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weekly wrap: 10.9 – 10.15

October 17, 2016      15 Comments

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 – 6 miles

I was supposed to run eight miles, but I had limited day and needed to do my run on the treadmill. Honestly, I probably could have managed eight, but I got horribly bored and really didn’t want to.

On top of that, as soon as I was finished and showered, we were getting breakfast and going HOME! I think we were all pretty dang excited about that.

The pugs did great on the drive home, and we pulled into our driveway a little after noon. I was very anxious to get inside to make sure we didn’t have any leaks or internal damage, and after confirming that we were in the clear, we were all finally able to breathe.

We agreed to meet my parents for lunch at a nearby restaurant that was open (which was great because all our food had spoiled in the few days power had been out), and it was wonderful to see them.

Since the county had canceled school for Monday, they offered to take little man for the night so we could do the work around the house, and he was packed and ready to leave before we could even agree. Poor kid was ready for a break after a pretty stressful weekend away.

Monday – rest

We were up an about pretty early. Mr PugRunner wanted to check on his office, and I wanted to join some of the moms from the St. Augustine Moms Blog with the clean up efforts. The Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County was in need of assistance, clearing debris, hauling destroyed furniture and moving items out of one of the homes that was crushed by a falling tree.

I was thrilled that Mr PugRunner came after her caught up with work and joined us.

It was a dirty, sweaty morning, but we got so much accomplished.

That afternoon, we took down our felled tree and brought little man to the fire house so he could deliver the cookies he baked for the firemen as appreciation for all they had done over the past week. The guys were really sweet and shared some of the stories of what they had been doing to help.

Tuesday – 5 miles, speed work

I had some nice (by which I mean not nice at all) mile repeats on tap for the morning. I got through them as best I could, although my body was not a fan.

I did some shopping for donation supplies, and when little man got home, he assembled toiletry care packages for donation to a few of the shelters in town that were in need. We also had enough to send in to school for his class to put together as requested by his teacher.

Wednesday – rest

This was a quiet day. I made some dropoffs of food and cleaning supplies to a local animal preserve that had lost everything in their deep freeze with the power outages, and to a nearby high school who wanted to help their students with toiletries and supplies.

On a lighter note, my first Stitch Fix had arrived in the mail earlier that week. I finally had the chance to open it up and check it out. I was really impressed with the selection, and stunned that things fit so well and also matched my style (or at least, what I wish my style was like).

Thursday – 4 miles, tempo run

I’m not really used to doing tempo runs, and I struggled with this one. I’m sure it had a lot to do with not getting enough sleep, being stressed and being worn out from all the travel, so I just did what I could do.

The boys decided they wanted Chinese food for dinner, so I was able to head out to work without figuring out the crockpot. When I got home, they were out at little man’s cub scouts meeting, so I was able to take a shower and get some down time before they returned.

Friday – body circuit, 60 minutes

I was really glad to get a workout in, and boy, was it tough on my arms and abs. Worth all of it, of course, but tough.

I was looking forward to a chill night at home. I had one quick errand to run in the late afternoon, but after that, it was PJs and TV. Little man and his friends went out to play and got ice cream from the ice cream truck. We ordered pizza, and watched a movie together. It was so nice and much needed.

Saturday – rest

I had planned to wake up early for my 10 mile long run, but at some point on Friday,  I had hit my wall and just couldn’t do it. Ugh. Instead, we decided to drop off some more donations, and then have lunch at one of the local restaurants to help support the reopening businesses.

We hadn’t been over to the beach yet, and it was so sad to see all the damage. Dunes ruined, debris still littered all around. This was a palm tree that had been knocked down by the wind or storm surge and dragged back out out with the tide.

Our city and community has done so much to pull together during this time, but it was sobering to see how much more work is still to be done. We will be back, better and stronger than ever, though.

I am starting to feel like I’m getting back on track. I was able to get some good sleep over the weekend and that helped a lot. I realize that all my big races are right around the corner, and while I am trusting in my training, I am kind of surprised that it’s all less than a month away!

How was your week in training?

Is your race season ramping up or winding down?

 

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  1. Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs says

    October 17, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    I’m happy to hear that your home was safe and sound and that everybody is good. Nice that you could help out with people who weren’t quite as fortunate.
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  2. Coco says

    October 17, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    My race season is over! That storm damage is heartbreaking. 🙁
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  3. Margo says

    October 17, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    Glad to hear you and your family are safe! Hope the rest of the year goes better.

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  4. Janalyn Sullivan says

    October 17, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    I love that accomplished feeling! Good Work!

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  5. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    October 17, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    I’m so happy your home is ok!!

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  6. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    October 17, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    Running 8 miles on the mill is like torture for me! Glad you liked your stitchfix. I tried it a few times but didn’t love it
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  7. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    October 17, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    So glad your home is ok. Great job keeping up with your runs during this stressful time!
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  8. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    October 18, 2016 at 12:40 am

    Whew. Glad to see your house was ok. Hopefully everything will be back to normal soon.
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  9. Kimberly Hatting says

    October 18, 2016 at 12:48 am

    What a week! Glad all was well with you house. It’s great there are generous people like you who are willing to rise to the occasion and help out and donate to those in times of need. Bless you!!!
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  10. Mary Beth Jackson says

    October 18, 2016 at 12:57 am

    I am so happy your family was safe. It is so nice when the community works together! I am looking forward to my weekend in Amelia Island! St. Augustine has won a lot of battles over the years- it will stand strong! Great training week in the middle of all of that too!
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  11. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    October 18, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    Kudos to you and your family for all of the efforts you made to help clean up and give to others in the aftermath of Matthew. You guys certainly lucked out with having no damage to your house. I wish others were just as fortunate.
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Wine and Dine Half Marathon Training Log – Week 3My Profile

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  12. Michelle Rogers says

    October 18, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    So glad that everything was okay at your house after the storm. What a wonderful way to help the community!! Way to go!
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  13. Tricia Vaughn says

    October 18, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    You’ll be back in the routine of things in not time! Glad it all turned out well for your family.
    My racing season is just starting. Half in two weeks!
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  14. HoHo Runs says

    October 19, 2016 at 12:10 am

    I’m glad you had no damage at your house. It gives me goosebumps to hear the stories of people coming together to help and support their neighbors and community. Our race season is just starting. Most of our half and full marathons are in the Winter and early Spring. Thanks for linking, Jenn!

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  15. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    October 19, 2016 at 2:24 am

    great week! last week went well for me. though my toenail started to get slightly bruised and tender so REALLY hoping it doesn’t get worse!!
    Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…Week 17 – NYC Marathon TrainingMy Profile

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