Happy Marathon Monday! I’ve been enjoying all the Boston Marathon related articles, posts and pictures from this weekend and looking forward to more today. Now I’m super excited for marathon training to begin (Jennifer remember to look back at this post when I start complaining about how tired I am come September). Today I am linking up with Tara at Running n’ Reading for her Weekend Update.
Monday 4/13 – Rest day
Tuesday 4/14 – Rest day
Wednesday 4/15 – Rest day
Thursday 4/16 – 2 miles + 60 minutes personal training
Friday 4/17 – 2 miles
Saturday 4/18 – 4 miles
Sunday 4/19 – 2 miles
Total: 10 miles
Last week was one of those weeks in which everything was scheduled (workouts, social, work…a bit overscheduled), but nothing went as scheduled. I had to cancel running plans with Rachel (twice) and one training session with Jess. I squeezed in some workouts where I could and was happy with the 10 miles (better than none). This week should be a better week in terms of running, cross training, yoga and catching up on blog comments.
On Wednesday evening I drove to historic Ellicott City where I met two of my colleagues (and former project managers) for dinner. We ate at a restaurant called Portallis and everything was amazing (I had the salmon with asparagus).
The following night I caught up with two of my classmates from b-school. We went to Agora in Dupont Circle where we shared meze (small plates). Below is a picture of dessert…I love baklava!
This past weekend Cliff and I headed to Richmond for a wedding. After some research we went to Perly’s Restaurant and Delicatessen for breakfast and it did not disappoint.
Corned beef hash with eggs.
Bagel sammy for me! The seven grain bagel was good.
The wedding was held at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens – it was a beautiful day to celebrate the bride and groom.
The tulips and daffodils were in bloom.
They were the perfect backdrop for the ceremony.
Lovely centerpieces!
It was nice to spend the evening outdoors. I love that the days are getting longer.
Random, but not so random… I just purchased a Fitbit Flex (thanks to my REI dividend) and received it on Friday. I ordered the Fitbit in black, but also ordered a cover from Amazon in case I needed something dressier (the Tory Burch Fitbit line is beautiful, but I did not want to spend that much on it). I think it turned out nicely and wore it to the wedding.
How was your weekend?
Eat anything delicious?
Darlene
April 20, 2015Love the pix. You’re doing well on the training. The fitbit cover is a great idea – never heard of it.
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April 21, 2015Thanks Darlene! Hope you have a good week.
Christy
April 20, 2015I had no idea there were Fitbit covers. That’s so genius! The gold looks fancy, too.
Great job on your training!
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Run Jenny Run
April 21, 2015They have loads of options (even on Etsy too). Have a good week!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
April 20, 2015Love all of the pics from the wedding! You looked beautiful!
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April 21, 2015Thanks Kathryn!
Jess
April 20, 2015Looks like a great weekend and I love that dress! (And nice to finally see Cliff on the blog, hehe.) Was your Fitbit Flex cover expensive?
Some weeks it’s a miracle to get any exercise squeezed in at all. Hope things calm down for you soon, but props for getting mileage in despite schedule mishaps!
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April 21, 2015Thanks Jess! The cover was $40 (haha basically offset my REI dividend). I’ll email you a link of which one I got. There are also ones on Etsy/Amazon I considered (ones similar to a necklace holder).
Chaitali
April 20, 2015It looks like a beautiful wedding and you guys look great! I love that gold fitbit cover 🙂
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April 21, 2015Thanks Chaitali! It was a beautiful day.
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
April 20, 2015I loved seeing your pics over the weekend from the wedding; such a beautiful venue and YOU looked amazing! Love that dress, Jenny! I love your comment about reminding yourself that you are excited about marathon training; it’s definitely work, but I know you’re going to do great! Hope you’re having a great Monday, Jenny, and thanks so much for linking up with the blog!
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April 21, 2015Thanks Tara, you are so nice! I’m looking forward to creating a plan, attempting to stick to that plan, and enjoying the process.
Kim Westrich
April 20, 2015love, love, love your fitbit flex cover! Glad you found an affordable option that looks like it could be a Tory Burch cover. Swanky!
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April 21, 2015Thanks Kim!
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
April 20, 2015that fitbit cover is beautiful! such a smart idea! sounds like a fun weekend!
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April 21, 2015Thanks Courtney! Have a great week ahead.
Juliana @ 4 Well Rules
April 20, 2015i love the fitbit cover-I will have to research these for nice events
Run Jenny Run
April 21, 2015There are so many options out there (between Amazon and Etsy). Magic of the internet.
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils
April 20, 2015Looks like a beautiful setting for a wedding. And I love your dress!
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April 21, 2015It was beautiful – cooled down from earlier in the day.
Stephanie
April 20, 2015I love the fitbit cover!
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April 21, 2015Thanks Steph!
HoHo Runs
April 20, 2015I had no idea about FitBit covers. Thanks for sharing. How pretty you look in your dress!
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April 21, 2015Your welcome! Thanks for stopping by.
Kelli
April 20, 2015Beautiful blooms at the garden for the wedding! Also, very cool cover for the fitbit flex. I didn’t realize they made those, but of course it makes sense. Have a great week and hopefully you’re less overscheduled 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
April 21, 2015Thanks Kelli, me too. There are so many options on Amazon and Etsy – I was surprised.
thesimplepeach
April 20, 2015The fitbit cover looks awesome! I’ve been on a bit of a baking kick the past couple weeks, so we’ve been eating lots of sweets :/ I made a triple citrus cake on Friday! Yum!
Run Jenny Run
April 21, 2015Triple citrus cake sounds wonderful! I’ve been craving pineapple as of late, so that was the first purchase I made when I returned home.
Molly @alsoranagain
April 20, 2015I love your dress for the wedding! I also like that Fitbit cover. I didn’t realize there were such things; now that I know, I’m inclined to get a Fitbit. I have been resistant because I don’t like the way they normally look (all rubbery) for dressier events, or even office-wear.
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April 21, 2015Thanks Molly! It was such a fun color. I choose the Fitbit Flex b/c there were more cover options. Even though it does not have the numeric display, I always have my phone with me so the data syncs via bluetooth and I am perfectly fine with that.
Sharon
April 20, 2015Sounds like a wonderful weekend! You look great in your pic with Cliff! So cool that you got a Fitbit with your dividend and nice that you got a cover. It looks perfect for dressier occasions!
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April 21, 2015It was a fun, relaxing weekend. Always goes by quickly. Thanks Sharon! Hope you have a great week recovering from Asbury.
Lindsey
April 20, 2015Oooh your fitbit cover is cute! Sounds like you had a great weekend!
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April 21, 2015Thanks Lindsey! Hope you enjoyed the amazing weather this past weekend.
Kristina @ Blog About Running
April 20, 2015Ohhh I had no idea that there were covers for the Fitbit. That gold one looks like it blends in perfectly with your other accessories.
I love the color of the dress you wore to the wedding – gorgeous color!
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April 21, 2015Thanks friend! Hope you had a great time on the cruise. Can’t wait to see picssss.
Mar @ Mar on the Run
April 21, 2015Oh those grounds are so beautiful! That’s hysterical you can get a fitbit cover! How practical 🙂 sounds like a great weekend to me!
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April 21, 2015And that wasn’t even all of it! Haha yess I sooo got the cover 😀
Sun
April 21, 2015Sounds like a delicious week! I love researching places to eat before traveling – the food is usually one of the best parts of any trip.
Last week, the most delicious thing I ate was a giant slice of chocolate pistachio pie. It was the best lunch I’ve had in awhile 😉
Run Jenny Run
April 24, 2015Me too! Fun to crowdsource as well. Chocolate pistachio pie sounds amazing – I’ve never had that combination.
nathasha
April 21, 2015Loving all the food photos! Looks delicious. And I loooove your gold Fitbit cover! So pretty! Definitely going to look into covers if I ever get a Fitbit. 🙂
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April 24, 2015Thanks! I think I’m becoming addicted to the Fitbit… haha… a good thing perhaps.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
April 21, 2015I had no clue FitBit made cute covers like that!!!
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April 24, 2015The one I have I think is another vendor, but so much cute stuff out on Etsy and Amazon.
Lindsay @ Broke and Bougie
April 21, 2015ALL THAT FOOD!! Amazing!! I love/hate over scheduled weekends. How beautiful is Lewis Ginter? I love it there. They used to have concerts out there when I lived in Richmond.
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April 24, 2015Hahah me too! It was beautiful We were able to walk around some of the grounds before the wedding, but so much more to explore. Would definitely like to go back.
Sherry
April 22, 2015The food looks good! Looks like a beautiful place for a wedding! Great pics! Also, I did not know they had Fitbit covers like that, pretty cool!
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April 24, 2015Thanks Sherry! The cover was my favorite find haha.
Haley
April 22, 2015How awesome is that fitbit cover. I just decided to get one, and now I’m even more excited that I can switch out the covers. Love your pictures
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April 24, 2015Hope you enjoy it! I am a bit obsessed with my FB now. I guess it is a good thing 🙂