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August 8, 2016      43 Comments

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

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If you do a weekly recap post, this is a great way to check in with other active bloggers for extra support, sharing and accountability!

Sunday – rest

And rest we did. We went over to our friends’ house for a day of swimming.

Everyone pitched in with food and we enjoyed lunch and cocktails until late afternoon. It was much-needed and so fun. I also loved how it was a completely spontaneous event, and it all worked out beautifully.

Monday – 5 miles (Rock ‘n’ Roll Virtual Series – Drum Solo)

I took advantage of the early wakeup to get in both my five miles and the second part of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virtual Series: the Drum Solo.*

I can’t wait to hang this bling on my medal rack!

Tuesday – 3 miles

Time to get back to my group run! I wasn’t really thrilled when the alarm went off, but I put in my three miles without complaint. I didn’t want to do more because I had run the day before. The three was enough.

It was also time to start my yoga challenge (#theheartofpractice on Instagram).

Wednesday – rest

We really wanted to make a trip to the Itchetucknee River to do some tubing, but the forecast called for thunderstorms, and I wasn’t keen on driving two hours just to get rained out. Instead, we went up to the Fort Clinch State Park to visit the fort and the beach.

It ended up being a great choice, and we had so much fun exploring.

When the storm clouds started to roll in, we packed it up and headed to Tasty’s. It’s pretty much our favorite.

While I was in the bathroom (and not supervising LOL) little man somehow ended up with a vanilla milkshake. We all shared it – it was way too big for any one person.

 

Thursday – 5 miles

Another group run, this time with bridges. I ran four with a friend and one on my own.

 

Friday – rest

I was very grateful for a rest day. Sadly, sleeping in wasn’t to be, but it was nice not to have to run out in the heat and humidity.

After work, we joined my parents for dinner at a Japanese hibachi place. Little man and I split a shrimp and chicken meal and we had a great time with the chef’s performance (even though we’ve all seen it before – it just never gets old).

Saturday – 8 miles

This was a bit of a disappointment. I had intended to go for 11 miles, but I woke up and was just. so. tired. I didn’t want to get up, didn’t want to run, and generally had a crappy attitude about all of it. My performance (or lack thereof) showed it.

In fact, I ended up texting one of my running friends for moral support – I just didn’t think I could finish and I was in tears when I got home. It was all pretty disappointing, but I took a shower, brushed it off as best I could, and got on with my day.

I had some friends come in from the panhandle to spend the night, and we had a great girls’ night in. A few other mutual friends joined us and it was perfect: there was a mashed potato bar, plenty of wine and cocktails, and lots of wonderful conversation. It’s literally been years since I’ve seen them, and we can’t let it be so long next time.

 

For the week ahead, the plan is simple. Little man goes back to school, so that will be the top priority: getting back in the routine. After that, my focus will go to getting my long run mojo back, a 5K on Saturday, and maybe a family outing on Sunday to celebrate the first week of 3rd Grade.

How was your week in training?

When a run isn’t going well, do you bail, modify the distance or gut it out?

*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. Elle says

    August 8, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    Love the beach and the dunes… we don’t have those dunes on our beaches here and the sand is so inviting!

    Sounds like another fun week and I always enjoy your pictures.
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 3:06 pm

      I wish our dunes were bigger. It’s hard to watch the erosion.
      runswithpugs recently posted…weekly wrap: 7.31 – 8.6My Profile

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  2. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    August 8, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    I am a gut it out person, pretty much always. I don’t know why, really, I guess fear of being undertrained (which has happened), and it’s not really always wise.

    Sounds like a pretty solid week despite the shortened long run.
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      Barring injury, it’s a good way to be. I think I give up too easily sometimes. Or I get too deep in my own head. It’s a problem.
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  3. Anna @ Piper's Run says

    August 8, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    I could spend all summer at the beach! We’ve just finished our vacation but spent two days at different beaches and loved it (minus the sunburn).
    Looks like you still had a pretty great week, despite your long run being a little shorter. Sometimes we just have to do that.

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      Boo to sunburn! That stinks!
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  4. Anna @ Piper's Run says

    August 8, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    I love the beach. We are just finished vacation but spent two days at two different beaches.
    Looks like you still had a pretty great week, despite the shorter long run. Great job!

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  5. Stacie Seidman says

    August 8, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    I usually gut it out. But there’s usually more walking than is probably actually called for. #lazyrunner
    Looks like another great week for you and the family! Mashed potato bar sounds like something that only exists in my dreams!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      That mashed potato bar is making an appearance at future get togethers. It was fabulous (and I am still eating the leftovers).

      I think I’m lazy too. Which stinks. But I guess it is what it is. As long as we keep moving forward, right?
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  6. Margo says

    August 8, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    I try to gut it out as well. Looks like you and your family are having a great summer!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      It was a wonderful summer.
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  7. Jennifer @ Dashing in Style says

    August 8, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Love the picture of the storm clouds rolling in on the beach! Sometimes you just do what you can to survive a run, including cutting one short! Totally okay in my book!
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  8. Heather says

    August 8, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    The most important thing is that you got out there and did something, even if it sucked. We have all been there and truly understand.

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 1:17 am

      I know. But it still sucks 🙂 I always try to get over this stuff, but it’s annoying.

      Reply
  9. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    August 8, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    I forgot about the rock n roll virtual race. I need to check that out! Have a great week
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 1:16 am

      Definitely check it out! I’ve been having fun with it!

      Reply
  10. Carmy says

    August 8, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    That tunnel looks so beautiful!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 1:15 am

      It was so gorgeous. And a very lucky photo.

      Reply
  11. Kimberly Hatting says

    August 8, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    when I’m stuck in a bad run, it all depends on the situation as to how I handle it. If I’m just flat-out exhausted (and probably shouldn’t have laced up to begin with), I’ll cut it short, or allow myself some walk intervals. If the weather is too hot/cold/rainy, I’ll try to modify my pace first…then possibly cut it short if it’s too dangerous to even be outside. If I’m more than halfway done, and things are still a struggle, I’ll try to gut it out. If I’m in pain, though, I will almost always stop, walk, or head home. If there’s pain/injury, my form will probably be off and that will not do me any favors by continuing. None the less…the tough runs really teach us a lot about our perseverance & strength 😉
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 1:15 am

      You’re right – there’s always a lesson. I wasn’t hurting (my pride, of course, but that’s it). Unfortunately, it’s the weather. It’s just ruining everything. It has to end at some point.

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  12. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    August 8, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    Any week that contains a vanilla milkshake sounds pretty good to me. I know you didn’t get in all the miles you wanted for that long run, but you still got out there and got in most of them. Sometimes we just have crappy days. You’ll get back at it next week!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 1:14 am

      I despise crappy days.

      And it was a really good milkshake. I don’t usually care for them, but it was seriously delicious.

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  13. Debbie says

    August 8, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    Great training week! I need to get my drum solo done. At least I remembered to sign up this time!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 1:13 am

      You have a few more days! I just didn’t want to forget about it!

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  14. Karen says

    August 9, 2016 at 12:38 am

    You had a good week and 8 miles is a good long run! I hate the feeling though when you don’t set out to do what you planned. I have dealt with that several times over the past three weeks. It always leaves me feeling crabby.
    Your park looks great 🙂

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 1:13 am

      Crabby is a great way to describe it. Nothing feels quite right.

      Reply
  15. Annmarie says

    August 9, 2016 at 2:02 am

    I still have yet to participate in the virtual runs, I honestly totally forgot about them…oops!

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      Oops is right! It’s a good motivator for me in training.
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  16. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    August 9, 2016 at 2:15 am

    I’ve had a lot of tough runs lately–fortunately I haven’t set long distance goals and haven’t had to bail on them. I’m pretty glad I’m not training for anything right now!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 3:19 pm

      You’ve had A LOT going on. It’s probably good that you have some time to rest and just run for the fun of it right now. <3
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  17. Markita @ Sweshfit says

    August 9, 2016 at 4:39 am

    I want: that medal, that burger, that shake. In that order 🙂
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 3:19 pm

      🙂 All three are pretty amazing.
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  18. MCM Mama Runs says

    August 9, 2016 at 4:58 am

    I always try to gut it out, but sometimes it just isn’t going to happen. I’m ready for some cooler weather to start making running fun again.

    I can’t believe you guys are going back to school already. We still have almost a month of summer left.
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      Crazy, right? We were out of school before Memorial Day, though, so it’s been a full summer. At this point, it’s too hot to be outside, so the kids might as well go back.
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  19. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    August 9, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Thanks for reminding me that I still need to complete my Drum Solo run. Good thing I still have another week to do it!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      I always get caught up and forget these things, so I made sure to get it done early!
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  20. Toni says

    August 9, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    We are back to school next week. As far as what I do when a run doesn’t go well depends. Usually I try to gut it out, but this week my long run didn’t go week due to a bad back so I bailed on 12 miles and ended up with 7 instead, better safe than sorry.
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 9, 2016 at 3:17 pm

      Sounds like we are both in the same boat. We’ll get it back on the next long run.
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  21. Emily @ Out and About says

    August 9, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    Beautiful pictures!!! I have heard a lot about the RnR Virtual races but didn’t realize the medals were so fabulous. RnR really does the medals very well. Your girls night sounds AMAZING. Mashed potato bar? YES PLEASE! Can’t believe it’s already back-to-school time for so many youngsters, too. Where has the summer gone? You had a terrific training week!

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  22. HoHo Runs says

    August 9, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    My youngest returns to school this week. I do appreciate the routine of it but his summer seemed so quick! Some runs are just tough for no reason. It always surprises me when they are short distances too. Today was supposed to be speed. The air was so thick, I modified to a progression. No way could I have done any speed. I’ve never seen a mashed potato bar. Sounds delish! Thanks for linking, Jenn!

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  23. Mary Beth Jackson says

    August 10, 2016 at 10:30 am

    You always find such funs places to explore! Long run motivation is tough- I do just try to tough it out and not be so hard on myself if it wasn’t the best. Good luck with back to school- 3rd grade is exciting times!
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  24. Angie says

    August 10, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    I love Tasty’s! I need to go back there soon!

    I feel you on the motivation. I am lacking it lately, and it makes running very difficult.
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 11, 2016 at 11:42 pm

      Tasty’s makes everything better.

      Reply

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