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weekly wrap: 8.13.17 – 8.19.17

August 21, 2017      26 Comments

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

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!

I feel like things are hitting the groove. I don’t know that I have ever been busier, but the more I have on my plate, the more I seem to be able to accomplish, so I’m working with the momentum.

Sunday – rest

After Tour De Pain, I was more than happy to just chill out and do absolutely nothing.

Monday – rest

This was little man’s first day riding the bus to school. Everything went rather smoothly, so the week kicked off to a great start.

After work and school, we got little man to karate. He had tested into the advanced class before the start of summer, took a few months off to get a breather and picked up right where he left off. He is with older students and the nature of the class is a little more serious, which he seems to be enjoying.

Tuesday – 4.5 miles, running

With a morning event at school, I had to be up extra early to run, but got in 4.5 solid miles.

After that, I helped set up a breakfast for the Kindergarten parents, dropped off some info for parent volunteers, and got myself to work.

Later that day, I found out that I had picked my running shirt wisely. Best Damn Race had announced its Jacksonville medals, and they are beauties! I love the theme this year.

(Are you running BDR Jacksonville on January 13? Code RUNPUGS will save you $5 here or at any other BDR city)*.

Wednesday – rest

Wednesdays are mostly quiet days, which I am loving.

I stayed home while Mr PugRunner took little man to karate. I just had way too much to finish up, and he hadn’t been to one of little man’s new classes. Little man had his first turn with a bo staff, and did an incredible job.

Thursday – 4.5 miles, running

Much as I miss the extra morning sleep, I am enjoying the sunrise runs again.

I met a dear friend for breakfast at a new, local cafe, and we had a great meal and chat. We’ve both been so busy with kids and school and life, and I was glad we were able to carve out some time to hang.

The name of the day was errands, and I got all those done, before little man came home. Since they really haven’t been getting much homework, he had a playdate before dinner and then one after. He’s also been riding his skateboard a ton – it’s his preferred method of getting around the neighborhood.

Friday – rest

In the morning, we had a meeting with most of our PTA Team. We were darn productive, making signs and organizing to-do lists for our first round of upcoming events. I think we are in pretty good shape.

When I got home, I went on a bit of a cleaning spree. I was going out of town and wanted everything in decent shape for the boys while I was gone.

Saturday – 7 miles, running

I woke up late and was really nervous about hitting the road, but the weather had dropped to 74 degrees and thick clouds hid the sun. I had planned to do five and hoped for six, but for the first time in forever, I felt incredible and strong, so I went for seven.

It was a huge confidence boost that I desperately needed.

Then it was off to Orlando! Due to a conflict, I had been unable to join Meghan for her birthday celebration a few weeks back, so it was time to make it up to her!

She took me to Taste! Central Florida, a charity event benefitting Second Harvest Food Back of Central Florida and Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida.

Over 40 local restaurants and chefs and more than 20 beverage vendors were on hand, serving tastings of some of their finest cuisine. There was a silent auction, a giving tree and several other fun events for the party-goers.

It’s not often I am able to get dressed up and attend events like this, so I soaked up every moment. Plus,  I got to spend time with one of my favorite people.

This week will be interesting. Not only is today the solar eclipse, but we have some fun things happening across the board. I am considering the addition of some races to my calendar for September, so I need to see how scheduling those will work.

How was your week in training?

What are your plans for the eclipse?

 

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  1. Ivanna says

    August 21, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    Nice job getting some workouts in. My weekend was good, active. I didn’t do anything for the eclipse today. The Taste event looks like it had some yummy food.

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 22, 2017 at 1:06 am

      The event was amazing! I loved getting to try little bits of everything and there were so many dishes that were absolutely heavenly!

      Reply
  2. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    August 21, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    yay for confidence boosting runs! I could use one of those myself
    Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner recently posted…Spicy Cauliflower and White Bean Veggie BurgersMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 23, 2017 at 3:16 pm

      They are so fabulous. I hope you get yours soon.
      runswithpugs recently posted…weekly wrap: 8.13.17 – 8.19.17My Profile

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  3. Anna @ Pipers Run says

    August 21, 2017 at 10:49 pm

    Great job getting in your runs! I get busy and it’s hard to accomplish it all – way to go!
    We didn’t have much of the eclipse in Eastern Canada but it was still kinda neat to watch online!

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 23, 2017 at 3:17 pm

      It can really hard to carve out time for workouts – tomorrow is going to super challenging!

      We had to watch it on TV. Kind of a bummer, but what can you do?
      runswithpugs recently posted…weekly wrap: 8.13.17 – 8.19.17My Profile

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  4. Coco says

    August 22, 2017 at 12:03 am

    Sounds like a jam-packed week! Glad school is off to a good start!
    Coco recently posted…Checking The Math Of The Reston Metric Century RideMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 23, 2017 at 1:37 am

      Absolutely jam packed. I don’t know how I am going to keep it going!
      runswithpugs recently posted…weekly wrap: 8.13.17 – 8.19.17My Profile

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  5. Kimberly G says

    August 22, 2017 at 12:10 am

    Such a busy week for you! Great job on all your workouts this week!

    The solar eclipse was a little bit of a bummer here due to all the clouds
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 23, 2017 at 1:36 am

      We had lots of clouds here, too, as well as rainstorms. Maybe we’ll catch it next time.
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  6. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    August 22, 2017 at 12:16 am

    Isn’t it amazing how 74 degrees felt so great for you? It’s all relative.
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 23, 2017 at 1:36 am

      Right?! I wish it always felt so pleasant!
      runswithpugs recently posted…weekly wrap: 8.13.17 – 8.19.17My Profile

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  7. Rachel says

    August 22, 2017 at 12:34 am

    Taste! sounds like fun. Yum!!

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 23, 2017 at 1:34 am

      It was a fabulous event for a wonderful cause!
      runswithpugs recently posted…weekly wrap: 8.13.17 – 8.19.17My Profile

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  8. Kim Hatting says

    August 22, 2017 at 1:13 am

    We road tripped (several hours) to Grand Island NE and got to experience the total blackout…. such an epic phenomenon!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 22, 2017 at 10:40 pm

      That’s really awesome. I wish I had thought to head to the beach, but my schedule was tight and I figured it was storming everywhere.

      Reply
  9. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    August 22, 2017 at 2:51 am

    Yay for a confidence-building run! Taste sounds like a fun event!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 22, 2017 at 10:39 pm

      It was so fun. I was so glad to get to go. And such a great cause, too!

      Reply
  10. Nicole @ fitnessfatale says

    August 22, 2017 at 3:28 am

    Glad the long run went well!!! Those confidence boosting runs are the best!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 22, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      Me, too. They are such game-changers!

      Reply
  11. Jamie says

    August 22, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    Okay so 1. little dude is looking pretty freaken awesome. I love that he is involved in so many activities. I also had no idea he was into karate!

    2. I was kind of super jealous of your food fest this weekend. Sitting on the couch and looking at your photos all weekend made for a grumpy Jamie. That twinkie milkshake looked EPIC.

    3. How amazing are those Jax BDR medals!? SO AMAZING! I’m stupid excited about them. Even with the stupid shrimp on them, THEY LOOK AMAZING. 😀

    4. I miss you. that is all. 😉
    Jamie recently posted…New Week – New ChallengesMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 22, 2017 at 8:00 pm

      Isn’t he awesome? He has been doing karate since he was four. He is planning to go for his black belt so I am pretty excited about that.

      I, too, am jealous of this weekend’s food. Imagine coming home from that and staring down a peanut butter sandwich. Boo.

      Love the medals, shrimp and all.

      I miss you, too.

      Reply
  12. Stacie Seidman says

    August 22, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    Holy wow, that was a busy week! And all those miles on top of it! Nice work!
    I was able to check on the eclipse all day right from my office window. Definitely got the good office when we moved!
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    • runswithpugs says

      August 22, 2017 at 7:56 pm

      Busy indeed! I am pooped!

      That’s so cool you had such a great view! It stormed here!

      Reply
  13. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    August 23, 2017 at 12:30 am

    I’m so glad to hear that your long run went so well! Its such a great feeling to want to run further, isn’t it? That’s how I felt on Saturday during my long run. It was definitely one of my best long runs mentally in a couple of weeks.
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Chicago Marathon Training Log – Weeks 10 and 11My Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      August 23, 2017 at 1:32 am

      It’s amazing! I haven’t had that in forever, and it came at just the right time.
      runswithpugs recently posted…weekly wrap: 8.13.17 – 8.19.17My Profile

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