Another week of training for the Patagonia Marathon, the marathon that may-or-may not happen. I’m sure many of you are in the same boat! I’ll just keep on running and training because…well, because I love running and training!
Here’s how running and training went this past week:
Monday: Whoah, it was steamy this morning. I think Minneapolis may have hit 100 degrees later in the day. It was already quite warm when I met my friend Julie for a run. We covered 7 miles together, 9:05 min/mile average, and I spent the rest of the day trying to re-hydrate.
After work, I took a 1:1 virtual strength training session with Discover Strength. Their studios are now open, so there are fewer virtual sessions on the schedule. Yet since I’m still working from home, I don’t see the reason to go into the studio. I know that they are taking all the necessary precautions but there doesn’t seem to be a strong reason to take the extra risk. Fortunately, if you work with the ‘concierge’ they can help to book virtual sessions, even if they aren’t on the schedule. I have been very happy with the virtual workouts I’m getting, so I’m just going to continue with virtual as long as I can!
Tuesday: I ran 4 miles with Ruth before work, 9 min/mile. That was it for the day! I was supposed to run another 4 after work, but work was too crazy to squeeze it in.
Wednesday: Workout Wednesday! 25 minutes easy, 6x (4min@ half marathon/10k pace, 1min easy jog), 15 minute cool down. 8.24 miles at a 9 min/mile average.
After two years of working with my coach Esther, who is part of McKirdy Trained, I finally purchased a bit of McKirdy apparel!
Virtual Discover Strength 1:1 session after work.
Thursday: 10 easy miles after work. I started at 5:15…was a shock to the system when the alarm went off in the 4’s!
But worth it to see this beautiful sunrise around Lake of the Isles!
Friday: Easy 5 with my friend Julie, then 1.2 with Ruth at the end to burn off some of her crazy, 6.2 on the day. 1:1 virtual strength training session over lunch.
Saturday: Long run with 2 friends; the biggest group I’ve run with so far as restrictions have been lifted has been 2 people.
Christie did bring us Gatorade in her car, but we each had our own bottle and she had hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes.
Anyways, we did about 6.5 miles easy, then 2 miles at sub-8, 1 mile easy, 2 miles at sub-8, 3 miles easy. I got home and took both pups out for about one more mile easy for 14.5 miles at a 9 min/mile average.
Overall, not my best long run- lots of tummy trouble (thank goodness for plenty of porta-potties around the lakes in Minneapolis!)
When I got home, Dustin was waiting for me on the porch with his bags packed; my sister had rented a cabin in Brainerd, MN (about 2 hours north) and really wanted us to join them there. We’d have our own bedroom/bathroom, windows open, spend most of the time outside, minimal risk, etc…We decided to do it.
We are allowed to hang out with family but I still am stressed and want to do the right thing. My sister is a doctor but she says she’s more protected at work than we are at the grocery store. We decided that at this point, we are broadening our quarantine “circle” to include her and her family.
To be honest, it was SO nice to get out of the house and have a change of scenery. We got up to the cabin in plenty of time to paddle board, fish, get some take-out from “downtown” Brainerd, make s’mores, and relax by the lake. Thank you Cresta for inviting us!
And the best part was that the cabin was dog-friendly so Ruth and Matilda (and my sister’s dog Lola) had a fantastic time as well.
Sunday: Cresta and I ran 4 miles together on the country roads by the rented cabin. It was lovely. Then we took all three dogs for a long walk before packing up to head back to Minneapolis.
Let’s just say Ruth had an awesome time at a cabin! She was so tired.
Summary: 54 miles of running, 3 strength training sessions.
Are you loosening up your restrictions at all? It’s so hard to know what’s the right amount. I feel okay hanging out with my sister and her family, since I know they have been social distancing and following the rules. But I am still really anxious if strangers aren’t wearing masks indoors and I’m not eating inside yet at restaurants.
And that’s a wrap for this week!
It’s great to have the ability to stay connected virtually and support each other; this link-up hosted by Running on the Fly and Confessions of a Mother Runner ‘s is a great way to do so! Check it out below:
Nice week Jessie! The race may or may not happen but it’s 100% guaranteed that you’ll get the fitness from your training. It has been really good to hang out with family and friends again. It’s not that Zoom didn’t work in a pinch but nothing can replace being with them in person.
Thanks Becket. Yes, hanging out in person is so different than Zoom! I really missed my sister and her kids & husband!
That sunrise over the lake was totally worth it!
I envy you you were cabin getaway. I long for a getaway . .. . so, so much. Ah well, this too shall pass. Yes, it’s hard to know what to do.
My friends run together. I miss that, but I’m in a different position & it’s just not right for me.
Understandable! Everyone is in a different situation.
The sunrise was so pretty!
That’s great that you can still do the virtual strength training sessions, and that they are still offering them even though the studio have re-opened. I think that some studios will still keep the mix of virtual and in-person classes since the virtual classes have been so popular.
OMG I love the “You Betcha” wall art! That’s so awesome.
Yes, virtual has been a big success for Discover Strength! I hope they keep them long term!
I a m so glad you also got to run with friends again. For me, it just makes all the difference. I am still leery of going back to a gym or fitness class though for a while. Nice week of workouts!
Same. No gyms for me yet. But outside feels safe!
That sunrise is gorgeous! Almost makes me want to get up in the 4s … almost! Your weekend getaway sounds perfect, and about my comfort level — family, mostly outside, etc. I’m staying put to watch what happens as we open. Was reading about several outbreaks traced to churches in West Virginia ….
Yes, we may have to re-adjust as things progress, but hoping there will be a lull in spread over the summer as most are predicting.
I’m with your sister–I feel way more protected at work than anywhere else. My mom wants to get together for father’s day next week and I’m not so sure if that’s a good idea. I have been seeing my boys, which I know is risky. We haven’t seen my father-in-law. It’s just so hard to know where to draw the line!
I love that bra–I wish I could bare my tummy but um, no. Pregnancy and age have not been kind to that area of my body!
Hehe, I’m usually pretty hesitant to go shirtless, but then I think about how much it doesn’t matter and no one has a perfect body, and I just try to push away my insecurities, especially on really hot days!
Glad your studio is offering virtual and live — imagine even safety aside virtual can be easier than trying to get there around work schedule. Your poor tummy — glad you have bathrooms available – they’ve opened more here too. It is so hard to know what’s safe. Around people our age I’m more willing (obviously taking safety precautions) but I was super hesitant before agreeing to see Mom – and still won’t go to their house as I don’t think that’s safe for them. I’ve never been super strict as it’s not feasible living in an apartment building/alone (so… Read more »
I’m glad you have a friend to run with in your quarantine circle!
You’re exactly right about the virtual- it’s really convenient so I hate to give that up too!
I think Iowa is pretty much open now, but everyone is still advised to go at their own risk. UGH.Everyone has a different level of comfort, so it’s really tough. We (the hubs and I) are not venturing too far yet, but have let the kids “back in” to the house LOL Sounds like you had a fun weekend! BTW, I ordered some of the Kona Cola Nuun today 😉 Fingers crossed!
I hope you like it!
Each state and each person has different levels of what’s okay and what you’re comfortable with for sure! It was so nice to hang out with my sister though, I missed her!
Great week of training despite the heat! That is a really fun bra top. Your weekend with your sister sounds really lovely. My MIL invited us over for a Fathers Day picnic. There’s rain in the forecast so I’m not sure about being inside with them, since they’re both in a high risk group. We’ll see.
Yeah, the inside part still makes me nervous. Outdoors is best 🙂
Things seem to be really lax around here in terms of COVID19. Although we were just told today to resume wearing masks in our “public” areas of our new office at work. Not sure why we went for a week without them, but we are back at it. I still feel more secure wearing them while shopping, and I’ve had several times when I’ve hopped in the car with my family and said “turn around, we forgot the masks!”.
The protests here in Minneapolis really showed that the outdoors helps as there wasn’t the big uptick in cases that they were worried about. So I feel better about anything and everything outdoors, but get stressed inside and definitely wear a mask!
Glad you had a chance to get away and have some fun! I still run alone and I am OK with it. The lakefront will open on June 22nd so I am excited about it. I haven’t been there in a long time but plan to be there next Saturday.
Glad to hear the lakefront is open again!
good week Jessie! glad you could run with friends too but sorry to hear about the tummy trouble! ugh! I know what you mean about having anxiety with hanging around people. I’m the same. I wasn’t thrilled at all that I had to go back to the office 2 days a week. I just don’t see why? I see people not following the rules and I just don’t want to be hall monitor, you know? I even had to say something to my manager’s manager – which he fully admitted that he was too close to another colleague in a… Read more »
It’s hard not to be the hall monitor though! We all want to do what’s right so we stay safe!