Hello Monday! It was much cooler here in DC, so it made running more enjoyable this weekend 🙂 Before I start with my recap, congrats to Caitlin on finishing her first sprint triathlon at Monticelloman!
Monday 5/1 – Rest Day
Tuesday 5/2 – Rest Day
Still SUPER sore from the North Face Endurance Relay, took another rest day.
Wednesday 5/3 – 2 miles | 13:42 min/mile
It was a beautiful day for a run! I met a few co-workers after work for run club in Alexandria. I ran 2 miles while the rest of the group ran 4 miles. Overall my foot felt find and only went numb at the end. Time to throw out the shoes anyways.
Thursday 5/4 – Rest Day
Happy Quatro de Mayo 🙂 Met up with some of my friends at Tacqueria del Barrio in the Petworth neighborhood. The tacos and chips were tasty, but I still prefer Tacqueria Habanero and Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana on 14th Street. It was nice to get in an early (calm) celebration before Cinqo de Mayo.
Friday 5/5 – Rest Day
Saturday 5/6 – barre3 | 60 minutes
Had an awesome workout at Lindsey’s barre3 class. Tons of squat variations (sumo squats) and I was a sweaty mess.
Made some yummy egg/ham cup thingys. I will post a recipe this week.
Sunday 5/7 – 5.5 miles | 14:31 min/mile
Ran the Frederick Half Marathon Team Relay with my friend Emily (recap to come). I ran/walk the second half of the relay, which was about 5.5 miles. This was our second year running it and we had a 4 minute team PR 🙂 I wore new shoes, but my foot was numb from miles 2-4. I’m still puzzled. I will try a new lacing technique this week. If that does not work, I will follow up with a doctor.
Afterwards we met up with Kathleen at Family Meal for some brunch/lunch. If you are Top Chef fans, this is one of Bryan Voltaggio’s restaurants. The food was great and it was fun catching up. Kathleen just completed State #33 of her 50 State + DC challenge.
I am linking up with Courtney for the Weekly Training Recap and Holly and Tricia for the Weekly Wrap.
How was your week?
Did you race this past weekend?
Paul
May 8, 2017That’s some great graffiti. Looks a pretty cool week Jennifer. I got myself in the gym five times last week so I’m hoping for more of the same this week. Fingers crossed nothing gets in the way, haha. Enjoy your week.
Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017Way to go! I hope to get back into that routine soon 🙂 Some of the graffiti art in the city are very cool looking!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
May 8, 2017I’m so bummed that it didn’t work out for me to join you ladies for brunch yesterday. We need to figure out a time to meetup soon!
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017I know 🙁 I told Kathleen it was crazy we’ve been trying to catch up for months and I see her before you! Glad we’ll be able to see each other in a few weeks.
Debbie @ Deb Runs
May 8, 2017I’ve never gone out on Cinco de Mayo, but we always have Mexican food and margaritas at home. This year I made fajitas and Mexican martinis.
Congrats on your two races! I hope you figure out your foot numbing problem.
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017You always have the BEST marg pics 🙂
Amy Lauren
May 8, 2017My race was Thursday night but I guess that is kind of a weekend race. I’m glad you had a good week and got to go to brunch with friends.
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017True! I suppose (for some people) weekend also starts on Thursday
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets
May 8, 2017Sounds like a fun week! Smart move celebrating Cinco de Mayo a day early….it was a madhouse at the restaurant I went to on Friday night! Congrats on your relay and your 4-minute PR!
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017Thanks, Janelle! We noticed the restaurant was eager to clean up after us (and it was before 9:00PM). They were definitely getting ready ahead of Friday’s festivities.
KAREN @ RUNWRIGHT
May 8, 2017LOVE THE PICS. LOOKS LIKE YOU HAD A GREAT WEEK AND I HOPE YOU HAVE AN EVEN BETTER TIME IN THE DAYS AHEAD 🙂
Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017Thanks Karen, hope you do as well!
Kimberly Hatting
May 8, 2017I like your Quatro de Mayo reference 😉 It’s my father’s birthday, so we had dinner out with him and my madre. Our son graduated on Cinco de Mayo…so we had another festive dinner celebration that evening as well. Congrats on your team’s relay PR!!
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017What a fun weekend of celebrations! Happy (Belated) Birthday to your dad and congrats to your son. Hope you had a great week.
Wendy
May 8, 2017Looks like you had an awesome week! Congrats on the relay team PR! I’m just getting back into running after a month break. Looking forward to some races next month!
Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017Thank you, Wendy! Hope you had a good week!
Kimberly G
May 8, 2017Congrats on an awesome week of training. I love the street art that you saw on Thursday! Congrats on your team PR from this weekend!
I love that ham/egg recipe – it looks so good. I might have to try making that this weekend!
Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017They are so easy! Hope you like them 🙂
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home
May 8, 2017Holly and I celebrated Quatro de Mayo too! We didn’t think Mexican the night before a race would be wise, so we did it a night early.
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017Haha, good call!
Coco
May 8, 2017Great week! Glad the race went so well, and brunch looks awesome!
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017It was really good! So glad my friend recommended it to me. Wish there was a location closer to DC/VA.
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy
May 9, 2017Looks like a really fun week! I hope you are able to sort out your feet soon.
Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017Thank you, Judy! Hope you had a good week!
Amy
May 9, 2017The egg and ham cup ‘thingys’ look great, hahahaha! Sounds like a lovely week Jennifer.
Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017Haha thanks! When I wrote it, I thought…what are these called? Muffins? Cups? 🙂 Hope you have a good week!
Sharon
May 10, 2017Sounds like a good week! I’ve been interested in making some egg/ham cup things so I”m looking forward to your recipe! 🙂 Congrats on your 4 minute team PR for the relay race! Family Meal sounds like a great place to eat!
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017Thank you! Hope you enjoy them, probably a fun recipe the kidddos could help out with.
Alaina @ The Simple Peach
May 10, 2017It looks like you had so much fun this week! I need to get back to barre myself. It always hurts so good!
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017It does hurt so good! I hadn’t been that sore in a LONG time.
Abby @BackatSquareZero
May 10, 2017Love to see you back to blogging more. I have never done a half relay, but they sound like fun.
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017Thanks my friend! Hope you get to try a relay one day. When we finished, my teammate and I were happy we didn’t have to run the whole 13.1 😉
Jennifer @ Dashing in Style
May 10, 2017Hmmm. If your foot goes numb only while you’re running, it has to be the shoe/lacing, tight? Have you considered going into a running store & asking them for advice? Maybe you need a wide width?
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017That is a good idea. I can’t believe I didn’t ask them when Cliff went the other day. I did loosen my laces this weekend and didn’t experience any numbness. Great call!
Sherry
May 10, 2017Those egg ham things look good! Does your whole foot go numb? I had a problem with a few toes going numb before. It eventually went away with different shoes. Congrats on the 4 min team PR!
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017The whole foot went numb. Very strange. I switched shoes and loosened my laces this weekend and seemed to do the trick.
HoHo Runs
May 11, 2017Wendy and I celebrated Quatro De Mayo as well. Cindo De Mayo was not the best idea the night before a race. I hope you get the foot numbness figured out. I know it must be frustrating. Congrats on the relay team PR of 4 minutes. It is so much fun to share race experiences with friends. Thanks for linking, Jennifer!
Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017Thank you, Holly! Loved the pics from your race weekend. Good call on celebrating May 4 🙂
courtney @ eat pray run dc
May 11, 2017I’m sorry to hear your foot is still going numb. Definitely get that checked out. Family Meal sounds so yummy! I am so bummed I missed you during the race but glad you had fun 🙂
Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017Thanks pal! I loosed my laces and seemed no numbness this weekend! Yay.
Tracy
May 12, 2017Congrats on a great race and a team PR! So weird that you are still having foot numbness issues…I’ve only ever experienced that from my laces being too tight. I hope you’re able to get it figured out soon!
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Run Jenny Run
May 15, 2017Thanks, Tracy! I loosened them and no numbness! Good call.