It is starting to truly feel like fall here! While my lunch walks are still sunny and 70ish, the mornings are getting chillier – and sadly, darker. And the deer – oh boy, the deer! Every morning, afternoon and evening I see tons of deer out. Baby deer, bucks, females, etc. They’re all over it seems! Luckily they’re pretty used to humans so when I go for my runs I don’t spook them, but I still try to be careful around them just in case.
The week was busy-ish – Sunday included a dumpling-making class with my sisters-in-law, Tuesday was one of my book clubs, and Thursday was another! And yes, I still got in some running, walking and lifting. Here’s how the week looked:
Sunday: 10 miles running, hip PT, short weight workout
Back to my long run Sunday! It was drizzly and looked like it would rain nearly all morning/day, so I put on a hat, some running clothes, and got out the door. It rained on and off throughout my run, so much that I was SOAKED to the bone when I was done and very eager for a hot shower. It had been some time since I’d felt that wet! I felt like my fingers were wrinkly nearly the entire rest of the day. That night, I got to enjoy a dumpling-making class with my sisters-in-law! We made and ate tons of them – it was a lot of fun.
Monday: 5 miles run, hip PT, shoulder workout, 2.3 mile walking
After Sunday’s 10 miler, I wasn’t planning on getting in more than a few miles. But once I got outside, the weather was crisp (60s!) and my legs felt good. I ended up with just enough time to run 5 miles, feeling tired but good the whole time. Then, it was time to get to the office for work.
Tuesday: 5.02 mile run, hip PT, back and bicep workout, 3.1 mile walk
Pretty standard but full Tuesday: I had work, then book club, and knew that meant I’d be tired Wednesday – so I tried to get in some good movement Tuesday morning. I woke up this morning to temps in the 50s for the first time in several months – so I was eager to get outside and see how a run felt. It felt pretty good and I was able to get in 5 miles with mostly running and then a walk later in the day. And yes, I saw deer.
Wednesday: 2.25 miles walk/run on the treadmill, hip PT, leg workout, plus 6.73 miles walking
As I thought, I would be tired today after book club Tuesday – and I was! I got started on my PT 35 min later than usual, and then it was pouring out when it would’ve been time for my run. I ended up focusing on a leg workout and then by the time I was done, I had time for just a very short walk/run on the treadmill. I did get in some walking during the day, including a few miles over a few different times of day, including an outdoor walk (with more deer).
Thursday: 5 mile outdoor run, hip PT, chest workout and 6.79 miles walking
I was actually feeling good on this run, despite sleeping in. The weather was in the 50s – brrr — but that was good for the run! I ran fast (for me for a morning run) and enjoyed getting in 5 miles before racing home to get ready for the day. I also got in some walks during the day again after the sun came out. I did see more deer but didn’t take any photos.
That night was my other book club! This meeting I was able to walk to, and it was nice enough for us to enjoy our discussion on the patio. Maybe our last outdoor book club of the season though – it got chilly by the night’s end!
Friday: 7.27 mile run, hip PT, 3.05 mile walk
I was out at my other book club Thursday night, but still woke up early enough to get in a little bit of a longer run Friday, since I didn’t have any weight lifting plans. I would’ve run a little longer, but it was time to get ready to go to the kids’ school early for Muffins with Mom!
Saturday: 5.03 mi stroller run, hip PT, shoulder workout
GM got up before anyone else did, so I decided to do something we haven’t done in a while – a stroller run! He’s bigger now but it was fun to get out there with him and run and get some bagels. It was also chilly out – it was 50s when we went out for the run so he bundled up!
Later we had soccer and other activities – it warmed up to 70s by the time of soccer and it was a great day! My daughter’s team won and it was a good self-esteem booster after a few weeks of losses.
Total: 39.69 miles running, walking, hip PT and weight training
Some questions for you:
- Do you see deer on your run often? Or other wildlife? Around here, I see deer, a coyote sometimes, lots of bunnies, skunks, chipmunks, etc.
- Did you have beautiful fall weather near you?
I am linking with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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