Hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day Weekend! Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for the Weekend Update (a day late 😉 )
Monday 5/18– 2 mile walk
Tuesday 5/19 – 2 mile walk
Wednesday 5/20 – 2 mile walk + 60 minutes yoga
Thursday 5/21 – 2 mile walk
Friday 5/22 – 2 mile walk
Saturday 5/23 – 60 minutes yoga + 60 minutes of yoga (yes twice)
Sunday 5/24 – Rest day
Total: 10 miles walking
Noticed my generic post header “Weekly Workout/Training in Review 5/18-5/24”? Chicago Marathon training does not begin until next week so I decided to take two weeks “off”. Last week I decided not to run so I could give my legs some rest. I ended the week with 10 miles walking (Fitbit low), but I was completely fine with that. My legs feel refreshed and my calves are no longer tight. I also took three yoga classes – which was needed! Feels so good to stretch – especially pigeon pose! On Sunday I took two (I know I am silly) yoga classes. I started off with a 60 minute hot yoga session at CPY and headed over to Athleta Georgetown for a Sweat Pink shopping/yoga event (Jenn @ Running on Lentils – you would have loved this).
Mar organized this fun session for the DC/MD/VA SPAs! There was a private shopping event for the first hour (and yes… I treated myself….yay discounts).
Then Cathy Trenary from Yoga Del Sol led us through a 60 minute yoga session. It was fun to shop + sweat + catchup/meet Courtenay @ Running w/Perseverance, Erica @ MCM Mama, Alexis @ Flecks of Lex, Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mar @ Mar on the Run, Kathryn @ From Dancing to Running, Cynthia @ You Signed Up For What?! (including Cynthia’s daughter), and Colleen @ Live Free and Run.
Image: Courtesy of Deborah
Post yoga pic with Kathryn!
Image: Courtesy of Kathryn
The remainder of the weekend was spent cleaning, laundry, catching up on blogs, binge watching the Good Wife (finished season six), and general laziness….twas so nice! Cliff and I also watched Taken 3 and Maze Runner….they were both pretty good. Surprisingly, I did not take too many pictures from the weekend (no food pics… WHAT?!) I promise they will return next week + some more running 🙂
How was your weekend?
Have you shopped at Athleta before?
Coco
May 26, 2015Yay! It was so fun meeting you in person … and shopping!
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015Hope the clothes are working out nicely. Hope to see you soon!
Amy Lauren
May 26, 2015They just opened an Athleta store in Mt. Pleasant. I’m excited to try it out and maybe do a yoga class there and see how the clothes are. It looks like you guys had a lot of fun.
I don’t blame you to take a few days off before Chicago training begins. Training for a marathon is no joke and you probably just needed the rest. Plus you still got yoga and walks in.
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015Hope you like it! Most of the Athleta stores in this area usually host a free yoga class once a week.
Kelli
May 26, 2015I love pigeon pose. I’m in the middle of my final push to IM 70.3 Mont Tremblant then I will earn 2 weeks of mid-season recovery…looking forward to that. Athleta event looks like fun. I haven’t binge watched in a while…more of a winter thing for me when I’m riding almost exclusively on the trainer. I haven’t watched the Good Wife, though. Will have to check it out.
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015Good Wife is a good one if you like the law/courtroom dramas 🙂 Pigeon pose is one of my favorites too. 2 weeks post 70.3 is well deserved! Can’t wait for your race.
Lindsay @ Broke and Bougie
May 26, 2015I loooove weekends full of cleaning and catching up on stuff!
2 hours of yoga! ok girl!!
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015I know! Now I got rid of stuff…need to organize it all!
Chaitali
May 26, 2015I had no idea an Athleta store opened in Georgetown. I might have to check it out after Lawyer’s Have Heart. Their stuff looks so cute online. It sounds like a smart idea to do a lot of yoga and walking before beginning formal training 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015Yes, you should definitely check it out! It is on M Street on the same side as Benetton 🙂 They also have free yoga Wednesdays I think.
Christy
May 26, 2015I would love to get in more yoga! My physical therapist used to tell me it would be so beneficial for my running if I did it more often. Looks fun!
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015It was a fun event. Yoga can get pricey, but it so nice to see so many community events around here where people can go free. Like when its made available for everyone.
Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine
May 27, 2015I’ve never shopped at Athleta but I’ve wanted to check it out and I think they have one at the mall in Columbia. Smart decision to take a week off running, and great job getting in all that walking and yoga!
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015Thanks Lisa. Hope you like it, it terms of sizing I think they are similar to Gap or Old Navy Activewear.
Nathasha
May 27, 2015Sounds like an awesome low-key weekend. Yay for so much yoga — I’m happy if I can get two sessions in one week, let alone two in one day! Can’t believe training for Chicago starts next week! Exciting! 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015And Marine Corps soon after! Did you read what the color of the shirts may be? Ruby (for the 40th). I read it on one of the MCM FB groups.
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
May 27, 2015I’m so glad y’all were able to get together like this, Jenny; what a fun treat! And I’m also glad to hear you’re taking a little “break” (sort of) before you hop back into marathon training…but it’s going to be SO EXCITING!!! Thanks so much for linking up with the blog; hope your week is off to a great start!
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015It was nice to catch up and meet some of the other local bloggers. So excited to start training again 🙂 Will be fun following everyone along this summer.
Sun
May 27, 2015Looks like a great ladies event! I love shopping + fitness events like that and fun to meet other bloggers, too!
I see you’re wearing a Flyte tank, too! I have the navy one as well – it’s so comfortable 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015These events are so fun! Now….wishing for a Oiselle brick + motor store expansion into our cities 🙂 Love the Flyte + Gwen tanks.
Mindy @ Road Runner Girl
May 27, 2015Sounds like a super fun weekend! I read the Maze Runner series….really want to see the movie! Enjoy your rest before training starts!
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015Oh I should read them! Thanks Mindy 🙂
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
May 27, 2015i’ve been running less as well but now i’m ramping up my formal start of marathon training (week of june 14th). i was so sad to miss the athleta event!
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015Eeeks can’t believe training starts soon! Hopefully we’ll cross paths (literally) again this summer.
Debbie @ Deb Runs
May 27, 2015Your blogger yoga class sounded fun! I love Athleta, and shop at the one in Reston Town Center.
Hope you’re having a great week!
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015I love going to that Athleta after some of the PRR races 🙂 Hope to see you soon, Deb!
Jess
May 27, 2015Looks like a great week, and smart idea to do take off a little time before training amps up. I bet that helps with burnout!
I love Athleta’s stuff (especially their Fast Track and Relay lines) so I’m curious to hear what you got!
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015I got the Trekkie Jogger (black) and the Shadow Stripe Tank (grey) 🙂 I like that their pants come in petite sizes as well.
Sharon
May 28, 2015Sounds like a fun weekend! Way to go on taking 2 yoga classes!! And so cool to meet up with other SPA’s in the area!
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Run Jenny Run
May 30, 2015Thanks! That was my first yoga double 😉