I am very happy to see the month change from February to March. While it is still cold out (DC had sleet/ice storm yesterday that left it very slippery out – be careful this morning), I am looking forward to warmer weather, spring races, and all other outdoor activities that come with it.
Monday 2/23 – Rest day
Tuesday 2/24 – 1/2 mile + 60 minutes personal training
Wednesday 2/25 – Rest day
Thursday 2/26 – 60 minute sports massage
Friday 2/27 – 1.5 miles
Saturday 2/28 – 8 miles and change
Sunday 3/1 – St. Pat’s 5K and 10K and change
Total: 19.3 miles
I am happy to see my total mileage increase from last week. I hope I will be able to maintain this week to week (ideally I would like to get back to a consistent 20-30 mpw). The past couple of work weeks have left me fatigued – I go home and fall asleep immediately. I am hoping I could adjust my schedule a bit so I do not miss a planned workout (last week it was yoga).
On Friday night I enjoyed a nice dinner in with Cliff and we watched a few episodes of House of Cards. I was a bit exhausted from the week and fell asleep during the second episode. The next morning I met my friend Rachel for an 8 miler. It was cold out, but luckily the trails were clear. While not the easiest of runs, this was certainly the highlight of the week (fitness wise).
Oh you know… the runner shoe/leg shot.
Later that night I had a Gilt City voucher for Lost Society. Overall the meal was good and we split a Nutella S’More for dessert. It was so rich, I only managed a few (large) bites 🙂
Image: Courtesy of Cliff
The next morning, after checking if the 5K and 10K were still on, I headed to the mall for the St. Pat’s Double.
Luckily I was able to meet up with Kathryn before the race and we were able to catch up during the 5K.
Later that evening, we headed to my parent’s house for New Years Dinner Part 2. Some of my favorites:
With a few lucky envelopes.
Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for her Weekend Update. Congrats to Tara on finishing marathon #2!
How was your weekend?
Did you run outside? Or take it indoors?
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
March 2, 2015great job getting that mileage up! Can’t wait to hear more about the race Sunday! I’m 3 episodes into the new house of cards season 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
March 2, 2015Thanks friend. It was certainly not my best race, but a good pulse check where I am endurance wise. I got to HOC episode 6…that will be on hold for the Bachelor tonight!!
Pam and Christine
March 2, 2015Nice job on the double race day. I have heard about those, but I’m not sure I could handle two so close together. So glad you were able to meet up with Kathryn. We are also just starting House of Cards and watched the 1st episode last night. Don’t feel badly about being tired, I laid on the sofa ll afternoon after my 15 mile run yesterday. I’m kinda wiped out at the moment.
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Run Jenny Run
March 3, 2015Thank you! It was nice having a running buddy for the 5K. Hope you are feeling recovered from your 15 miler – HOC is a good way 🙂
Kristina @ Blog About Running
March 2, 2015I hope your work week eases up a little this week. I hate those weeks where I just come home and fall into bed. It makes it feel like work = life instead of just being part of life!
I’m looking forward to hearing about the 5K/10K double. There’s one of those kind of races here in May that I’m thinking about doing!
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Agreed! I was so bummed that I did not even get to the gym or yoga to de-stress a bit. I’m hoping for a better week. Hoping to have my recap up on Thursday…..ohhh you should do it 🙂
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
March 2, 2015It was so good to see you yesterday and to be able to catch up during the 5k. I don’t think I’ve ever had a 3 mile run fly by as quickly as it did yesterday! Hopefully work starts to ease up a bit. Can’t wait to see you again in just a couple of short weeks at Shamrock!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Shamrock Half Marathon Training Log – Week 15
Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Always good to see you! The miles flew by for me as well and it was so fun to catch up. See you soon and yay for getting into Wine and Dine!
Nathasha
March 2, 2015Awesome job on the 5k/10k double (in icy weather, too!)!! Looking forward to hearing more about that. And congrats on increasing your mileage! I love that you stuck a sports massage in your week. That’s sounds really nice. Gonna have to try that one of these days. I’m hoping to start season 3 of HOC this week. Excited! Have a great week!
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Thanks Nathasha. I def would like to run this again (and hoping there will be no snow next year). Pacers also has a Clarendon 5K/10K…that could be fun (in the fall). Wish I could get a massage every month! Hope you enjoy HOC.. I am on episode 6.
Chaitali
March 2, 2015That’s great that you got in 2 runs outside on the weekend given the weather! I’m impressed 🙂 all of my workouts were inside this week. The massage sounds like a great idea 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Thanks Chaitali! I wish we had better weather on Sunday. You made a good decision to stay inside. Very impressed with your 9+ miles on the TM.
Sun
March 2, 2015All of the food looks amazing, especially the nutella smores. Nom nom nom!
Looks like a great week of training – especially the massage 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Thanks Sun! Nom nom is right! 🙂
brittney @ corral b
March 2, 2015it was a busy work weekend for me, so not really too enjoyable. but i did manage to get some good workouts in (indoors, of course!)
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015I can’t imagine what it is like in Chicago right now.
Mindy @ Road Runner Girl
March 2, 2015Great week girl! And an awesome weekend! I had a great race weekend in Seaside that ended with a 3 minute PR!
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Thanks Mindy! Was so happy to see you had that huge PR!
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
March 2, 2015I can’t stop looking at this s’more, Jenny!! I think my glycogen stores need replacing after yesterday’s marathon, don’t you?!? Hahahaha!! I’m always looking for an excuse to eat sweets, girl! I can’t believe y’all are STILL getting ice/snow; we have more in the forecast for later this week and I am so ready for Spring to arrive. How was your race? Mar said that the weather was awful; I hope you’ll recap more for us! Thanks so much for linking up with the blog today; hope your week is off to a great start!
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Haha…feel free to virtually indulge in all my food! Hope you are enjoying some delicious post marathon treats. My 5K went as planned, but my 10K not so much (I was also tired from the previous day). The weather was horrible, especially the last portion of the race/walking to my car. I hope to get a recap up this week. Always fun linking up – been growing the last couple of weeks!
Sharon
March 2, 2015Looks like a neat trail you ran on for your 8 miler! Oh my that Nutella smore looks delicious! Looking forward to your recap of the St. Pat’s double!
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Thanks Sharon! I prob would have been fine with a quarter of it 🙂
Sher @ Broken From Fire
March 2, 2015I just found your blog through Kathryn 🙂 Looks like you had a great weekend. I am definitely looking forward to warmer temperatures too, though I stayed inside this weekend to let my knees recover.
Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Hi Sher! Thanks for stopping by 🙂 Looking forward to hopping over to your blog. Hope your knees are feeling better.
Amy @ Mama Running for God
March 2, 2015Good job on the races!! Someday I hope to run back to back races like that. Look at that spread of food at your parent’s house!! WOW! I want to come eat there LOL!
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Thank you Amy. I hope you get to run in a back to back race one day as well. I do love my moms cooking 🙂
Ali @ Hit the Ground Running
March 2, 2015Wooow that dessert looks magnificent!
I hope the race went well!
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Thanks Ali! The 5K went well, but the 10K not so much. But I am happy I got the running in.
Sherry
March 2, 2015Great job on your mileage this week! The St. Pat’s 5k and 10k double sounds like a fun one. Can’t wait to read about it!
Sherry recently posted…Last Week’s Half Marathon Training and Workouts Recap (2/23-3/1)
Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Thanks Sherry! It was the battle of the elements (and fatigue) for the 5K and 10K.
HoHo Runs
March 3, 2015Your food pics are making me hungry. That dessert looks so rich! Congrats on getting your mileage up and running a double race. That’s awesome!
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Haha…making me hungry too 🙂
Stephanie
March 3, 2015Sounds like you had a good training week! I have never gone two races in one day. Looking forward to your recaps.
Can you believe Shamrock Weekend is less than three weeks away!? 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Thanks Stephanie! I know… so crazy! Will be a fun weekend for sure.
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes
March 3, 2015Bummed I missed you at the race but I think I made the right decision to not race with the conditions. No reason to risk a fall this close to the marathon! Hopefully at a future race we can finally meet 🙂 That smore dessert looks amazing!
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015I think you made the BEST decision to stay inside, given how close it is to Paris! Hopefully I’ll get to meet you soon!
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils
March 3, 2015Sounds like a great week with good runs, eats, and a race! Look forward to the recap!
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Thanks Jenn! The best kind of weekends 🙂
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
March 3, 2015I saw you girls checking the weather for the race, cannot imagine. Great job getting it in!
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Thanks Abby!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets
March 4, 2015My first time dropping by the new site – looks great! Great job on your runs and mileage for the week. I’ve been feeling the same fatigue from work and running…I’m glad February is over!
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Run Jenny Run
March 4, 2015Thanks Janelle. Hope this month is off to a better start for you as well!
Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?!
March 4, 2015That double looks like such a neat event – I hope the weather is better for it next year and maybe I’ll go too! Looks like an amazing NY dinner. 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
March 8, 2015Thanks Cynthia. I just realized I have not met you! One day our paths will cross 🙂