see black squirrels around where I live (they’re across town and some other parts of Northeast Ohio usually) but today they were all around during my walk, in several locations. FW’s soccer ended up being cancelled because the rains earlier in the week left a big muddy field, so the rest of the day included some spring cleaning, a playdate, laundry and piano lessons.

Total: Lots of walking and weights again this week

Some questions for you:

• Did you have any crazy storms this week?
• What color are the squirrels near you? I always thought my squirrels growing up were brown, but in Upstate NY and Boston they’re grey! They’re brown (and black!) In Cleveland.

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