November came in with a bang, as the weather cooled down this week. It truly felt like fall and not in the best way — dark, early nights, cooler mornings, as well as some wet weather.
I also had a busy week with life/work, so much so that I was pooped and didn’t go for a run one day! I actually just stuck to walking and weights, and took it easy (Go, me!). I still got in 38+ miles for the week, plus was able to get outside for runs most days.
Here’s how the week looked:
Sunday: 9.11 mile outdoor run and hip PT
I slept in until the sun came up around 7, and all the kids were still sleeping, so I was able to sneak out for a longer run! Yay! It was COLD — upper 30s, for the first time all year! But I bundled up and felt pretty good the entire time.
Monday: 5.2 miles running,, hip PT, shoulder + short bicep workout, 1.21 mile lunch walk
I was in the office all day Monday, but luckily had time for a short lunch walk, plus a workout in the morning. I tried some heavier weights on some of my arm workout, and it was hard but I did it! I didn’t do it with everything, but going up from 15 lb to 20 lb on my rows and hammer curls was definitely doable!
Tuesday: 6.03 mile run, hip PT, short back and bicep and leg workout
I had a full day of training/meetings in the office, so I knew I wouldn’t have time to get in any walks during the day – so it motivated me to get out the door! That, and the fact that our basement electricity is being updated and we have no power down there and I couldn’t find the kettlebells in the dark, so I kept the weights short – a few back and bicep exercises and some split squats – before getting outside for a crisp run. I was pleased with how I felt and glad to get in 6 miles before a long day of work, piano lessons, basketball, etc.
Wednesday: 5.53 mile run outside, hip PT, leg workout
It was another early and long day at work for a training session I was in. It was a great session – but didn’t leave me any room for walking during the day! So I’m glad I got in a good run in the morning, along with my PT and leg exercises.
Thursday: 6.1 miles walking, chest workout, hip PT
I woke up TIRED. Like, “am I getting sick?” tired. Three full days and being in the office, plus some late nights, did me in! And it was pouring rain. It was the perfect excuse to give my body some rest. Instead of my usual run, I did some walking on the treadmill, weights and hip PT.
Friday: 6.5 miles running, hip PT, 3.1 miles walking
My alarm went off, and I immediately said “NOPE!” I can’t remember the last time I did that – it has been months! But I was TIRED. So I slept almost 2 more hours until the kids had to get up for school, and went out for a run then.
Luckily the kids had to be in school earlier than usual, so I still got in a nice run (with daylight! though slight drizzle) and was back home, showered and onto my day by 8:30. I was also able to get in a lunch walk- the first one this week with how busy I’d been!
Saturday: 6.22 mile run, hip PT
I had my alarm set to get in a little run before starting our day, and when I woke up, it was drizzling but due to stop shortly. I gladly got outside in between the heavy rain and enjoyed a nice 10K in the daytime.
Total: 38.6 miles running, walking, hip PT and weight training
Some questions for you:
- Did you have some rain this week? We’d been so dry and sunny, that I guess we needed it … but I miss my warm sunshine!
- Are you good about taking days off?
I am linking with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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