Happy Monday!
I’m back from a fun family get-away in the White Mountains. This vacation came at a perfect time as I was really starting to feel fried. We celebrated my husband’s birthday, rode the Cog Railroad to the top of Mount Washington, explored glacier caves, zip lined (is that a verb?), and hit the alpine slides and coasters…just to name a few. We came home tired and happy.
I did my best to keep up with my workouts and for the most part it went pretty well. I’m linking up again with Holly and Tricia for the Weekly Wrap. Be sure to check out these great ladies and all of the other fun bloggers joining in.
Monday, 8/22: A much needed rest day.
Tuesday, 8/23: I was hoping to make up for Sunday’s long run, but my tired legs had other ideas. I knew before I left the house that 10 miles was not going to happen, and for half a second I toyed with skipping the run altogether. But it was a rare morning in the low 70s – too nice to miss out on, so I got a solid 5 done.
Wednesday, 8/24: Cross-training in the form of climbing around Mt. Washington
The amazing view from the top of Mt. Washington
Thursday, 8/25: Hill work was on the plan so I headed to the base of Loon Mountain and found a perfect access road for hill repeats. 5 more miles done.
Friday, 8/26: More play time with the family!
Saturday, 8/27: 10.5 miles – this was one of the toughest runs I’ve had in a long time. My stomach went south almost immediately – I have no idea why since I didn’t deviate from my usual foods. I was ok for the first 5 miles, but then the wheels completely fell off the wagon. Angry stomach and intense sun = one ugly run.
Sunday, 8/28: Rest day.
How was your week? Do you workout on vacation or just hang out?
It sounds like you had a great vacation! I love that photo of the view from the top of the mountain. Beautiful.
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We lucked out with some of the best weather! It was a great escape!
I always plan to run on vacation, but end up running less than I wanted to. Maybe its the vacation indulgence ? My recent 2 week vacation completely threw off my training plan. But life happens.
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Sometimes you just need the break, right? 🙂
oh, I’m glad you had a good break but I’m sorry about the angry stomach for the long run 🙁 what a bummer. maybe just your body’s way of saying “hey, I need a break!”
I do generally always workout on vacation. it can be very challenging at times. nowadays we go for long weekends and always have a race involved. but, last year, for example, we went to Crete and even at 6am it was HOT. I did what I could but it wasn’t always exactly to plan.
I’m the same way Renee – I try to get a little something done even if it’s not what’s on the training plan.
I just think this weather is messing with all of us! I’m not even running much and my stomach is funky! Just do what you can do. The rewards will come when the temps cool off. Just like money in the bank, right?
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I keep trying to remind myself that there will be a pay off for all this humid torture 😉
What a fun get away for you! I’m so glad to read you had a great time and got in a much needed reset!
Hate you had a bad long run on Saturday but you kept going! Great job!
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Thanks Tricia! The time away so helped my attitude! Hopefully last Saturday’s run was just a fluke.
Sounds like a great vacation – except for the stomach rebellion. Maybe it was the heat?
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Hopefully it was just the heat!
That sounds like the perfect family getaway. I like to run while on vacation. I’m such an early riser that the family doesn’t even miss me and it certainly doesn’t interfere with other plans. I hope the stomach issue was just an isolated occurrence. Maybe it was the heat? Thanks for linking, Michelle!
We really did have such a good time!
Oh no. So sorry your stomach was bothering you on your long run, that is the worst.
Thanks Abby – hopefully it was a one-time thing!