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

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Runs With Pugs

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

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

The Latest

5 hacks to save your sanity over the holidays

why runners need variety

a start to new things

You are here: Home / Uncategorized / weekly wrap: 3.12.2017 – 3.18.2017 + publix savannah women’s half marathon training week 6

weekly wrap: 3.12.2017 – 3.18.2017 + publix savannah women’s half marathon training week 6

March 20, 2017      35 Comments

Happy Monday!  It’s time for the Weekly Wrap with HoHo Runs and MissSippi Piddlin!

WeeklyWrap

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!

Obviously, when blogging, I prefer to share the positives and the highlights. I don’t like to dwell on the negatives or focus on the bad times. I mention when I have a bad run or training session, or when I don’t feel like I’m accomplishing my goals, but that’s about all the time I like to devote to it.

This week, however, was bad. I’m almost embarrassed to admit how bad it was. There was a perfect storm of causes: the time change, a sudden plummet in temperature, a really awful interaction that left me shaken and off-kilter. I couldn’t get myself together. I barely wanted to get out of bed, let alone run or workout. I was hoping to start boot camp this week, but I didn’t. I didn’t eat well (or much), and I certainly didn’t hydrate properly. I didn’t want to socialize, blog, or even go outside.

It was ugly.

I had two opportunities to race this weekend, and I skipped both of them. I didn’t feel like getting up. I can argue that maybe my body needed the rest time, but I can also argue that I was deep (DEEP) in the throes of some blahs (the conditions are perfect for a bout of seasonal depression) and needed a big ol’ kick in the booty to get back to right.

So. Here we are.

Today, I am feeling better and stronger, and more hopeful. Waking up in the dark is still very much not my favorite, but it has to be overcome.

Sunday – rest

After the Gate River Run, a date and the time change, we were all pretty happy to stay in bed and lay low. It was freezing and even a little dreary, and no one was much motivated to do anything.

We met my parents for a late lunch – we had planned for little man to spend a few days with them until I closed out my work week.

Monday – rest

I had a very long day of work, and by the time I got home, I was spent. Mr PugRunner had come home early and made a really delicious lasagna, but I could barely eat it. I went to bed early, couldn’t fall asleep and laid awake most of the night.

Tuesday –  rest

I had promised myself that I would get up for boot camp or running or both, but I didn’t. In fact, I probably didn’t get out of bed until about 30 minute before I had to leave for work. It’s very unlike me and I felt awful about it.

My parents dropped little man off when I got home. We didn’t have any special plans for the night, but were looking forward to doing a few fun things on my days off.

Wednesday – 4.2 miles, running

It wasn’t an early morning, but I did manage to get in 4.2 miles. Even though it was cold out (in the 30s), I wasn’t feeling it much at all. Plus, I missed having a buddy, but since it was Spring Break, not many people were around.

Once I got showered, we went to our local trampoline gym to meet up with some friends. The kids bounced for a while and we had lunch, before we had to leave for some errands. Little man apparently has discovered a new love of wings (no sauce).

Mr PugRunner didn’t get home until later in the evening, after meeting with our accountant (yay tax time), so I didn’t get to the gym then either.

Thursday – rest

Mr PugRunner got invited to Orlando to go watch some of the NCAA games in a suite, so he left pretty early in the morning. Little man and I met up with another friend for a day of laser tag, bowling and arcade games. The kids had so much fun and the other mom and I were able to chat while they played.

Friday – rest

When I woke up, I felt dizzy and a little nauseous. It wasn’t pleasant, and while I wasn’t really sick, my body just wasn’t happy.

I had told little man we would go to the movies, but I asked him if we could postpone to Saturday until I was feeling better. He was ok with that, and I focused on feeling better so we could help Mr PugRunner celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (it’s his favorite), first with lunch at an Irish pub and then a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner at a friend’s house.

Saturday – 5 miles, running

I had been thinking about getting up early to do a last minute 5K at the Vilano Bridge, but when 5AM rolled around, I was more than happy to roll back over and go back to sleep until a little later, when I completed a pretty nice five miles.

In the afternoon, we finally went to see Beauty and the Beast. The boys enjoyed it, but I was really disappointed. I am fairly certain I am the only one who felt there was so much missed potential, and while it was artistically beautiful, I was just left feeling flat.

Lunch and our first frozen custard of the season helped make up for it.

 

I guess we can just call it a lazy, cutback kind of week. I know I haven’t lost much in terms of fitness, but motivation is a little harder to reclaim. I can tell you that I came back in a big way yesterday and I am vowing to work onward from there. I have too many goals and plans to give up.

 

How was your week in training?

Do you ever just find yourself unable to get yourself out of a funk?

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Marcia says

    March 20, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    I think I spent most of January in a funk similar to what you describe. Glad you’re feeling better!
    Marcia recently posted…Celebrating a Runaversary with Cinnamon Roll Protein PancakesMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2017 at 5:54 pm

      Ugh. It was the worst 🙁 Hope you are feeling back to yourself.
      runswithpugs recently posted…race into spring with run 13.1 + tropical smoothie cafeMy Profile

      Reply
  2. Kimberly Hatting says

    March 20, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    It sounds like you rallied back…running those 5 miles!
    Kimberly Hatting recently posted…Monumental Moments (no thanks to Momma N)My Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:21 pm

      I tried!
      runswithpugs recently posted…race into spring with run 13.1 + tropical smoothie cafeMy Profile

      Reply
  3. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    March 20, 2017 at 9:59 pm

    this was the first time that the time change did not bother me! Hope you have a better week this week
    Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner recently posted…How To Make A Spring Bubbly Bar-Meatless MondayMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:21 pm

      I’m glad you made it through the change unscathed!
      runswithpugs recently posted…race into spring with run 13.1 + tropical smoothie cafeMy Profile

      Reply
  4. Rachel says

    March 20, 2017 at 11:28 pm

    Oh man, I’m sorry you had a bum week. I hate when that happens. I go through bouts of SAD too. I can’t wait for summer.

    As for Beauty & the Beast — I TOTALLY AGREE. I was expecting so much more. And there was a TON of missed opportunity. Can we talk about the chandelier/ballroom scene? The iconic one from the cartoon? I don’t want to spoil it so that’s all I’ll say but I think we probably agree there.

    Hope this week is better for you!
    Rachel recently posted…Roasted Cauliflower Leek SoupMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 21, 2017 at 12:22 am

      OMG YES WE AGREE!!!!!! I also don’t want to spoil it for anyone but there were so many great moments that just fizzled or missed. I have a feeling we are right in sync in our feelings. Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite animated movies, and I also loved the Broadway production, so I was stunned that this didn’t do it for me.

      I hate having bouts of sad. It’s just so not me 🙁

      Reply
  5. Gina says

    March 20, 2017 at 11:56 pm

    Sometimes it’s ok to have an off week! You still got out there with the motivation you did have so kudos!!
    Gina recently posted…Grandma’s Marathon Training – Week 6My Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:22 pm

      I always try to make it happen, even if I’m not feeling it. Fake it til you make it, right?
      runswithpugs recently posted…race into spring with run 13.1 + tropical smoothie cafeMy Profile

      Reply
  6. Lisa @ Mile by Mile says

    March 20, 2017 at 11:56 pm

    Sorry you had a rough week, but Im glad you are feeling better and ready to get back at it. The time change and cold weather definitely made this week a struggle.
    Lisa @ Mile by Mile recently posted…Daylight Saving Time and a Snowy WeekMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:22 pm

      Agreed!
      runswithpugs recently posted…race into spring with run 13.1 + tropical smoothie cafeMy Profile

      Reply
  7. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    March 21, 2017 at 12:24 am

    Sometimes you just have to give in. I’m right there with you. I’m happy to be away, in Florida, with no one to worry about but me.

    Feel better.
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Race Recap: Wintrust Lakefront 10 MilerMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 21, 2017 at 12:28 am

      <3 I hope you are having the most wonderful, decompressing, peaceful vacation. You deserve to not worry about anyone but you for a few days.

      Reply
  8. Ivanna says

    March 21, 2017 at 1:29 am

    I had a pretty good week. Rested today back on it tomorrow. I’m all about taking those rest days when needed.

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      I’m so glad you had a good week and were ready to go!
      runswithpugs recently posted…race into spring with run 13.1 + tropical smoothie cafeMy Profile

      Reply
  9. Nicola @ Running Happy says

    March 21, 2017 at 7:31 am

    Sorry to hear you had a bad week.

    It sounds like you have got some motivation back though after your 5 miles. I hope this week is much better for you.
    Nicola @ Running Happy recently posted…Richmond Half Marathon week 10My Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      I definitely felt like I was ready to get back out there.
      runswithpugs recently posted…race into spring with run 13.1 + tropical smoothie cafeMy Profile

      Reply
  10. Kimberly G says

    March 21, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    The time change was a little weird for me – I felt tired all week!

    Sorry that you had such a rough week 🙁 Sometimes we just need to listen to our bodies and take a break and it looks like you have your motivation back so that’s great!
    Kimberly G recently posted…Tunes Tuesday 3.21 – Red Hot Chili PeppersMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:26 pm

      I did listen, but it was hard to do it.
      runswithpugs recently posted…race into spring with run 13.1 + tropical smoothie cafeMy Profile

      Reply
  11. Nicole says

    March 21, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Yum custard!!!

    I totally think it’s normal to have “off” runs, or even “off” weeks. But it sounds like you bounced back better than ever!
    Nicole recently posted…Giving Tuesday: My NYC StoryMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:31 pm

      I did try!
      runswithpugs recently posted…race into spring with run 13.1 + tropical smoothie cafeMy Profile

      Reply
  12. Jenny says

    March 21, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    I think we all definitely need to have weeks where we just let ourselves deal with everything and not focus on running. You still got some great runs in there though!!
    Jenny recently posted…Weekly Wrap Up 3/19/17: A Week of Difficult AdjustmentsMy Profile

    Reply
  13. Stacie Seidman says

    March 21, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    I love that your bad week still included 9.2 miles of running… Try not to be so hard on yourself. Maybe your body really did need a break. I took last week off from running too. Was feeling the same sort of malaise. Not sick, but kind of achy and very low energy. But I hit the reset button Sunday morning and am back at it!
    Glad to hear you’re feeling better and ready to work on some goals!
    Stacie Seidman recently posted…Thursday’s ThreadsMy Profile

    Reply
  14. Katie Shepherd says

    March 21, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    Sometimes it does our bodies good to get much needed rest! I know it’s hard when there are so many fun races going on to take a Saturday off, but glad you got some sleep! We had such a non-stop busy week, I only taught 2 workout classes and ran 12 miles. Spring forwarded and pageant week for my daughter was exhausting. Hope this week is better for you!

    Reply
  15. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    March 21, 2017 at 11:55 pm

    I was struggling with motivation at the beginning of the year, but it has come back! Sometimes all you need is one good run to turn it around!!

    Reply
  16. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    March 22, 2017 at 12:18 am

    I’m sorry that you had a difficult week. It sounds like a lot of us struggled with finding motivation last week. Hopefully this week is a much better one for you!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Loudoun Half Marathon Training Log – Week 1My Profile

    Reply
  17. Anna @ Piper's Run says

    March 22, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    The time change usually affects us but for some reason this time we were good! Last week was our March break so it was a little challenging being at home all week with the girls but we tried to get out and stay busy.
    right now, I’m feeling like I’m finally getting out of my no running funk which is good! Just hoping I keep running 🙂

    Reply
  18. Sandra Laflamme says

    March 23, 2017 at 3:21 am

    First of all that custard looks so tasty. Secondly, sometimes your body just tells you its time for rest even though it feels hard to sit down and actually do it. Hopefully things look up 🙂
    Sandra Laflamme recently posted…Triathlon Talk–A Day in the Life of a Multisport MomMy Profile

    Reply
  19. Renée says

    March 23, 2017 at 11:09 am

    oh, wow. I’m so sorry you had a bad week. I totally understand. I try to be positive but lately I just feel like a negative, cranky old lady. I’m in a funk. So much so that my manual therapist suggested this morning that I talk to a sports psychologist. I’m not upset about that at all, it makes sense… but yeah, I do get that funk feeling.

    I hope your current week is going better!

    Reply
  20. Mary Beth Jackson says

    March 23, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    I didn’t feel good either and everything has been a struggle. Today was the first morning I felt ok. I wonder want it is- but trust me, you weren’t the only one! Cheers to a better week my friend !
    Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…My Florida Favorite Races with MBMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 23, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      I hate that everyone has had such an off week. I’m usually so good about stuff like that, but not this time.

      Reply
  21. Kristen from Pugs & Pearls says

    March 24, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    I’m so happy when other bloggers post about their bad weeks – that sounds bad, but it makes me feel more normal! The blog world can be very highlight-reel with only staged pictures, and I just appreciate a little dose of reality. I’m sorry you had a bad week, but I’m glad you shared it with us!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      I really dislike posting a lot of negative stuff – not because I’m trying to keep up the highlight reel image, but because I feel guilty to complain about things like training time or a bad day. Sure, they are important to me, but I sometimes feel like I need to suck it up and be more grateful. Maybe it’s silly, but I feel guilty when I complain 🙂
      runswithpugs recently posted…race into spring with run 13.1 + tropical smoothie cafeMy Profile

      Reply
  22. Jessica says

    May 2, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    I go through this depression every winter until Spring or Summer. Then it starts again. I’m thinking of changing my diet during these times maybe or going to a tanning booth. Not sure. Feeling better now that the sun is out.

    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 pugs and a hedgehog, too. Thank you for joining us! We're glad to have you along for the ride!
Follow on Bloglovin


Save 25% on your ROADiD order here

Pinterest

find what you’re looking for

recently

  • 5 hacks to save your sanity over the holidays
  • why runners need variety
  • a start to new things
  • five of my favorite running products
  • when should a runner change the training plan?

Facebook Likes

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 © 2023 · Wordpress Theme by Hello Yay!