week 89: digging in for motivation

Was it another blah week? No. I think I’m finding my motivation and my drive. Digging in has made a difference.



Sunday

• Cardio: 4.71 miles, walking
• Strength: Shoulder circuit (3×15 shoulder presses, 3×15 neutral curls, 3×15 upright rows, 3×15 front raises, 3×15 side raises, 3×15 tricep kickbacks, 3×15 shoulder taps), 40 dead bugs

Oh, Sunday. I was up long before anyone, for some miles.

As I was getting home, I crossed paths with Mr PugRunner, who was leaving to pick up donuts. I hopped in the car to join him for a breakfast date.

We also got tacos for dinner. I’m researching taco joints, and he was happy to lend a hand. It was a yummy food day.

Monday

• Cardio: 5.37 miles, running + walking
• Strength: Bicep circuit (on knees 3×15 supinating curls, 3×15 regular curls, 3×15 hammer curls, 3×15 waiter curls). 45 dead bugs

Happy Labor Day! Initially, i planned to run a local 5K race, but I opted not to at the last minute. Instead, i enjoyed running at home, and that was fine, too.

We had a nice day, even if it was more quiet than usual. We just needed a break.

Tuesday

• Cardio: 4.84 miles, walking
• Strength: Shoulder circuit (3×15 shoulder presses, 3×15 neutral curls, 3×15 upright rows, 3×15 front raises, 3×15 side raises, 3×15 tricep kickbacks, 3×15 shoulder taps), 40 dead bugs

And back to all the things. Work, school, etc.

I also got my nails done. This may be my favorite set to date.

That night was a Scouts meeting, which meant a later bedtime. Our meeting are always productive, but they do go long.

Wednesday

• Cardio: 5.48 miles, running + walking
• Strength: Bicep circuit (on knees 3×15 supinating curls, 3×15 regular curls, 3×15 hammer curls, 3×15 waiter curls). 45 dead bugs

A more solid run. Some days are just better than others.

In the evening, we were invited to try the new Street Corn Takeover menu at our local Tijuana Flats. Yum.

Thursday

• Cardio: 3.21 miles, walking
• Strength: Shoulder circuit (3×15 shoulder presses, 3×15 neutral curls, 3×15 upright rows, 3×15 front raises, 3×15 side raises, 3×15 tricep kickbacks, 3×15 shoulder taps)

Of course, there was a little dragging after a fun night.

I had to drive all the way up to Jacksonville to pick up a date night basket I won! And then all the way back to St. Augustine for a different event. It was an all hands on deck kind of day.

Friday

• Cardio: 6.52 miles, running + walking
• Strength:Bicep circuit (on knees 3×15 supinating curls, 3×15 regular curls, 3×15 hammer curls, 3×15 waiter curls). 45 dead bugs

I finished Eliza’s run.

That night was Friday Night Lights. No pics because the band only played in the stands due to weather and illness. We lost, but it was to an excellently ranked team, so it’s ok.

Saturday

• Cardio: 4.57 miles, walking
• Strength: Bicep circuit (on knees 3×15 supinating curls, 3×15 regular curls, 3×15 hammer curls, 3×15 waiter curls). 45 dead bugs

I’m so grateful I moved my runs into the actual week. It makes Saturday mornings easier.

Mr. PugRunner took A to the bank to open his own checking/savings account, now that he is a working man. My parents picked him up to spend the rest of the weekend with him (they all love that), and Mr PugRunner and I went to a fun Yelp event: a chocolate and beer pairing at Ancient City Brewing. So good.

Goal-getting + Thoughts

Things are feeling better. I whipped out the bike this week to see if I can’t improve my leg turnover and get speed back on the radar. I’m also looking forward to the spooky season, which seems to be here! It helps to have holidays in my sights!

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

How was your week in training? Are you excited for spooky season?