Oh, yes! We are back from another adventure! Two weeks ago, after a busy weekend of pet sitting, we packed up the car and took 95N to North Carolina for our nephew’s wedding! Due to schedules and logistics and seasons of live, we haven’t all been together in YEARS, so it promised to be a great time! Let’s go!
Sunday
- Cardio: 4.21 miles, walking
And so begins two big weeks! Of course, every big adventure starts with some miles!
Monday
- Cardio: 4.56 miles, running
- Strength: Horses + Pilates, 60 minutes
I started the week with a little run.
And then I followed it up at my friend’s farm. Her daughter is teaching a “horses and pilates” class that combines mat pilates with petting the farm animals. Sign me up. Immediately! It was a great workout, and I was sore for dayyyyys. And of course, I was super happy to support a friend!
Tuesday
- Cardio: 4.54 miles, running
Last day before the big trip!
Wednesday
- Cardio: 2.16 miles, walking
Yes, I did a nice walk but I was on a tight time frame and didn’t get a photo. We loaded up the car and I drove most of the way to coastal North Carolina.
We arrived in town around 4PM, and then did a quick turnaround so we could go get dinner with some of the family! It was a beautiful night with a view of the pier.
Thursday
- 4.32 miles, running
Time to explore! I had a gorgeous run through the area we are staying. It’s always fun to discover new and gorgeous locations!
Mr PugRunner went off golfing with the guys and I took the kids out to breakfast. We went out with some of the ladies in the afternoon and then welcome drinks at night! Having all the different events is so fun!
Friday
- Cardio: 4.86 miles, running
I went on another exploratory run, before a huge storm that knocked out power across the town! Yikes!
We didn’t notice anything wrong, but apparently, the rehearsal dinner location was no longer able to have us (due to the outage), so there was some behind the scenes shuffling to find a new spot. All worked out beautifully, and we followed it up with drinks on the water.
Saturday
- Cardio: 4.6 miles, walking
Happy Wedding Day! I started the morning with a few miles. I knew it was going to be a long night and just wanted to feel my very best.
We had breakfast by the beach, and then headed into the small downtown area for some walking around, and a light lunch. Then it was time to get ready!
The wedding and reception were both stunning, and we are so happy for our nephew and his new wife! It was another late night with the reception and then an after party, but we had a blast!
Sunday
- Cardio: 2.17 miles, walking
I think it’s clear that we were all dragging a wee bit. I only had time for a couple of miles because we had early brunch on the schedule.
And since it was Father’s Day, Mr PugRunner got some time to go golfing with his brother and some other guys, before a final, farewell cookout at my brother- and sister-in-laws house.
Monday
- Cardio: 3.05 miles, running + walking
We weren’t in AS much of a rush to get on the road, so I had time for one last workout around the condo. It felt great, even if it was obscenely hot.
And then we were off! I drove the entire distance, and I was exhausted by the time we rolled in the driveway. Road trips are fun, but I’m also glad when they are over.
Tuesday
- Cardio: 5.03 miles, running + walking
Re-entry is always tough, but after being stuck in a car for seven hours, it was pretty phenomenal to stretch my legs.
The day was spent catching up around the house, doing laundry, and getting everything set back to right. We usually leave the house pretty well settled, but there are always little details to sort out before saying “we are home.”
Wednesday
- Cardio: 5.24 miles, walking
It was super great to meet up with J again! Between both our schedules, it’s been tough!
And on the animal front, Leonidas was still exhausted from HIS vacation at our neighbor’s. That boy slept for three days! And we have about 13 eggs in a nest outside our front door! I can’t wait for them to hatch!
Thursday
- Cardio: 5.23 miles, running + walking
I’m getting up late, I start running, and it just devolves to walking. It’s awful. But I’m still recovering from the week before, and I’m giving myself so much grace!
In the evening, I headed off to start a weekend sit for four awesome pets! I am excited to see them!
Friday
- Cardio: 5.25 miles, running
I’m not saying it was any cooler. I’m just saying I couldn’t take wimping out anymore. It was a slow and ugly run, but it’s done and that’s what matters most.
My day was super chill, hanging with some awesome clients. I’m so lucky to have great people and pets in my roster.
That evening, we tried something new: a line dancing class at a local country club! This particular venue offers all kinds of community events that are reasonably priced and cover a variety of themes, and I’ve been wanting to check them out. My only complaint is that the a/c was not doing its job and we were DRIPPING! But it was so fun and I learned a few cool moves. I have the hat and the boots so I’m ready to go for next time!
Saturday
- Cardio: 4.03 miles, walking
Frineds, my feet were killing me after last night’s dancing! I’m so grateful for my Superfeet inserts, because they made my walk much more enjoyable.
From there, it was more hanging out in the A/C. It’s stupid hot and I don’t want to deal with it anymore. The house I’m staying at has a gorgeous pool, but it’s almost too hot for that, even. Ridiculous.
Thoughts + Goals
Thanks for hanging in for two weeks of chaotic fun and fitness! I had to take a little break while I was away, but I stayed on track through it all! In fact, I think a little walking and running kept my strength up for the festivities!
But now I’m back: that doesn’t mean things are calming down, either. We are now focused on A’s departure in a little over a month. There’s a huge checklist and so many tasks to complete, not to mention packing and moving! I’m going to need running more than ever, but we are hanging in there!
In Case You Missed It
This week, on the blog:
- Too Hot To Handle
- How To Fuel Your Summer Miles Without Overheating
- The Beautiful Delusions Of A Southern Summer Runner
- Feels Like Summer: June Runfessions
How was your week in training? Who else is feeling the heat? And who else is all about trying fun new things?
Weekly Rundown
I am linking up with the Weekly Rundown, with Confessions of A Mother Runner and Running on the Fly! Check them out!
Oh, wow on the power outage disrupting the rehearsal dinner plans. Glad they were able to figure out an alternative!
You did great keeping up your activity on the road. I’ve been slacking. 😉
It’s ok to slack sometimes! You work hard!
so nice to see family! I LOVE weddings! and isn’t there always something ??? Last one I went to it started raining the MINUTE it was supposed to start for an outdoor wedding. To see how they handled and switched everything to indoor so quickly was super impressive.
you guys looked amazing as well! and you know I’m always in awe of you keeping up your fitness no matter what.
It’s been a while since i’ve been to a wedding, so this was nice.
You have to be prepared for everything in the event business. Our wedding had to move to cover really quickly due to gale force winds that came in that day. The venue was amazing and if you weren’t part of the planning process, you would never have known.
A wedding! It sounds really fun! And, you got to run in NC- I’ll bet it was nice. And, I totally agree. The heat is awful and I’m over it. At least we only have… four more months of it???? ARRRRRRG!!!!
Honestly, it was brutally hot there too. And they had bad storms. There’s no winning!
I just noticed today that Kohl’s had a bunch of college stuff in it. Sigh. Yes, you will need your workouts! Looks like such a fun trip with your family and a beautiful area. What kind of eggs are those? I only see robin eggs in our nests around here (blue eggs). We had a rabbit hole in the front yard but sadly the bunnies had left by the time I got home to see them.
It’s that time!
So sadly, these are Muscovy duck eggs. Muscovy ducks are invasive, and they’ve actually been cross breeding with the mallards, which is… well, nature finds a way. Everyone hates the Muscovies, but…. it’s a mama and her eggs… what am I to do? She’s all tucked in with her eggs and I just put some water out for her because it’s so hot. If the garage door going up and down hasn’t dislodged her, I think we have a good chance for babies.
Oh no- sorry to hear about the power outage and rehearsal dinner, but it sounds like you made the most of it. What a fun week! Hope the weather is good for you this coming week.
I would never have known had I not been told. The second place had it covered!
What a wonderful getaway with extended family! That’s just the best! We had that last Labor Day weekend at our niece’s wedding – so fun!
Enjoy your line dancing classes!
It was really lovely. We havent seen these people in quite some time so it was good to reconnect.
Horses and pilates? That is the perfect session for you!! I’ve never heard of such a thing.
These weeks sounds like you had a blast. You all look fabulous at the wedding! And some beautiful new running locations for you.
Line dancing is so much fun!! I’d love to try some of that again! I did it years ago in my 20s and loved it so much. But my feet would never accept wearing boots again!
It was wonderful! And my horse besties were so happy to see me!
I got boots just for the occasion and my feet were KILLING me. I didn’t care. My friends all kind of made fun of me for this but again, I didn’t care. I’m all about having fun right now.
It is always fun to catch up with friends and family at happy occasions like weddings! You all look happy. Pilates and horses!? That’s a new one! did you like it?
It was great.
I loved the pilates class. it was super hot and buggy, and it would be so much better in fall or winter, but it was also so peaceful, and I am very much at home on the farm and with the animals. The joke is I will do anything if you open with “there will be animals you can touch.”
We currently have your weather in Iowa, LOL. It’s been a fairly mild summer up until this weekend. We do have crazy wind (major UGH), but that does make the heat and humidity more bearable, but I’m tired of fighting it on my bike.
So sorry. I don’t wish this on anyone. I would take some wind, but it would probably feel like an oven blast.
Your trip to NC looks like so much fun! You look beautiful in your formal clothes, too.
I echo Kim’s comment-we are entrenched in Florida heat and humidity. Should be an interesting week. I’m glad we didn’t have it for my hike yesterday!
Thank you so much! Sadly, I don’t get to wear the fancy stuff very often and I love how I look and feel. This dress was a huge hit and I had another one that I got from the same company that also got a ton of compliments.
I’m glad you didn’t have this weather for your hike either. It’s oppressive.