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weekly wrap: 7.17 – 7.23

July 25, 2016      16 Comments

It’s Monday, and that means it’s time for the Weekly Wrap with HoHo Runs and MissSippi Piddlin!

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Sunday – rest

Fact. We got back to our hotel room at about 2AM. As someone who is usually tucked in for the night at 9PM, it was a pretty significant contrast. I wasn’t hurting when I woke up a few hours later (I really didn’t have that much to drink), but I was starving and not at all rested.

We met our friends for brunch and I was quite grateful for the big meal.

Afterwards, we headed home and met up with my parents for a late lunch/early dinner.It was nice to just sit back and chill, even if it meant catching up on laundry and organizing.

Monday – 5 miles running, body circuit

Due to some travel plans, I had to adjust my running schedule this week, changing from Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday to Monday/Wednesday/Friday. It was a little hard getting up for that Monday run, but the gorgeous sunrise was just what I needed.

I took a minute to change clothes, bundle little man off to camp and made it back in time to my body circuit class. It was really good to be back, even if some of the exercises were extra challenging in the summer heat.

Mr PugRunner was also able to get away from work a little earlier (a trend he continued throughout the week), so it was nice to hang out with him during the day.

Tuesday  –  10 miles cycling

When I got home from work, I asked Mr PugRunner if he wanted to go for a ride with me. He agreed to six miles, so we took that on together and then I veered off for an additional four. It was incredibly windy, and my pace suffered horribly. Definitely another thing for me to work on.

Wednesday – 5 miles running, 75 minutes beach yoga

This morning’s 5 miler was special: 3.1 miles of it were dedicated to the first race of my first Rock ‘n’ Roll Virtual Run Series: the Guitar Solo*.

It was a lovely run with the full moon still in the sky as the sun rose.

I even rocked out on my air guitar when the run was complete!

(Don’t miss out – the Guitar Solo is over, but there is still plenty of time to register for the Drum Solo and Lead Vocals Virtual Races!)

Mr PugRunner and I had lunch with my parents and worked on preparation for the family that would be coming to visit on the weekend.

In the evening, I wanted to go to a new yoga class: a full moon practice on the beach. It was  a new instructor, and lots of new people. The energy was incredible. I was full of sand, but I didn’t even care.

photo courtesy of Leeann Kendall

Thursday – rest

After a late night, a rest day was just what I needed. I did want to get in another ride after work, but it was soo hot and I was more than happy to just chill on the couch when I got home. Sometimes, it’s ok to just hang out and do nothing. Not often, but sometimes. 🙂

Friday – 9 miles running

Long runs are a necessary evil in half marathon training, and I wanted to get this one done before our family came into town. I was hoping to get up extra early to beat all the heat and sun, but Molly ended up snuggling on top of me, and …. well… pug snuggles beat alarms any day of the week.

At lunchtime, family started arriving. We had a lovely, beach lunch with our niece, and then we had pizza on the patio with my brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and some more nieces and nephews. It was a nice visit and we had a great time chatting and hanging out.

Saturday – SUP yoga

Even though it’s the weekend, my alarm was set and I was up before my sun. I wanted to take one more SUP yoga class before we headed out of town, and one of my nieces was joining me.

I was a little nervous because we were going to a new launch site, but once we found it, we were in heaven.

The view was gorgeous, the paddle out/in was longer and we were treated to two dolphins and one manatee near our boards.

I also took my first tumble as we were paddling back to the beach. Whoops! I have always been afraid to fall in because I thought I would make a complete jerk of myself trying to flail my way back on. Turns out, it wasn’t a big deal. (PS – I prefer to believe I was bumped by a manatee than that I was just a spaz who tripped over my own feet).

We showered, ate and then it was time to get in the car for the four hour, cross-state drive to my in-laws.

It was great to visit but I finally had to take little man back to the hotel to get something to eat and get some sleep.  He was pretty worn out from the trip and all the hanging with his cousins.

 

I am pretty pleased with this week. You might have noticed I have upped my regular training runs to five miles. As I was sorting through training plans, I realized that I was kind of limiting myself: I have been looking at plans geared towards “novice runners” or runners whose goals is “just crossing the finish line.” After four years and countless races, I realize that I can probably be doing a little bit more, and an average of 12-15 weekly miles isn’t going to get me there. It’s also making long runs a little easier and less intimidating.

I will also have a pretty fun announcement in a couple of weeks. I can’t wait to share what’s going to be going on!

How was your week in training?

What’s next on your race calendar?

*As a Rock ‘n’ Blogger, my entry to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virtual Series/Make a Band and Global Tour Pass were complimentary. All opinions are my own.

 

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  1. Stacie Seidman says

    July 25, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Another great week! It’s probably a good thing you finally got that fall out of the way at SUP! Now you know it’s not a big deal, and you don’t have to worry so much. So nice to have your niece join you too! Can’t wait to hear your big announcement!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 1, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      No big deal at all! I was so scared I wasn’t going to be able to get back on, but I did it no problem!

      Big announcement coming soon 🙂

      Reply
  2. Karen says

    July 25, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    Nice strong week!
    What a great sunrise to greet you on a Monday 🙂 You are doing great. 5 miles is a great daily run.
    I love to keep my daily runs at 5 miles or a 10K, I feel like it is the prefect distance to keep that endurance up.
    You had some pretty skies last week!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 1, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Love those sunrises. They make it all worthwhile. I think a 10K sounds like a great training run. Ill have to build up to that!

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  3. Jennifer @ Dashing in Style says

    July 25, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    Full moon practice on the beach sounds awesome! I’m also always in bed by 9 so can’t imagine just getting in at 2 a.m.! I don’t think I’d handle it as gracefully as you have!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 1, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      I was exhausted! It doesn’t happen often so I just had to roll with the punches. All in all it was a fun night.

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  4. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    July 25, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    How fun was that beach yoga class? I’d love that!

    We’re hoping to SUP today or tomorrow. The wind kicked up the waves, so we’re hoping for it to calm down. Green Bay and Lake Michigan are so unpredictable! And cold. The last thing I want to do is fall in…brrrr…
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 1, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      It was amazing. So serene and peaceful. I wish there were more sessions available.

      I can’t believe it’s cold! I feel like I’m just sweating all the time. Even the walk from the house to the car leaves us soaked. It’s ridiculous.

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  5. fairytales and fitness says

    July 25, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Yoga on the beach looks amazing! Looks like a great turn out! I think SUP yoga would be challenging!

    Visiting from the weekly wrap!

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 1, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      It was amazing. The view could not be beat. SUP yoga is a challenge, but a fun one.

      Reply
  6. HoHo Runs says

    July 25, 2016 at 11:56 pm

    I think you’ll be very pleased with the results you’ll get by upping your normal runs to 5 miler. You definitely are not a novice runner! The full moon yoga sounds fun. And, how cool to see the dolphins and manatee at SUP yoga. Thanks for linking, Jenn!

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 1, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      I hope so! I’m not a great runner but I’m definitely not a novice, so it’s about time I recognized that.

      Seeing all the dolphins and manatees is so ridiculously cool. I never imagined I would get to be so close to them, practically in my own backyard.

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  7. Darlene says

    July 26, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    You have such pretty running pics. I fell off the sup twice and I wasn’t even doing yoga. Have no balance.Still want to try again.
    Darlene recently posted…TOTR: Summer RunsMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 1, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks!

      Falling off happens! The important thing is that you get back up on the board!

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  8. Abby @BackatSquareZero says

    July 26, 2016 at 11:06 pm

    I have been having trouble getting up early for runs because of snuggling pets too, guess I am not alone in that.
    Abby @BackatSquareZero recently posted…7 Training Plan EssentialsMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 1, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      The little nugget did it again today! She’s just so cuddly!

      Reply

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