It was a relatively quiet week after our holiday in Corfu and before our trip to Bordeaux for the Marathon du Médoc. Here’s how it all went down!
Monday: Rest from running. After the 20+ miler on Saturday and a 60 mile week last week, I was ready for some extra zzz’s. Great rest day.
Tuesday: Workout Tuesday. I did 2×20 minutes hard with a 5 min jog in between for 8.5 miles total. Lower body strength after work (a Caroline Girvan 30 min workout) I wore my Saucony Endorphin Pros for some speed and the red bled onto my socks like crazy!
Wednesday: 7.4 mile recovery run before work; I ran the outer ring of Regent’s, which is pretty in its own way with the beautiful buildings.
I went to another comedy show after work, this time Catherine Bohart at the SoHo Theatre; she was very funny!
We also said goodbye to our houseguest Coco. Hope to host her again!
Thursday: 5.5 mile run with Ruth before work to the top of Primrose Hill.
Upper body strength after work (Caroline Girvan on youtube.)
Friday: Another run with Ruth, 7 miles at a steady clip.
Then I had to zip to an appointment with a notary before work. My U.S. driver’s license is going to expire on my birthday in October, and of course, I didn’t realize this when I was back in Minnesota. I’ve been going through the steps to renew it remotely, which included an optometrist appointment for the vision test (and of course, the British measure peripheral vision differently, so the doctor was struggling to complete the DMV form…) and then a notary on the application. Finding a notary here was a little tricky and a bit pricy (£200!) I hope it all works out and I am able to get it all sorted before it expires.
Saturday: Dustin joined me for the long run- we ran down Regent’s Canal to Paddington and then to Hyde Park/Kensington and back through Regent’s Park to Hampstead for 15 miles. It was nice to have company; we plan to run the Médoc marathon together next Saturday, so good for Dustin to run my pace this time.
Post-long run, we took the dogs for an hour walk in the Heath and then watched the World Championship women’s marathon on BBC.
That evening, I met up with a few coworkers in Angel for drinks (at Homeboy) and dinner (at La Petite Auberge Bistro.) Fun evening.
Sunday: We had a lazy morning watching the men’s World Championship marathon before heading out for a 5 mile run.
Summary: 48 miles of running, 2 strength sessions, attempt at daily core
So next Saturday, I’ll be running the Marathon du Médoc! I just came across a mention of the race in a book I have called “Epic Runs of the Worlds!” Excited to participate in this “epic run!” It will be a unique marathon experience, that’s for sure!
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I can’t wait to hear about your wine race.
I went to Bordeaux a few years ago but didn’t run.
Good luck. Don’t drink too much.
Haha, I drank a good amount, but never too much 🙂 It was a blast!
Wow looks like a really fun and successful week for you. Have so much next weekend!
Thanks Deb!
Exciting to be nearly there for your race! And lovely London pictures as ever.
Thank you Liz, hope all is well!
That race sounds REALLY fun! I’m glad Dustin is healthy and you’re running it together. I can’t wait to hear all about it.
i love all the runs with Ruth this week! That waist leash is cool- I’ve heard of them but I don’t think I’ve seen one in action (i don’t see many people running with dogs around here.)
Good luck on Saturday!
Yes, the handsfree running leash is a game changer!
I’m really excited for your upcoming marathon! I hope all goes well. Glad Dustin is rallying back from his injury!
Thanks Kim! Dustin is always very glad 🙂
Oh wow, what a fun race! Not sure I could drink while running a marathon, but it would be hard to pass up wine in France! I’d take a pass on the oysters, lol.
Good luck and have so much fun!
Oh, the oysters were such a salty treat on a hot day!
I drank more red wine on this trip than ever, but felt great- it must have been better wine than what I normally drink, ha!
Good luck in the marathon to you both! Looks like it could be a doozy. 🙂
I’m still in love with Coco . . .
Coco was a darling! I hope we get to take care of her again!
What a bummer about your driver’s licence! Such things can get so complicated (and expensive). I hope all goes well.
How nice that you and Dustin can run together. That must be so much fun. I only did one or two runs with my husband but I loved it. Enjoy the Médic marathon!
Totally! I wouldn’t have expected to have to pay so much to renew my DL remotely- so complicated!
Eek, dealing with ID renewals is always stressful – even more so doing it from a different country. I hope it all works out.
You had some great runs this week (and I love the extra zzz on Monday! Definitely a smart decision).
Thanks San! I hope I did everything correctly or I will really be pressed for time before my birthday!
Yikes on that notary fee! I am lucky a few of our admins are notaries.
LOL on that write-up about the marathon. Have you been training for all that wine? 😉
There is one US authorized notary at our firm, but of course she is on leave! I just hope I did it all correctly so its done done!
I’ve got that book! Have so much fun at your “boozy” marathon! Haha! What an adorable houseguest! I’m sure your girls were fabulous hostesses!
It’s a great book- so many fun ideas in it!
Good luck at the Marathon du Médoc! And after reading the description, I can understand why you’re treating it more as a training run than a race. I’m looking forward to hearing all about it!
Haha, yes, definitely a training run! Though I do think you need to have run a fair amount to be able to enjoy it!
Oysters and wine at a race? Yes, please! That sounds incredible!
And that cocktail looks so fun! I love creative drinks (and food).
What an ordeal to get your DL. We are working on passport renewal right now, and that is surely a treat.
Ugh, passport renewals are complicated too! Good luck Jenn!