• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • about
  • Pug Partners
  • contact/pr
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Goodreads
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Threads
    • TikTok

Runs With Pugs

ok, the pugs don't run, but we do

  • race reports
  • Travel
  • Recipes
  • Link Ups
  • instagram Landing Page

The Latest

Setting Goals For National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

Celebrate Good Times!

5 Training Tips For Running Moms

You are here: Home / Uncategorized / week in review: 11.29 – 12.5

week in review: 11.29 – 12.5

December 7, 2015      27 Comments

Can you believe that we are in December and almost to the end of the year? It’s unreal.

Yesterday, I raced my last run of the year. I think. I’m pretty sure. Ok, there’s one more I want to run, but I don’t know if it’s going to fit into the schedule. I guess it can be a game time decision and we will see.

Sunday – Space Coast Half Marathon, 13.1 miles

There is so much to say about this race, so many ups and downs, good moments and bad. Because that’s how races are. I finished and the end result was awesome, and I am now a Milky Way Challenge Finisher (I have run three of the five years of the Big Bang Series, and am on track to be a 5-Year Intergalactic Finisher). It’s a good feeling.

We arrived home around dinner time on Sunday and after a 3:15AM wake up call, bed never felt so good.

Monday – rest

It was kind of a relief to know that I didn’t have anything on the schedule. At all. I mean, there was all the normal clean up entailed after a trip away, but that was it. And it was so very much needed.

Tuesday – rest

Since I was still recovering, I skipped my normal Tuesday group run. It was a pleasure to sleep past 5:00 AM, and even 6:00. I could get used to this.

Wednesday – 2 miles, trail run

After I got little man to school, I had asked my parents if they wanted to join me for a little adventure. I have been looking forward to checking out a trail about 40 minutes from the house, but wanted to wait until after Space Coast, just in case I ended up tripping, falling or otherwise getting hurt.

I also thought it might be nice to stretch my legs on a little two miler.

It was worth the wait.

We just don’t have things like this anywhere near where I live and run. It was nice to incorporate something new and focus on the beauty around me (and the potential of snakes), rather than pace and pavement.

My parents appreciated the walk and the views as well.

We hurried home for lunch and then it was back on a normal schedule with soccer and karate.

Thursday – rest

I skipped the group run again. It felt off not going, but I also had to appreciate that my plantar fasciitis was no longer flaring and a few more days of serious rest would probably get me close to right again.

Friday – rest

I had thought about returning to body circuit today, but I figured one more day of nothing would be ok. I had been working really hard and recovery is honestly an important part of training.

Besides, I had a big day of volunteering at little man’s school: I had lunch with him, helped the class with their spelling tests and then got to read some great holiday stories for them (it was really sweet that the kids kept asking me to read more).

When little man got off the bus that afternoon, we got him changed and then headed up to Everbank Field. The Junior Jags were throwing their annual holiday party and we were ready to rock.

It was a cute celebration with lots of different craft stations and things to do.

Little man got to make a frame for his cheerleader photo

IMG_2308

 

and decorate a giant cookies.

While we were waiting on line for his balloon animal, some of the Jags players came out and started to mingle, so I let him take my phone for a selfie with Tyson Alualu (Tyson helped).

We had a really nice evening together.

Afterwards, we joined Mr PugRunner at a neighbor’s ugly sweater party. We didn’t stay too late, but we had fun chatting and hanging out.

Saturday – Gingerbread Man Fun Run, 1 mile

We registered little man for the one mile Gingerbread Man Dash Fun Run because it was later in the morning (9:00AM), but it turned out that his teacher was running in it, so we got there a little early so he could cheer her on. He also got to cheer on (and give medals to) another teacher, some classmates, and one of his karate instructors!

And then it was his turn. He did great!

After our late Friday night, we were all interested in doing nothing more than going home, getting back into pjs and watching movies, especially since the weather was so dreary and rainy. We had one more stop to make: the Health & Fitness Boutique so I could pick up my packet for the Divas Half Marathon & 5K St. Augustine. I don’t have any pictures, because it was so congested and crowded that I could barely get my bib and bag, let alone any great selfies.

(I did, however, get some info for the upcoming Daytona Half and 5K, in which little man took particular interest. We had a long talk about him trying a 5K again, and he said he wants to challenge himself, so we will revisit in the new year and see if he is still on board. I love that he wants to be involved in something that his dad and I love so much.)

We spent the rest of the day doing exactly nothing, which was just what the doctor ordered.

 

How was your week in training?

Do you have any more races or challenges before the end of the year?

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    Looks like you enjoyed your recovery week! The trail looks so beautiful. I never considered that there would be snakes on the trails where you live…ick! I’ve seen a few here, but they’re harmless. Just creepy…
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…A Whole Bunch of NothingMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 7, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      We have so many snakes, I can’t even handle it: rat snakes, water snakes, cottomouths, pygmy rattlers, corn snakes, king snakes, black racers… it freaks me out so much.

      Reply
  2. Marcia says

    December 7, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    Congrats again on Space Coast! That’s a series I’d love to run someday. Wow your little man is flying in that pic! Love how passionate he is about racing!
    Marcia recently posted…Weekly Wrap: Party EditionMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 8, 2015 at 12:44 am

      It was a fantastic photo of him. A few yards earlier, he was dragging his feet. He goes through phases, all over the course of a mile LOL. He’ll get there.

      Reply
  3. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    December 7, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    Congratulations on your half race! I was hoping to see the ugly sweater pics 🙂
    Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Ratatouille Soup-Meatless MondayMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 8, 2015 at 12:45 am

      Well, I kind of got out of wearing an ugly sweater because we were at another event that required less ugly attire. There were some fabulous ones at the party, though. I’m only a little sad I missed out.

      Reply
  4. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    December 7, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    Congrats on the half!! So awesome that the little man wants to try another 5k!
    Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Pistachio Pear Honey Yogurt {lactose, gluten & soy free} + GIVEAWAYMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 8, 2015 at 12:45 am

      Thank you! I’m really excited for him!

      Reply
  5. Carmy says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Potential snakes?!?! Brave! Haha. I saw my first snake in the wild on a trail run a few months ago and shrieked!
    Carmy recently posted…Monday on the Run #37My Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 8, 2015 at 12:45 am

      I would have shrieked and then passed out.

      Reply
  6. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    December 7, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    this is what post race training should be! looks like a fabulous week and lots of holiday fun thrown in. Love that little man enjoys running and hope he goes for the 5K again!
    Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Weekend Fitness Fun (& Workout Recap)My Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 8, 2015 at 12:48 am

      It is HARD taking time off. However, the relief in my foot makes it all worth it.

      I love that he wants to try again, too. I hope he sees how much fun we all have and wants to be a part of it.

      Reply
  7. courtney @ eat pray run dc says

    December 7, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    i’d freak if i saw a snake running. there is definitely potential for them on the trails around here but i try not and think about it, lol. nice week!!
    courtney @ eat pray run dc recently posted…Chelsea Collective FunMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 8, 2015 at 12:49 am

      It’s all I could think about. That, and alligators. Because there were signs near all the bodies of water about the alligators. Yikes.

      Reply
  8. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    Congrats on finishing yet another half! I know what you mean about thinking that you’re done for the year. There’s so many great races out there, its so hard to say no sometimes.
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…2015: My Year of RunningMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 8, 2015 at 12:50 am

      I do have a hard time saying no. And I just want to squeeze in a whole bunch more races before the new year. However, the races will be there next year, and I am content with my performance this year, so I can feel good about that.

      Reply
  9. MCM Mama Runs says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:04 am

    Nice job on running another half and treating yourself right afterwards. There are few half marathons here that I’d like to make a habit of running, so I’m always looking for new races. Cool that you’ve run 3 out of 5!
    MCM Mama Runs recently posted…Three party weekendMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 8, 2015 at 12:51 am

      I love this series. There are several races that I try to do every year (because I like them and because it’s a great measure of how I’ve grown and progressed), but it odes make it really hard to pull in new races, too.

      Reply
  10. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    December 8, 2015 at 1:04 am

    Don’t you just love recovery weeks? I make sure I take full advantage 🙂 Little man has pretty good running form, go him!
    Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Weekly Wrap: Cross-training, Star Wars cakes and Ugly SweatersMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 8, 2015 at 1:17 am

      LOL! Yes, and no! I felt so lost, but I loved the extra sleep. He does have good form, when he gets going. We have to work on pacing and consistency, next.

      Reply
  11. Natalie says

    December 8, 2015 at 6:33 am

    Congrats on the half marathon!! I think it is so cool that little man loves running so much!! 🙂
    Natalie recently posted…5 Awesome Hostess Gifts For The HolidaysMy Profile

    Reply
  12. jill conyers says

    December 8, 2015 at 10:23 am

    No more races this year for me. Congrats on the half! All the rest in your week sounds heavenly.
    jill conyers recently posted…Goals 2016My Profile

    Reply
  13. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    December 8, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    Awesome week. Great years on 3 years in a row.
    Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted…5 tips for Runners to Eat Right This Holiday SeasonMy Profile

    Reply
  14. Sharita says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:46 am

    Congrats on the race! And looks like you know how to recover with flair! hahaha
    Sharita recently posted…Class Review: The Dailey Method DC Barre StudioMy Profile

    Reply
  15. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    December 9, 2015 at 3:10 am

    the night after a race/waking up early is the best sleep there is! Way to go with the race!
    Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…Big Chill 5K Race RecapMy Profile

    Reply
  16. Stacie Seidman says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:17 am

    I think letting your body recharge is always a great plan after a big race. I can’t wait to read all of your recaps!
    Stacie Seidman recently posted…Truthful TuesdayMy Profile

    Reply
  17. Sandra Laflamme says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:25 am

    Congrats on your Space Coast finish! Also, I love how much your son has taken to running! Congrats to hime on his race!
    Sandra Laflamme recently posted…Thermoball Jacket from The North Face Review & GiveawayMy Profile

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Well, Hello There

bio
Welcome to Runs With Pugs. My name is Jenn and this is the story of my love affair with running and finding myself through fitness. From C25K to marathon, from triathlon to SUP, from broken leg to the recovery journey... I'm sharing it all. I'm a wife and mother of one, living in NE Florida, in love with travel, adventure, and food. Oh. We have a grumble of pugs, too. Thank you for joining us! We're glad to have you along for the ride!

Let’s Connect!

Follow on Bloglovin


Partners

Click here for FREE SHIPPING
Save With Code RUNSWITHPUGS

Pugs Run 50 States

Search Posts

Recent Posts

  • Setting Goals For National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
  • Celebrate Good Times!
  • 5 Training Tips For Running Moms
  • The Politics Of Running
  • The Runs With Pugs Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Currently Reading

Jennifer's books

The Other Mrs.
The Skylark's Secret
Holly
Queen of Shadows
Archer's Voice
Heir of Fire
The Assassin's Blade
Lore Olympus: Volume One
By Any Other Name
Out There Screaming
Crown of Midnight
Throne of Glass
How to Kill Men and Get Away with It
Verity
Wrong Place Wrong Time
A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them
Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World
The Girl in the Leaves
The Pale-Faced Lie
Yellowface


Jennifer PugRunner's favorite books »

Archives

Footer

disclaimer

I am not a doctor or medical professional, nor do I play one on the internet. This blog reflects my personal experiences on my own fitness and running journey, and the processes that work for me. Before you begin any exercise regiment, please consult your physician.
Team Bears Bocce Battlestar Galactica made it to t Team Bears Bocce Battlestar Galactica made it to the third round of the 2nd Annual Bocce Fest, benefitting @stronglikesteve!

This is always such a great community event, centered around an incredibly inclusive event and with proceeds going to provide awareness, community outreach, education, advocacy and funding for organizations and individuals caring for adults with intellectual and developmental differences.

Founder @steph_sanalila does such a wonderful job with this event, making a fun environment for players, creating volunteer opportunities for local students and honoring the memory of her brother.

Visit https://www.stronglikestevefoundation.org/about for more info on how you can help!

#boccefest #bearsboccebattlestargalactica #worldgolfvillage #worldgolfliving #bocce #stronglikesteve #bethechange #makeadifference
The pug side eye side eye. @lunanleonidas #pug The pug side eye side eye.

@lunanleonidas

 #pug #sweetlunapug

 #pugpuppy #puglife #pugsandkisses #pugbaby #pugsofinstagram #pugstagram #grumbleinc #grumble #pugstagram #pugworld #carlino #thetomcoteshow #dogstagram #petstagram #pugoftheday #pugsdaily #pugstyle #904dogs #keelysafternoontea #pugfeaturedaily #pugclub #dailybarker #woofpackbros #woofpackbros4life #woofpackhotties #woofpackkitties #woofpackfamily #dogsconnectingtheworld
Drinking in that sunshine for sure! It was a bea Drinking in that sunshine for sure! 

It was a beautiful morning that turned quickly into a beautiful day. Sundays are hard because they are immediately  followed by Mondays, and Mondays are hard.

Lots to catch up on this week! April is chock full of holidays, birthdays, days off, and events, so let’s get to it!

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids
About this morning… I was up and out early to d About this morning…

I was up and out early to drive to Flagler Beach for the #Missionpossible5k.

It was a small, well organized event, with an easy-to-follow course (the last mile was almost exclusively an ocean view), with great shirts and swag.

I was really pleased with my performance, and even more pleased with this beach sunrise. I’ll share more on the #RunnersRundown on Wednesday, so stay tuned!

Where did you run or race this weekend?

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids
Oh, hello long sleeves. I’m here for it. So goo Oh, hello long sleeves. I’m here for it.

So good to stretch the legs today. I was super sore after a @runsmartofficial cross training session last night, and needed to just get out there and let the fresh air work its magic.

What are you up to today? I really need to take a moment with my calendar and get some plans locked into place. 

#running #streakingwiththecoolkids
He’s gonna get it, one of these days. 🍌 @lu He’s gonna get it, one of these days. 🍌 

@lunanleonidas 

 #pug #sweetlunapug

 #pugpuppy #puglife #pugsandkisses #pugbaby #pugsofinstagram #pugstagram #grumbleinc #grumble #pugstagram #pugworld #carlino #thetomcoteshow #dogstagram #petstagram #pugoftheday #pugsdaily #pugstyle #904dogs #keelysafternoontea #pugfeaturedaily #pugclub #dailybarker #woofpackbros #woofpackbros4life #woofpackhotties #woofpackkitties #woofpackfamily #dogsconnectingtheworld #cheesetax
Check out those blue skies! I got to sleep in AND Check out those blue skies!

I got to sleep in AND take advantage of some cooler temps. It really didn’t warm up until my last mile and that was just fine.

I feel like this month and next are really just flying by. So much is going on, and I want so badly to enjoy it all, including the crisp, sunny days where we find them!

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids
Kind of a meh day. I got in some walking miles and Kind of a meh day. I got in some walking miles and some balance and strength work through @runsmartofficial.

Tomorrow will be cooler and more productive for sure!

#running #streakingwiththecoolkids
Happy Monday! I don’t know about you all, but y Happy Monday!

I don’t know about you all, but your girl is TIRED. It is so hard to roll out of bed some mornings. Ugh. 

I managed (finally) and banked six miles in some gross humidity. And now it’s time for some self care and then back to work.

Also. We have somehow acquired a pecan tree? Any tips on the growth and care of this would be greatly appreciated!

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids
Sunday fun day! Just a short walk to start the da Sunday fun day!

Just a short walk to start the day and work out some stiffness. Some days, my ankle just doesn’t want to cooperate 🫤

I have been making graphics and content all day for a client, and now I’m about to do hair and makeup for a little event. Wheee! 

This week is going to be BUSY! There’s a lot of changes to the regular routines (nails, a digital learning day, after school and weekend programming) and I have a race on Saturday and bocce ball on Sunday! 

Who else is ready to dive in?!

#Running #streakingwiththecoolkids

Copyright © 2025 · Wordpress Theme by Hello Yay!