March 9, 2015
And just like that…less than two weeks until Shamrock weekend!
Image: Shamrock Marathon
Monday 3/2 – Rest day
Tuesday 3/3 – 1 mile + 60 minutes personal training
Wednesday 3/4 – Rest day
Thursday 3/5 – 1.65 miles
Friday 3/6 – 1.1 miles
Saturday 3/7 – 9 miles + 60 minutes personal training
Sunday 3/8 – 60 minutes yoga
Total: 12.75 miles
While work has still been a bit busy, I am glad I was able to get some mileage in during the week (although shorter than planned). A few of them were snowy walks from work to home.
The fitness highlight of the week was the 9 mile long run on the Capital Crescent Trail. I met my friend Rachel in [frozen] Georgetown.
We ran north towards Bethesda and turned around midway. There were more patches of ice/slush on the DC side of trail, but pretty clear compared to other trails in the area.
The scenery was beautiful…but I hope these are the last snow pics of the year.
The next day I volunteered at the Fort Hunt 10K, hosted by the DC Road Runners.
I checked people in prior to the race and was a road marshal during the race. The course consisted of 5 loops around the course – how mentally challenging! It was also nice to see Courtney there (she ran).
Following the 10K I headed back to DC for some hot yoga.
And enjoyed some post yoga dumplings (sooooo good….indulged with the fried ones).
Ended the evening with some Mexican food with Cliff..unfortunately service was a bit slow and disappointing.
I also received some fun mail this weekend – my St. Pat’s Double medal. Recap coming tomorrow!
Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for her Weekend Update.
Do you have a favorite type of dumpling?
How was your weekend?
Kelli
March 9, 2015Good luck with Shamrock! I ran there last year, it it my standing 1/2 marathon PR! I hear you on the snow covered trails. It is beautiful but by this time of year it really needs to go away!
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March 10, 2015Thanks Kelli! It will be my first Shamrock weekend – very excited. I hope you have a good week!
Melanie
March 9, 2015Isn’t it the best to finally be in taper mode?! I have my marathon next weekend and I’m ready to run! Good luck at Shamrock!! And I hope that you see less snow soon. 🙂
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March 10, 2015Good luck Melanie! I look forward to read about it. Hope you have a restful week.
Mary Beth Jackson
March 9, 2015Good luck with the rest of your training- that Shamrock race looks fun! Your training pictures are beautiful! I know you are tired of the snow- but we don’t have any in Florida so I love the pics! I can’t say I am a dumpling fan- but I think that is because I haven’t tried them 🙂 Have a great week- I hope it is warming up for you!
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March 10, 2015Thanks Mary Beth! You should definitely try them 🙂 I do love when the Floridian bloggers post pics of beaches and palm trees. Have a good week!
amber
March 9, 2015I always truly admire those who can run long distances, and stick with it. It’s a talent, skill, and strength I do not possess, so kudos to you! That mango looking drink seems so tasty! As for me, I’ve never had a dumpling, and had a lovely, relaxing, meal prep filled weekend!
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March 10, 2015Thanks Amber! I definitely need to work on my meal prep. Everything looks so organized on your page – very inspiring!
M @readeatwriterun
March 9, 2015Those dumplings look fantastic! I haven’t really had any so I have no idea what my favorite kind would be….
Best of luck at Shamrock!
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March 10, 2015These were pork and napa cabbage filled, there are so many combinations. I am easy to please 🙂 Hope you get to try some one day.
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes
March 9, 2015Can you believe I have never had dumplings? I sure hope those are the last pictures I see of snow, but wasn’t yesterday beautiful!!??
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March 10, 2015Oooh you should try – so many varieties (beef, shrimp, pork, combination, and veggie). Yesterday was so beautiful – hope it continues to stay warm.
Mindy @ Road Runner Girl
March 9, 2015Look at those snow pictures! So gorgeous!!!
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March 10, 2015Thank Mindy!
brittney @ corral b
March 9, 2015those dumplings look so delicious. another weekend working 8-5 both saturday and sunday for me! i’m so glad this side job is almost over; i’m exhausted!
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March 10, 2015They were yummy. I’ve been so impressed with your ability to balance everything! Hope you get some rest this week… or spring break soon?
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
March 9, 2015Whoa! Look at that medal! I love it, Jenny! I’m so glad you had a nice weekend; I’m also thankful to folks like you who are willing to spend a Saturday morning, in the cold, supporting and cheering on runners during a race. Volunteering is tough work! I think running the race is much easier – ha! Thanks so much for linking up today; hope your week is off to a great start.
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March 11, 2015It was nice snail mail – I thought it was a pretty cute one. I was very impressed with all the runners – five loops on the same course seems tough…I thought about your track 10K the other day! Hope you have a wonderful week.
Chaitali
March 9, 2015The pictures from the run look beautiful! I enjoyed my run on Sunday with the snow on the ground but temperatures above freezing 🙂
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March 11, 2015That is how I like it! Hope you are enjoying your rest before RnR.
Nathasha
March 9, 2015That’s awesome you got a nice run in on the CCT! Beautiful photos! I ran a little outside this weekend, but the icy patches scared me, so it was back to the treadmill. Haha. Can’t believe it’s less than two weeks till Shamrock (which means less than two weeks till my race!). Eeek. Time is flying!
Not sure if I have a favorite type of dumping. I love them all! 🙂
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March 11, 2015You are right…they are all pretty good! I want to find some yummy xiao long bao. I’ll see you soon for Love Run! I am changing my plans for that weekend and may head up Friday night (extra day of foodie stuff haha). It was a bit tough navigating though some of the black ice.. by the end of the run it was basically slush.
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
March 9, 2015thanks for volunteering and being my water sherpa 🙂 it was so fun to see you each lap! i loooovvvvee dumplings. the best ones i’ve ever had are from a dumpling joint in charlottesville. so good. and as far as type, i love them all! 🙂
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March 11, 2015Of course – I probably will volunteer for this one again next year haha. Oohhhh I think I’ve been there when we use to go to UVA for the MBA softball tournaments.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
March 9, 2015I’m so jealous that you were able to run on a cleared trail! I would have loved to be able to run outside this weekend, but the sidewalks and trails out by us are still a complete mess!
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March 11, 2015Turns out that National Parks clears out the DC side and Montgomery County clears out the MD side. Hope the snow on your trails/sidewalks have melted the past couple days.
Sherry
March 9, 2015Great pics! Nice that the trail was pretty clear! Looks like a great place to run! Oh, those dumplings look really good!
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March 11, 2015Thanks Sherry! We were pretty lucky the trails were clear. Other ones in the area were still really icy. Hope you are having a good week resting up before NYC.
Stacey
March 9, 2015Looks like a great week of training despite the snow 🙂 Good luck with Shamrock, I’ll be (hopefully) running the 8K this year!
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March 11, 2015Thanks Stacey! Hope to see you there. I’ll be volunteering at the J&A expo following the 8K ( and maybe on Friday).
Pam and Christine
March 9, 2015I love pork steamed dumplings, but those look pretty tasty too. Congrats on the new medal for your collection, looks like a pretty nice piece of bling for your double race day. Fingers crossed no more snow for the east coast this winter. You all have had more than enough for one winter!
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March 11, 2015Pork steamed dumplings are delicious. These were pork and napa cabbage – next time I plan to get the steamed versions. Hoping for warm and sunny days!
Lindsey
March 9, 2015Yayyy so close! And yes, no more snow pics please (although your’s are really pretty as far as snow goes!) 🙂
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March 10, 2015Thanks Lindsey. Looking fwd to some sun and sand!
Sharon
March 9, 2015Sounds like a nice week!! The Capital Crescent Trail looks like a neat place to run! Let’s hope that last week was the last of the snow and that Spring is finally here! Have a great week Jenny!!
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March 10, 2015Thanks Sharon. It is a very nice trail and links to Bethesda and Silver Spring in Maryland. Hope it is warming up in P-ton 🙂
Kristina @ Blog About Running
March 9, 2015Those dumplings look so good! My favorite type of dumpling is whichever one is in front of me at the moment 🙂
I love your fuzzy hat, so cute!
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March 10, 2015Hahah yes!!
Salt
March 9, 2015I was just talking to Mar earlier and I can’t believe Shamrock is so close! You had a great week of training and those dumplings look amazing! I wish I had some of those after every yoga class!
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March 10, 2015Thanks Salt – March came by quickly, huh? I was telling my friend Rachel I am glad that its close by.. but still far enough that I am not there buying dumplings all the time 🙂
Mar @Mar on the Run
March 10, 2015Um… Cactus Cantina?! 🙂
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March 10, 2015Close… its sister… Lauriol Plaza! I do like their frozen peach margs or mango margs 🙂