Happy Sunday!
Lots of stuff happening on the home front made this a tough week. While I’m going to refrain from getting into details, I will say parenting is hard especially as your kids get older and you can’t always “fix” things. It’s hard to watch your child struggle.
I also had to take a deferral on next weekend’s race. Family schedules and my husband needing to fly out for a business trip earlier than originally expected made a trip to Maine not possible. Thankfully the race offered a deferment so I’ve already got my first race for 2019. (Gotta look at the positives, right?)
So yeah it’s been one of those weeks where running wasn’t just something I wanted to do, it was something I needed – “road therapy” as I like to call it.
Here’s how the week’s workouts went down:
Monday – My usual rest day plus 50 triceps dips for the dips, push-ups, and squats challenge.
Tuesday – 6 miles including 2×2 mile intervals plus 50 push-ups. Good grief this was a challenging run, but I was pleased with how it went.
Wednesday – Did an at home strength workout and mixed in the 50 squats for the challenge. I noticed a little soreness in my shins so I stuck to regular squats instead of the jump squats.
Thursday – After a horrible night of sleep or rather not sleeping, I decided to take a rest day. I did get my 60 tricep dips done and saw my massage therapist.
Friday – I wanted to make up for Thursday’s missed run, so it was 5 miles with 3 at a steady pace, followed by 60 push-ups. The best part was the weather as it finally felt like spring!
Saturday – 60 squats and 6 miles of being tailed by the struggle bus. I could feel the cumulative effects of the week both physically and emotionally making this run feel much longer than it really was. On the flip side, it did give me the chance to sort some things out … road therapy!
And I kept my daily plank streak going on Day 105 as of today!
Today is a much-needed rest day and I’m looking forward to just lounging around the house with my family. Thanks to the forecasted bitter temps and sleet, we have a rare Sunday without lacrosse games. I plan to enjoy the slow pace, watching movies and an epic family game of Risk later.
Tell me something about your week?
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Wow that is quite the plank streak! I have found that one of the hardest things about parenting is not being able to fix everything. bigger kids have bigger problems we cannot always fix them. The fact that they know we want to is so important. Hope you have a better week xoxo
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It is important – thanks 🙂
As you know, I have had to rely on the road for therapy more often than I’d like! Raising teenagers is not for the weak. I hope you found some peace in the miles you ran.
Not for the weak is so true – I should get that printed on a t-shirt 😉
Sorry the week was a rough one on the parenting front. I can relate. It’s tough when we can’t “fix” things. Glad you were able to defer your race.
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Yes, it’s nice that they offer the deferment – I wish more races would.
Sorry this week was a rough one. The silver lining on missing that race in Maine is that the weather probably isn’t the greatest right now, so there’s that.
I hope this week is a better one for you (and your kiddo).
Ha so true about the weather!
Oh I do miss family game nights! Mine are all scattered in different directions and rarely under my roof all at the same time. Yes, parenting is hard especially as they get older. As Moms, we want to fix everything for them and many times they just need us to listen but let them figure things out on their own. So hard! Hope things get better.
Sorry you had to defer your race, but family does come first! Wine on Tuesday morning ….is there something wrong with that??? Lol
Here’s hoping for a better week!
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Thanks Teresa – some days adulting is just so darn hard! 😉
So sorry for the rough week, but it is good news that you could defer your race entry – that seems rarer and rarer these days. It’s hard to be grateful for crappy weather, but sometimes it is welcome when you can cozy up inside!
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I was so surprised about the deferment option but so grateful I saw someone else post about it on the event’s FB page.
Wow! You are kicking tail with your plank streak! I do my “regular” planks in the morning (as my chai is heating), so they’re just routine for me. But when I try to add extra ones (usually before bed), I often forget to do them…only to have to throw off the covers and get on the floor and take action LOL I’m glad the road was your friend last week 😉
If I don’t do my planks first thing in the morning then I usually forget only to do like you and jump out of bed at the last minute! LOL!
Great week of workouts! I hate not having a good night of sleep, and I think it’s smart to have a little self-care on those days.
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Self-care is so important but so easy to put on the back burner sometimes. I’m trying to be better about it.
What is up with the crazy weather?? Just spoke to my husband who is in Hartford and he said it’s snowing! I arrive Tuesday night and am hoping it warms up by then (fingers crossed).
On a side note, I read my BAA 5K recap from 2013 today and you are in it! Miss the days of running races and bumping into running friends like you.
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Oh my gosh I remember that race! And I remember us both nursing injuries and getting through the BAA Half that fall to complete the Distance Medley – miss seeing you 🙂
It was one of those weeks for me as well.
Crazy weather, loss of a pet, work travel…
But we cope and go on. Thankful for running! And wine!
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Oh yes…running and wine 😉
Well done on getting your workouts done even if things were not too good on the family/parenting front. Road therapy is quite amazing. Hope your family games night went well. My oldest is only 6 but we have already introduced games nights and they are so much fun!
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Family game nights are always a good thing – though Risk with a 15 and 12 year can get pretty cut-throat LOL!
Way to keep your plank streak going! Sorry to hear you are things are hard at home.
We’ve been sick for days so not a whole lot of running or anything going on here.
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So sorry you all were dealing with the flu! Hope everyone’s on the mend!
You plank streak is awesome! Super impressed that you were able to keep that going despite having a really busy week.
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Thanks Kim – I’m trying 😉
It’s very hard watching your child struggle. I have three kids and they all have different needs. I wish I could fix things for them, but that’s not how life works! Running is wonderful therapy. It sure does help sort things out and clear my head! I need to see a massage therapist one day. I carry a lot of tension in my neck and shoulders. Hope you have a great week!
Definitely get a massage if you get the opportunity – makes a world of difference for me!
I’m sorry to hear thag it was a rough week. At least you were able to defer the race instead of losing out on the registration altogether. Here’s to a much better week this week!
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It was really nice to have the deferral option available. Thanks Kathryn!
The road is definitely a good listener, so true! Hope you had a good rest day yesterday 🙂 You worked hard last week and definitely deserved it.
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It was a good day 🙂
Great job with your workouts! I’m glad you were able to defer your race. I’m definitely envious of your time with a massage therapist…I need to make an appointment soon!
Last week for me was busy but thankfully went well running and otherwise.
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Definitely make an appointment if you get the chance – massage makes such a difference for me.
I’m so sorry you are having a hard time. Parenting is amazing, but it’s the hardest thing I have ever done. Even worse, there’s no manual and no way to know if you’re doing it right. Ugh.
I’m also sorry about your race. I hate when last minute changes like that come up.
You did have a great training week. I don’t want to jinx it but it does sounds like you are doing so much better!
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Thanks Jenn – I really appreciate it 🙂
Sorry you had a trying week, but I love your positive attitude. I’m glad they deferred your race and it wasn’t just a loss.
I love an occasional cozy Sunday when the weather is gloomy.
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
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Thanks so much Denise 🙂
My mom always said she’s only as happy as her unhappiest child. I hope things work out for your kiddo. Mine are still so little that I’m able to fix everything with a hug or a lollipop. I dread the days they have to face the world without me. But I also know that that’s when they really have a chance to shine. Hang in there!
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Hey Michelle, so sorry for the rough week.Yeah you are absoultely right that when your child get older you can’t fix the problem rather than watching them strugle.Good luck for the next week. Hope it will be amazing for you!
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It’s good to hear that you were able to defer your race. Great job with your workouts! Running is wonderful therapy. Sorry to hear you are things are hard at home. BTW Thanks for the post and for sharing your great thoughts through your amazing post.