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week 52: the last week of a bizarre year

December 27, 2020      23 Comments

Here we are! The last week of 2020! I don’t know if that’s going to be a good thing or a bad thing, but I am very hopeful that 2021 bring with it so many amazing things, and a shift. Truly, I need to believe better things are coming. It’s the only thing that’s getting me through.

Sunday – rest

I took two rest days this week, with Sunday being the first. Normally, I skip rest days altogether, but I just didn’t feel like setting the alarm, getting up, or being productive. Instead, we went to try a new donut shop, and it was absolutely the right call. Sometimes, a breakfast date is just the answer.

We had a few errands that took up the bulk of our afternoon and then we hunkered down with some Christmas movies. I love these holiday nights. I really do.


Monday – 3.78 miles, walking

Christmas week and I wanted to start strong! Oh, yeah!

I did some last minute Target pickup, and also started to secretly organize for wrapping. We also needed to get a jump start on the cookies. There is always something going on during Christmas.

Also, we decided to have a day of pet cleaning. I washed all the beds and bedding, and the critters, themselves.

Tuesday – 5 miles running + 1.74 miles walking + 2.30 miles, hiking

This was a busy day on the fitness front. First, we headed out for a morning run, and yes, it was cold again. It was also stupidly humid and my legs were so heavy. Boo.

Some friends met up with us at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. Now that it’s not quite so hot, I hope to go on more hikes during the week.

These trails were particularly gorgeous, and we got in a few miles on the available loops.

I am excited for our next hiking destination.

And cheers to ugly sweaters!

Wednesday – 3.80 miles, walking

It’s Festivus for the rest of us! Festivus is the annual airing of grievances and feats of strength! I didn’t have any grievances (surprisingly), but I was happy to try my strength with this side plank.

The boys went out that afternoon, and I took the opportunity to wrap, wrap, wrap!

Thursday – 5 miles, running + 2.15 miles, walking

Happy Christmas Eve!

We started the day with a solid run. It was warmer than Tuesday, but not unbearably so.

The rest of the day was dedicated to pre-cooking a french toast casserole, breakfast sausage balls, and stuffed shells, as well as decorating cookies. I also complied with A’s wishes to make hot chocolate bombs. Mind you, I didn’t have the proper mold, but I did what I could. Click here to watch them melt.

For dinner, we had our traditional Chinese food buffet. It was a bittersweet evening, because usually, my parents join us, but we made the best of it.

We scooted A off to bed, and got to work placing presents under the tree.

Friday – rest

Merry Christmas!

I took off from all activity for the day. The day before had worn me out and I was more than happy to lounge about. A woke up at 5:45 AM, but I held him off until about 7:00 and then it was time for presents!

It was a beautiful day. We enjoyed all our presents, and lots of delicious food.

Also, we were able to enjoy a socially distanced time with my parents, which made the day even better. We are so grateful for these moments.

Saturday – 8.0 miles, running + 1 mile, walking

We woke up to a temperature of 28 degrees! WHAT! Normally, I would say “nope” but I didn’t want to wait until Sunday. Once we were out there, it wasn’t terrible.

I confess to being a complete lump for the rest of the day. I did go through some old clothes for donation, and I plan on cleaning out some cabinets in the kitchen, but that’s about it.

Goal-getting

Even with two rest days, I’m pretty proud of the week, and the month. I have totaled about 133 miles to date, with more to come. I’m also looking forward to a 5K on Saturday, January 2, to ring in the new year. It feels like a great way to start 2021.

Coming up this week, I’ll be sharing more about goal-setting, how proud I am of A, and planners. It’s going to be a good week.

I am linking up with the Weekly Rundown, with Confessions of A Mother Runner and Running on the Fly! Check them out!

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How was your week in training?

What do you have coming up before the end of the year?

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  1. Lisa @ Mile by Mile says

    December 27, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Nice week of workouts! And you were so productive! I still can’t believe it was 28 degrees there. I mean that’s pretty standard for the winter here but I’m sure it was surprising for you!

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  2. Darlene S Cardillo says

    December 27, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    It’s funny not to see you in shorts and a tank. Your temps were like ours…just no snow.

    Though the rain washed away most of snow.

    COVID appears like it will be a factor in our lives until FALL so no elaborate running goals. I already posted a few very doable ones.

    There seems to be many more races in Fla. Everything still cancelled up north.

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  3. Coco says

    December 27, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    Wow, it was a cold there as it was here — and I opted for the treadmill! I didn’t take a day off from workouts, but I am taking the weekend off from everything else — we still have plenty of leftovers and I can tolerate the Christmas chaos a few more days before cleaning up.

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  4. Cari says

    December 27, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    Omg, Huff looks so mad in that pic.
    Congratulations on getting out with it so cold and an amazing week
    Being a lump is needed more often than we recognize

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  5. Beckett @ Birchwood Pie says

    December 27, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    I am so impressed with your 28 degree run. I’ve gotten much more flexible with running outside when it’s under 30, but that’s a pretty normal temperature up here in the north and I still struggle with it.

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  6. Kim G says

    December 27, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    Awesome week of workouts Jenn! So glad to see that you had a fun Christmas celebration. I also love the Fa LA LA wrapping paper!

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  7. Jessie says

    December 27, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    28 degrees! WOW! That’s crazy cold for Florida!

    What a festive and fun (and active) week- looks wonderful!

    Reply
  8. Deborah Brooks says

    December 27, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    Nice week of workouts for you. Glad to see that you all had a really nice Christmas even if it was a little different. It is hard not to see your parents when they live close. We have the same. Have a great week ahead and thanks for linking

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  9. Kimberly Hatting says

    December 27, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    Looks like a busy and productive week! Great job getting everything done 😉 Christmas was its own game this year LOL, but hopefully things will be fully restored a year from now.

    Reply
  10. Wendy says

    December 27, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    Did you come across any iguanas falling out of trees? We saw here on the news that was a worry down there. I mean, it’s 2020, right? I wish that when 2021 starts, it would be like flipping a switch. Sigh.

    Looks like a lovely holiday. You should be a party planner! Even your little family gathering was so festive.

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    • runswithpugs says

      December 28, 2020 at 12:49 am

      We don’t have the big iguanas up here. My friend lives in South Florida has them falling in her yard all the time, and it freaks her right out.

      That’s really sweet. I haven’t been up to really glamming things up for a while because it hasn’t felt right. I tried to make things a little more festive to make things “normal.”

      Reply
  11. Zenaida Arroyo says

    December 28, 2020 at 1:04 am

    You were pretty busy this week! Ouch on that cold weather. I mean, here is it normal, but not in Florida.

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    • runswithpugs says

      December 28, 2020 at 11:52 pm

      Nope! It’s been pretty hard to get out there some mornings!

      Reply
  12. Michelle D. says

    December 28, 2020 at 2:59 am

    Great workout week for you! And it looks like you had a lovely Christmas!

    I had no idea it ever got that cold in Florida – you’re rivaling our temps 😉

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 28, 2020 at 11:41 pm

      It does get cold here. We are basically south Georgia, so the weather is just slightly less tropical.

      Reply
  13. Marcia says

    December 28, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    Yikes that was chilly for FL! Your holiday shenanigans look so fun. The bombs came out great! I saw a lady on IG put a hot chocolate bomb in coffee. Now that sounds pretty good!

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    • runswithpugs says

      December 28, 2020 at 11:40 pm

      That is a brilliant idea. I think if I had the right mold, it would have been better, but A got the thrill of melting something, so I’ll call it a win.

      Reply
  14. Liz Dexter says

    December 28, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    Wow, that cold weather, shocking! Glad you has as good and pretty – and active – a festive season as you could!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 28, 2020 at 11:39 pm

      We are still shivering! I am glad to have some winter, but it’s definitely cold out there!

      Reply
  15. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    December 29, 2020 at 5:33 pm

    You had a great week of workouts and time to have fun – sounds like a great balance! Wow, 28° sounds cold for down there! Hope it’s warmed up a little since then.

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      December 30, 2020 at 1:59 am

      Soo cold! Today was mid-40s, but humid. I liked 28 better.

      Reply
  16. Lisa @ TechChick Adventures says

    December 30, 2020 at 6:00 pm

    I really wanted to get some hot cocoa bombs, but I didn’t get around to it. Crazy weather you had! I had friends who were vacationing in Florida and it was funny to see them in all of their layers! Good luck on your NY’s 5K! Your pets are adorable 🙂

    Reply
  17. Stacie E Seidman says

    December 31, 2020 at 12:36 am

    Sounds like a great week! Glad you were able to see your parents.

    Reply

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