Hello Monday – back to the grind. A catch up day for work, blogging (some posts and comments to follow up on), and life. I had a wonderful time in Philly and look forward to sharing snippets of the weekend with you. Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for her Weekend Update.
Image: Collaboration between Jen and Cliff
Monday 3/23 – Rest day
Tuesday 3/24 – Rest/sick day
Wednesday 3/25 – Rest/sick day
Thursday 3/26 – Rest/sick day
Friday 3/27 – 1 mile walk
Saturday 3/28 – 1.5 mile walk
Sunday 3/29 – 1 mile + Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon + 1 mile
Total: 17.6 miles
Following Shamrock Weekend (my race recaps and linkup here and here) I came down with a cold. After a few days of rest + medicine I was all ready for half marathon #21 this past Sunday (St. Michaels Half training kicked off this week). Prior to our mini road trip, I made an oatmeal pancake topped with Truwhip and strawberries.
On Friday we went to Citizens Bank field for packet pickup (picture above) and explored the city for a little bit. The next day Cliff and I went to Reading Terminal Market for some breakfast and Beiler’s donuts – so good!
Visited the location of Tun Tavern – where the Marine Corps was founded (the tavern no longer exists, but there is a marker of where it once stood). There was a nice view of (I believe) the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Later in they day we met some friends and headed to Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, a colorful mosaic gallery.
The weekend ended with a nice PR! I’ll be sharing my race recap this week.
How was your weekend?
Have you ever visited Philly?
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
March 30, 2015Congrats on yet another PR! An 8k PR two weekends ago followed by a half PR yesterday! That’s awesome! Can’t wait to read the recap!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks Kathryn! And your encouragement from a couple of weeks ago really went a long way. Hope you are having a wonderful birthday week in FL 🙂
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
March 30, 2015Congrats on your PR – looks like the extra rest served you well!!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks friend!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com
March 30, 2015I live near Philly but not in Philly so I never go downtown to explore. Next weekend I will be doing the hot chocolate race so I will be going down then. Looking forward to it.
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015I had no idea Philly had Hot Chocolate, that should be fun. I look forward to reading about it 🙂
Mindy @ Road Runner Girl
March 30, 2015Congrats on the PR! Can’t wait to read the recap! Hope you are feeling better!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks Mindy!
Mary Beth Jackson
March 30, 2015A PR even after you were sick! Congrats! Looks like you got to get some great sightseeing in too- that is the fun part! Happy Monday!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks Mary Beth. Luckily the cold came earlier in the week and was practically gone by the time I ran. Have a good week!
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
March 30, 2015I love your Philly pics, Jenny, and congratulations on that PR, girl – woo hoo!! What a great weekend!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks Tara! Have a great week ahead.
Chaitali
March 30, 2015Yay, congrats on the PR! That’s great, especially after you were sick earlier in the week. I hope that you’re on the mend now.
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015I am much better now – thank you! Luckily the cold came at the beginning of the week 🙂
brittney @ corral b
March 30, 2015congratulations on your pr! i haven’t been to philly yet, but it’s definitely on my to-do list!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks Brittney! Its very close to both NY and DC – perk of east coast living can get to a few cities in one weekend 🙂
Tricia @ MissSippiPiddlin
March 30, 2015Awesome on the PR! Look forward to the recap! Have a great week!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks Tricia! Have a great week.
Pam and Christine
March 30, 2015Congrats on your PR, that’s awesome. It looks like you had a great weekend of sightseeing too.
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thank you! And congrats to your family – what exciting news!
Ali @ Hit the Ground Running
March 30, 2015you always have the yummiest food pictures to share!
I’m glad all those rest and sick days led to a PR! Great job!!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Haha thanks! Have a good week Ali.
Sharon
March 30, 2015Woohoo congrats on the PR Jenny!! Looking forward to your recap! We love visiting Reading Terminal Market, they have some yummy ice cream there (can’t remember the name but I’d know it when I saw it). 😉
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Ooh I did not even think of ice cream 🙂 Such a fun spot!
Jess
March 30, 2015Can’t wait to hear more about your PR! Congratulations!
I’ve actually never been to Philly besides getting stuck at the airport 🙂 Looks like a great time though!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Haha I’ve been stuck at that airport too – ugh! Thanks and hope you are having a good week so far.
Stephanie
March 30, 2015Woohoo, congrats on your new PR! 🙂 Even after a cold.
P.S. Hopefully my comment posts. I’ve been commenting on your other posts, but it seems to never appear. 🙁
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks Steph! I just saw WP put your comments into my Spam! I am going to email to ask how I could add yours as non spam. Sorry for the confusion 🙁
HoHo Runs
March 30, 2015I have got to try the oatmeal pancakes. That looks so yummy. How awesome, a PR!! I can’t wait to read your recap.
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks! The consistency is different, but I like the taste – hope you like them.
Kelli
March 30, 2015Goodness girl, you are unstoppable! A PR the week after a half and being sick! Good for you. I live in Bucks County, PA so I’m very close to Philly. Will have to do this race sometime but wasn’t in the cards this year. I’m slowly building long run mileage back and wasn’t ready for a spring half.
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks Kelli! It is a good race to have on a bucket list – I PRd there last year. Overall Philly has some nice flat courses. Good call on building your long run mileage, do not want to risk injury ahead of tri and peak running season.
Coco (@Got2Run4Me)
March 30, 2015Bummer on all those sick days, but it sounds like you recovered well!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Luckily it was the beginning of the week, so I was practically good as new by the weekend.
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils
March 30, 2015Woo hoo! Congrats on your PR! Can’t wait for the recap!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks Jenn! Have a great day!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
March 30, 2015Woohoo congrats on the PR!!!
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March 31, 2015Thanks Abby! I am enjoying your SB photos!
Tamieka@fitballingrunningmom
March 30, 2015Booyah! Way to go!!!
Love Run is on my list-can’t wait to read your recap.
I am doing Zooma in May, I have St. Michael’s on my list for next year.
Good luck with your training!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Love it! Maybe I’ll see you running Cherry Blossom!
Stacey
March 31, 2015Congrats on the PR!!!! I love Philly (Beiler’s donuts-now I’m craving one!) Can’t wait to read your race report 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015I wish I bought more! Some of the magazines I read recommended Federal Donuts, have you had those? Thanks 🙂
Lara @ Uptite Mamas
March 31, 2015Yay! A PR. How exciting. Can’t wait to hear about it!
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks Lara! Very happy myself. Chipping away towards my long term goal.
Salt
March 31, 2015You are really racking up those PRs lately, lady! Fantastic job out there! That’s awesome you are doing St. Michael’s too. That race is definitely on my list.
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Run Jenny Run
March 31, 2015Thanks Salt! It was a slow start, but I am enjoying spring season more and more now 🙂
Sun
April 1, 2015Sounds like a fantastic weekend and that breakfast looks mega delicious! Looking forward to reading the race recap 🙂 I’ve never been to Philly but would love to visit someday!
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Run Jenny Run
April 1, 2015It was a nice weekend away. Ahh I hope you get to visit one day 🙂