The second week of ultra (?) training is over and everyone is surviving so far. Our daughter seems to enjoy cruising around in the stroller more compared to going to the YMCA and my husband holds down the fort for me to get some solo runs in too. Having the structure of certain mile requirements and specific rest days has been a nice change. I’ve only followed, loosely followed , a training plan before. Being a stay at home mom for me has typically meant no plans or structured anything can really be followed. Little Boo wakes up with a runny nose, we stay home so she doesn’t get other kids sick and they don’t give her even more germs. Then, we stay home a few more days "just in case", which quickly adds up for time spent at home/not running. Life is unpredictable with a babe, so we’ve gotta go with the flow. SUNDAY: Walked 1 mile MONDAY: RAN 3.0 miles @11:42 pace on the trails TUESDAY: RAN 6.06 miles @8:25 pace + strength + walked .5 miles WEDNESDAY: Walked...
My daughter and I kicked off the week by reconnecting with nature. As we were both getting ready for our hike, she asked if we were going to the YMCA. When I said we were going out to the trails in the forest, she grew ecstatic! For the first mile Eisley rode in the carrier. We took a little snack break and then she insisted on hiking the second mile herself. Lil' wildflower got some toddler exercise, I got some relaxing time outdoors, and we both were happy (especially me, for how easily she went down for nap afterwards)! SUNDAY: Hiked 2 miles MONDAY: RAN 6.05 miles @7:47 pace TUESDAY: Strength/walked 1 mile WEDNESDAY: RAN 8.52 miles @8:37 pace/walked .5 mile THURSDAY: Rest FRIDAY: Rest SATURDAY: RAN 5.03 miles @8:08 pace/walked 1 mile Total weekly miles: 24.10 On Monday, it was back on the treadmill. I had planned to run a couple miles since my half marathon was only two days before, but I found my groove and was feeling great! Tuesday w...
The 30 day run streak only stretched until the 4 th of July, ending after day 34. I really, truly wanted to continue, but I literally did not have the extra time the week. My level of “busyness” was drinking smoothies because I didn’t have time to eat and wondering if I last showered on Tuesday or Wednesday, and it was Saturday. SLEEP > SHOWER SUNDAY: Walked 2.09 miles MONDAY: RAN 4.18 miles @9:56 pace w/ stroller TUESDAY: RAN 20.01 miles @9:26 pace WEDNESDAY: Group outdoor yoga class THURSDAY: RAN 3.26 miles @8:46 pace w/ stroller FRIDAY: “ Rest” + early packet pickup SATURDAY: “Rest” + Chuckanut Footrace Total weekly miles: 29.54 On Tuesday, three random winners were announced after completing the 30 days of #StreakingWithTheCoolKids challenge hosted by Jen Davis A.K.A. @Pinkcupcakegirl on Instagram. When I checked my phone and saw a lot of unusual notifications, I realized that I had been one of the chosen winners. Woohooooo! Over ...