Now I have additional free time, extra vacation days from work to use later in the year, and I'm saving money by not going out of town. Granted cleaning the house, making extra trips to the gym and doing food prep for the week doesn't sound quite as lovely as the beach, but being home makes me feel like I can breathe, relax (a little bit) and actually get some things accomplished that I normally can't squeeze in during the work/school week.
To be honest with y'all, last week was not the most productive of weeks. My body and mind were wearing a bit thin after nine straight weeks of full time work and classes. Spring break came at the perfect time because I can tell that I need a break. Usually I squeeze every available moment out of my weekends, spending time with loved ones, running errands, working out and playing with Bailey. However, this past weekend, I pretty much crashed.
Despite a few naps and some sleeping in, I still got to see friends and family over the weekend and got in several nice walks with Bailey and two runs! I also made it to the grocery store and cleaned up an entire sink full of dishes.
Speaking of runs, let's take a look at last week's workouts! Though I didn't quite make my 4 day quota, I still feel OK about the week.
This recap is for the week of Monday, March 11, 2013 - Sunday, March 17, 2013.
Monday- Rest/ 1.5 miles with Bails
Tuesday- Body Works class / 1.5 miles with Bails
Wednesday- Rest / 2.5 miles with Bails
Thursday- Rest / 4 miles with Bails
Friday- 2.5 mile run + 1.5 mile walk with Dad; Mom walked Bailey 2 miles!
Saturday- 3 mile run/walk (it was 81 degrees and so hot! Definitely need to acclimate!) / 1.5 miles with Bails
Sunday- Rest/ 4 miles with Bailey
Totals: 1 weights session, two runs, lots of walking
Bailey walked a total of seventeen miles this week and went to daycare Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday morning.
Friday evening, I went to my parents' house and we headed over to Stone Mountain where Dad and I ran and walked while Mom walked with Bailey. It was so nice to get to spend some time with them! Bails absolutely adores her grandparents, so it is always a happy day when we get to hang out with them! I was so proud of my parents getting outside and getting some exercise too- it always makes it more fun to have company when you're working out! Dad and I even ran a 9:33 mile, which if you know my average speeds is pretty fast. Pushing each other to succeed, one step at a time. :D
Saturday, I took Bailey to daycare for a "half-day" so that she could play with her friends while I ran some errands. What was supposed to be an errand filled day turned into washing dishes and taking a nap... I did manage to squeeze in a 3 mile run/walk on the Beltline that afternoon, but that was really the only productive thing I did. Once Bailey came home, we played and relaxed and then after a while, I met some friends out for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Sunday was another quiet day, probably attributable in part to being old and unable to handle adult beverage consequences. Bails and I went for a one mile walk first thing in the morning and then went to the grocery store for fuel and sparkling water. I'm really excited because I bought a few things that aren't usually on my grocery list for some interesting eats this week! After the grocery store and lunch, I rented Life of Pi on demand and really enjoyed it! Later in the afternoon, Bails and I went for a 3 mile walk in Piedmont Park and enjoyed the warm weather and fresh air.
And just like that, the weekend was through. Quiet but lovely! This week, I have plans to get in the gym, get ahead with my schoolwork, read and clean my house. I'm hoping to also get together with friends a few times! Should be a good one!
Before you go, tell me:
How did you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
What was the best part of your weekend?
Good job w the exercise this week! I went to a class on saturday morning called "total body conditioning." I'm assuming it's a lot like body works. Anyway, I felt so uncoordinated and dumb, because it was my first time and I was stuck up in the front. The instructor even lost count at one point, because he was trying to help me figure out how to move. Oy--so embarrassing! I'm gonna try to stomach the humiliation and keep attending, so I can get the hang of it because it was such a good workout. I'm still sore!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear Life of Pi was good. I've been wanting to see it! Did you read the book? I'm wondering if I should do that first.
Those classes take some time to get accustomed to! Good for you sticking with it!! I haven't read the book for Life of Pi yet, but after seeing the movie I am even more excited to read the book. I've got it on my Kindle whenever I find time to actually read for leisure! If you read it, please let me know what you think.
DeleteI just started "Let's Pretend This Never Happened" by Jenny Lawson last night. Will put Life of Pi next on my list!!
DeleteYou defintiely deserve a rest! I don't know how ou do it all!
ReplyDeleteI celebrated St. Paddy's with softball and trashy Mexcian food with my team afterwards. And I'm paying for that nastiness today. Classic.
LOL I hear ya. It seems so worth it at the time! Congrats on the softball wins by the way- y'all are ballers!
DeleteSo busy! Just finished reading Life of Pi and I loved it. I was ready to give up on it half way through, really glad I stuck it out because it was one of the best books I've read in a long time.
ReplyDeleteThat makes me excited to read it! Why was it slow in the beginning?
DeleteI feel like breaks always came at the most needed times in school, glad you took advantage of it
ReplyDeleteLife of Pi is SOOO good! We should meet at the dog park one day and let our pups play. I know how you feel to work full time and go to school. Even having Monday night off during Spring break makes the world of difference. I hope you get lots of relaxing done;)
ReplyDeleteBailey would love that and so would I! Let me know when you are heading over there and we'll try to meet you!
DeleteI love walking with my pup! Good cardio alternative to running :)
ReplyDeleteAgreed! Bails would run if I'd let her but I'm trying to wait until she's old enough for it not to damage her joints.
DeleteWhile the beach does sound amazing, days where there’s time to go to the gym, organize, clean, etc., are so nice. Bailey’s awesome walking schedule puts Casey’s to shame, I need to step it up! Your weekend sounds nice and relaxing, mine was about the same. I watched Life of Pi last week and loved it too! Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you and Bailey are keeping very fit these days! I really, really wish spring break existed in the corporate world. I could certainly use one right now! Can't wait to hear about your interesting eats this week!
ReplyDeleteI am unable to handle adult beverages consequences either.
ReplyDeleteAwesome that you and Bails walked 17 miles!! I love that!!
ReplyDeleteI did a lot of relaxing this weekend and didn't do anything for St. Patty's day (which was actually pretty lovely). My favorite part of this weekend was reading, I am getting really into this series I am currently reading! :)