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five february runfessions

weekly review: 6.21 – 6.27

June 29, 2015      29 Comments

This has been a fabulous week! So much has been happening, and I have been feeling incredibly productive! The best news, is that my June mileage has will be my highest since January, which is HUGE progress for me. I’m a happy, happy runner!

Sunday – swimming, 150m

Father’s Day! And I don’t have a single picture! How did that happen???

We started the day with a delicious comfort-food brunch at a local New Orleans style restaurant. They have the best cheese grits and I had two helpings.

Then, we went to Nana and Papa Bear’s. The plan was to go to the pool and then home for a dinner of light snacks. Mother Nature had other plans, though. Not long after we got in the water (and 150 meters for me), the thunder started rumbling and we had to clear out. We were hoping that we would get a break and be allowed back in, but it wasn’t meant to be.

Tomorrow was another day.

Monday – swimming, 750m

It was my mom’s birthday, so we planned to spend most of the day with her. We all went to the pool in the morning for little man’s swimming lesson, and then to hang out. I managed 750 meters while he was working on his endurance.

After that, we played and swam until lunchtime, and grabbed salads and sandwiches at the golf club near the pool.

I had a few errands to run, so I headed off to take care of those and we all met up again for dinner at a new-to-mom restaurant.

I had picked up some specialty cupcakes, so we stopped at a little outdoor area after our meal to enjoy them.

Happy birthday to the best mom, ever!

Tuesday – 3.1 miles

Whew. This was a humid run.

But I knocked it out and then got myself off to an early staff meeting before my work day.

Since little man was spending the night at his grandparents’, we were able to chill out after I got home, and we had a quiet night, watching TV and reading. Those are always good nights.

Wednesday – rest

I had another work meeting, which ended up running a little longer than intended. It was ok, but I had to hustle to get to the movie theater to meet little man and my parents. Nana planned to take little man to see Inside Out

Inside-Out-Teaser-Poster

while I promised Papa Bear that we would see Entourage.

Screen Shot 2015-06-28 at 8.35.13 PM

Wow. I have missed Vince and the boys (and Ari. Always Ari.), and this movie was everything, It was a perfect homage to the series, and a bittersweet finale to the show.

I rushed home because I had to shower and change to go out to dinner for my friend’s birthday. The weather was awful and we had to scratch our original plans due to a ridiculously long wait, but it worked out even better.

Check out this view.

And the food was awesome, too! It was a wonderful night with friends – I need to do that more.

Thursday – 800 m

This was the last day of lessons for little man, so I wanted to be on hand to see him in action. He did so great! He ended up swimming 100 meters (four lengths of the pool) with only one quick rest break.

So proud of him!

While he was crushing his last lesson, I did 800 meters of crawl, breast stroke and tossed in a few lengths of backstroke (which I can’t stand because I don’t like my ears in the water the whole way). Swimming is hard work.

To celebrate, we enjoyed lunch and then a trip to Sweet Frog for frozen yogurt.

Friday – 3.1 miles

By this point in the week, I really needed to run again, and decided to keep it to just 3.1 miles because I had to get in five or six on Saturday. Back-to-back runs are not my thing, so I try to limit them as much as possible.

I also had to tag team with Mr PugRunner. I went out first, and then let him know when I was close to home so he could get ready to head out. We crossed paths in front of our house.

I love our morning views.

Little man wanted to get in on the stretching action, with his version of the tree pose.

That afternoon, we went to see Inside Out again (well, it was my first time) with friends. Little man loved it just as much the second time, and I thought it was exceptional.

After dinner, Mr PugRunner took little man to karate and I took the time to start cleaning the house before the weekend.

Saturday – 5 miles

It was an early morning for everyone.

I had to do five miles.

And Mr PugRunner and little man were scheduled for the All Pro Dads event at Everbank Field.

It was a great event that promoted father-child bonding time, while learning some football skills. They had a blast.

They had lunch afterwards, and brought me home leftovers for dinner! Yum!

Summer vacation has been awesome and exhausting! I am excited to see what’s next! My monthly miles are the highest they’ve been in quite some time and after taking off June from racing, I’m excited to be back out there on Saturday for some 4th of July 5K madness!

How was your week in training?

Were you an Entourage fan? Who was your favorite?

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  1. Stacie Seidman says

    June 29, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Wow, summer is busy with a little one! Sounds like you had a great week. I bet all that cross-training in the pool is great for your running too. Way to go Little Man on his swimming successes!
    AH! Entourage! LOVE the boys. I kind of missed out on the last season, so I really need to go back and catch up before I see the movie. I’m so happy to hear it’s well done. I can’t wait to see it!
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    • runswithpugs says

      June 29, 2015 at 3:08 pm

      It was perfection. Seriously. It was done SO well and didn’t lose ANYTHING in translation to the big screen (Ok, there were some absurd things going on with E, but I could forgive that – he was always my least favorite anyway). The only sad thing is that it’s really over now.

      Yes, things are so crazy. It’s good to be busy, but I’m getting worn right out!

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  2. Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says

    June 29, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Inside Out and Entourage are both on my list of movies to see – hopefully soon.
    Sounds like you had a great week of workouts.
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    • runswithpugs says

      June 29, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      They are both wonderful! I really wasn’t expecting much for Entourage, but it made my heart happy.

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  3. Anne says

    June 29, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    That really does look like a great week! Can’t migrants on your killer June mileage, I’m jealous haha!

    I am also jealous that you seen inside out, I really want to!
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    • runswithpugs says

      June 29, 2015 at 5:04 pm

      It is good to see those numbers going up, up, up!

      Go see it! It was really good! I even cried!

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  4. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    June 29, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    I really want to see Inside Out! My boys are way past that stage, so I may have to borrow someone’s kid or else suck it up and go by myself…
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    • runswithpugs says

      June 29, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      Go by yourself! While we were coming out of the theater, our neighbors from across the street (older with adult children) were waiting to go in – no kids in sight! There is plenty of entertaining and poignant material for an adult viewer.

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  5. Elle says

    June 29, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Looks like another busy and fun week!
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    • runswithpugs says

      June 29, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      Yup! We are having a blast this summer!

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  6. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    Congrats on getting in so much mileage this month. We saw entourage and I liked it too as I was a big fan of the show. I haven’t seen inside out yet but we really want to . I hear it’s great!
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    • runswithpugs says

      June 30, 2015 at 12:37 am

      Both were great movies.

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  7. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    June 29, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    You had an awesome week! So awesome that you’re teaching your son to be so active!
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    • runswithpugs says

      June 30, 2015 at 12:39 am

      I hope that our lifestyle is something he takes with him through his whole life. We are fortunate to live in the heart of an amazing running community with fabulous weather for year-round activity.

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  8. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    June 30, 2015 at 12:42 am

    I love the picture of your mom and son. They look so much alike!
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  9. jill conyers says

    June 30, 2015 at 8:38 am

    What an awesome week of fun things and family time! That’s how life should be 🙂
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  10. Toni says

    June 30, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    looks like ana awesome week! That view is just breathtaking!
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  11. Angie says

    June 30, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    It sounds like you had a great week! This has been my second lowest month this year. I blame the solo parenting situation. Tomorrow I start fresh, and we are running a 5K on the 4th. Are you doing the Celebration 5K?
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    • runswithpugs says

      July 1, 2015 at 1:09 am

      I am!!! Maybe we can try to meet up!

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      • Angie says

        July 1, 2015 at 5:23 pm

        Definitely! It is a family affair so I will be with a double stroller and two blonde girls. The girls are running the mile race.
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        • runswithpugs says

          July 1, 2015 at 11:43 pm

          Little man is doing the mile,too! Ok, I will keep an eye out!
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  12. Mary Beth Jackson says

    June 30, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    What a fun week! and it is great that every one stays so active between swimming and running! Makes those cupcakes almost guilt free! 🙂 good luck on the July 4th run!
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    • runswithpugs says

      July 1, 2015 at 1:10 am

      We do try. Although this week, I’m pretty whipped. Cupcakes are always guilt free!

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  13. jan says

    July 1, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Wow, your son is a great swimmer!! We are STILL waiting for good outdoor pool weather. It’s only been in the 70’s! I shouldn’t complain though…you are definitely having to tough out some warm-weather runs. Did your little man like Inside Out? I was thinking of taking the kids.
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    • runswithpugs says

      July 1, 2015 at 11:50 pm

      The weather for running is so hard. I am dreading Saturday’s race. The heat index is going to be something like 109. Ugh.

      We all loved Inside Out. It was fantastic.
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  14. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    July 1, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Wow, so much swimming. What great cross training.
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    • runswithpugs says

      July 1, 2015 at 11:50 pm

      I’m enjoying it. I wasn’t able to get in the pool this week, but maybe Friday.
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  15. Lara @ Uptite Mamas says

    July 3, 2015 at 11:46 am

    Your pictures are amazing. I need to take lessons from you!!
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    • runswithpugs says

      July 4, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      <3 Thank you so much. I love photography, and it's easy to get distracted when I am out and about on my runs.

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