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week 69: running to the end of April

April 25, 2022      18 Comments

Can you believe that April is coming to a close? I mean, I know that the Earth turns and the sun rises and time passes, but sheesh. This is a pretty intense week: someone is having a 14th birthday on Friday. I can’t even believe it.



Sunday

  • Cardio: 3.18 miles, walking
  • Thighs Challenge: 22 plie squats, 22 leg swings (each side), 22 alternating lunges, 22 side leg lifts (each side), 22 inner thigh pulses (each side)

Happy Easter! Of course, I started with a walk!

And then we had breakfast and opened Easter baskets.

My parents came over around lunchtime for feasting and celebrating, and we had a lovely holiday together.

Monday

  • Cardio: 5.21 miles, walking (beach and bridges)
  • Thighs Challenge: 23 plie squats, 23 leg swings (each side), 23 alternating lunges, 23 side leg lifts (each side), 23 inner thigh pulses (each side)
  • Triceps Session: 2 x 16 Shoulder Taps, 2 x 16 Supine Triceps Press, 3 x 8 Inward Arm Press, 2 x 16 Diamond Chest Press, 3 x 8 Triceps Dip Behind

Happy Patriot’s Day! I wore yellow and blue to honor the Boston Marathon, repping even from the beach. This was a tough slog through the sand: the tide was high and the surface was pretty uneven and soft.

We had plans to have dinner with my parents, niece, nephew, and brother and sister-in-law, but before that I tried to take a little advantage of the day off by taking A to get dress slacks, shirt, and tie for his NJHS induction ceremony, coming up this week. Spoiler alert: he looked so handsome.

Tuesday

  • Cardio: 6.55 miles, running
  • Thighs Challenge: 24 plie squats, 24 leg swings (each side), 24 alternating lunges, 24 side leg lifts (each side), 24 inner thigh pulses (each side)
  • Core Workout: 20 in and outs, cocoons, windshield wipers, weighted Russian twists, toe taps, flutter kicks, 20 scissor kicks

Great weather makes for great runs! Yay!

I started incorporating some core workouts into my days. My core is in desperate need of an overhaul, so we shall see if I can stay motivated to the cause.

After school, we went over to the high school so A could try on his marching band uniform. The energy was so great, and he looks amazing! It’s going to be a fabulous experience.

Wednesday

  • Cardio: 4.00 miles, walking
  • Thighs Challenge: 25 plie squats, 25 leg swings (each side), 25 alternating lunges, 25 side leg lifts (each side), 25 inner thigh pulses (each side)
  • Core Workout: 3 x :30 hover squat with ball, 3 x :30 weighted march, 3 x :30 heel taps + leg extensions, 3 x :30 reverse planks
  • Biceps Workout: 3 x 10 bicep curl, 3 x 10 hammer curl, 3 x 10 reverse curl, 3 x 10 supinating curl (each side)

I had time to get in some extra workouts today, and that felt great.

Thursday

  • Cardio: 6.09 miles, running
  • Thighs Challenge: 26 plie squats, 26 leg swings (each side), 26 alternating lunges, 26 side leg lifts (each side), 26 inner thigh pulses (each side)
  • Back Session: 3 x 12 Bent Over Rows, 3 x 10 Dumbbell Good Morning, 3 x 12 Dumbbell Pull Overs, 3 x 10 Dumbbell Rear Delt Flys, 3 x 12 Dumbbell Shrugs

J had an early morning meeting, so we had to get up and out pretty quickly. I stayed out a little longer after I dropped her off, too.

In the evening, A had his last middle school band concert. His was one of three bands that played (concert, jazz and wind ensemble), and they were clearly the best. I may be a little biased, but still. They were amazing, and we are so proud of his musical journey, so far.

Friday

  • Cardio: 3.77 miles, walking
  • Thighs Challenge: 27 plie squats, 27 leg swings (each side), 27 alternating lunges, 27 side leg lifts (each side), 27 inner thigh pulses (each side)
  • Core Workout: 20 in and outs, cocoons, windshield wipers, weighted Russian twists, toe taps, flutter kicks, 20 scissor kicks

I kicked off Earth Day with a bit of a plog. Fortunately, there wasn’t much litter to be snagged. Yay!

Adorably, the pugs had mail! Their little friend, @LeoTheBostie sent them a belated birthday gift to Luna and a welcome home gift to Leonidas. They were so cute opening the box for their surprises!

At 5PM, we headed to our Scouts meeting place to start delivering mulch for our Scouts fundraiser. Our Scouts have opportunities to earn money towards things like summer camp, high-adventure camps, or other scout-related activities, and this was an incredible effort by them. We worked until about 8:00PM.

Saturday

  • Cardio: 8.03 miles, running + walking
  • Thighs Challenge: 28 plie squats, 28 leg swings (each side), 28 alternating lunges, 28 side leg lifts (each side), 28 inner thigh pulses (each side)

I was exhausted, but dragged myself out of bed. J and I went for what ended up being a solid run, and I did my Thighs Challenge.

Afterwards, I loaded myself up to join the mulching crews. What. A. Job. The Scouts and volunteers worked fairly tirelessly, delivering and spreading 18 pallets worth of mulch to more houses than I care to count. It was brutal work, but the Scouts proved, once again, how amazing they are.

Goal-getting + Thoughts

As I mentioned, A’s birthday is this week. He’s got some fun and special plans, and I’m so excited for him. He’s also got about a month more of school, and then he can say farewell to 8th grade!

My birthday is also right around the corner. We’ve already started celebrating a little bit, and I can’t wait to share that!

Remember how I said I wasn’t feeling so strong the other day? Well, that’s changing, and I am glad to say that I am commtting to the changes that are helping me overcome.

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  1. Darlene Cardillo says

    April 25, 2022 at 1:48 am

    Ha ha. I guess my b-day is right around the corner too.

    Nice week with lots of cardio… you’re are so dedicated to it… impressive,.

    Happy birthday to A… hope h has a good one.

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      April 28, 2022 at 3:03 pm

      Yes, it is! The best day of the year!

      Reply
  2. Marcia says

    April 25, 2022 at 12:22 pm

    It’s such an exciting time at school! Way to get in all the workouts despite being so busy. You definitely have to be patient and consistent with strength and it WILL pay off! Glad you noticed the progress you’re making!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      April 28, 2022 at 3:03 pm

      Gosh I hope so because it is soooo boring. But I’m trying.

      Reply
  3. Jenny says

    April 25, 2022 at 12:57 pm

    Yep…. A is starting to look like a high-schooler, and not as much of a little kid. Freshman year is exciting!
    Sounds like you had a great week! I’ll bet you’re feeling stronger- you did a lot of strength work and got some great runs in too.
    Hope A has a great birthday! I’m looking forward to hearing all about the birthday celebrations.

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      April 28, 2022 at 3:03 pm

      I know! Wait til you see his NJHS picture, after his haircut! I’m crying!

      Reply
  4. Stacie Seidman says

    April 25, 2022 at 3:01 pm

    I say it every year, but it’s the best time for a birthday! (I think you and I are a day apart…. I’m the 30th.)
    Happy birthday to everyone, and great work getting all those workouts in this week!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      April 28, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      A is April 29 and I am May 9. But it’s all around the same time.

      Reply
  5. Kimberly Hatting says

    April 25, 2022 at 6:25 pm

    It’s great when the rewards of strength work start to emerge. Great job!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      April 28, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  6. Wendy says

    April 25, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    Happy birthday to A! And you! Are you planning to celebrate together? I can’t believe he’s going to high school next year! Time does fly… glad to hear you are feeling better.

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      April 28, 2022 at 3:06 pm

      It’s insane. We have his rise up night at the high school in like two weeks.

      He and his dad are taking a deep sea fishing charter with a buddy and his dad as his birthday present. We will have dinner with my parents and then if they catch something, we will cook up the fish and do something in our culdesac. He is being kind of weird about turning 14, so I am just following his lead. Nothing wrong with a lowkey event.

      Reply
  7. Chocolaterunsjudy says

    April 26, 2022 at 2:13 pm

    The mulch! The runs! The ST! You are doing great. Happy Birthday to A!

    Happy you were able to gather with your parents at Easter, too.
    Chocolaterunsjudy recently posted…Kiwanis Kingston Classic 5k Race RecapMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      April 28, 2022 at 3:06 pm

      I’m so tired! And so sore!

      Reply
  8. Michelle says

    April 27, 2022 at 12:23 am

    Happy BIrthday to A! Incredible to think he’s already heading to high school.

    You had such a strong week! All of that mulch hauling is no joke!

    I’m glad you’re feeling better.

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      April 28, 2022 at 3:06 pm

      The mulch was ridiculous. I never want to see it again!

      Reply
  9. Liz Dexter says

    April 27, 2022 at 10:38 am

    Happy birthday to A, and what a lovely and active week. I need to work on my core, too. Not sure I can keep to a programme though!

    Reply
  10. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    April 29, 2022 at 9:22 pm

    It sounds like you’ve had a lot to celebrate recently! The pupsters look so cute with their gifts!

    Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

    Reply

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