Happy Monday and welcome to my new home! This past weekend I moved my blog from Tumblr to WordPress and I am quite happy with how it went (I was anticipating major hiccups). I am still working through my “transition” list and learning to navigate WP (plugins, dashboard, widgets etc). I will share my experience with everyone this week. Now onto training:
Monday 2/16 – Rest day
Tuesday 2/17 – 1.5 miles
Wednesday 2/18 – Rest day
Thursday 2/19 – 1 mile + 60 minutes personal training + 15 minutes stairclimber
Friday 2/20 – Rest day
Saturday 2/21 – 60 minutes yoga + 5 miles
Sunday 2/22 – 8 miles
Total: 15.5 miles
I am happy I was able to increase my total mileage from last week, and I am hoping to get back into my normal routine this week.
On Monday I left warm Austin and returned to snowy DC. While we sat at the gate, we saw the plane in the background get de-iced…it was pretty neat.
On Wednesday it was Chinese New Year Eve/Ash Wednesday. Cliff and I headed to my parent’s house in Maryland where we had a yummy dinner prepared by my mom. My aunt, uncle and cousins were there as well.
Image: Courtesy of Cliff
On Saturday the plan was to meet Lindsey in Silver Spring for a short run, but I opted out after stepping outside that morning (ummm 15 degrees…no thanks). I worked on the blog for a bit then headed to the U.S Botanic Gardens where I met Julie for some free yoga. This was my first time there (visiting the gardens and for yoga) and it was packed! The instructor said they will be hosting free yoga outdoors during the summer months.
After yoga, Julie kindly dropped me off at the metro and I headed to the gym for my long run. Even though I had a pretty view and decent Lifetime movie on, I called it quits after 5 miles.
I had a nice movie night with Cliff and headed back to the gym on Sunday evening for LR attempt #2. Eight sweaty miles later I was done.
Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for her Weekend Update.
Did you end up running inside or outside this weekend?
Do you have a mail subscription recommendation?
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Lara @ uptite mamas
February 23, 2015Congrats on the blog move! I hope everything work outs smoothly for you!! Your Chinese New Year/Ash Wednesday dinner looks really delicious. I’m hungry now typing this!! I can’t even remember the last time that I ran outside. Ughhh. This snow is just crazy!!
Lara @ uptite mamas recently posted…Weekend Update – Wouldn’t be Normal if it wasn’t SNOWING
Run Jenny Run
February 23, 2015Thanks Lara! It has been fun working on the blog. Hope you had a good weekend.
Kristina @ Blog About Running
February 23, 2015Just looking at that snowy picture is making me feel cold! I saw your update that the gym was sweltering though. Whenever I visit friends or family up north I always think public places over compensate for the cold with too much heat. I like being warm, but I hate going from freezing to super warm. It makes me feel so uncomfortable… and sleepy!
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February 24, 2015I am sleepy everyday! I think the combination of heat + “warmish” temperatures (47ish) outside contributed to the sweaty conditions.
Smitha @ Running with SD Mom
February 23, 2015I keep saying I should link up with Tara! My Sunday nights are hectic what with marathon training and all. I wish I had done a more consistent recap of my training weeks. I have taken pictures though. It’s the little things. Haha. Next time you have a delicious spread like that, let me know. I’ll fly out and join you. I love authentic chinese food!!! And congrats on the new self hosted! Looks great!
Smitha @ Running with SD Mom recently posted…Friday Fascinations: 5 Races for 2015!
Run Jenny Run
February 24, 2015You should – been introduced to some new bloggers and I like reading about life in SD. You’ve had a great set of IG training photos that would be a nice collage once you complete your marathon (very excited for you). Thanks for the kind words!
Mar @Mar on the Run
February 23, 2015Blog looks great! This weekend was just… ugh.
Mar @Mar on the Run recently posted…Shamrock Half Training Week 9
Run Jenny Run
February 24, 2015Thanks Mar! I feel ya…I feel ya..
Mary Beth Jackson
February 23, 2015Congrats on the blog move! That sounds terrifying and I am sure I would hold my breath the entire time! Looks like a fun trip and the food! YUM!!! Stay warm and have a great week!
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Run Jenny Run
February 24, 2015Thank you Mary Beth! Have a great week as well!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
February 23, 2015Love the look of the new site! There was no outside running for me this weekend…lots of miles on the treadmill. Hopefully we’ll have nicer weather next weekend for the St. Patty’s Day Double!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Shamrock Half Marathon Training Log – Week 14
Run Jenny Run
February 24, 2015Thanks Kathryn! Forecast says 42 degrees! Hope it stays that way.
Sharon
February 23, 2015Congrats on the blog move!! Looks great! Ah seeing that yummy dinner spread your mom made makes me miss home. Lots of outdoor running for me this past week, I gotta get it in as I no longer have a gym membership.
Sharon recently posted…NYC Half Marathon Training Week 9: 2/16-2/22
Run Jenny Run
February 24, 2015Thanks Sharon! Whenever I see your pictures, I always think to myself “Get outside and run” 🙂
Amy Lauren
February 23, 2015It sounds like you had a great week- increase in miles, blog move, and Chinese new year. All that food looks delicious and I bet you had a fun celebration! Be careful with all the snow there, yikes. I ran outside both days this weekend but it’s pretty nice weather here. We are supposed to get freezing rain soon, though, and I won’t run in that.
The blog looks great. I love wordpress- it’s the industry standard and knowing how to use it is a great skill to have, not just as a blogger but as a professional.
Amy Lauren recently posted…Training for the All American Marathon (Feb 16-22)
Run Jenny Run
February 24, 2015Thanks Lauren! It was a busy week, but now I am really glad I moved my blog. It has been fun working on it.
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
February 23, 2015woohooooo – i’m so excited you finally made the switch. i love it, as you know. this weekend was crazy, weather wise. don’t you love the botanic garden? so pretty!
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…Weirdest Winter Ever
Run Jenny Run
February 24, 2015It was so pretty! Can’t wait to spend more time there. Thanks for ALL YOUR help friend!
Jess
February 23, 2015The new site looks great! I really love WordPress. Let me know if you have any questions, I’m always happy to help.
Wow, yoga at the Botanic Gardens looks beautiful!
Jess recently posted…Livermore Half Marathon Training Week 11
Run Jenny Run
February 25, 2015Thanks Jess! Will def take you up on your offer if I have any questions.
Chaitali
February 23, 2015I’m glad the transition to Word Press went smoothly. It looks great! I had no idea that there was yoga at the botanical gardens. I might have to look into that.
Chaitali recently posted…Weekly Review RnR DC – Week 10
Run Jenny Run
February 25, 2015Thanks Chaitali, welcome back. Here is the link to the event http://www.usbg.gov/events/2015/01/16/practice-love-yoga-event-2
Lindsay T.
February 23, 2015Oh this saturday was no joke! I took a rest day and sipped mimosas and ate a mexican brunch.
I want to do yoga at the botanical gardens!
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Run Jenny Run
February 25, 2015Mimosas and Mexican brunch sounds great! Here is the link with more info: http://www.usbg.gov/events/2015/01/16/practice-love-yoga-event-2
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
February 23, 2015Jenny, the blog looks fantastic; I think you will really enjoy WordPress. I use it at work, too, so it’s been really helpful to learn a lot of the ins and outs along the way. What do you mean by “mail subscription service?” The dinner your folks made looks FANTASTIC!! Wish I’d been there – ha! I hear you on the treadmill running; it’s so tough for me, too. I waited until late in the day on Saturday, when the weather finally cleared up, to get my long run in; after all of my treadmill runs last week (due to icy roads), I just couldn’t handle a long one! Today, though, it’s snowing and I hit the treadmill this morning – ugh. C’mon Spring!! Thanks so much for linking up with the blog today; hope your Monday is going well!
Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Weekend Update
Run Jenny Run
February 26, 2015Thanks Tara! My experience with WordPress has been good so far. Mail subscription – a way for a reader to get an email notification when there is a post. Hehe the dinner was good and there is a second dinner this weekend, looking forward to that. Can’t believe your second marathon is already here!
Ivanna
February 23, 2015You look so happy! Thats the only way to train 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
February 26, 2015Good point! Thanks Ivanna.
Lindsey
February 23, 2015This weekend it will happen! I think not going was the best decision we could have made though haha!
Lindsey recently posted…Weekend Update
Run Jenny Run
February 26, 2015Thanks Lindsey! Agreed, especially since it started snowing earlier.
Sherry
February 24, 2015Great job last week! Good to hear that you’re happy with how your blog transition went! Looks great!
Sherry recently posted…Last Week’s Half Marathon Training Workouts Recap (2/16-2/22)
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February 26, 2015Thanks Sherry!
Stephanie
February 24, 2015Congrats on the blog move!! It looks great so far! As you know, all of my runs have been inside. I’m still in search of a trail for springtime runs. Happy Monday!
Stephanie recently posted…Shamrock Half Marathon Training: Week 7 & 8
Run Jenny Run
February 26, 2015Looking forward to those! Thanks for the nice words.
Coco (@Got2Run4Me)
February 24, 2015Love the clean look of your blog so far! You will have to check out my plug ins post when you are ready. 😉 I didn’t know there was yoga at the Botanical Gardens – how fun!
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Run Jenny Run
February 26, 2015Thanks! I will definitely read your plugin post.
HoHo Runs
February 24, 2015I like the look of your new blog.! I had trouble leaving comments on your previous blog. Good job in getting your long run in. I ran a half in the rain this weekend. It’s not the first time and probably won’t be the last.
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Run Jenny Run
February 26, 2015Thanks! Good to know 🙂 Glad commenting is easier now. Congrats on getting your run in during the rain.
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes
February 24, 2015I ran inside this weekend as well, as I do every other weekend, lol. The yoga at the Botanical Gardens sounds awesome, wish I had known about it!! I prefer email subscriptions. That way it’s in my face. I always forget to log onto bloglovin!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Paris Marathon Training Recap: Week 6
Run Jenny Run
February 26, 2015Treadmill queen! They have one more session this Saturday at 10:30 am (but you would want to get there early to get a spot). They are going to offer yoga again this summer – I’ll message you when I come across it. Thanks for the recommendations a couple months back about the email subscription. Going to work on that this weekend.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
February 24, 2015Awesome job on all the workouts. Glad you are feeling better.
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Run Jenny Run
February 26, 2015Thanks Abby! Hope you have a good week.
Diane @runninrocker
February 24, 2015I started on WordPress and I loved it! Everything seems so easy to do. I hope you like it. I got to run in DC last March and I loved it! It seems I follow quite a few of you guys from DC! I did run this weekend, outdoors and it was awesome. Still a bit sore though. Have a wonderful week!
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Run Jenny Run
February 27, 2015Getting easier everyday, I wish I switched over earlier! Glad you you had a good run in DC last year – let us know if you are ever back! Hope you are having a good recovery week.
Molly @alsoranagain
February 24, 2015Yay for the move to WordPress! I think the commenting feature is so much easier than Tumblr and Blogspot. Welcome to the WordPress club! 🙂
That picture of downtown DC looks like a photo of a city in Siberia. All frozen! Yikes.
No running for me this past weekend because I don’t have my doctor’s go-ahead yet. I did go skiing, which was a nice little quad/glute workout, though.
Molly @alsoranagain recently posted…Weekend Update
Run Jenny Run
March 1, 2015Agreed, and commenting is a little more mobile friendly now. The snow came earlier than expected, the next day it was gorgeous out. I don’t think I’ll be able to hit the slopes this year, maybe next 🙂